Diskonnekted combines electro-influences with new kinds of dance music such as progressive techno, to name but one.
The result is a fresh combination of elements heading for the dancefloor. Male vocals by the likes of Fluke sharpen the edges of the songs. All these spicy ingredients give Diskonnekted a special place in the Belgian dance-scene, where the alternative dance music is rooted after all...
Playstation
Diskonnekted Lyrics
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With a whiskey jar
I'm playing discobar
Like a rock 'n roll star
I'm playing strong and weak
I'm playing hide and seek
I'm playing short and long
I'm playing all night long
I'm playing you and me
I'm playing to be free
I'm playing politics
I'm playing terrorist
I'm playing this and that
I'm playing baseball-hat
I'm playing canon fights
I'm playing neon nights
I'm playing baby-doll
I'm playing rock 'n roll
I'm playing smile and tears
I'm playing Britney Spears
I'm playing bad and good
I'm playing Robin Hood
I'm playing president
I'm playing malcontent
I'm playing violin
I'm playing fat and thin
I'm playing one night stand
I'm playing second hand
I'm playing young and old
I'm playing warm and cold
I'm playing by the rule
I'm playing like a fool
In "Playstation," Diskonnekted describes playing different roles and personas, reflecting the versatility and multitude of identities people can take on. The opening verse sets the mood with a playful tone as the singer plays air guitar with a whiskey jar and becomes a disc jockey. The lyrics then continue to describe the different roles the character takes on, from playing strong and weak to playing politics and terrorism. These lines suggest that in different circumstances, people adopt different mindsets and try to navigate the complexities of society.
The chorus is central to the song as it suggests the universality of these multiple identities, saying that the character is "playing you and me" until he can finally "play to be free." The lyrics also touch on society's influence on people's choices, with lines about playing bad and good, playing by the rule, and playing like a fool. The final verse sums up the theme of the song with the singer playing a range of identities from rockstar to president to fool, reflecting the diverse range of personas people take on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm playing air-guitar
I'm mimicking the motions of playing guitar without an actual instrument present
With a whiskey jar
I am holding a jar filled with whiskey while playing air-guitar
I'm playing discobar
I am figuratively DJing a disco-themed event
Like a rock 'n roll star
I am playing as if I were a famous rock musician
I'm playing strong and weak
I am mimicking both forceful and gentle actions in my play
I'm playing hide and seek
I am pretending to participate in a game of hide and seek
I'm playing short and long
I am varying the duration of my play
I'm playing all night long
I am continuing my play without stopping for an extended period of time
I'm playing you and me
I am engaging with another person in my play
I'm playing to be free
I am playing in order to feel unrestricted
I'm playing politics
I am mimicking political actions or policies in my play
I'm playing terrorist
I am mimicking actions of terror or destruction in my play
I'm playing this and that
I am engaging in various types of play
I'm playing baseball-hat
I am incorporating a baseball hat into my play
I'm playing canon fights
I am mimicking a battle or confrontation involving cannons in my play
I'm playing neon nights
I am figuratively creating a lively atmosphere of flashing neon lights
I'm playing baby-doll
I am acting as if I were playing with a toy baby doll
I'm playing rock 'n roll
I am pretending to play rock 'n roll music
I'm playing smile and tears
I am mimicking expressions of both happiness and sadness in my play
I'm playing Britney Spears
I am pretending to perform as Britney Spears, a popular singer
I'm playing bad and good
I am portraying actions of both positive and negative morality in my play
I'm playing Robin Hood
I am acting as if I am the fictional character who stole from the rich to give to the poor
I'm playing president
I am acting as if I were the leader of a nation
I'm playing malcontent
I am mimicking the behavior of someone unhappy or dissatisfied
I'm playing violin
I am pretending to play a violin
I'm playing fat and thin
I am mimicking both the body shape of being overweight and underweight in my play
I'm playing one night stand
I am mimicking a casual, sexual encounter with someone for just one night
I'm playing second hand
I am mimicking a purchase or action involving a previously owned item or experience
I'm playing young and old
I am mimicking actions associated with both youthful and elderly stages of life
I'm playing warm and cold
I am mimicking sensations of both warmth and coldness
I'm playing by the rule
I am adhering to a set of guidelines or expectations while engaging in my play
I'm playing like a fool
I am engaging in play that may be seen as foolish or nonsensical
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.