Mark Wilkinson, known by his stage name Wilkinson, is a British drum and ba… Read Full Bio ↴Mark Wilkinson, known by his stage name Wilkinson, is a British drum and bass music producer and DJ from London. He has released music on RAM Records and Hospital Records, as well as Virgin EMI. His 2013 single "Afterglow" with uncredited vocals by Becky Hill reached number 8 in the UK Singles Chart on 20 October 2013. His debut album Lazers Not Included was released on 28 October 2013.

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.

Tonight
Wilkinson Lyrics

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I'm calling, but she's on your side
Your running, too scared to hide

When are we gonna learn?
No there's end to the fight
What are you gonna earn
From me not being alright
Tonight

I'm frozen, I'm standing still
I'm broken, I need a thrill

When are we gonna learn?
No there's end to the fight
What are you gonna earn
From me not being alright
Tonight

I'm standing on the edge
Waiting for a change
Can someone come and save me
Before it gets too late
I know now how i feel
Just to take the pain away
Can someone come and help me
Just come and save the day

When are we gonna learn?
No there's end to the fight
What are you gonna earn

From me not being alright
Tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wilkinson's song "Tonight" convey a sense of desperation and longing for someone's attention and care. The singer is reaching out to someone, expressing their feelings of being left behind and ignored. The lines "I'm calling, but she's on your side" and "Your running, too scared to hide" suggest that the person they desire is preoccupied with someone else and avoiding facing their own fears.

The chorus emphasizes the ongoing struggle in their relationship, questioning when they will learn from their mistakes and find a resolution. The line "What are you gonna earn from me not being alright" implies that the singer feels taken for granted and wonders if the other person is gaining something from their suffering.

The second verse continues to portray the singer's emotional state of feeling frozen and broken, yearning for some excitement or change in their life. They stand on the edge, waiting for something or someone to come and rescue them. The lyrics express the singer's realization of their true emotions and the desire to have the pain taken away.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm calling, but she's on your side
I'm reaching out for help, but you are choosing to support someone else instead

Your running, too scared to hide
You are trying to escape from your own problems, unable to confront them

I'm frozen, I'm standing still
I feel paralyzed and unable to move forward

I'm broken, I need a thrill
I am emotionally shattered and seeking excitement or something to distract me

I'm standing on the edge
I am at a critical point or a breaking point in my life

Waiting for a change
Hoping for a transformation or a shift in my circumstances

Can someone come and save me
I am desperately seeking assistance or rescue from my struggles

Before it gets too late
Before the situation becomes irreversible or beyond repair

I know now how i feel
I have come to understand my emotions and state of mind

Just to take the pain away
I want to find solace and relief from my suffering

Can someone come and help me
I am pleading for someone to come and provide assistance or support