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.
We Will Be
Wilkinson Lyrics
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We're stuck inside a season and we're drowning in the pain
When our hopes and dreams are floating down the river
Just remember we have power to believe
We could rise and fight to stand up and deliver
We will be, we will be
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be
We will be
We will be, oh, oh
Trials and tribulations, dust upon my feet
I'm losing all my patience, and it's impossible to breathe
When our hopes and dreams are floating down the river
Just remember we have power to believe
We could rise and fight to stand up and deliver
We will be, we will be
We will be, oh, oh
We will be
We will be
We will be, oh, oh
We will be
The song "We Will Be" by Wilkinson presents a message of hope and resilience, particularly in the face of adversity. One of the primary messages in the song is the idea that, despite feeling trapped or stuck, we have the power within ourselves to move forward and make progress. The opening lyrics suggest that there are many reasons to keep going, despite the difficulties we may face, including the beauty of nature (represented by the sea and wind). However, the next line reveals that the singer feels trapped or stuck in a difficult season, and they may feel like they are drowning in pain.
The chorus of the song presents a more uplifting message, encouraging listeners to remember their power and ability to believe in themselves. The repeated line, "We will be," is particularly powerful in this sense, suggesting that the singer and the listener will overcome their struggles and come out on the other side, stronger and more resilient than before. The second verse of the song emphasizes the difficulties and challenges that the singer is facing, such as trials and tribulations, losing patience, and struggling to breathe. However, once again, the chorus provides a message of hope and determination, suggesting that the listener can rise, fight, and stand up to deliver on their dreams and goals.
Overall, the song "We Will Be" is an inspiring and uplifting message that encourages listeners to persevere in the face of adversity. The song suggests that, no matter how difficult or challenging things may seem, we all have the ability to believe in ourselves and overcome our struggles. By doing so, we can rise up and achieve our dreams, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
Line by Line Meaning
100 thousand reasons to keep the sea and the wind
There are many reasons to preserve the natural world around us, including the oceans and winds.
We're stuck inside a season and we're drowning in the pain
We feel trapped in a difficult time and struggling to cope with the challenges we face.
When our hopes and dreams are floating down the river
In times of hardship, it can feel like our aspirations are slipping away and out of our control.
Just remember we have power to believe
But we must not lose faith in ourselves, as we still have the ability to believe in our dreams.
We could rise and fight to stand up and deliver
We can choose to be resilient and fight for what we want, to achieve our goals.
We will be, we will be
We will succeed, we will prevail over our struggles.
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be
We will be
We will be, oh, oh
Trials and tribulations, dust upon my feet
We face many trials and obstacles in life, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
I'm losing all my patience, and it's impossible to breathe
Our frustrations reach a breaking point, and it may feel like we can't even catch our breath anymore.
We will be, we will be
Despite our struggles, we will overcome them and reach our goals.
We will be, oh, oh
We will be
We will be
We will be, oh, oh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK WILKINSON, JOSHUA PETER RECORD, ADAM BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PeaceLoveSound
thousand reasons to keep the sea and the wind
We're stuck inside a season and we're drowning in the pain
When our hopes and dreams and floating down the river
Just remember we have power to believe
We could rise and fight to stand up and deliver
We will be, we will be
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be
We will be
We will be, oh, oh
Trials and tribulations thrust upon my feet
I'm losing all my patience and it's impossible to breathe
When our hopes and dreams and floating down the river
Just remember we have power to believe
We could rise and fight to stand up and deliver
We will be, we will be
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be
We will be
We will be, oh, oh
We will be
@TheSoulKitchn
100 thousand reasons to keep the sea and the wind
We're stuck inside a season and we're drowning in the pain
When our hopes and dreams and floating down the river
Just remember we have power to believe
We could rise and fight to stand up and deliver
We will be, we will be
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be
We will be
We will be, oh, oh
Trials and tribulations thrust upon my feet
I'm losing all my patience and it's impossible to breathe
When our hopes and dreams and floating down the river
Just remember we have power to believe
We could rise and fight to stand up and deliver
We will be, we will be
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be
We will be
We will be, oh, oh
We will be
@nathanielhogben4839
Vocals from Wilkinson always pull on the heart strings
@xenawamstad1750
this is amazing, it metaphorically shows the strength children can have in believing they can achieve what they want if they keep their mind to it
@KhmerL0VEKhmer
When our hopes & dreams are floatin' down the river, just remember we have power to believe
@mysticnovelbro
Be a power to believe "We have - incorrect*
@KhmerL0VEKhmer
+Lee Walton Alright, I was listening to that part over too (Couldn't really hear it myself) So, I got the lyrics from Google Play & they got it incorrect.
@user-ly9qx6zf5k
Thank you for this words!
@lawlietryuuzaki2455
Fresh drum and bass to start my day, cheers!
@jeepiic
Wilkinson, Rudimental, chase and status, plan B
@codichambers4257
Playing this over and over, by far my favourite song right now.
@PeaceLoveSound
thousand reasons to keep the sea and the wind
We're stuck inside a season and we're drowning in the pain
When our hopes and dreams and floating down the river
Just remember we have power to believe
We could rise and fight to stand up and deliver
We will be, we will be
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be
We will be
We will be, oh, oh
Trials and tribulations thrust upon my feet
I'm losing all my patience and it's impossible to breathe
When our hopes and dreams and floating down the river
Just remember we have power to believe
We could rise and fight to stand up and deliver
We will be, we will be
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be, oh
We will be
We will be
We will be, oh, oh
We will be