Umek began DJing in 1993 at the age of 17. He was among the pioneers of the electronic music in Slovenia. In 1999 he released music on his own labels Consumer Recreation and Recycled Loops, the former of which he co-runs with Valentino Kanzyani. Umek became famous by techno-supporters in Europe about 2001, for his fast mixing skills and his uplifting dj-sets. In the later years he changed his style a little bit. He has released a large number of EPs and anthems and has a reputation as an innovator. He is known to play the music from 4 turntables simultaneously.
In 2006 he released a single "Posing As Me," which was a big hit in Slovenia. In 2007 he did another video supported project with a Croatian singer and lyrics writer Anฤa Mariฤ Carbon Occasions, and also released music on the label 1605 Records. On his birthday May 16 he organized a musical event called Dan Elektronike (Electronica Day). He was ranked at position 29 of the TOP 100 DJs for the year 2007 by the DJ Magazine. During all the subsequent years - until 2015 he managed to rank in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs chart among the best DJs.
managing the moments
UMEK Lyrics
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Far, far from the island
Society doesnโฒt exist
Your body
My body
The stars are our witness baby
Tell me what's better than this
Beat on my chest
Baby what we have we blessed
We ain't gonna be somebody now
Im feinding for your body
That body alright
Toast for the moment
Roll one for the night
Together we cherish
And celebrate life oh God
We ain't gonna be somebody now
Im feinding for your body
That body, alright
I just Need a moment with you
Need a moment with you
Makoy (verse 2)
Lately i donโฒt know if ive been livin right
Sorry for the times that i have made you cry
Sorry for the realness that ive try to hide
Sorry if this love felt like suicide
Cause risk takers, are heartbreakers
And peace makers are inner damage takers
And thy team, is all in
Talking bout reality you dont know what this boy is into,
War outside your window,
Just incase i no longer came thru,
Just know that i would vibe with you like this,
There is more to life so dont you miss,
Every single moment,
Are precious moments,
Every single moment,
Make precious moments.
Bridge (Arkho)
Kay ikaw. akoโฒng paboritong bisho
Halang murag bino.
Dagkot, shotgananay,
Ligid,langay-langay ahhh.
Dagkot, shotgananay,
Ligid,langay-langay ahhh.
Gusto ko'g tinuod dili
Ko manglu.od...
Gusto koโฒg lahutay
Dili puro sugod.
The song "Managing the Moments" is a collaboration between Umek, NIkKHo, and Makoy, where each artist shares their perspective on life and love. In the first verse, NIkKHo talks about how society doesn't matter when he is with his lover on a deserted island, and how their love is blessed. He also talks about how he craves his partner's body and how they cherish and celebrate life together. He sings about wanting a moment with his loved one and how it is all he needs.
In the second verse, Makoy is more introspective, singing about his struggles with living right and apologizing for the times his love has hurt his partner. He talks about how risk-takers are heartbreakers, and peace-makers take a toll on their inner damage. He stresses the importance of cherishing every moment in life because life is fleeting.
The bridge, sung by Arkho, is in Cebuano, a dialect of the Philippines, and talks about how he adores his favorite "bisho" (woman), comparing her to wine, and how he wants something real and not just a fleeting moment.
Overall, the song is about different aspects of love, acknowledging its blessings and struggles, and cherishing every moment with your loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Far, far from the island
We are far from civilization and the stress that comes with it, allowing us to just focus on ourselves
Society doesn't exist
We are not bound or influenced by society's standards or pressures
Your body
I am attracted to you physically
My body
You are attracted to me physically
The stars are our witness baby
The universe is watching us and the love we share
Tell me what's better than this
There is nothing better than this moment with you
Feelin' the rhythm
We are enjoying the music and dancing together
Beat on my chest
My heart is pounding with excitement and love for you
Baby what we have we blessed
We are lucky to have each other and this moment
We ain't gonna be somebody now
We don't need to prove anything to anyone, we just want to be together
Im feinding for your body
I crave your physical touch
That body alright
Your body is perfect to me
Toast for the moment
Let's have a drink to celebrate this moment
Roll one for the night
Let's smoke some weed to help us relax and enjoy the night
Together we cherish
We appreciate and value each other's company and love
And celebrate life oh God
We are grateful for this life and this experience
I just Need a moment with you
I am craving a deeper connection and experience with you
Lately i don't know if ive been livin right
I am questioning my actions and decisions lately
Sorry for the times that i have made you cry
I regret the pain I have caused you
Sorry for the realness that ive try to hide
I apologize for not being honest and upfront about my true feelings
Sorry if this love felt like suicide
I understand if this love has felt like a dangerous risk
Cause risk takers, are heartbreakers
People who take risks often end up hurting others
And peace makers are inner damage takers
Those who try to keep the peace often suffer internally
And thy team, is all in
I am committed to this relationship and willing to work through any challenges we face
Talking bout reality you dont know what this boy is into,
My reality and interests may not be immediately obvious to others
War outside your window,
There is conflict and danger in the world around us
Just incase i no longer came thru,
If something were to happen to me, I want you to know how much I care for you
Just know that i would vibe with you like this,
I want you to know that you bring me happiness and joy
There is more to life so dont you miss,
Life is short and we should cherish every moment
Every single moment,
Every experience we have together, big or small
Are precious moments,
These moments are valuable and meaningful to us
Kay ikaw. ako'ng paboritong bisho
You are my favorite person
Halang murag bino.
As sweet as wine
Dagkot, shotgananay,
We are close and intimate
Ligid,langay-langay ahhh.
We move and sway together
Gusto ko'g tinuod dili
I want something real
Ko manglu.od...
Not just a fleeting experience
Gusto ko'g lahutay
I want to hang out and have fun together
Dili puro sugod.
Not just rushing into things
Contributed by Cameron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MyNameIsB0aty
UMEK's hardest track to date
@boeboeboe737
fancy seeing you here mr.
@fridayishighday8016
I assume you have never heard "Eliminating the Need"๐?
@MyNameIsB0aty
@@fridayishighday8016 Oh man that is a shout tbh
@koleraba1
Not even close
@AleksanderFras
you don't know his early work
@davidpriestley7585
After 49 years on this planet and going from acid house in 88 to trance in 99 and then hard house I have at last found the music for my soul.
@valeridimitrov3735
This is EPIC! Dancing like crazy on it in my house! I Keep finding banger after banger from this guy recently. Umek one of my favourites now! LEGEND!
@nigutz
That's the drop of the century! as a sing of respect I only listen to this song with my bose headphones!
@racerdylan
The drop is good enough on its own then the subtle highs come in that's when ma mind is blown! So happy I found this song!