Yuksek born in 1977, native of Reims, France. Yuksek played the piano at the Conservatoire of Music until the age of 17 – the time he decided to give up his studies. After playing the piano for ten years at a conservatoire, he took part in several bands such as Klanguage, whose first album was released in 2007.
He created his first tracks as Yuksek in 2002 and then started to perform successfully as a DJ all over the world. At the same time, his first EPs and remixes were released on labels such as Relish, I'm a Cliché, Kitsuné, Exploited and Citizen.
His debut album, Away from the Sea, was released on February 9, 2009. Including the singles Tonight and Extraball, this album received a lot of media attention (for instance he was interviewed on the famous French TV show Le Grand Journal de Canal+). Tonight was selected as the soundtrack of the show Le Grand Journal on Canal+ in January 2009. His track Extraball was the music of the Airness attraction‘s deodorant commercial as well as the Lacoste Red ! collection’s one in 2009. * His track Tonight has been chosen for the Peugeot commercial “Alchemy” produced on the occasion of the brand revival. It was broadcast on TV channels from January 2010.
Yuksek has also been involved in many other musical projects such as The Krays (with Brodinski) and Peter & The Magician (with Stephen Fasano, ex-Aeroplane).
After touring for 2 years, Yuksek released his second album, Living on the Edge of Time, on June 13, 2011. This album – like the debut single "On a Train" – took a pop direction but Yuksek’s electronic flow was still there.
In December 2011, Yuksek played the renowned New Year festival Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne, New Zealand, then heading to Field Day music festival in Sydney, Australia on New Years Day 2012.
In April 2013, Yuksek launched his own label, Partyfine. The first EP, EP#1 was released May 13, 2013 with featuring with Juveniles, Oh Land. The second one, with Peter and The Magician was released June 24, 2013 and is titled On My Brain.
On A Train
Yuksek Lyrics
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But I've nothing to give
But I just have to leave
Head off I would rather live on a train
And now I'm dying
'Cause I don't want to be here
I don't want to be seen
Yes I lie
If I tell you I'm right
Oh baby I lie
If I tell you I'm right
Thanks I'm down
'Cause I've nothing to lose
I'm alone in a cruise
Head off I would rather live on a train
And now I'm crying
'Cause I don't want to be here
I don't want to be seen
Head off I would rather live on a train
Yes I lie
If I tell you I'm right
Oh baby I lie
If I tell you I'm right
Oh baby I lie
If I tell you I'm right
Oh baby I lie
If I tell you I'm right
Destination nowhere on this train
Destination nowhere on a train
You got nothing to lose
Except you
Yes I lie
If I tell you I'm right
Oh baby I lie
If I tell you I'm right
Oh baby I lie
If I tell you I'm right
Oh baby I lie
If I tell you I'm right
The song "On a Train" by Yuksek is a reflective and introspective piece that speaks to the feeling of being lost or stuck in life. The opening lyrics, "Thanks I'm fine, But I've nothing to give, But I just have to leave, Head off I would rather live on a train," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is sayng that they are okay, but they don't have anything to offer or give to the world. They feel the need to leave and start anew, and they would rather live life on a train than stay where they are. This is a metaphor for the idea that the singer is constantly moving forward rather than being stagnant.
As the song progresses, the singer's tone becomes more desperate. The lyrics "And now I'm dying, 'Cause I don't want to be here, I don't want to be seen," show that the singer is not comfortable in their current situation and wants a change. They feel as though they are dying and must leave. The line "Yes I lie, if I tell you I'm right" can be interpreted as the singer admitting that they are not okay and cannot pretend to be anymore.
The repeated line "Oh baby I lie, If I tell you I'm right" emphasizes the idea that lying to oneself or others can only prolong the issue. The final lyrics, "You got nothing to lose, Except you," is a reminder that sometimes taking a risk and being true to oneself is better than staying in a situation that is not fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Thanks I'm fine
I am doing well
But I've nothing to give
I have nothing to offer
But I just have to leave
I must depart
Head off I would rather live on a train
I prefer to live a nomadic lifestyle on a train
And now I'm dying
I am suffering
'Cause I don't want to be here
Because I do not wish to be present
I don't want to be seen
I do not desire to be noticed
Yes I lie
I have a tendency to be dishonest
If I tell you I'm right
If I claim that I am correct
Thanks I'm down
I am not doing well
Cause I've nothing to lose
Because I have no stake in the situation
I'm alone in a cruise
I am isolated and adrift
And now I'm crying
I am distressed
Destination nowhere on this train
The train is taking me to an indefinite location
You got nothing to lose
You do not have anything at risk
Except you
Except for your own self
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PIERRE ALEXANDRE BUSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jenniferetoile
the most underated musician which is unfortunate because he is off the wall. paid $10 to see him dj last night at some indie as fuck club in Australia.
@MargaretWaggoner
i just found him on spotify. perhaps his time is coming soon! i feel so alive when i hear this song!
@siraboutblank
amazing at the fact that all those visuals outside there is what he's dreaming about or what he's thinking in his brains
@millsrome
korndiddy brought me here 💚☕
@jamabar
what a beautiful, magical film clip and song. love where it starts flying.
@Potatochou
God, Yuksek you were so awesome at Rock en Seine this summer... One of the best shows ! ♥
@byrkaaa
i've heard that song in the morning on the radio. now it can't get out of my head ;s
@Laprimaveraa
never been on a train.... the song was very emotional. i loved it.
@escalune
Une des meilleures chansons de ces dernières années !
@analogsystem8015
Excellent ! Good Sound, très 80 !