This song is a heartfelt love letter to San Francisco, capturing the city's essence and the sense of belonging that comes with calling it home. With vivid descriptions of iconic landmarks, nostalgic memories, and the city's soothing atmosphere, the song is a poignant tribute to the power of place and the comfort of familiarity.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
I wake up to the fog, it's rolling in like a sigh
I'm alone in my apartment, but the city's always by my side
I was born on the hills of San Francisco, where the cable cars roam
This city's in my blood, it's the only place I call home 

[Chorus]
Take me to the place I love, where the Golden Gate shines bright
Take me to the city of my dreams, where the foggy nights feel just right
I don't need anyone else, when I've got the city's gentle breeze
I'm never alone, when San Francisco's got me 

[Verse 2]
I walk along the pier, where the sea lions play
I feel the mist on my skin, as the sun sets over the bay
I think of all the memories, of the love and the pain
But the city's got a way of healing me, like a gentle summer rain 

[Chorus]
Take me to the place I love, where the Golden Gate shines bright
Take me to the city of my dreams, where the foggy nights feel just right
I don't need anyone else, when I've got the city's gentle breeze
I'm never alone, when San Francisco's got me 

[Bridge]
In the Haight, where the hippies used to roam
I find my peace, in the city's endless home
I'm a daughter of the city, born and raised
San Francisco's in my soul, it's where I'll always stay 

[Chorus]
Take me to the place I love, where the Golden Gate shines bright
Take me to the city of my dreams, where the foggy nights feel just right
I don't need anyone else, when I've got the city's gentle breeze
I'm never alone, when San Francisco's got me


Foggy Nights

Brittany Brandon, a general laborer supervisor overseeing the Hot Spots crews for Public Works, grew up with the department. She joined Public Works when she was 18. After working as an apprentice with the department early on, Brandon rose through the ranks over the course of her career with Public Works, from sweeping streets and steam-cleaning alleys in North Beach to supervising cleaning crews assigned to encampment resolutions. A native San Franciscan, Brandon’s frontline work brought the city she loved ever closer.

Brittany Brandon - Real People. Real Work.

Leonard Doss Jr., a native son of San Francisco, comes to his job with a mission: Keep his hometown looking beautiful. He’s part of a small but mighty Public Works graffiti-abatement team that wipes out tens of thousands of tags every year. Despite the steady and often heavy workload, Doss Jr. isn't deterred. He loves his job. To him, spraying over graffiti is “poetry in motion” and coming to work every day is “easy.”

Leonard Doss - Real People. Real Work.

As a carpenter for Public Works, Sheldon Gustafson puts his woodworking skills to good use for facilities and public spaces throughout San Francisco. Much of Gustafson’s work revolves around keeping the public safe: maintaining the Filbert Street Steps so nobody gets hurt, bolstering retaining walls to prevent mudslides and fixing handrails to safeguard people from splinters. Public Works’ Carpenter Shop often takes on some of the most distinctive projects in the City – not just with expert know-how but with rightful pride.

Sheldon Gustafson - Real People. Real Work.

As a truck driver with Public Works’ street repair operation, Fabiola Vega is part of a near-nonstop team effort to repair, maintain and improve San Francisco’s network of hilly roads, commercial corridors and narrow side streets, allowing for smooth and safe travel throughout the City. In many ways, Public Works’ truck drivers work as jack-of-all-trades crews who jump into action whenever called upon. When heavy winter storms sweep through San Francisco leaving behind fallen tree limbs, Vega and others help haul the debris off to clear roadways, sidewalks and public spaces. The team is also instrumental in helping Public Works meet our annual paving goal to keep the roads safe and smooth for people who drive, bike, walk and take transit.

Fabiola Vega - Real People. Real Work.

Danielle Chan is a landscape architect with Public Works’ Bureau of Landscape Architecture. The bureau’s work includes parks, playgrounds, streetscapes, master plans, plazas, community gardens, green infrastructure and trails. For the past few years, Chan has been working on the Japantown Peace Plaza Renovation Project, an overhaul of the open space in the cultural heart of the neighborhood. Seeing the project go into construction was a pinch-me moment for her.

Danielle Chan - Real People. Real Work.

Netanili “Nili” Niu, an arborist supervisor with the Public Works Bureau of Urban Forestry, can trace his love for trees back to his childhood in Hawaii. A certified arborist with 30 years of experience, including two decades with Public Works, Niu is part of a team of tree pros who look after the more than 125,000 street trees in San Francisco. Aside from keeping a watchful eye on our many street trees to make sure they grow tall and strong and stay healthy, arborists like Niu also jump into action whenever a storm barrels through San Francisco, leaving downed trees, broken branches and mangled limbs in its wake.  

Nili Niu - Real People. Real Work.

When Patty Solis first joined Public Works more than a decade ago, it was baptism by fire for the architect and urban planner. As the job captain on the seismic upgrade to the historic War Memorial Veterans Building, Solis had to study the various historical drawings to inform the renovation design, bring order to the project and coordinate with consultants. Even 13 years later, the project still holds a cherished place in her heart. As a senior architect and section manager with the Bureau of Architecture, Solis is part of a bureau that helps shape the built environment in San Francisco’s public realm. Public Works architects design libraries, performing arts centers, recreation and parks facilities, police and fire stations, hospitals and neighborhood clinics and a wide range of other projects.  

Patty Solis - Real People. Real Work.

Senior structural engineer Janey Chan is a veteran of public service. She joined Public Works about 12 years ago with a four-year detour at the City’s Department of Building Inspection along the way. Structural engineers like Chan inspect the City’s bridges, retaining walls, public stairways and tunnels to make sure they are structurally sound and safe. They work on earthquake resiliency features for new projects and retrofits of existing structures. And they take on structural work for important infrastructure improvements. Chan was drawn to the work because she wanted to serve the public and contribute to projects that everyone could enjoy.

Janey Chan - Real People. Real Work.

Please enjoy this recording of my set from my 40th Birthday at the new venue 200 Channels (part of Monarch) in San Francisco! This was also the soft launch of our new club night FRYTM (stay tuned for upcoming events...).

There was a lot of positive energy in the room that night and this set is a reflection of the vibe I was feeling - warm, uplifting, groovey with lots of subby baseline rollers that got the custom Void sound system purring. It contains a lot of new music that currently inspires me plus a few classic tunes that have been an important part of my musical journey. I also finished with a new edit of mine that I have been working on, which is the first time I ever played a track of mine in a club :) 

Thank you so much to everyone who came along and made it such a fun night! I was absolutely buzzing afterwards and this set brings back many good memories. I hope you can feel it! ❤️

Live @ FRYTM Presents Kurt's Birthday, 200 Channels SF, 2025-03-06

Mercy Follows

Her Lips On My Mind

On The Hillside

Even When I'm Alone

Flex On The Rich

Take Me To Another Place

Tracklist:

1. Suffocate SA, Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo, MK Productions - Chance Encounters / AmaGear

2. LeWolf - Volumes

3. Imaani - Found My Light (Spenser M Remix) 

4. Danidane & MAAURA - Like Dat (Ape Drums Remix) 

5. Skelm, Casis, Roland Clark - Isizwe/ President House 

6. Demayä - You Are "Special" (Circa Edit) 

7. Alberto Hernandez - Storm 

8. Harjex - Give 

9. Damian Lazarus, Fink - Sunrise Generation (Meera (NO) Remix)

10. Da Africa Deep, Kali Mija - Personal 

11. DJEFF, Shoba - Wena 

EP.033: ATANG (BW)

Different From The Rest

African inspired music, art & culture collective

Info:
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Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here, for the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer, and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️

Kohbain is a DJ and electronic music producer from Australia. His music is influenced by the deep and soulful sounds of underground house and techno. 

Kohbain loves connecting with the crowd and creating musical journeys across a spectrum of genres, textures and emotions. Whether he is playing an extended set on the deep playa, top deck in the sunshine on Sydney harbor or under the moonlight amongst the Redwood trees, you can expect a playful blend of infectious grooves infused with positive dance floor energy.

New tracks tagged #San Francisco