Following a slow 2020 in which Audien only released one track in “Craving”, a collaboration with ARTY, he’s back in 2021 with his second single of the year “Blue”. Launched on Armin Van Buuren’s label Armada Music, “Blue” has the melancholic aspects you’d expect from the song name, but is blended with bright synths and an uplifting melody. Hopefully, it’ll be a big second half of the year for Audien as festivals and shows continue to return.

Blue – Audien Lyrics

Someone said you’re on your way
I just hope you get there safe
I’ve been thinking about those days
I wonder what if I had stayed

Would you be falling down
Would you be stumbling down again
You know I hated that town
Wonder if you blame me now

Why’d you have to leave so soon
Still had someone left to lose
I would have been there for you
Now I all I ever see is blue

I wonder why you never moved
Cause trouble always followed you
Every time I drive back through
I think about our wasted youth

When we were falling down
When we were stumbling down together
You know I hated that town
Wonder if you blame me now

Why’d you have to leave so soon
Still had someone left to lose
I would have been there for you
Now all I ever see is blue

Why’d you have to leave so soon
Still had someone left to lose
I would have been there for you
Now all I ever see is blue

And if I ever drive back through
I’ll think about our wasted youth

The Canadian duo Zeds Dead teamed up with the LA born YULTRON for “Taken”, a grimy blend between trap and electro-house. Released in July of 2020, “Taken” starts of with a deep bass line paired with vocals that almost make you uneasy before picking up the pace and diving into the full electronic depths. Check it out!

Taken – Zeds Dead x YULTRON Lyrics

We are the future
Where your dreams are obsolete
We are the future
Where your dreams are taken

Taken

Melodic house songs like “Closer” are perfect for warm summer nights and even hotter summer days. Sonny Fodera out of Australia teamed up with the British duo Just Kidding adding in vocals from the Swede Lilly Ahlberg to create the catchy, yet smooth “Closer”. Turn this one up and peep the lyrics below.

Closer – Sonny Fodera, Just Kiddin, Lilly Ahlberg Lyrics

When was the last time you thought of us?
It’s almost been a year since I thought it was love
It was the last night of summer
We had to say goodbye with only pictures of us

You and I, we made no promises
Should’ve swallowed my pride and let you in
Oh, and I tell myself I’m over it
But the moment I see you
I wanna say

Come a little, come a little
Come a little bit closer
Love me like, love me like
Love me like you used to
Now I’m with you I see what I’ve been missing
So come a little, come a little
Come a little bit closer

(Now I’m with you I see) Come a little bit closer
(Now I’m with you I see) Come a little bit closer
Now I’m with you I see what I’ve been missing
So come a little, come a little
Come a little bit closer

You were the right one at the wrong time
Now you’re moving ’round the corner getting closer to me
I wanna face you, don’t wanna hide
And if fate is on our side then surely we’re meant to be

You and I, we made no promises
Should’ve swallowed my pride and let you in
Oh, and I tell myself I’m over it
But the moment I see you
I wanna say

Come a little, come a little
Come a little bit closer
Love me like, love me like
Love me like you used to
Now I’m with you I see what I’ve been missing
So come a little, come a little
Come a little bit closer

(Now I’m with you I see) Come a little bit closer
(Now I’m with you I see) Come a little bit closer
Now I’m with you I see what I’ve been missing
So come a little, come a little
Come a little bit closer

Come a little, come a little
Come a little bit closer
Love me like, love me like
Love me like you used to
Now I’m with you I see what I’ve been missing
So come a little, come a little
Come a little bit closer

(Now I’m with you I see) Come a little bit closer
(Now I’m with you I see) Come a little bit closer
Now I’m with you I see what I’ve been missing
So come a little, come a little
Come a little bit closer

“Chicken Soup” is a song you’ve probably heard a few times before, but didn’t know it was actually produced by Skrillex (with the French bass producer Habstrakt) due to its significant bass house elements – uncharacteristic of a typical Skrillex song. Debuted in 2017 on the HOWSLA album, “Chicken Soup” has been played by DJs across genres for years now. And that’s why you’ve heard it time and time again. It’s a fun song that doesn’t take itself or the genre too seriously. Check it out!

Chicken Soup – Skrillex, Habstrakt Lyrics

Spice girl in the coop
So sick, chicken soup
Walk in, kill the room
So sick, chicken soup
Spice girl in the coop
So sick, chicken soup
Walk in, kill the room
So sick, chicken soup
Chicken soup, chicken soup
Chicken soup, chicken soup
Chicken soup, chicken soup
Chicken soup, chicken soup
Chi-chi-chi-chi-chi-chi…

Spice girl in the coop

(Those lyrics get repeated, but they don’t change so you get the idea).