1. a singer songwriter, … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four acts called Kovacs:
1. a singer songwriter, Sharon Kovacs, and her band, based in Eindhoven, The Netherlands
2. a six-piece band from Liverpool, United Kingdom
3. a band from Leeds, United Kingdom
4. a producer Nandor Kurtossy from Hungary with the pseudonym Kovacs
1. Kovacs from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, is singer-songwriter, Sharon Kovacs, who signed a contract with Warner Music in 2014. She uses Kovacs as her artist's moniker and also refers to her backing band as Kovacs. Kovacs has a soulful voice with hints of Beth Gibbons, Shirley Bassey and Edith Piaf. She is inspired by Etta James, Dinah Washington and Nina Simone. Her full-length début, Shades Of Black (Spring 2015) contains a mix of 'night club soul', jazz and R&B.
2.Kovacs (Liverpool) are a six-piece consisting of one Canadian, one Irishman, two Brits and two Norwegians. Since their first experimental fumblings in late 2006, they have armed themselves with Megan Kovacs’ quirky compositions and set out to carve their own niche in the UK music scene. Kovacs is a band not limited to any particular genre and will appeal to anyone with a taste for music off the beaten path. Their influences range from Rachmaninov to Rufus Wainwright, from Gogol Bordello to Isis, and they are continuously expanding their musical palette.
3. Kovacs (Leeds) came about when Clodhoppa fell in love with breakbeat. After a jaded period synapses were tweaked and feet got itchy to move again when the whole 'nuskoolbreaks' thing happened, pushing the dancefloor in a different way. As some of the Clodhoppa tunes stepped out of the 'chill' arena, Kovacs stepped in. Taking the same attitudes but digitising itself and pushing up the tempo. A release on Cone Records followed, the 'TWOCA ep' with remixes by Platinum Mules and Wax Equestrian. Hot on the heels of that came Midnight Records. Seeing Kovacs' deep and dirty approach to breaks they asked for remixes to compliment their deep house stylings.
4. Kovacs is the pseudonym of Nandor Kurtossy, the young Hungarian producer. He started making music in ’96, so nowadays he has his own massive musical archive including his works under the name Kovacs as well as the rest of his side projects like Savages (downtempo), Vega Ass (funk breaks), Cockchafer (trip hop). The pseudonym Kovacs covers dirty jazz mixed with sensual electronica. What he simply calls “nu-jazz”, however, is proved to be much more beyond its common meaning.
Play Me
Kovacs Lyrics
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What? What?
Can't stop thinking 'bout my man
Even when he calls me Susanne
Long as he calls me I'ma give him all of me
Melting in the palm of his hands
Can't stop thinking 'bout that dude
Even when he's [?]
And it always gets me in the mood
Bad boys get the good girls
And nice guys get what they deserve
And nice guys get what they deserve
He plays me like a fool but I play it cool
That's what I prefer 'cause
Nice guys get what they deserve
He plays me like a toy but I enjoy
He's my bad boy 'cause
Nice guys get what they deserve
So just play me, play me, play me
'Cause that's what you do
(What? What?)
My baby got the recipe
He's more than a piece of meat to me
He ain't no good for me but [?]
Every time he's laying next to me
Get excited when I see his [?]
Even though it drives me up the wall
Now I want one piece, I'ma call the police
'Cause without 'em I got true withdrawal
Bad boys get the good girls
And nice guys get what they deserve
And nice guys get what they deserve
He plays me like a fool but I play it cool
That's what I prefer 'cause
Nice guys get what they deserve
He plays me like a toy but I enjoy
He's my bad boy 'cause
Nice guys get what they deserve
So just play me, play me, play me
'Cause that's what you do
Am I trippin'? I'm just forgiven?
You only hit me from the back, like
Am I trippin'? I'm just forgiven?
You only hit me from the back, like
Am I trippin'? I'm just forgiven?
You only hit me from the back, like
Am I trippin'? I'm just forgiven?
He plays me like a fool but I play it cool
That's what I prefer 'cause
Nice guys get what they deserve
He plays me like a toy but I enjoy
He's my bad boy 'cause
Nice guys get what they deserve
So just play me, play me, play me
So just play me, play me, play me, oh
So just play me, play me, play me
'Cause that's what you do
That's what you do
The song "Play Me" by Kovacs is a catchy pop tune that explores the theme of relationships and the power dynamics within them. The lyrics illustrate the singer's infatuation with a man who is not necessarily good for her, but she cannot help but be drawn to his charm and recklessness. The chorus repeats the phrase "Nice guys get what they deserve" which implies that the good guys are often overlooked in favor of the bad boys who are more exciting and alluring.
The first verse talks about how the singer cannot stop thinking about her man, even when he calls her the wrong name. She is willing to give him all of her and melts in his hands. The second verse describes how even when the man is rude to her, she is still in the mood for him. The bridge suggests that the singer knows the man is not good for her but enjoys being with him anyway, which reinforces the idea that nice guys finish last. The chorus repeats the concept that nice guys do not win, suggesting that the bad boys always come out on top.
Overall, "Play Me" is a catchy tune that explores the power dynamics of relationships and how good girls often fall for bad boys. The message of the song is that the nice guys may finish last, but the singer cannot help being drawn to the charm and allure of the bad boy.
Line by Line Meaning
What? What?
Repetition of the phrase to denote excitement and anticipation.
Can't stop thinking 'bout my man
The vocalist is constantly preoccupied with thoughts of her man.
Even when he calls me Susanne
The vocalist is reminded of her man even when he addresses her by a wrong name.
Long as he calls me I'ma give him all of me
The vocalist is willing to give her all to her man as long as he pays her attention.
Melting in the palm of his hands
The vocalist is helpless under her man's influence.
Can't stop thinking 'bout that dude
The vocalist is constantly thinking about a particular man who she refers to as 'dude'.
Even when he's so freaking rude
The man is often mean to the vocalist, but she still finds him irresistible.
Even when he's [?]
Unclear lyrics.
And it always gets me in the mood
The vocalist is always in the mood for sex with the 'dude'.
Bad boys get the good girls
Reinforcement of the popular notion that bad boys attract good girls.
And nice guys get what they deserve
Reinforcement of the idea that nice guys do not always end up getting the girl.
He plays me like a fool but I play it cool
The vocalist is aware that the 'dude' toys with her emotions, but she hides her pain by pretending to be cool.
That's what I prefer 'cause
The vocalist prefers to play it cool because she believes nice guys will eventually get what they deserve.
He plays me like a toy but I enjoy
The vocalist admits to enjoying the thrill of being played with by the 'dude'.
He's my bad boy 'cause
The 'dude' is referred to as the bad boy who the vocalist enjoys being with.
So just play me, play me, play me
The vocalist wants the 'dude' to continue playing her.
My baby got the recipe
The 'dude' has a unique recipe for pleasing the vocalist.
He's more than a piece of meat to me
The 'dude' means more to the vocalist than just physical satisfaction.
He ain't no good for me but
The vocalist is aware of the 'dude's shortcomings, but she still wants him.
Every time he's laying next to me
The vocalist finds it hard to resist the 'dude' when he is with her.
Get excited when I see his [?]
The vocalist is excited when she sees the 'dude', but it is unclear what she is referring to.
Even though it drives me up the wall
The vocalist is mentally disturbed by her feelings for the 'dude'.
Now I want one piece, I'ma call the police
The vocalist indicates that she cannot resist the 'dude' and may even commit crimes to be with him.
He plays me like a toy but I enjoy
Repetition of a previous line.
So just play me, play me, play me
Repetition of a previous line.
Am I trippin'? I'm just forgiven?
The vocalist seems to be questioning her own sanity for continuously forgiving the 'dude's actions.
You only hit me from the back, like
The 'dude' only engages the vocalist in sexual activities from the back.
So just play me, play me, play me
Repetition of a previous line.
So just play me, play me, play me, oh
Repetition of a previous line.
So just play me, play me, play me
Repetition of a previous line.
'Cause that's what you do
The vocalist believes the 'dude' is good at playing women and wants him to continue doing so.
Writer(s): Liam Howe, Sharon W G Kovacs, Abeeku Ribeiro
Contributed by Nicholas W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.