Maduk first came to prominence via the YouTube channel Liquicity Drum & Bass in 2011. Van der Schoot had started producing just a year before and had given his friend Maris Goudzwaard -- who ran Liquicity -- a copy of the track "Avalon" which was promptly uploaded. The liquid drum and bass sound was the perfect fit for the burgeoning channel and was released on their new label of the same name.
Joining forces with Goudzwaard in 2013 to setup the label and their Amsterdam-based club nights, Van der Schoot continued to release on Liquicity and multiple other labels. With his brand of drum and bass becoming popular and winning both best newcomer DJ and Producer at the Drum&Bass Awards 2014 & 2015, Maduk released his debut album "Never Give Up” on U.K.-based label Hospital Records in April of 2016.
One Way
Maduk Lyrics
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How can you tell me?
I still believe in sometime
You don't have to make it a show or a beginning
Just have to move yourself today
Alone...
Alone...
Alone...
Wish you were there to tell me
I still need your sunshine
I'll go over and I'm bare foot
Can't believe I'm in the [?]
Alone...
Alone...
Alone...
Alone...
Now won't you tell me?
I still believe in some [?]
I try it oh so many ways to g
The lyrics to Maduk's "One Way" speak to the idea of self-determination and the choice to keep moving forward in life, even in the absence of external support. The repeated use of the word "Alone" serves as a reminder that sometimes we must face life's challenges without the help of others, and that our own inner strength can be enough to get us through. The lyrics also allude to the difficulty of trying to find one's way in life, and the importance of believing in oneself and persevering in pursuit of one's goals, even when success seems elusive.
The line "I still need your sunshine" suggests that the singer is seeking some form of emotional support, but instead of waiting for someone else to provide it, they choose to forge their own path and continue on their own. The use of the phrase "Can't believe I'm in the [?]" is somewhat ambiguous, but it could suggest that the singer is in a difficult or unfamiliar place in their life journey, and is uncertain of what comes next.
Overall, the lyrics to "One Way" encourage listeners to take ownership of their lives and to trust in themselves, even in the face of uncertainty and adversity. The song serves as a powerful reminder that we have the power to shape our own destinies, and that we should never give up on ourselves or our dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
How can you tell me?
Why are you trying to convince me otherwise?
I still believe in sometime
I have hope for the future and what's to come.
You don't have to make it a show or a beginning
It doesn't have to be a grand gesture or start to make a difference.
Just have to move yourself today
All you have to do is take action now.
Wish you were there to tell me
I wish someone was there to guide me through this.
I still need your sunshine
I still need your positivity and support.
I'll go over and I'm bare foot
I'm willing to make sacrifices and face challenges to get where I need to be.
Can't believe I'm in the [?]
I can't believe how difficult this journey is, but I won't give up.
Now won't you tell me?
Will you finally understand my perspective?
I still believe in some [?]
I refuse to let go of what I believe in.
I try it oh so many ways to get through
I've exhausted all other options and methods to solve this problem.
But there's only one way out of this misery
There's only one solution to escape this feeling of hopelessness and sadness.
Contributed by Wyatt P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Harun kutuk
hospital records and all the people that make music, you guys deserve so much more.. I wish i could do something more then only viewing and liking your content / products.
Māris Salenieks
Desperate trying to arrange my playlist of Maduk's tracks... So hard to
tell, which one is better than other! They all are equally great!!!
James Cheeks
Beautiful visuals to match.
M4jorpain
My fav from the album <3 loved it in the album release party
Dries
Visuals are amazing! Track's great too :D
lancehutch
Nice vibes from this one!
Kamen Stoilov
this is an energy bomb ! Stronger than five espresso shots :D
Mike Wasowsky
damn maduk back at it again with the tunes <3
Event Horizon Festival
Such a fucking tune. I ended up dropping this in every set I played 2016-now, I can't help myself. It goes OFF every time.
Dracula
beautiful, pure, drum n bass.