London Elektricity - Just One Second

Before the Apex remix took it to anthemic dancefloor status the original was equally good in it's own right. Taken from the London Elektricity album Syncopated City in 2008 this is the original "Just One Second".

[nadiyasydow]

It's 2024 and I'm still listening to this banger 😍👏

[SmallBlogV]

I can't believe it took me a decade to hear the original version of this, having imprinted the Apex remix onto my brain over that time. Discovering it now, the pared-back, almost non-EDM sound with seemingly just real instruments doing all the heavy lifting without loads of effects on each of them, it's a breath of fresh air that feels innocent in a way which totally suits the lyrics. The remix is euphoric, but this feels pure and blissfully uncomplicated, like two lovers in a speeding convertible escaping their problems in the sunshine for only the length of the song. I wish my life felt like this song.

[Dancing-Spirits]

I once asked Tony on social media what he thought might be his most important and influential dnb song. He said "Different Drum", which is probably the correct answer because of when it was made and what the lyrics were about. My personal favorite of his is the underrated "Why Are We Here?", but to me, "Just One Second" is probably the easiest song to choose, and to recommend. Theres also a case for songs like "Fast Soul Music" or "That Thing You Did" for not-so-obvious reasons.

His discography is massive, so nothing is necessarily definitive when speaking about topics like this. The longevity of these songs speak mountains. What I think stands the test of time are his songs which are designed to be played live with instruments hes comfortable with. "South Eastern Dream" comes to mind, as does "This Dark Matter" and most of Power Ballads (2005). Though, even songs that weren't designed for that purpose have been adapted by him and his crew to be so.

[pokeysgaming]

"If this second was my life, I would happily die"... I love this song

[andreadolezelova]

The city's beautiful
In the early morning air
Love the smell of sunrise
And everything becomes so clear

I think you are beautiful
And you know it by one look
Did you long for summertime
When you were growing up

And when it finally came
It wasn't 'round for long
You ecstatically stumbled around
One warm second it's suddenly gone
One warm second it's suddenly gone

I wish that time would stand still
If this was a part of a film
We would watch the clip all day
Like a portrait of you and I
Like a portrait of you and I

The city's beautiful
Feel it in the morning air
Love the smell of sunrise
Everything becomes so clear

I think you are beautiful
And you know it by one look
Did you long for summertime
When you were growing up

Well your life's just a breeze in eternity
Why not take this one chance and come fly with me
Just this once
Just this second that soon will be gone

If this second was your life
What would you do?
If this second was your life
I would love you
If this second was your life
Would you love me?

If this second was my life
I would love it
If this second was my life
I would love you
If this second was my life
I would happily die

The city's beautiful
In the early morning air
Love the smell of sunrise
And everything becomes so clear

I don't have to look to see
Today it's all so clear
Chimney tops start to glow
And that's when I will disappear

[k.d.r.a]

2025 and this song still moves me like the first time I listened to it. Wow ❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹 pure nostalgia

[michaelgreene]

I was introduced to this song 2014. This tune has so many feelings attached for me personally. I miss you

[danyboy]

So beautiful. So happy to be back to my liquid and DnB roots.
Feels like part of my heart being so good :)

[michellesaad]

After I got diagnosed with ptsd I used to power walk every morning to this tune . I lost weight and it cleared my mind. I’m not a morning person either but this is so refreshing

[hasancanucar]

Love the comments saying "love this version" 😂 and yeah the song is pure bliss.

[brucepuckett]

I heard this song for the first time in a bar in the czech republic....it's like a warm fire that i like to visit every once in a while

[daytonglitch]

thanks hyde for recommending this heavenly tune.

[skybldev]

Acoustic drum n bass... I never thought I would be hearing this today! Absolutely breathtaking

[indayadnb]

Alot of people prefer the Apex version but this is still my fave and probably my all time fave dnb tune

[marv]

Still loving this all the years later. I was 16 when this song came out in 2008. Still my alarm clock song waking me up every day 🎧🥰

[TutorialesEstudiantes]

Really cannot understand how so many people prefer the Apex remix!? They're both amazing tunes but the original is just an incredible piece of music.

[JRoberts]

The most perfect late-night driving tune

[dolan_]

This song is beyond beautiful, the lyrics and music match perfectly and you feel the vibe filling your soul. Music is amazing

[TeLeKiNeSiS]

"If this second was my life, I would happily die." That just hits different. Love this track!

[marvindrillz-klcv]

2024 only ever heard the apex version about 7 years. The original is fantastic! Where have I been 🤣