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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
Fear & Delight
The Correspondents Lyrics
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Close friends of mine are in disbelief
As they can see what's underneath
Fluttering lashes, red lips and pearly white teeth
I don't show it but I quiver whenever you come near
And I cannot decipher between the thrill and the fear
I want to stop it but I like it too much to let it stop here
It was not my own volition but I fell in deep
By running the distance I'd been advised to keep
I trot to the wolf as a doting sheep
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little daring do
I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little daring do
I'll fall in love with you
I'm the little boy that's gonna be getting fingers burned
But I can see this lesson's gotta gotta gotta be learned
They say that boys have been destroyed but they weren't
It's wrong but I want you tonight
In any case, my friends, it's too late
Like a moth to light, like a beast to bate
And I know the black widow eats its mate
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little daring do
I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little daring do
I'll fall in love with you
I'm an innocent being seduced by your charms
I'm a young boy tickled to death in your arms
Your kisses taste like bitter almonds
It's wrong but I want you tonight
You're an addiction pulling me to a grave end
You're an enemy who I'm keen to defend
Down the black hole of my lust I descend
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little daring do
I'll fall in love with you
Why is it that I'm keen to be devoured by you
When there's the option of a love affair that's pure and true
I always choose the dungeon over the sea view
It's wrong but I want you tonight
When I'm out the other side I say never again
But when I'm out and about about I want to find the next vixen
Someone who'll be sure to drive me 'round the bend
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little daring do
I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little daring do
I'll fall in love with you
The lyrics of The Correspondents's song Fear & Delight explores the theme of the thrill and the fear of forbidden love. The singer of the song is deeply attracted to someone who is perceived as dangerous and potentially harmful, and this attraction creates tension and conflict within the character. The lyrics also touch upon the concept of addiction and the inability to resist something even if it is harmful. The song's chorus "fear and delight" reflects the conflicting emotions of the character, who both fears and enjoys the attraction.
The song also touches upon the idea of societal pressure and the disapproval of friends who do not understand the singer's attraction. The line "close friends of mine are in disbelief, as they can see what's underneath" suggests that the attraction is not based solely on physical characteristics but rather on something deeper.
The use of metaphors such as "the wolf and the doting sheep" and "the black widow eating its mate" add to the tension in the song and emphasize the danger of the attraction. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation, as the character cannot resist the attraction despite the potential consequences.
Overall, the lyrics of Fear & Delight are complex and multifaceted, exploring the themes of forbidden love, addiction, societal pressure, and danger. The song's catchy tune and energetic rhythm create a sense of excitement and reflect the conflicting emotions of the character.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh but I know you'll cause me grief
I anticipate that being involved with you will bring me trouble.
Close friends of mine are in disbelief
People who know me well cannot believe I am attracted to you.
As they can see what's underneath
Those who know me well can see beyond your outward appearance and understand you are trouble.
Fluttering lashes, red lips and pearly white teeth
You use your physical beauty and charm to attract others.
I don't show it but I quiver whenever you come near
I feel nervous and scared when you are close to me, but I try to hide it.
And I cannot decipher between the thrill and the fear
I am unable to distinguish if my feelings for you are exciting or dangerous.
I want to stop it but I like it too much to let it stop here
Even though I know being involved with you is not good, I enjoy it too much to stop.
It's wrong but I want you tonight
I know it is not right to be with you, but I still want to be with you tonight.
It was not my own volition but I fell in deep
I did not choose to have feelings for you, but I fell for you deeply.
By running the distance I'd been advised to keep
I tried to avoid falling for you, as I was warned not to.
I trot to the wolf as a doting sheep
I am intentionally putting myself in a dangerous situation by pursuing you.
Fear and delight
My feelings towards you are a mixture of fear and excitement.
All the way through the night
These feelings last throughout the night.
With a little daring do
I am willing to take risks to be with you.
I'll fall in love with you
I am willing to fall in love with you even though I know it is not wise.
I'm the little boy that's gonna be getting fingers burned
I know that I will get hurt or burned by being involved with you, but I still pursue you.
But I can see this lesson's gotta gotta gotta be learned
I know there is a lesson to be learned from this experience, even though it may be painful.
They say that boys have been destroyed but they weren't
People say that boys have been hurt by being involved with someone like you, but it did not happen to me.
In any case, my friends, it's too late
It is too late for me to back out now, even though I know it is not wise to continue being involved with you.
Like a moth to light, like a beast to bate
I am irresistibly drawn to you, even though I know it is not good for me.
And I know the black widow eats its mate
I know that you are dangerous and could harm me, but I still want to be with you.
I'm an innocent being seduced by your charms
I am a naive person who is attracted to your physical beauty and charm.
I'm a young boy tickled to death in your arms
I am a young and inexperienced person who enjoys being with you, even though it is not good for me.
Your kisses taste like bitter almonds
Your kisses may seem sweet, but they are actually dangerous and bitter like almonds.
You're an addiction pulling me to a grave end
I am addicted to being with you, even though I know it could lead to a terrible end.
You're an enemy who I'm keen to defend
I know you are not good for me, but I am still drawn to you and feel the need to defend you.
Down the black hole of my lust I descend
I am being drawn into a dangerous situation by my sexual desire for you.
Why is it that I'm keen to be devoured by you
I do not understand why I am so drawn to you, even though I know it is not good for me.
When there's the option of a love affair that's pure and true
I could choose to be involved in a healthy and loving relationship, but I am drawn to you instead.
I always choose the dungeon over the sea view
I am drawn to dangerous and harmful situations even though I could choose a peaceful, safe and healthy option instead.
When I'm out the other side I say never again
After being involved with you, I vow never to be involved with someone like you again.
But when I'm out and about about I want to find the next vixen
But when I am free and looking for someone else, I am once again drawn to someone like you.
Contributed by Anna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Loroline
Lyrics
Oh, but I know you'll cause me grief
Close friends of mine are in disbelief
As they can see what's underneath
Fluttering lashes, red lips and pearly white teeth
I don't show it but I quiver whenever you come near
And I cannot decipher between the thrill and the fear
I want to stop it but I like it too much to let it stop here
It's wrong but I want you tonight
It's not my own volition but I fell in deep
By running the distance I'd been advised to keep
I trot to the wolf as a doting sheep
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
I'll fall in love with you
I'm the little boy that's gonna be getting fingers burned
But I can see this lesson's gotta, gotta, gotta be learned
They say that boys have been destroyed but they weren't
it's wrong but I want you tonight
In any case, my friends, it's too late
Like a moth to light, like a beast to bate
And I know the black widow eats its mate
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
I'm an innocent being seduced by your charms
I'm a young boy tickled to death in your arms
Your kisses taste like bitter almonds
It's wrong but I want you tonight
You're an addiction pulling me to a grave end
You're an enemy who I'm keen to defend
Down the black hole of my lust I descend
It's wrong but I want you tonight...
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Why is it that I'm keen to be devoured by you
When there's the option of a love affair that's pure and true?
I always choose the dungeon over the sea view
It's wrong but I want you tonight
When I'm out the other side I say never again
But when I'm out and about about I want to find the next vixen
Someone who'll be sure to drive me 'round the bend
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
What You
LYRICS
Oh, but I know you'll cause me grief
Close friends of mine are in disbelief
As they can see what's underneath
Fluttering lashes, red lips and pearly white teeth
I don't show it but I quiver whenever you come near
And I cannot decipher between the thrill and the fear
I wanna stop it but like it too much to let it stop here
It's wrong but I want you tonight
It's not my own volition but I fell in deep
By running the distance I've been advised to keep
I trot to the wolf as a doting sheep
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
I'm a little boy that's gonna be getting his fingers burned
But I can see this lesson's gotta, gotta, gotta be learned
They say that boys have been destroyed but they weren't
It's wrong but I want you tonight
In any case, my friends, it's too late
Like a moth to light, like a beast to bate
And I know the black widow eats its mate
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
I'm an innocent being seduced by your charms
I'm a young boy tickled to death in your arms
Your kisses taste like bitter almonds
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Addiction pulling me to a grave end
You're an enemy who I'm keen to defend
Down the black hole of my lust I descend
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Why is it that I'm keen to be devoured by you
When there's the option of a love affair that's pure and true?
I always choose the dungeon over the sea view
It's wrong but I want you tonight
When I'm out the other side I say never again
But when I'm out and about I wanna find the next vixen
Someone who'll be sure to drive me 'round the bend
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
チュンチュンピチ
Oh, but I know you'll cause me grief
Close friends of mine are in disbelief
As they can see what's underneath
Fluttering lashes, red lips and pearly white teeth
I don't show it but I quiver whenever you come near
And I cannot decipher between the thrill and the fear
I wanna stop it but like it too much to let it stop here
It's wrong but I want you tonight
It's not my own volition but I fell in deep
By running the distance I've been advised to keep
I trot to the wolf as a doting sheep
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
I'm a little boy that's gonna be getting his fingers burned
But I can see this lesson's gotta, gotta, gotta be learned
They say that boys have been destroyed but they weren't
It's wrong but I want you tonight
In any case, my friends, it's too late
Like a moth to light, like a beast to bate
And I know the black widow eats its mate
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
I'm an innocent being seduced by your charms
I'm a young boy tickled to death in your arms
Your kisses taste like bitter almonds
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Addiction pulling me to a grave end
You're an enemy who I'm keen to defend
Down the black hole of my lust I descend
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Why is it that I'm keen to be devoured by you
When there's the option of a love affair that's pure and true?
I always choose the dungeon over the sea view
It's wrong but I want you tonight
When I'm out the other side I say never again
But when I'm out and about I wanna find the next vixen
Someone who'll be sure to drive me 'round the bend
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
The Irish Ace
Lyrics (From Google)
Oh, but I know you'll cause me grief
Close friends of mine are in disbelief
As they can see what's underneath
Fluttering lashes, red lips and pearly white teeth
I don't show it but I quiver whenever you come near
And I cannot decipher between the thrill and the fear
I wanna stop it but like it too much to let it stop here
It's wrong but I want you tonight
It's not my own volition but I fell in deep
By running the distance I've been advised to keep
I trot to the wolf as a doting sheep
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
I'm a little boy that's gonna be getting his fingers burned
But I can see this lesson's gotta, gotta, gotta be learned
They say that boys have been destroyed but they weren't
It's wrong but I want you tonight
In any case, my friends, it's too late
Like a moth to light, like a beast to bate
And I know the black widow eats its mate
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
I'm an innocent being seduced by your charms
I'm a young boy tickled to death in your arms
Your kisses taste like bitter almonds
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Addiction pulling me to a grave end
You're an enemy who I'm keen to defend
Down the black hole of my lust I descend
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Why is it that I'm keen to be devoured by you
When there's the option of a love affair that's pure and true?
I always choose the dungeon over the sea view
It's wrong but I want you tonight
When I'm out the other side I say never again
But when I'm out and about I wanna find the next vixen
Someone who'll be sure to drive me 'round the bend
It's wrong but I want you tonight
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
Fear and delight
All the way through the night
With a little derring-do
Oh, I'll fall in love with you
FOXNEWSDEATHCULT
its amazing how they got all those little guys to dance in such perfect coordination
BeepBoy
Ikr
Corrupted Player
especially since they look so alike
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@Corrupted Player mi chiedo dove hanno trovato tutti questi sosia perfetti.
Fleeting Self Confidence
@Corrupted Player they must all be born at the same time
twins but theres 12 of them
its the only explanation
emily barclay
Real talk, the cinematography, editing, choreography, music and vocals are all incredible. This vid must have taken so much time and effort to make, it’s a cinematic masterpiece
Mothiest Man
Don't you mean REEL talk?
I'm hilarious.
braindead.idk
He made a making of
Szymon Ślusarczyk
@Mothiest Man true comedy🎉
DJ ZOTA
One of my all time favorite music videos! Genius idea with perfect execution.