Today's electronic music scene revolves continuously on hype, and there are… Read Full Bio ↴Today's electronic music scene revolves continuously on hype, and there are few artists and label camps that can rely almost entirely on their musical content to do their talking. Mala's Deep Medi camp and V.I.V.E.K the artist are noted exceptions to this rule.

Influenced by the golden years of drum and bass and a steady diet of dub and roots music, V.I.V.E.K has been honing his musical construction skills since 2004. Progressing naturally from DJ'ing to production, and originally beginning to build music around the 170 tempo, 140 BPM was the pitch that worked for V.I.V.E.K to shape his unique subterranean groove.

With one 12" release under his belt for "On the Edge", fellow soundscaper Silkie passed a CD of his productions to DMZ / Deep Medi visionary Mala. The launching pad into musical infamy was then set with his first 12" for the innovative camp ("Kulture / Meditation Rock") in 2009. The momentum this release initiated was to spark a flurry of concentrated creative power, and many sought after dubplates from V.I.V.E.K. The "Feel It" EP was the culmination of this period of focus. This 4 track EP and its attached "Mix Session" CD captured his vision succinctly and solidified V.I.V.E.K's reputation as one of the most talented artists working in the 140 framework today.

Fervent support for V.I.V.E.K music has always come from the DJ's that fully understand the power that 140 BPM holds when the construction is pure. Mala, Youngsta, N-Type, Mary Anne Hobbs, Skream, Distance, Gilles Peterson, Mistajam, Nihal (of BBC Radio 1), & Anti Social have all been compasses that chart the sonic progress of the V.I.V.E.K sound.

As a Deep Medi artist, V.I.V.E.K himself has become a regular DJ on the DMZ / Deep Medi nights, recently playing sets that have become highlights for many at the DMZ 6th birthday celebrations in London and Amsterdam. Chest rattling, consciousness moving exclusives are the norm here, and catching one of these performances is a potent reminder of why we all fell in love so deeply with the dubstep sound.

2011 sees the internet on fire again with clips and Youtube videos of the latest batch of V.I.V.E.K dubplates, Deep Medi is set to drop the "Eyes Down" EP in May 2011, and it's comforting to know that this is only the beginning of what promises to be the year V.I.V.E.K comes out from the shadows to the forefront of bass music with more stellar releases and genuinely important DJ sets.

sirens
V.I.V.E.K Lyrics

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I'm not crazy, just a little on edge
I've been seeing something in the trees and the hedges
It may be only my fantasies
But I know what I saw, I know what I see
Away in the trees, he's watching me

Getting closer to your curious sounds
Getting darker and darker as I'm walking around

And every trace of blood I find along the way
Brings me nearer to you
Might I die too?
What will you do?

Predator so humanoid
Sirens wail, I might as well be dead
The paranormal makes me paranoid
In the detail, beyond the veil
It's the urban legend, Siren Head, Siren Head

Terror shines through your murderous ways
Could you mimic your prey in the words that you say?
Echoes heard through the forest so deep
Of the victims you keep
They struggle to breathe
Forever asleep

Predator so humanoid
Sirens wail, I might as well be dead
The paranormal makes me paranoid
In the detail, beyond the veil
It's the urban legend, Siren Head

Everyone dies, everyone within your sight
Danger, horror
The killer in the night
Hiding in a grove of trees before you take a bite
Guess scary stories come to life

I'm not crazy, just a little on edge
I've been seeing something in the trees and the hedges

Predator so humanoid
Sirens wail, I might as well be dead
The paranormal makes me paranoid

In the detail, beyond the veil
It's the urban legend, Siren Head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to V.I.V.E.K's "Sirens" touch on a variety of topics, but the most prominent is relationships. The opening lines, "Told me to call her Mami she ain't even Spanish / Told me to call her Mami she ain't no parent" could be interpreted as commentary on how people often take on identities or personas that don't necessarily reflect who they truly are. The next few lines reference Beavis and Butthead and Kendrick Lamar, suggesting that the singer is struggling to find his place in the world and looking for validation from others.

The lyrics then shift to a more sexual tone, with references to pillow talk, pillow fights, and eating someone out. The singer seems to be frustrated with a partner who only wants to engage in physical intimacy and doesn't reciprocate his emotional needs. He also references the poet e.e. cummings, whose unconventional use of punctuation and capitalization suggests a disregard for societal norms and expectations.

The final lines of the song indicate that the singer is torn between two different women: one who is "mine" and one who is attracted to him because of his musical talent. The repetition of the line "Told me to call her Mami she ain't even Spanish / Told me to call her Mami she ain't no parent" suggests that the singer is still grappling with issues of identity and authenticity.

Overall, "Sirens" is a complex and thought-provoking song that touches on a range of themes related to relationships, identity, and societal norms.

Line by Line Meaning

Told me to call her Mami she ain't even Spanish
She requested that I call her 'Mami,' but she is not of Spanish descent.

Told me to call her Mami she ain't no parent
She requested that I call her 'Mami,' but she is not a parent.

Guess I butt heads like Beavis
I often come into conflict with others, similar to the character Beavis from the TV show 'Beavis and Butthead.'

Can I get a damn like beavers
Can I receive an expression of surprise, similar to how beavers slap their tails on the water?

Can I get a DAMN like Kendrick
Can I receive praise or recognition, similar to how Kendrick Lamar's music is acclaimed?

Man I'm so good with tha music (Aye)
I am skilled and talented when it comes to making music.

Pillow talk and pillow fights
Intimate conversations and arguments that may happen in bed.

Turned to no talk and real fights
The conversations and arguments have escalated to physical altercations.

Asked you to love me instead you just fucked me
I requested emotional connection and love, but instead received purely physical interactions.

Come on girl why the hell is you bugging
Why are you acting irrational and unstable?

Love is blind lemme keep it hundred
Love can make people oblivious to reality, but I will be honest and genuine.

Hit it from the back,she ain't see me coming
I had sex with her from behind without her realizing.

No period like e e cummings
No pauses or breaks, similar to the poet E.E. Cummings' unconventional use of punctuation.

So I eat that shit like I got the munchies
I perform oral sex eagerly and passionately.

Urgh, too much detail-disgusting
Oh, that's too much information and gross.

Damn, you're are all we discussing
Wow, all we talk about is you.

Man, all they want is some loving
People just want physical affection and intimacy.

Well, guess I gotta keep it coming
I must continue to provide physical affection and intimacy to satisfy others' desires.

Some girls want the tea
Some girls want to indulge in gossip and drama.

Other girls want the D
Other girls want to engage in sexual activities.

Some girls got fomo
Some girls have a fear of missing out on experiences.

They all just wanna see
They all just want to witness and be a part of the excitement.

What the commotion about
Why is there so much excitement and activity?

Please get my name out your mouth
Please stop speaking or gossiping about me.

Adult swim is a win -win
A reference to the TV network 'Adult Swim,' indicating that it is mutually beneficial for everyone involved.

Robot chicken a technical fowl
A play on words, as 'fowl' can refer both to a bird and to something that is inept or fails to function properly, referring to the show 'Robot Chicken.'

Side piece, capiche
A mistress or secondary partner, and a question asking if the listener understands.

My girl Khaleesi
A reference to the character Daenerys Targaryen from the TV show 'Game of Thrones.'

If she see me dragon my D
If she sees me engaging in sexual activity.

In a place that I know it shouldn't be
In a location or situation where sexual activity may be inappropriate or risky.

Trust it'll be war
There will likely be severe consequences and conflict if this behavior is discovered.

Whole city be scorched
There will be widespread damage and chaos as a result of this revelation.

So get the hell out my DMs before we both get caught
Stop sending me private messages, as it could lead to negative consequences for both of us.

Took a minute to decide
It took time to make a decision.

Whether to take em off or pull panties aside
Whether to remove clothing or adjust them to engage in sexual activity.

She an easy bake oven ,getting harder to ignore the pi
She is a sexually promiscuous person, and it is becoming more difficult to resist temptation.

3 point 1-4, I can't divide
A reference to the mathematical constant pi, indicating that it cannot be divided evenly.

My time between the girl that is mine and the one that wants me cos I can rhyme (Sheesh)
I must balance my time between my committed partner and other women who are attracted to me because of my musical abilities.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charles Green, Chuck Green

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