Wilkinson has been making music under the radar since he was just 16. In 2009 he found himself a studio in South West London where he has been fine tuning his production skills and writing music that, in 2010, got him noticed by DJ's such as Andy C, Cyantific, TC, London Elektricity and many more.
After sending some of his music to Hospital Records, Wilkinson was offered his debut release as part of the Sick Music 2 compilation released in April 2010.
On 13 December 2010 Wilkinson released his debut single "Moonwalker / Samurai" through RAM Records. The tracks were first premiered through Andy C's drum & bass compilation album Nightlife 5. On 12 June 2011 he released the single "Every Time / Overdose", which became the 99th single release of RAM Records. "Every Time" features vocals from Marcus Gregg and it became Wilkinson's first song to spawn a music video. On 4 December 2011 he released "Tonight / Pistol Whip". "Tonight" was later re-released in 2013 as the iTunes Single of the Week to promote the release of his debut studio album Lazers Not Included. On 19 August 2012 he released the single "Automatic / Hands Up!". Although it received mixed feedback and significantly less airplay, "Automatic" still managed to gain support from the likes of Annie Mac and MistaJam.
On 2 December 2012 he released "Need to Know / Direction" featuring Iman as the lead single from his debut studio album. On 3 April 2013 he released "Take You Higher / Crunch" as the next single from the album. On 26 July 2013 he released "Heartbeat" featuring P Money and Arlissa as the third single from his debut studio album. On 13 October 2013 he released "Afterglow" as the fourth single from his debut studio album. The song peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, making it his first top 10 single in the UK. On 28 October 2013 he released his debut studio album Lazers Not Included. The album peaked at number 46 on the UK Albums Chart and number 2 on the UK Dance Chart. On 9 February 2014 he released "Too Close" featuring Detour City as the album's fifth single, which peaked at number 55 in the UK.
The album's sixth single "Half Light" was released on 1 June 2014. Wilkinson has also produced for Katy B, Wretch 32 and Angel Haze since the release of the album.
On 12 October 2014, "Dirty Love" featuring Talay Riley was released. The song is the lead single from Wilkinson's second studio album, currently being produced and scheduled for a 2015 release.
Run
Wilkinson Lyrics
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Haven't been back here for a while now
We kissed a thousand times before
Do you remember?
You turn your hand and let me off
As if we only had forever
And we shone brighter than the sun
How we would run
Like the tears I cried today, we would run
Like the rain falls down my face, we would run
Like the blood inside my veins, we would run
We would run, we would run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run
But now I check this path alone
I wish I had a way to take it back
Back to the place I call home
I still remember
You turn my hand and let me off
As if we only had forever
And we shone brighter than the sun
Do you remember?
How we would run
Like the tears I cried today, we would run
Like the rain falls down my face, we would run
Like the blood inside my veins, we would run
We would run, we would run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run, run, run
We would run
We would run
We would run
We would run
We would run
The song "Run" by Wilkinson and Jem Cooke is a soulful reflection on lost love and the nostalgic longing for the past. The lyrics describe the singer wandering slowly past the door of a former lover, remembering the times they spent together and the intense feelings they shared. The singer reminisces about the passion and brightness they once had, but now feels alone and wishes they could go back to their happy home.
The repeated refrain "We would run, run, run" serves as a metaphor for the intensity of emotions and the freedom the couple once felt when they were together, likening it to the rush of tears, rain, and blood. However, the sad reality of their current situation is apparent in the line "But now I check this path alone", conveying the sense of regret and isolation that sometimes accompanies the end of a relationship.
The song effectively captures the wistful mood of nostalgia and the human desire to revisit lost moments. Its simple yet evocative lyrics, paired with the haunting melody, make it a powerful and emotional piece of music that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I wander slowly past your door
I walk by your house at a leisurely pace
Haven't been back here for a while now
It's been some time since I've returned to this place
We kissed a thousand times before
We've shared countless kisses in the past
Do you remember?
Do you have any recollection?
You turn your hand and let me off
You released my hand as if we had endless time
As if we only had forever
As if we had eternity ahead of us
And we shone brighter than the sun
We radiated a light that surpassed that of the sun
How we would run
Remember how we used to flee
Like the tears I cried today, we would run
We would run like the tears that are streaming down my face right now
Like the rain falls down my face, we would run
We would run like the rain that overflows from my eyes
Like the blood inside my veins, we would run
We would run like the blood that flows through my veins
But now I check this path alone
But now, I walk this path by myself
I wish I had a way to take it back
I hope I could find a way to redo it
Back to the place I call home
Back to where I consider home
We would run
We had the habit of escaping
We would run
We had the habit of fleeing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRAD ELLIS, MARK WILKINSON, JEM COOKE
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