They may not be strictly soul, but the fact that they transcend the genre and push their noses into drum and bass and r'n'b just adds to their appeal.
The fact that The Un-Calculated Some is superb helps them no end as well. Rooted in the fundaments of Motown, distilled through the upfront attitude of Northern Soul and invigorated by jazz and funk, it is a debut that deserves to be on every stereo, every coffee table, and every end of year honours list.
The straight up and down stormer Midnight sets the pace and quality, and nearly everything that follows it burns as brightly. Falling is a piece of sunshine pressed into vinyl, Things You Do picks up the thread of Basement Jaxx's Do Your Thing and smartens it up for a dinner date, Music Is M is modern jazz pushed through the cool of a late night bar, and the heartbreaking duo of Loveless and Senseless could teach any of America's new soul divas a thing or two about real emotion.
It's testament to the talent that vibrates through Manchester that yet again the city has produced something special, something a cut above, something as genuinely fantastic as The Un-Calculated Some. File it next to Basement Jaxx's Rooty, Morcheeba's Big Calm, and Goldie's Timeless and get down the bookies now to put a bet on for the Mercury Music Prize 2004. Don't say you weren't told.
midnight
Un-Cut Lyrics
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Can't wait for this day to be done
Can't wait feel the end is closer
You can't keep me holding on
’Cause I’m drown by a feeling
The night is calling me
I’m ready to start living
Where music flows free
Take me or leave me
I am what i will be
Live young and so free
Make this reality
Break through and feel it
Just like that first kiss
And now you won't miss
Life is bliss, could bliss be this? yeaaaah
Midnight, the real me
I’m shining oh! can't you see ?
Midnight, I’m letting myself go
I’m lost in the rhythm
The night takes control
Can't get up I must come down
Can't get the bells to stop ringing
Can't reject and leave now
9 to 5 has lost its meaning
Dear I’m sure you know this feeling
You know what's on my mind
’Cause when the night comes I’m leaving
Leaving it all behind
Take me or leave me
I am what I will be
Live young and so free
Make this reality
Break through and feel it
Just like that first kiss
And now you want this
Life is bliss, could bliss be this ? yeaaaah
Midnight, the real me
I’m shining oh! can't you see ?
Midnight, I’m letting myself go
I’m lost in the rhythm
The night takes control
In the song "Midnight" by Un-Cut, the singer expresses their longing for the end of the day and their desire to break free from the monotony of their routine life. They feel drowned by a feeling and are ready to start living where the music flows free. They urge the listener to take them or leave them as they are what they will be, living young and free. The singer is lost in the rhythm of the night and the night takes control of them. They feel that the 9 to 5 has lost its meaning and they want to leave it all behind.
The song speaks to the universal human desire for freedom and breaking free from the constraints of daily life. It celebrates the transformative power of music and the ability it has to bring people together and help them forget their troubles. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, urging the listener to embrace the moment and the freedom that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't wait till this day is over
I'm eager for this day to end so I can be free from its burdens
Can't wait for this day to be done
I'm anxious for this day to be finished and for something better to begin
Can't wait feel the end is closer
I sense that the end of this day is near and I'm excited for it
You can't keep me holding on
I won't let you hold me back from my desires and dreams
’Cause I’m drown by a feeling
I'm overwhelmed by a powerful emotion
The night is calling me
I'm drawn to the allure of the nighttime
I’m ready to start living
I'm eager to begin a new life full of experiences and passion
Where music flows free
Wherever there's music, I feel liberated and alive
Take me or leave me
Accept me as I am or don't bother at all
I am what i will be
My identity is mine to control and shape
Live young and so free
I want to live life without restrictions or limitations
Make this reality
I want to turn my dreams into a tangible existence
Break through and feel it
I want to overcome any obstacles in my way and truly experience life
Just like that first kiss
I want to relive that thrilling, unforgettable moment of falling in love
And now you won't miss
Now that I've tasted the excitement of life, I won't settle for less
Life is bliss, could bliss be this? yeaaaah
I feel incredibly happy and content, wondering if it could get any better
Midnight, the real me
The darkness of the night reveals my true self
I’m shining oh! can't you see ?
I'm radiant and confident in my own skin
Midnight, I’m letting myself go
I'm allowing myself to be free from my inhibitions and totally immersed in the moment
I’m lost in the rhythm
The music has consumed me and I'm fully absorbed in it
The night takes control
I've surrendered control to the intoxicating power of the night and its energy
Can't get up I must come down
I'm so caught up in the excitement that it's hard for me to come down from it
Can't get the bells to stop ringing
The ringing of the bells symbolizes the sensory overload that I'm experiencing
Can't reject and leave now
I can't resist the pull of the night and its overwhelming pull on me
9 to 5 has lost its meaning
The monotony of my daily routine has ceased to have any significance
Dear I’m sure you know this feeling
I'm certain that you've also experienced this overwhelming desire to break free and live life to the fullest
You know what's on my mind
You understand my mindset and what motivates me to be the person I am
’Cause when the night comes I’m leaving
I'm eagerly anticipating the moment when I can leave my mundane existence behind and embrace the mystery and excitement of the night
Leaving it all behind
I'm ready to abandon the past and anything that holds me back from realizing my dreams
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.