Originally hailing from London, Woolfy started hitting the clubs in Los Ang… Read Full Bio ↴Originally hailing from London, Woolfy started hitting the clubs in Los Angeles in 1991, back in the Flammable Liquid era and later Does Your Mama Know, and onto The Harvey Sessions. Started dj'ing in 1995, founded the deep house & funk club Pressure, and went on to be resident for Stereophonic at the legendary Fais Do Do. He started Projections with Dan Hastie (Breakestra / Orgone) in 2000 as well as the rudy band Sounds From The Ward. Projections went on to be signed by Guidance recordings and released the lp Between Here & Now and various singles. He's also worked with Plant Life, Orgone & Pharcyde. While in New York around 2004, he met DJ Spun of Rong Records playing at his local. A few bottles of rum later, Rong records was releasing the Woolfy / Projections split single. A few spliffs later and If You Know What's Good For Ya!! was complete. His influences include dirty disco, the rare 12"s from 73-84, a bit of English punk, pub funk, and booze.
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Odyssey
Woolfy Lyrics

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Taking this time,
To see yourself
Building you up, oh woman

Taking this time,
Too see yourself
Building you up, oh woman

Odyssey, odyssey

You know I'm giving it up
Keep it riding on time
If it takes us all nite
Odyssey

You know I'm giving it up
Don't you ever say stop
If it takes us all nite
Odyssey

Taking this time,
Too see yourself
Building you up, oh woman

Taking this time
Too see yourself
Building you up, oh woman

You know giving it up
Keep it ridin on time
If it takes us all nite
Odyssey

You know giving it up
Don't you ever say stop
If it takes us all nite
Odyssey

Taking this time, taking this time
Too see yourself
Building you up, oh woman
Taking this time

Too see yourself
Building you up, woman

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Woolfy's song Odyssey seems to be about self-reflection and improvement. The repetition of the line "Taking this time, to see yourself, building you up" emphasizes the need to focus on oneself and take the time to grow and become a better person. The use of the word "woman" in the chorus empowers and uplifts women to focus on themselves and their journey.

The word "odyssey" typically means a long and epic journey, and it seems that the song is using this word to describe the process of personal growth and self-discovery. The lines "If it takes us all night, don't you ever say stop" suggest that the journey may be difficult or take a long time, but it is important to keep pushing forward.

Overall, Woolfy's Odyssey is a motivational and empowering song that encourages listeners, particularly women, to focus on themselves and their personal growth.

Line by Line Meaning

Taking this time, To see yourself Building you up, oh woman
The singer emphasizes the need to take time to recognize oneself and build oneself up in a positive way, addressing a female listener as he urges her to focus on herself and her personal growth.

Odyssey, odyssey
The repeated use of the word 'odyssey' suggests a journey with ups and downs, struggles and triumphs, as the singer and listener embark on a path of self-discovery and personal growth together.

You know I'm giving it up Keep it riding on time If it takes us all nite Odyssey
The singer expresses his commitment to the journey towards personal growth and encourages the listener to stay on the path, no matter how long it takes, using the metaphor of a never-ending 'odyssey' as the quest for self-improvement.

You know I'm giving it up Don't you ever say stop If it takes us all nite Odyssey
The artist reaffirms his dedication to the journey and urges the listener not to give up either, reminding her that the journey for self-improvement is a continuous process and can take a long time, entering the 'odyssey' once again as the embodiment of the long quest.

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