iiO (sometimes written as IIO, pronounced "eye-oh") wa… Read Full Bio ↴(2001 – 2011)
iiO (sometimes written as IIO, pronounced "eye-oh") was a New York City based house music act consisting of producer/songwriter Markus Moser and singer/songwriter Nadia Ali. iiO are best known for their 2001 hit "Rapture". The name iiO was derived from the Sony PC laptop model VAIO, on which the duo was creating much of their early work, and the duo was in fact first known as Vaiio.
After "Rapture" was released, the duo followed suit with "At The End" in 2002, "Smooth" in 2003, and "Runaway" in 2004.
iiO's first album, "Poetica", was delayed several times and released independently in March 2005 on Made Records, and worldwide in June 2006.
By the time the album was released Nadia Ali had left iiO to pursue a solo career, while Moser continues to release material featuring her on the vocals. These included the single "Kiss You", which was released to promote the album, followed by "Is It Love?". Moser followed these with "Rapture 2007" and "Reconstruction Time: The Best Of iiO Remixed" in 2007, and finally "Rapture Reconstruction: Platinum Edition in 2008.
iiO re-emerged from hiatus in December 2010 with Moser releasing new remixes of the band's second single "At The End (Metropolitan Mix)". Moser released a second album, "Exit 110" on April 19, 2011 featuring Ali on vocals. It was announced that Exit 110 will be iiO's final project and while Moser had doubts about using material Ali recorded before she left iiO, it was decided to release a new album due to a demand by fans.
Tantric
iio Lyrics
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Of the incense fills the room
Roll the curtains, welcome
Inside
Sandy outsides, lusty dune
Slip my veil off, as our eyes
Lock
Presence of electric
Bashful motives, so you
Notice
How the slippery lips will
Cross
...Don't stop now... Don't stop
Now... Don't stop now... Don't
Stop now
Heavy breathing, oh this
Teasing
Slowly pleasing, gentle
Strokes
Moistened entry, stay
Above me
Clear and loudly, state the
Pose
Make it tantric, I won't panic
I'll submit to each command
I'm your maiden, I'm
Consumed in
All of you and your
Demands
The lyrics of iio's song Tantric describe a sexual encounter between two people in a dimly lit room, filled with incense and surrounded by a sandy, lustful atmosphere. As the curtains are rolled and the veil is slipped off, the singer and her partner lock eyes and become aware of their electric thoughts and bashful motives. The singer urges her partner not to stop now, as the teasing and pleasure increase. With moistened entry, the position is stated and the encounter becomes tantric, with the singer submitting to each command.
The lyrics of Tantric evoke a sense of sensuality and intimacy, emphasizing the importance of being in the present moment and exploring one's sexuality with a partner. The use of incense and dim lighting create a seductive atmosphere, while the reference to tantric sex suggests a deeper level of connection between the two partners. The song celebrates the beauty of sexual intimacy and the vulnerability required to fully surrender oneself to another.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights are dim, the aroma
The room is dimly lit and there is a pleasant smell from incense burning
Of the incense fills the room
The scent of the incense permeates the atmosphere
Roll the curtains, welcome
Close the curtains to create an intimate setting
Inside
Create a cozy atmosphere inside the space
Sandy outsides, lusty dune
The exterior world is barren while the inside is full of desire
Slip my veil off, as our eyes
I remove my veil as our eyes meet
Lock
Our eyes are locked in a moment of intimacy
Presence of electric
There is a strong current of desire
Thoughts
Both partners are experiencing intense thoughts
Bashful motives, so you
Both partners are feeling nervous and hesitant
Notice
They want to be noticed by each other
How the slippery lips will
They are aware that their kisses will be slippery
Cross
Their lips will meet in a kiss
...Don't stop now... Don't stop
They do not want to stop the moment
Now... Don't stop now... Don't
They want to continue with the intimate moment
Stop now
They don't want to end the experience yet
Heavy breathing, oh this
Both partners are breathing heavily
Teasing
They are teasing each other
Slowly pleasing, gentle
They are taking their time and being gentle with each other
Strokes
They are touching each other softly
Moistened entry, stay
There is wetness and lubrication
Above me
One partner is positioned over the other
Clear and loudly, state the
They communicate their desires to each other clearly and openly
Pose
They are setting the tone for the sexual experience
Make it tantric, I won't panic
They want to make the experience tantric, and they are not nervous about it
I'll submit to each command
One partner is willing to submit to the other's desires
I'm your maiden, I'm
One partner is submissive and devoted to the other
Consumed in
They are fully immersed and consumed by the experience
All of you and your
They are focused entirely on each other
Demands
They are fulfilling each other's desires and demands
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Markus Moser, Nadia Ali, Markus Christian Moser
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