Terry's productions can be described as a varied collection of samples blending the sounds of classic disco, the more introspective Chicago sound pioneered earlier in the decade, plus plenty of hip-hop attitude and sampling piracy.[citation needed]
Much of Todd Terry's early work in the late 1980s is considered a milestone in the development of both progressive and modern deep house. Todd Terry has been responsible for releasing two of the most respected crossover remixes of the house era: "I'll House You" by the Jungle Brothers and "Missing" by Everything But the Girl by the mid 1990s.
Among his fans, Todd Terry is known as Todd the God, God Terry, Todd Godrry, Godd Gerry (or, occasionally, simply God, because he might be a Five Percenter, but this is unconfirmed).
Todd's tracks "Something Goin' On'" and "Keep on Jumpin'" were both UK Top-10 hits as well as Us Hot Dance Music/Club Play #1s, with the vocals provided by Jocelyn Brown and Martha Wash. Freestyle diva Shannon was the featured vocalist on the Top Twenty hit "It's over Love" in 1997.
In 1999 Todd Terry released Resolutions, successfully embracing the then-still avant-garde Drum-n-Bass aestethics.
Terry also has several aliases such as Swan Lake, Orange Lemon, Royal House, Amy Studt, Black Riot, CLS, Masters at Work (although this moniker he gave to Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez & "Little" Louie Vega), Dredd Stock, House of Gypsies, Limelife, Hard House, Tyme Forse, Gypsymen.
Todd Terry became one of the best-paid DJs in both Europe and the United States. He normally performs on four turntables, mostly playing his own tracks.
In October 2004, Weekend by the Todd Terry Project appeared in popular video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on House music radio station SF-UR.
You Don't Know
Todd Terry Lyrics
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Yeah and I'm never really sure what I think and I know
Ohh you don't know me
Ohh you don't know me
You don't know where I have been
No you don't know what I have seen no no no
I'm a rebel with a cause and I'm coming with a force
Ohh you don't know me
Ohh you don't know me
You don't know where I have been
No you don't know what I have seen no no no
I'm a rebel with a cause and I'm coming with a force
Yeah and I'm never really sure what I think and I know
Ohh you don't know me
Ohh you don't know me
You don't know where I have been
No you don't know what I have seen no no no
The lyrics to Todd Terry's song "You Don't Know" convey a strong sense of individuality and rebellion. The repetition of the line "I'm a rebel with a cause and I'm coming with a force" emphasizes the singer's determination to break free from societal norms and expectations. The phrase implies that the singer has a purpose, a mission to challenge the status quo.
The repeated assertion that "you don't know me" suggests a feeling of being misunderstood or underestimated. It implies that others may make assumptions about the singer based on outward appearances, but they do not truly understand the depth of their experiences and thoughts. The line "you don't know where I have been, no you don't know what I have seen" further emphasizes the idea that the singer has lived a life full of diverse experiences, likely encountering obstacles and triumphs that have shaped their perspective.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of defiance and resilience, with the singer asserting their individuality and refusing to be defined by others' limited understanding. It is a declaration of self-empowerment and a reminder that true understanding and appreciation of a person goes beyond surface-level judgments.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a rebel with a cause and I'm coming with a force
I am someone who goes against the norms and conventions of society for a purpose, and I am pursuing it with great determination.
Yeah and I'm never really sure what I think and I know
Although I may appear uncertain about my thoughts and beliefs, deep down, I have a clear understanding.
Ohh you don't know me
You lack knowledge and understanding about who I truly am.
You don't know where I have been
You are unaware of the places I have been and the experiences I have had.
No you don't know what I have seen no no no
Absolutely not, you have no idea about the things I have witnessed and encountered.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mirelle Noveron Fuentes
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