Suzy Johnson and I recorded the original ‘Elemental’ in 2005 as a birthday present for Mike, Suzy’s partner. Whilst the original version had its charms I felt it needed … revisiting.
My aim was to soften the dance beat and lift the vocal a bit, making the whole song much more focussed on Suzy’s wonderful vocal, with light and space to breathe. The result is a somewhat mushy synthy pop song – the sort of thing I don’t normally do, but have nevertheless thoroughly enjoyed, both the first time round when recording with Suzy, and this time round, just doing a quick, but I think effective, remix.
When you call my name
It’s like wind in the trees
When you touch my skin
It’s like cool mountain water
So kiss me, heal me, free me with your touch
Kiss me, awaken me, release me with your love
With your love
When I see your face
it’s like bathing in sunlight
Then you smile at me
And the stars fill the sky
So kiss me, release me, let’s make love
When I’m in your arms
It’s like coming home
With you by my side
We’re as strong as the ocean
So kiss me, heal me, free me with your touch
Kiss me, awaken me, release me with your love
Kiss me, feel me, free me with your touch
Kiss me, be with me, Mr Jones – let’s make love
Let’s make love!
