1) a Scottish musi… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists by the name of Steve Mason:
1) a Scottish musician ex-The Beta Band, and also with recordings as King Biscuit Time and Black Affair
2) a British techno DJ & producer
3) the guitarist of the UK band Gene
4) the US keyboardist for the 9th Creation
1) Steve Mason (born 1975) is a Scottish musician, most famous as the lead singer and one of the founding members of The Beta Band. Mason also released solo material as King Biscuit Time, including two EPs on Regal Records and one album on No Style Records, an imprint of Alan McGee's Poptones record label. Mason has also worked under the name Black Affair, and has released one album under this pseudonym on V2 Records.
On 19 April 2009, The Sunday Times reported that Mason was working on a new album with producer Richard X. This album, Boys Outside, is due for release in March 2010 and will be the first album under Mason's own name. The first single, "All Come Down", was released as a download at the end of November 2009, along with details of the new album.
Mason is an occasional guest on Old Jock Radio, an internet radio station.
2) Steve Mason is a British techno DJ & producer. As well as a number of singles, Mason released the album "Conception Vessel One" in 1996
3) Steve Mason was the guitarist of the UK band Gene
4) Steve Mason was the keyboardist for 70s American funk band the 9th Creation
Lost & Found
Steve Mason Lyrics
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The girl repeats as she makes me shiver
The life she gave was mine you see
The trees, the knives, the blood, the leaves
I come up for air as the rock gets thicker
She holds me down and my leg gets stiffer
The cold, the sun, the dark, the river
The shiver, the mud, the black, forever
Am I lost and found, am I lost and found
Am I lost and found at the base of the river
Not what I want
Not what I need
When the river runs, baby, it calls for me
Fifteen years in the dark I quiver
No one to hold me, stop me shiver
I went back down to the side of the tree
The knife, the blood, the leaves, and me
I searched for a trace of a girl like you
Looking from the river was a face I knew
The cold, the sun, the dark, the river
The shiver, the mud, the black, forever
The song "Lost & Found" by Steve Mason is a haunting and introspective piece that tells a story of struggle, loss and searching for identity. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of a person jumping into a river and losing their way. The repetition of the phrase "The girl repeats as she makes me shiver" highlights the sense of fear and confusion that comes with being lost. The next lines insinuate the singer might have lost someone dear to them as they keep thinking of the life they were once given. The mention of trees, knives, blood, and leaves gives a sense that something violent may have happened.
As the song progresses, we see the character struggling to stay afloat as the current gets stronger. They are held down, and their leg stiffens, symbolizing a feeling of being trapped and unable to escape. The lyrics then move to the theme of searching for purpose and identity. The character feels lost and unsure of who they are, wondering if they are lost and found. The lines "Not what I want, not what I need when the river runs, baby, it calls for me" suggests a troubled character who finds solace in dangerous situations like the river. In the second verse, the character seems to have been struggling and alone in darkness for 15 years, with no one to comfort or support them. The mention of a tree, blood, and a knife hints at a traumatic incident that has left the singer searching for answers. In the end, the character sees a face they recognize from the river and contemplates if they have found what they were looking for. The closing lines express a sense of being trapped by fear and uncertainty, marked by the cold, sun, dark, river mud, and blackness.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost my way when I jumped in the river
The singer got lost when they jumped into the river.
The girl repeats as she makes me shiver
The girl's words repeat in the singer's mind, causing them to shiver.
The life she gave was mine you see
The girl gave the singer a new life.
The trees, the knives, the blood, the leaves
The artist associates trees, knives, blood, and leaves with their experience.
I come up for air as the rock gets thicker
The artist arises for air as their surroundings become more challenging.
She holds me down and my leg gets stiffer
The girl holds the singer back, making it harder for them to move.
The cold, the sun, the dark, the river
The singer describes aspects of the river environment.
The shiver, the mud, the black, forever
The artist associates shivering, mud, and darkness with their experience, feeling like it will last forever.
Am I lost and found, am I lost and found
The artist questions their state of existence.
Am I lost and found at the base of the river
The artist wonders if they are lost and found at the bottom of the river.
Not what I want
The singer expresses dissatisfaction.
Not what I need
The artist expresses disinterest.
When the river runs, baby, it calls for me
The singer feels drawn to the river when it flows.
Fifteen years in the dark I quiver
The singer has spent 15 years in the darkness and is trembling.
No one to hold me, stop me shiver
The singer feels alone and wants someone to comfort them.
I went back down to the side of the tree
The artist returned to where the trees were.
The knife, the blood, the leaves, and me
The artist recalls the knife, blood, leaves, and themselves being present in their memory.
I searched for a trace of a girl like you
The singer searches for someone similar to the girl they previously encountered.
Looking from the river was a face I knew
The singer recognizes a familiar face from the river.
The cold, the sun, the dark, the river
The artist describes aspects of the river environment.
The shiver, the mud, the black, forever
The artist associates shivering, mud, and darkness with their experience, feeling like it will last forever.
Contributed by Caleb M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hunk25xx
I LOVE THIS SOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great rhythm ang a great sunger with a very special voice!!!!!!
@crv110
This is simply such a great tune.
@LolaJaynnx
Had the pleasure of filming this guy in clitheroe, this was the first song he sang within the gig. It's such a stunning song, even live!
@447thbg
Steve Mason at his best, superb!!
@zaludkaros
This Clip is one of the best ive seen in my whole life :-D i enjoy beauty of details :)
@caryllg
steve amazing work from him again
@BigIainy
I'm loving this Steve
@CornishMo
That bloke is David Dixon, who played Ford Prefect on the BBC version of Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy.
@DrGonzeaux123
Steve Mason as in THE Steve Mason @ BFBS radio? Steve Mason I worship you, you have given me so many musical moments in the nineties @ BFBS Brunssum :)
@laura60832
Dreamy, peaceful, haunting..Excellent..