X-Press 2 is a house outfit, which made its first release in 1992 - demente… Read Full Bio ↴X-Press 2 is a house outfit, which made its first release in 1992 - demented sirens, typewriter-noise percussion & dance floor pyrotechnics - Muzik Xpress. They are three DJs: Ashley Beedle (aka The Crazy Gods, Daddy Ash & Urban Bushmen), Darren Rock (aka Rocky & Rock One) & Darren House (aka Diesel, D.S.L., Flextone & Yellow Sox) - all from unfashionable London suburbs & each having played leading roles, in the capital's cooler, more influential, club scenes.

Their first studio session left them cold theyd intended to sample an old Cloud One track but that typewriter percussion noise was all that survived. Everyone else disagreed. Muzik X-Press was an instant worldwide club hit. DJs as influential as Pete Tong and New Yorks Junior Vasquez then in his Sound Factory prime loved it. Clubbers around the world declared it an instant anthem. Its follow up, the juddering, funky London X-Press with its exhortation to "raise your hands!" was just as monstrously successful, it was the daft dancefloor smash, Say What, that came next. When their records began to get, as Ashley puts it, "more oblique", the three were content to put X-Press 2 aside and move onto other projects, and the three moved effortlessly into jazzier, funkier, more downbeat arenas with their internationally respected Ballistic Brothers team-up.

In April of 2000 X-Press 2 found themselves back together on the road and in the studio. In 2001 they released the mighty AC/DC. The boys were back in town. Into 2002 the singles Muzikizum and Lazy (more on that later) followed before the lads dropped their debut album also titled Muzikizum, the album was critically acclaimed and charted at number 15 in the national charts. A massive success.

Lazy was a track that perfectly summed up the mood of the nation. Released in April 2002 and charting at number 2 in the national. It became the biggest airplay track of the year and won them the coverted Ivor Nevello award ."I had contacted Beedle and co some five years ago after hearing Ballistic Brothers, which I loved," says Byrne, who offered them a slot on his European tour, thinking they were a live band. Hes glad the collaboration finally happened. "I loved the contradiction of a pumping dance track that is called Lazy".

Fast forward to 2009 and the X-Press 2 story continues, house music stalwarts Rocky and Diesel continue to fly the flag as Ashley Beedle has now left the act to focus on his solo career.

2008’s album release “Raise Your Hands”.... X-Press 2’s “Best Of”.... provided a great opportunity to draw a line, from which to start off a new era for the act. In a genre that tends to have a lot of one hit wonders and many changing trends and fashions, some records and artists remain timeless and relevant, like Carl Craig and Josh Wink, Carl Cox and Richie Hawtin for example, X-Press 2 are among these rare treasures. Songs like the Ivor Novello award winning “Lazy” may have hit the mainstream, but big room speaker bothering “Smoke Machine” and the instantly recognisable “Muzik Express” still get played worldwide in a vast array of club nights and remixes of these often pop up to appear on Beatport frequently as do many of their other tracks.

Back in the studio after a year’s sabbatical, the duo have been writing some incredible new tunes to be released on Skint. They are working with a variety of different vocalists and are weaving their usual leftfield, deep but strangely accessible sound around some simply amazing new songs. As always the unexpected is to be expected! The artist that brought you the unlikely dancefloor allure of “Give It” feat Kurt Wagner, and the dark mystery of “Kill 100” continues in the vein of creating music that is as cerebral as it is ultimately danceable...some very interesting and exciting collaborations are coming including the soon to be omnipresent “Time” feat James Yuill courtesy of Moshi Moshi, already receiving some amazing reactions with DJs and clubs alike...A songwriter of some considerable skill and panache James has proven to be the perfect partner for the X-Press 2 production sound...With a new straight-up dancefloor track ready to go and a handful of remixes in the pipeline, 2010 looks like it’s going to be a busy year for the 2

Give It
X-Press 2 Lyrics

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Here comes the cool air, the light chill of the fall
Blowing from either direction
Blowing across the yard it's crisp and it's cool
Dogs like it, as they sit around in the sun
And stubbornly I remain under a tree
The wind gusts up stronger from time to time
We're supposed to grow cold as the day wears on
I'm'a looking for the future, today, today, today, today

And at the same time I am dreading the outcome of our actions
Fall makes me feel a little sad sometimes
Whip out the sweater and the second layer and it's time for a change
And surely it's the way,
Oh boy, oh shit!
Let's record it

A rednecks safe from a bitchy English professor
He seemed unconcerned with my purity of expression
And I can see his point, which is all well and good

Sometimes I'm not sure if I can see my...

Shake this time when it doesn't really mind
You do just fine and you won't next time
If you want it [Repeat x4]

Back to the weather, I must admit it looked pretty nice
Why are my legs shaking
Why are there still mosquitoes
Shouldn't they be in bed and dead by now

I guess I should give it, give it a little more time
I guess I should give it, give it a little more time

I guess I should give it, give it a little more time
I guess I should give it, give it a little more time

Give it, give it, a little more time

I guess I should give it, give it a little more time

Give it, give it, a little more time
[Repeat]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Give It" by X-Press 2 represent a contemplative and introspective mood, capturing the feeling of the transition from summer to fall, as the cool air and light chill permeate the environment. The singer observes the changing environment around him, as the wind blows from both directions and continues to grow stronger with time. Despite the wind gusts, the singer remains stubbornly under a tree, while his dogs leisurely bask in the cooler weather. The lyrics are focused primarily on the ambivalent feelings that arise with the changing of the seasons, as the singer expresses both excitement and dread about the future.

Furthermore, the lyrics reveal a desire for change, as the singer muses about the need to “whip out the sweater and the second layer” and embrace the coming season. However, this desire for change is tempered by apprehension, as the singer expresses uncertainty about “the outcome of our actions” and internal conflicts with his own creative expression. The lyrics present a deep sense of uncertainty and questioning, as the singer struggles to come to terms with his own beliefs, desires, and anxieties.

In many ways, "Give It" represents a mood that is relatable to many people, as we all experience moments of doubt and uncertainty. The lyrics capture the bittersweet feeling of change and growth, as we struggle to embrace the new and let go of the old.

Line by Line Meaning

Here comes the cool air, the light chill of the fall
The fall season is bringing in cool air and a slight chill to the surroundings.

Blowing from either direction
The wind is blowing from different directions.

Blowing across the yard it's crisp and it's cool
The wind is blowing across the yard and is refreshing and cool.

Dogs like it, as they sit around in the sun
The dogs enjoy the cool air as they bask in the sun.

And stubbornly I remain under a tree
The artist is refusing to move from under a tree despite the wind gusting up stronger at times.

We're supposed to grow cold as the day wears on
The temperature is expected to drop as the day goes on.

I'm'a looking for the future, today, today, today, today
The singer is contemplating the future, focusing on the present moment with urgency.

And at the same time I am dreading the outcome of our actions
While thinking about the future, the artist is also anxious about the consequences of their actions.

Fall makes me feel a little sad sometimes
The fall season can evoke feelings of melancholy in the artist.

Whip out the sweater and the second layer and it's time for a change
It's time to switch to warmer clothing by wearing sweaters and multiple layers.

And surely it's the way, Oh boy, oh shit!
Despite feeling unsure, the singer exclaims that this must be the right path to take, with a mix of excitement and worry.

Let's record it
The artist suggests recording this moment in some capacity.

A rednecks safe from a bitchy English professor
A person from a rural background is less at risk of being criticized by a critical English professor.

He seemed unconcerned with my purity of expression
The professor did not appear to be worried about how grammatically correct or eloquent the singer's expression was.

And I can see his point, which is all well and good
The singer understands the professor's perspective and accepts it.

Sometimes I'm not sure if I can see my...
At times, the artist is unsure if they can truly see their future or where they are headed.

Shake this time when it doesn't really mind
The present moment is fleeting and passing quickly, although not much importance is placed on its passing.

You do just fine and you won't next time
While the present may be going smoothly, there's a chance things may not go as well next time.

If you want it [Repeat x4]
Success requires effort, and if the singer wants something, they must put in work to achieve it.

Back to the weather, I must admit it looked pretty nice
The artist returns to describing the attractive nature of the fall weather.

Why are my legs shaking
The artist is feeling nervous or apprehensive about something.

Why are there still mosquitoes
The artist is questioning why mosquitoes are still active during fall season.

Shouldn't they be in bed and dead by now
The singer is expressing surprise that the mosquitoes are still active despite the change in temperature, as they expected them to have died or gone dormant.

I guess I should give it, give it a little more time
The artist is considering the need for patience and giving a situation more time.

Give it, give it, a little more time [Repeat]
The singer repeats the need for patience and giving a situation more time.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DARREN HOUSE, DARREN KEVIN ROCK, HALLAM ASHLEY BEEDLE, KURT WAGNER

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