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Welcome to the Last FM page of the swing-hop duo, The Correspondents. MC Mr Bruce and DJ/Producer Mr Chuckles collaborate to make Hip Hop for the 1930s, Big Band music for the 00s. Splicing swing samples with squelchy synths over dusty drum loops they’ve depicted a modern day journey into time of rogues, lust, affordable clowns and foot-tapping toe curling "get your brogues on" dance floor swing beat.
The Correspondents started out in November 2007, when old friends, Mr Bruce and Mr Chuckles, returned to London after a firm schooling at their respective Universities. In Leeds Mr Chuckles had been tinkering with the sounds of Hip Hop, Jazz and Dance music for several years, meanwhile further North in Edinburgh Mr Bruce exerted his vocal dexterity over Drum 'n' Bass, Breaks & Funk. The unlikely pair cut their teeth at a few parties and decided to cement the live performance relationship in their makeshift recording studio. Since then tracks have been recorded, stages have been stomped and knees have hit nipples.
The Correspondents have shared stages with the likes (or unlikes) of Florence & The Machine, Lilly Allen, Mika, Little Boots, VV Brown, Bat For Lashes, Lazy Habits, Daedalus, Bassment Jaxx, Rob Da Bank, Rusko, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Cuban Brothers, Brass Roots, Jocelyn Brown, Dub Pistols etc... etc...
You might have seen them at Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Bestival, Shambala Festival, Lovebox Weekender, The Big Chill Festival, Camden Crawl, Innocent Village Fete, Scala Amersham Arms, Bungalow 8, Soho Revue Bar, Vibe Bar, Concord 2, Bloomsbury Bowls, Art Car Boot Fair, Last Days Of Decadance, Madame Jojo's, Notting Hill Arts Club, Bethnal Green Working Men's Club, 33 Portland Place, Shepard's Bush Pavillion, 5 Cavendish Sq, Corsica Studios, Proud Camden, Village Underground, The Cobden Club, The Battersea Arts Centre, The Colony Rooms, and Selfridge's.
www.myspace.com/thecorrespondentsmusic
"The Correspondents aren't the first group you'd expect to see at a South London dubstep/fidget house night and yet their performance at Corsica Studios over a year ago had everyone quickly switching their allegience from wobbly basslines to beats over samples from 'The Jungle Book'. The skin-tight trouser clad MC Mr Bruce strode to the stage and began shaking his impossibly long legs to the beats put down by his DJ, Chuckles, and from that point on, everyone was a convert." NME.COM
“Pop also-ran Frankmusik was far more exciting, revealing his 'great voice for a white boy' but also the overly perfect future pop that's thus far prevented him finding fame with a mass audience. One duo who could, however, are the Correspondents, who filled in between sets throughout the weekend. With fast-spit rhymes over twenties flapper tunes, and MC Mr Brogues a gangly enthusiastic dancer with natty threads to match, these two deserve a stage all themselves.” INTHENEWS.CO.UK – BESTIVAL REVIEW
“My fear for the contents of my wallet and the softer parts of my anatomy were quickly replaced by joy at the sights and sounds of The Correspondents. These two dapper purveyors of swing-hop derring-do pretty much stole the show. I’m proper feeling the vaudeville approach to hip-hop (cfThe Anomalies, Krugers passim), and The Correspondents are amongst the most charming to take that approach. Everyone had a sing-a-long with them. Aww. Find them on MySpazz – you’ll be glad you did (and relieved MySpazz still has its uses).” KRUGERS MAGAZINE – DAEDALUS @ CORSICA STUDIOS REVIEW
"A stark contrast with the reaction received by The Correspondents, the Wandsworth duo who wander onto the Great Stage in the middle of the hottest day of the year and through the skatting, scratching and infectious dancing of the Mask-a-like Mr Bruce, managed to persuade everyone to forget their heat induced woes and dance like they had some serious itch to scratch. Forced back on to the stage by a fiery and pumped up crowd demanding more, Mr Bruce and compatriot DJ Chuckles then do it all over again, much to the amazement of them and their newly acquired groupies. Which goes to show the wonder that is Secret Garden Party. Hierarchies are toppled and the unknown underdogs are taken into the bosoms of the crowd while the headlining 80s superstars are made to look like, well, bosoms." LOUD AND QUIET MAGAZINE - SECRET GARDEN PARTY REVIEW
"Sunday starts with a beautifully bizarre moment, as Wandsworth swing-hip-hop duo The Correspondents enthral an unfeasibly huge midday main stage crowd with a rendition of 'I Wanna Be Like You' from The Jungle Book. After that we’re delirious putty in their capable hands and the stunned pair are summoned back for a giddy encore." WWW.VIRTUALFESTIVALS.COM - SECRET GARDEN PARTY REVIEW
Boss
The Correspondents Lyrics
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That the way that you're behaving
Is because you lacked love as a child
Your elephant in the room
Is fed and watered
It should've been left alone in the wild
I would love to just laugh in your face
But I'm finding it hard to dismiss you
When you're the one running the place
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it exacerbates our goals
And its a complicated system I know
But it ain't a lack of ability that's causing the show
To really take a turn for the worst
And it's not the fact that you've had no time to rehearse
I know that every move is intended
To find ways of protecting your own
You knew that so many depended
On decisions we'd never condone
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it exacerbates our goals
What's your motivation? What's your raison d'être
In any other vocation you wouldn't affect
[?] people you do
Now you make the rules and you break them too
I can feel the tide and it's turning
You're already wading waist deep
And while you think you're still leading [?]
Steal the tide that you're so desperate to keep
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it exacerbates our goals
The Correspondents' song "Boss" is a political satire that mocks the leadership of those in power who make decisions that go against the interests of their citizens. The opening lines in the first stanza reveal the writer's presumptions about the boss's erratic behavior, suggesting that it might have resulted from a lack of love and affection during childhood. Also, they note that the boss's elephant in the room, symbolic of that uncomfortable truth, is being fed and watered instead of being left in its natural (wild) environment.
Despite acknowledging the complexity of governance systems, the writer believes that leadership ought to prioritize the interests of citizens. Moreover, the song acknowledges the reality that leaders hardly lead by example, often breaking rules rather than abiding by them. The writer could feel that the tide is turning against the boss, as people are becoming aware of their dubious intentions and self-serving decisions.
The song's repeated chorus stresses that people never asked for incompetent leaders- they were imposed on them. It explains that it exacerbates their goals by offering poor leadership, thus severely impacting their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I can only assume
I'm guessing that the reason you act this way is because of how you were raised
That the way that you're behaving
Your behavior is causing problems for everyone around you
Is because you lacked love as a child
You have deep emotional issues that stem from your upbringing
Your elephant in the room
There's a big problem that everyone can see but no one wants to talk about
Is fed and watered
You're actively maintaining this problem instead of addressing it
It should've been left alone in the wild
This problem is something that shouldn't have been cultivated or nurtured
I would love for this to not be an issue
I wish this problem didn't exist
I would love to just laugh in your face
I wish I could ignore you and your behavior
But I'm finding it hard to dismiss you
Unfortunately, I can't ignore you since you have more power in this situation than I do
When you're the one running the place
You're in charge here, which makes this situation even more difficult to deal with
We didn't ask for you to lead us
You took control without us wanting or needing you to
We didn't want you to be boss
We don't think you're a good leader
You have done nothing but deceive us
You've lied to us repeatedly
And it exacerbates our goals
Your actions are making it harder for us to achieve what we set out to do
And its a complicated system I know
I understand that this situation is complex
But it ain't a lack of ability that's causing the show
The problem isn't that we're incompetent, it's that your behavior is hindering progress
To really take a turn for the worst
Things are getting worse instead of better
And it's not the fact that you've had no time to rehearse
Your lack of preparation isn't the root of the problem
I know that every move is intended
I know that everything you do is a calculated choice
To find ways of protecting your own
You're only doing things to benefit yourself
You knew that so many depended
You were aware of how many people relied on you
On decisions we'd never condone
But you still made choices without considering what we wanted or thought was right
What's your motivation? What's your raison d'être
Why do you do what you do? What drives you?
In any other vocation you wouldn't affect
If you were in any other line of work, your negative impact wouldn't be as severe
[?] people you do
But in this case, you're negatively affecting a lot of people
Now you make the rules and you break them too
You're in a position of power, but you use it to your advantage and disregard the rules
I can feel the tide and it's turning
Things are changing and the situation is shifting
You're already wading waist deep
You're already in too deep and it's going to be hard to salvage the situation
And while you think you're still leading
You still believe that you're in control and that people are following you
Steal the tide that you're so desperate to keep
But in reality, the power is slipping away from you
We didn't ask for you to lead us
Again, we never wanted you in charge in the first place
We didn't want you to be boss
We still don't think you're doing a good job
You have done nothing but deceive us
You're still lying and misleading us
And it exacerbates our goals
Your behavior is still hindering our progress and making it harder for us to succeed
Writer(s): tim cole, ian bruce
Contributed by Sebastian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Sophie-kp4nc
Lyrics
I can only assume
That the way that you're behaving
Is because you lacked love as a child
Your elephant in the room
Is fed and watered
When it should've been left alone in the wild
I would love for this to not be an issue
I would love to just laugh in your face
But I'm finding it hard to dismiss you
When you're the one running the place
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but decieve us
And it is us who pay the cost
And it's a complicated system I know
But it ain't a lack of ability that's causing the show
To really take a turn for the worst
And it's not the fact you've had no time to rehearse
I know that every move is intended
to find ways of protecting your own
You knew that so many depended
On decisions we'd never condone
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it is us who pay the cost
Do~
do, do, do, do~
do, do, do, do~
do, do, do, do~
What's your motivation? What's your raison d'être?
In any other vocation you wouldn't affect
even a quarter of the people you do
Now you make the rules and you break them too
While I can feel the tide and it's turning
(keep-a turning, keep-a turning)
You're already wading waist deep
And while you think you're still leading, we're learning
To steal the title that you're so desperate to keep
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it is us who pay the cost
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I tried my best to write the lyrics; I hope it turned out well and that you like it!
@lordfrogIII
Rhys Mahony "gravity
ˈɡravɪti/
noun
1.
PHYSICS
the force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth, or towards any other physical body having mass.
synonyms:attraction, attracting force, downward force, pull, weight, heaviness
"gravity attracts objects towards each other"
2.
extreme importance; seriousness.
"crimes of the utmost gravity"
synonyms:seriousness, importance, profundity, significance, momentousness, moment, weightiness, weight, consequence, magnitude; More"-Mr Bruce 2k17
@XDPXO1
Lyrics:
I can only assume
That the way that you're behaving
Is because you lacked love as a child
Your elephant in the room
Is fed and watered
it should've been left alone in the wild
I would love for this to not be an issue
I would love to just laugh in your face
But I'm finding it hard to dismiss you
When you're the one running the place
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it exacerbates our goals
And its a complicated system I know
But it ain't a lack of ability that's causing the show
To really take a turn for the worst
And it's not the fact that you've had no time to rehearse
I know that every move is intended
To find ways of protecting your own
You knew that so many depended
On decisions we'd never condone
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it exacerbates our goals
What's your motivation? What's your raison d'être
In any other vocation you wouldn't affect
[?] people you do
Now you make the rules and you break them too
I can feel the tide and it's turning
You're already wading waist deep
And while you think you're still leading [?]
Steal the tide that you're so desperate to keep
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it exacerbates our goals
@bravefire4103
Lyrics:
I can only assume
That the way that you're behaving
Is because you lacked love as a child
Your elephant in the room
Is fed and watered
it should've been left alone in the wild
I would love for this to not be an issue
I would love to just laugh in your face
But I'm finding it hard to dismiss you
When you're the one running the place
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it is us who pay the costs
And its a complicated system I know
But it ain't a lack of ability that's causing the show
To really take a turn for the worst
And it's not the fact that you've had no time to rehearse
I know that every move is intended
To find ways of protecting your own
You knew that so many depended
On decisions we'd never condone
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it is us who pay the costs
What's your motivation? What's your raison d'être
In any other vocation you wouldn't affect
Even a quarter of the people you do
Now you make the rules and you break them too
I can feel the tide and it's turning
You're already wading waist deep
And while you think you're still leading we are learning
To steal the title that you're so desperate to keep
We didn't ask for you to lead us
We didn't want you to be boss
You have done nothing but deceive us
And it is us who pay the costs
@thebigiron2950
"I can only assume the way that you're behaving is because you lacked love as a child" is such a bold way to open a song
@tacticalassaultanteater9678
"Your elephant in the room is fed and watered when it should've been left alone in the wild" is such a raw insult
@cameronmcallister7606
"Here's an essay I wrote and memorized about why you're a massive dick... oh, I also put it to some music. Maestro, please!"
@KristieAlshaibi
Goodness your kinks are just right out there in the open, man. I'm fascinated.
@Laeiryn
That's how you find the best friends! A random comment about a kink of mine in a Facebook group scored me a fantabulous lover ;)
@Frommerman
Fear and Delight didn't make it obvious?
@bicpentameter4895
@Frommerman BDsM lol
@sammyurban-londonmiah9156
!
@chasethemaster3440
@Laeiryn nice
@corinnaQueen
In this video he looks like the weird maths-teacher we've all had.