1) The … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the name The Prototypes;
1) The Prototypes is a British drum and bass project by producer Nick White. Until May 2023, it was a duo alongside fellow producer Chris Garvey.
Founded in Brighton, England, in the late 2000s, by 2010 they had released their first singles on labels such as Formation Records and Viper Recordings, and from 2011 to 2013 were signed to Shogun Audio. They have released a number of EPs, and have received radio and live PA support from DJs such as Matrix & Futurebound. Signing exclusively to Viper Recordings in 2014, in the following months the duo released a number of promo singles for a debut album. Their resulting single, "Pale Blue Dot" ranked as Beatport's second top selling drum and bass track of the year. The track was also nominated for Best Track at the Drum & Bass Arena Awards, with The Prototypes also nominated for Best Producer, Best Music Video, and Best DJ.
UKF Music called their 2015 promo single "Pop It Off" "one of the most unanimously unifying cuts in D&B of the year so far," and they officially released their debut album City of Gold on 17 May 2015. They supported the album with an international tour with performances at festivals such as Urban Art Forms and Tomorrowland, and they also performed at Nocturnal Festival in 2012. Featuring vocals from artists such as Ayah Marar and Amy Pearson, the week of its release City of Gold reached No. 22 on the UK Dance Chart. Robin Murray of UKF Music called it "a relentless, incendiary journey through a range of genres and tempos." Beyond original production, as of 2015 the duo had released remixes for artists such as Avicii, Ed Sheeran, Bingo Players, Hadouken!, Modestep, AlunaGeorge, and others.
In 2023, Chris Garvey announced on social media that he was stepping down from The Prototypes, and starting a solo project under the name Circadian. His debut single under the new name 'Body Work' was released on 26 of May 2023.
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2) The Prototypes (not to be confused with the french band Prototypes) are a UK based rock band. Their most notable song is "Kaleidoscope", featured on the FIFA 07 Soundtrack.
Oxygen
The Prototypes Lyrics
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All the time apart is weighing down on me
Don't wanna fall for another
The reflection of you now is hard to see
Feel the light coming down
Tell me I can breathe again
I canโฒt hold on forever
Come in closer now
I can breathe, -the, -the, -the
For every moment left undone
With all the pressure yet to come
I feel you pulling me right back where I belong
You give me oxygen
You know you give me oxygen
You give me oxygen
Oh, I feel you pulling me right back where I belong
You know you give me oxygen
Show me what you want now
Tell me what you want now
Pressure in my chest
I can't hold on and on and on forever
Show me what you want now
Tell me what you want now
So I can breathe again
You know you give me oxygen
You give me oxygen
The lyrics to The Prototypes' song Oxygen seem to speak of a person who has been feeling weighed down and finding it hard to breathe as they have been separated from someone they care deeply about. The lyrics suggest that despite the distance between them, this person still has a powerful hold over the singer, as they still see glimpses of their reflection everywhere they turn. However, the chorus brings in a more positive note, where the songwriter seems to be acknowledging that this person is also the one who gives them the strength to overcome these struggles, and in effect, gives them the oxygen to breathe again. The lyrics feel like a plea to come closer together, as being drawn back to the source of their strength is the only way the person can feel complete.
The song's writing is particularly poignant, as the message seems universal and relatable. Most people have experienced the heaviness that comes with separation and the difficult feeling of being unable to find one's breath. The song feels more than just a simple pop-number, as it is rooted in emotions that most people can relate to. The lyrics present a message of hope and love, and the beat drives its point home. Listening to this song can feel like an embrace that provides comfort and familiarity.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking it over
Reflecting on my current situation
All the time apart is weighing down on me
The distance between us is taking a toll on me and causing emotional distress
Don't wanna fall for another
I don't want to invest in someone else and risk getting hurt again
The reflection of you now is hard to see
I am struggling to see you in the same positive light as before
Feel the light coming down
Sensing a positive change in the environment
Tell me I can breathe again
Asking for reassurance and support
I can't hold on forever
Acknowledging that I need help and can't bear this on my own
Come in closer now
Asking for physical and emotional closeness
So I can breathe again
Expressing the need for relief
For every moment left undone
Thinking about unfinished business and unresolved issues
With all the pressure yet to come
Anxiety about future challenges and obstacles
I feel you pulling me right back where I belong
Sensing the positive influence and support of a loved one
You give me oxygen
I rely on you for emotional support and comfort
Show me what you want now
Asking for clarity and direction in the relationship
Tell me what you want now
Communicating a desire for honesty and transparency
Pressure in my chest
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions and stress
I can't hold on and on and on forever
Realizing that I need to address our issues and can't avoid them forever
You give me oxygen
Acknowledging the importance of a supportive partner in maintaining emotional stability
You know you give me oxygen
Affirming the impact of a loved one's presence and support
Oh, I feel you pulling me right back where I belong
Feeling a sense of comfort and belonging in the presence of a loved one
You know you give me oxygen
Reiterating the vital role of a supportive relationship in maintaining emotional well-being
Writer(s): Clementine Maria Josephine Douglas, Chris Garvey, Nick White
Contributed by William S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SamuelEdwards
I've been thinking it over
All that time apart is weighing down on me
Don't wanna fall for another
The reflection of you now is hard to see
Feel the light coming down
Tell me I can breathe again
I can't hold on forever
Coming closer now
So I can breathe again
I can breathe
For every moment left undone
And all the pressure left to come
I think you're pulling me
Right back where I belong
You give me oxygen
@UKFDrumandBass
Incredible day for drum & bass! โค๏ธ
@nxzw
UKF Drum & Bass Wow man the Prototypes are really killin it BIG TIME.๐๐
@clement1024
instrumental will be the track of the year
@Famouzi
Drum and bass needs more songs like this one. Masterpiece.
@garsosmekla3122
I need more Neuro on ukf. -.-
@SamuelEdwards
I've been thinking it over
All that time apart is weighing down on me
Don't wanna fall for another
The reflection of you now is hard to see
Feel the light coming down
Tell me I can breathe again
I can't hold on forever
Coming closer now
So I can breathe again
I can breathe
For every moment left undone
And all the pressure left to come
I think you're pulling me
Right back where I belong
You give me oxygen
@iamasquidinspace
So much music today - I guess the quarantine has its perks.
@DnB4sure
right about that lol...
@JensTX
The prototypes AND netsky on a single day? Am I dreaming?!
@matthiasurbanczyk5022
Jens Bakker thats the magic of corona ๐คง