Man In The Machine is a unique musical experience. An emotional journey that takes you on a mesmerizing trip you won’t soon forget. Features guest appearances of Sarah Nichols (Harp – Royal Conservatory The Hague), Keith Wallace (Spoken word) and Indigo Smith-Poelz (Violin).
Influences: Skepticism, Tiamat, Depeche Mode, Recoil, Anathema, In The Woods, Tangerine Dream.
Chris van der Linden is band lead/singer in experimental rockband Fourteen Twentysix (2006-present) and played drums in Sweet Assembler (2003-2006) amongst other projects.
Van der Linden started Bow early 2012 as an alias to freely experiment and explore new musical avenues. Working out of his home studio in Eersel, The Netherlands, Chris releases his music to fans around the world in a very personal way, ambitiously carving its own unique space, far outside the mainstream and majors.
King Deluxe
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It was the first shot that dit it
You could say it changed my life
Centrefold
I'm living life how you live it
But I know it can't be right
Even so feeling this low isn't easy
And I suppose all your pose does is tease me
But there's nowhere else to go
'Cause you're a starlet in the making
Yes you are
That's why I'm waiting here
I don't believe the hype
But you're everything I hoped for
I don't believe the hype
I don't believe the hype
But you're everything I hoped for
I don't believe the hype
Can't relax
I'm way too neurotic
But your coolness calms me down
If love's a drug then your beauty is narcotic
Seems to always turn me round
'Cause you're a starlet in the making
Yes you are
That's why I'm waiting here
Starlet in the making
Yes you are
That's why I'm waiting here
I don't believe the hype
But you're everything I hoped for
I don't believe the hype
I don't believe the hype
But you're everything I hoped for
I don't believe the hype
In "King Deluxe," Bows reflects on a life-changing moment that sets the course for his feelings towards love and relationships. He acknowledges that the first shot, presumably a metaphor for a first encounter or relationship, had a significant impact on his life. Bows admits to living life the way his love interest lives it, but recognizes that it can't be right. Despite knowing that feeling low isn't easy, he feels trapped in a "lifelong silence," unable to move on. Bows also feels teased by his love interest's pose and acknowledges that there's nowhere else to go, implying that he's stuck in this cycle of infatuation.
Bows then shifts his focus to his love interest, whom he describes as a starlet in the making. He acknowledges that he's waiting for her, likely for her to reciprocate his feelings. Bows recognizes that he's fallen for the hype surrounding her, but also knows that she's everything he hoped for. He compares her beauty to a narcotic drug that seems to always turn him around. The song ends with Bows repeating that his love interest is a starlet in the making and that she's the reason he's waiting there.
Overall, "King Deluxe" explores the theme of infatuation and the impact of a life-changing relationship on one's outlook on love. Bows recognizes the unhealthy cycle that he's in but feels trapped and unable to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
So you know
I want to make sure you understand
It was the first shot that did it
The first time I met you changed everything
You could say it changed my life
Meeting you had a significant impact on the course of my life
Centrefold
You're so beautiful, you should be in a magazine
I'm living life how you live it
I'm following your lead
But I know it can't be right
I know that following you blindly may not be good for me
Even so feeling this low isn't easy
My emotions are difficult to handle even though I try my best
It's a lifelong silence I know
I've had a hard time expressing myself for a long time
And I suppose all your pose does is tease me
Your mannerisms and behavior towards me only give me false hope
But there's nowhere else to go
I don't have any other options or alternatives
'Cause you're a starlet in the making,Yes you areThat's why I'm waiting here
You have the potential to be a star, and I'm waiting for that to happen
I don't believe the hype
I'm skeptical about your potential success
But you're everything I hoped for
Despite my skepticism, you embody everything I want in a partner or friend
Can't relaxI'm way too neurotic
I struggle to relax because of my anxious tendencies
But your coolness calms me down
Your calm and collected demeanor helps put me at ease
If love's a drug then your beauty is narcotic
Your beauty has a powerful effect on me, similar to a drug
Seems to always turn me round
Your beauty is a constant distraction for me
'Cause you're a starlet in the making,Yes you areThat's why I'm waiting here
You have the potential to be a star, and I'm waiting for that to happen
Starlet in the making,Yes you areThat's why I'm waiting here
You have the potential to be a star, and I'm waiting for that to happen
I don't believe the hype
I'm skeptical about your potential success
But you're everything I hoped for
Despite my skepticism, you embody everything I want in a partner or friend
I don't believe the hype
I'm skeptical about your potential success
But you're everything I hoped for
Despite my skepticism, you embody everything I want in a partner or friend
I don't believe the hype
I'm skeptical about your potential success
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@iwancornelissen6048
Why is this not out in the open? This track has been my life support for years, even before Youtube became a thing. This gives me calm in chaos, inspiration. I can hear it over and over again and feel differently, but the goosebumps still reappear.
@beanfotchott3303
Unbelievable song, unbelievable euphoria
@wutang4evr
one the forgotten trip hop groups that were ahead of their time.
@sophiedevadasi1698
+James Kendrick : Absolutely. What a shame they went under the radar.
@kolkart89
French language (sorry) : "Putain sacrément dit !"
@StrangeMachines1
Melting song!
@cassandra1819
Beautiful.
@pandarosamusic5751
This song changed my life.
@duffy2604
Understated Eloquence
@AntonioBetancourt48
de un planeta a otro..especial..