By the time they went to record their final album, 1998's Law of Ruins, Krautrock began to play a major role, and so did LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy, who produced, engineered, and mixed the sessions, in addition to running the band's live sound. When the band broke up, Maclean's aggravated emotional state and long-term drug addiction took him low enough to provoke a move from New York to New Hampshire and a drastic change in lifestyle.
Murphy and Tim Goldsworthy, who were getting the DFA label off the ground, provoked Maclean to become interested in making music again. Using the name the Juan Maclean, Maclean took the sound of his defunct band to the dancefloor, retaining flashes of post-punk and '70s experimental electronics while grafting bits of early Euro-disco, electro, Detroit techno, and Chicago house. A handful of singles - including DFA highlights You Can't Have It Both Ways and Give Me Every Little Thing - led to 2005's Less Than Human, the first album credited to the Juan Maclean. Tito's Way was released as a single with remixes by Booka Shade and Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas.
More remixes of the first two singles and Love is in the air were included on the double promo album Visitations, released in the summer of 2006.
After two years touring and developing their live act, The juan Mclean returned with the disco odyssey Happy House and The simple life, both included on their second studio album The future will come released in April 09. Nancy Whang of LCD Soundsystem is featured predominantly throughout the new album.
Happy House
The Juan Maclean Lyrics
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to sweep all the dust away
No, I never thought I would see today
So I thank yu for just being so damn
excellent
You are so excellent
You saved me from a rainy day
And melted all the clouds in the sky
So I thank you for just being so damn
excellent
You are so excellent
You still held me near when I was far away
Waiting for our sunny day
Living your life but always in mine
Thank you for just being so damn
excellent
you are so excellent
You brought me home to this happy house
You're the reason for the width of my smile
Stay with me, don't lose me now
So I can thank you for just being so damn
excellent
You are so excellent
excellent
You are so excellent
Launch me into space
The lyrics in The Juan Maclean's song Happy House express immense appreciation and gratitude towards someone who has played a pivotal role in the singer's life. The song talks about a person who comes into the singer's life like a breath of fresh air, sweeping away all the dust and gloominess. This person has saved the singer from a rainy day and melted away all the clouds in the sky. The singer never thought that they would see a day this good, thanks to this person who has been nothing short of excellent.
The lyrics also talk about how this person has continued to hold on to the singer, even when they were far away, waiting for the perfect day. This person is always in the singer's life, living their own life but always having a presence. The so-called excellent person has bought the singer home to a happy house and is the reason for the width of their smile. The singer urges this person to stay with them and keep them from feeling lost so that they can continue to appreciate their excellence and be grateful.
Overall, the song conveys the feelings of immense gratitude and appreciation towards someone who has brought a lot of happiness into someone's life. It talks about how this person has bought joy, sunshine, and light into the singer's life, and they never want to lose them.
Line by Line Meaning
You came to me from my history
You entered my life from my past experiences and memories.
to sweep all the dust away
To remove all the unwanted, old and negative thoughts from my mind and life.
No, I never thought I would see today
I never imagined that my life would turn out to be this good.
So I thank you for just being so damn excellent
I am truly grateful for your amazing qualities and how you make my life better.
You are so excellent
You are truly amazing and exceptional.
You saved me from a rainy day
You rescued me from a difficult and depressing situation.
And melted all the clouds in the sky
You removed all the obstacles and challenges from my life, making it peaceful and clear.
Yes, I always wished it could be this good
I always hoped and wished that my life could be as good as it is now, with you in it.
You still held me near when I was far away
Even when I was distant or unavailable, you didn't let go of me and kept me close to your heart.
Waiting for our sunny day
Looking forward to a brighter and happier future with you.
Living your life but always in mine
You are living your own life, but you are always present and influential in mine.
You brought me home to this happy house
You have made my life and home happy and joyful.
You're the reason for the width of my smile
You are the cause of my happiness and the reason why I smile so wide.
Stay with me, don't lose me now
Please continue to be by my side and don't leave me now, as I need you in my life.
excellent
Exceptional, outstanding, amazing.
You are so excellent
You are truly amazing and exceptional.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John Maclean
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@renegotolle6856
Not only is Juan's music brilliant, Nancy's voice is amazing. The combination of the two is simply superb.
@swartstudio
Still jamming to this in 2019!
@mayanorambuena6454
2020!
@LegrandLarrabee
2023
@stevesickles7671
Ah ! My favorite
@modestanimalboi
Amazing song! The 12 minute album version though is what you want absolutely incredable!
@edlesne814
We need more caw bells !!!
@Chrissoworld
every element of this track is so good. Piano, hand claps and cow bell. Absolute house genius...
@justwatching2006
ahhh saw them live in SF at mezzanine over 7 years ago when they came out with this song. The memories were excellent!
@master-kq3nw
excellent track