1. Growing up on Hono, a small island outside Gothenburg, Andreas was influenced by his father's love of electronic music. Artists such as Brian Eno and 60's soundtrack experimentalist David Axelrod inspired Andreas to create progressive and original tracks. Another major influence is jazz legend Herbie Hancock, who motivated Andreas to master improvisation skills on his first instrument, the keyboard.
Andreas started playing the piano at the age of six and discovered techno and other experimental music at the age of 14. Today Andreas is involved in several projects. His Swell Session moniker on Hollow recordings has received acclaim from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Les Gammas and LTJ Bukem.
Not one to be confined to a particular style, Andreas records techno for SLS and Fleebite and with his partner Jonatan has an experimental pop duo, Saagolime.
2. Stateless are Chris James (lead vocals, keyboards, guitars), kidkanevil (turntables, sampling, programming), Justin Percival (bass, vocals) and Dave Levin (drums). Their self titled debut album was released on July 16th 2007 on !K7, whilst their sophomore release 'Matilda' was released 21 February 2011 on Ninja Tune. kidkanevil also releases solo work, see www.kidkanevilofficial.com for more info.
Ariel
Stateless Lyrics
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There is a voice that makes no sound
Invisible words explode with scorn and
Silently stir up the howling storm
Ariel there was a fire in your house they say
And now your bedroom is all up in flames
There was a fire in your house they say
You lay the arrow on the string
And throw the sand into the wind
Every grain bursts into flame
And the wind blows it back again
Ariel there was a fire in your house they say
And now your bedroom is all up in flames
There was a fire in your house they say
They say you've been dancing with the devil
Ariel has disappeared
How could she be so damn naive
Dancing with the devil
Maybe the devil took her
Or maybe she just chose to leave
Dancing with the devil
Ariel there was a fire in your house they say
And now your bedroom is all up in flames
There was a fire in your house they say
They say you've been dancing with the devil
The song "Ariel" by Stateless talks about a character named Ariel who is rumored to have danced with the devil which caused a blaze in her house. The lyrics paint a picture of Ariel being a bold and daring character who is not afraid to take risks even when they come with great consequences. The bunker mentioned in the first verse of the song represents the place where Ariel is hiding or seeking refuge from the world. The voice that makes no sound refers to Ariel's own thoughts and fears that she keeps hidden from the outside world. These thoughts stir up the storm within her and the word "howling" emphasizes the intensity of her inner turmoil.
The chorus of the song repeats the rumor that there was a fire in Ariel's house and she has been dancing with the devil. The line "lay the arrow on the string" represents Ariel's boldness and her willingness to take action. She throws sand into the wind which bursts into flames and then is blown back by the same wind. This could represent the complexity of the choices that Ariel has made, knowing that they would result in harm to herself or those around her.
Overall, the song "Ariel" portrays a character who is not afraid to take risks and dance with danger. The lyrics emphasize the consequences of such actions and how they lead to Ariel's disappearance or death. The song could be interpreted to be a warning about the dangers of taking risks that can lead to destruction or harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in a bunker underground
There exists a secretive location deep beneath the surface
There is a voice that makes no sound
An unheard voice may speak within this concealed place
Invisible words explode with scorn and
Despite being unseen, there may be verbal contempt and disdain present
Silently stir up the howling storm
A quiet disturbance can disrupt and agitate greatly
Ariel there was a fire in your house they say
Supposedly, a blaze had occurred within Ariel's abode
And now your bedroom is all up in flames
Specifically, Ariel's bedroom has been engulfed by fire
They say you've been dancing with the devil
Others have suggested that Ariel was involved in a risky or immoral affair
You lay the arrow on the string
You prepare to launch an attack or confront a challenge
And throw the sand into the wind
You take an action that results in chaotic circumstances
Every grain bursts into flame
Each individual part of the chaos is highly volatile and destructive
And the wind blows it back again
The environment amplifies the destructive effects of the chaos
Ariel has disappeared
Ariel is nowhere to be found
How could she be so damn naive
Some believe Ariel acted foolishly and irresponsibly
Maybe the devil took her
Perhaps her dangerous liaison led her to a terrible fate
Or maybe she just chose to leave
Alternatively, Ariel may have willingly departed from her previous life
Ariel there was a fire in your house they say
Rumors persist that Ariel's home was set ablaze
And now your bedroom is all up in flames
Specifically, Ariel's bedroom was destroyed by the conflagration
There was a fire in your house they say
It is said that a conflagration occurred within Ariel's dwelling
They say you've been dancing with the devil
Rumors persist that Ariel was involved in morally questionable activity
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT JAMES SMITH
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