De Staat have been described by SonicAbuse as "genre-hopping Gremlins of the first order, who take in the eclectic, grand slamming funk of Beck, the dance grooves of Kelis’ Milkshake, the horny soul of QOTSA (...) and the lost, gothic romanticism of Nick Cave often within the same song."
The band's sound gradually evolved from rather heavy, riff-based 'desert rock' in the vein of Queens Of The Stone Age and Kyuss to a more eclectic 'heavy disco' sound with funky synthesizers and bouncing melodies. Typical for this shift in sound is 2014's Vinticious Versions EP, on which - if you wish - the 'new De Staat' interprets songs of the 'old De Staat'.
November 2021 saw the first release of a possible series of EP's based around the three colors red, yellow and blue. Each color represents the main vibe of a track. Red stands for dark and hard, yellow stands for light-footed, and blue stands for melancholic. De Staat frontman Torre Florim explained that future song releases would fit these vibes and possibly become a series of EP's instead of an album.
Line-up:
Torre Florim - vocals, guitar
Vedran Mircetic - guitar
Jop van Summeren - bass, keyboard, vocals
Rocco Hueting - percussion, keyboards, synth, guitar, vocals
Tim van Delft – drums
BAND HISTORY
De Staat debuted in 2009 with Wait for Evolution and shortly thereafter performed on all major Dutch stages and festivals such as Lowlands and Pinkpop, and internationally at Sziget and Glastonbury. The album was awarded various prizes, and in 2011 and 2012 the band received a 3FM Award for Best Alternative Act. Second album Machinery was released in 2011. Once again, De Staat toured a large number of European venues and festivals, this time with an extra element added to their live shows: a huge, specially built machine. In 2013 they released I_CON, which was awarded an Edison, Holland’s most prestigious music prize. Late 2013 they played three packed out riotous shows at the Black Heart in London.
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I'll Take You
De Staat Lyrics
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Because you don't ever tell the truth
Love, you come and then you go
Love, I'll need a little more
Love, I see no heart in you
You, you play me for a fool
Love, you come and tie me down
You go, and you leave me on the ground
Love, your presence burns the eyes,
Love, your leaving tells the lies, and that's why
Love, I'll never marry you.
Love, I'll never marry you.
Love, I'll never marry you.
Love, I'll never marry you.
In De Staat's song "I'll Take You," the lyrics speak to the singer's disillusionment with love. The repeated refrain of "Love, I'll never marry you" makes clear the singer's unwillingness to fully commit to this elusive feeling. The first verse describes love as being untruthful, fleeting, insufficient, and deceitful. The second verse continues to paint love in a negative light, accusing it of being heartless and manipulative. The third and final verse sums up the singer's feelings on love, saying that its presence is overwhelming and its leaving results in lies.
This song seems to express a common sentiment in modern society where commitment and settling down are less valued than they once were. The singer seems wary of the idea of settling down and suggests that love is an unrealistic and ultimately unattainable concept. The lyrics also suggest that love can be a painful experience, with the singer feeling drowned and left on the ground by love's constant comings and goings.
Overall, the song portrays a conflicted and disillusioned view of love, with the singer ultimately concluding that they will never marry it. It is a relatable feeling for those who have experienced heartbreak or disappointment in romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, I'll never marry you
The singer will never agree to spend the rest of their life with love because of the resentment formed due to love's tendencies to be dishonest and leaving their partners behind.
Because you don't ever tell the truth
The reason behind the singer's decision of not marrying love is that they are tired of love's dishonesty and lack of transparency in their relationship.
Love, you come and then you go
The singer has experienced love as a fleeting feeling, where love comes and goes away abruptly from their life.
Love, I'll need a little more
The artist needs a deeper connection and commitment from love, rather than just temporary feelings of affection.
Love, I see no heart in you
The artist does not see any genuine love or care from their partner's side, and feels they are emotionally detached.
You, you play me for a fool
The singer has been led on and deceived by love, who took advantage of their trust and vulnerability.
Love, you come and tie me down
Although love is temporary, it still manages to establish a hold on the singer, making it hard for them to move on.
You go, and you leave me on the ground
Love's habit of leaving the artist behind after a brief fling has left them heartbroken and lonely.
In you I drown
The artist is so consumed by their emotions for love that they are unable to breathe and end up drowning in their pain.
Love, your presence burns the eyes,
Being in love hurts the artist's eyes, possibly due to excessive crying or an emotional toll.
Love, your leaving tells the lies, and that's why
Love's sudden departure after promising a fruitful relationship tells a story of lies and deception, validating the singer's decision of not marrying them.
Love, I'll never marry you.
Reiteration of the artist's decision of not marrying love, emphasizing the finality of their resolution.
Love, I'll never marry you.
Enforcing the singer's strong conviction that love and they are not meant to be together, and there's no possibility of a future between them.
Love, I'll never marry you.
Restating that the singer does not want to get into a permanent arrangement with love, reinforcing their refusal to commit.
Love, I'll never marry you.
Finalizing the singer's decision of staying away from love and never getting their hopes up again.
Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: LEA KLIPHUIS, TORRE JANSSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
slimjimihendrix
This is my favorite off the album.
Philip Cools
I'm seeing this incredible band in March in London, I don't think I've been as excited for a band ever. A tiny venue will be the most amazing atmosphere :3
Noormis
@Can Samba after the show I was exhausted, it was awsome
Can Samba
I'm seeing them in a tiny venue in Nottingham in October, can't wait. :D
Noormis
im probably gonna see them in Leeuwarden, so excited
Wojtek Trybuś
This is really a piecie of good job , I m very glad that De Staat is looking for new achievements of music . Keep going with it ! ;)
S4!R4
esta es la cancion mas hermosa que he escuchado en mi vida
carlito1417
Beautiful
Weabe
Very good!
Seameus
the intro reminds me of the intro of Fallout 4