He is known for his raps, songs and choruses in both Dutch and English. Apart from being a performing artist himself, he is also active as song writer and producer.
In the hip hop scene Mr. Probz is known for the critically acclaimed songs 'Drivin', 'Who Are You' and 'Get My Props', a string of hits in his native language in The Netherlands and many collaborations with well known hip hop artists in the United States. Despite offers to sign with record labels, both in The Netherlands and in the US, Mr. Probz decided to keep building a strong foundation in Europe as an independent artist.
Mr. Probz had been creatively active since a young age, already occupying himself with graffiti as a youngster and writing lyrics about his every day experiences. At a young age he was faced with the typical trials and tribulations of inner city youth growing up, spending large portions of his time on the streets and viewing his music as the one path out of a life of poverty and crime.
August 6 th 2010, Mr. Probz got shot down in the centre of Amsterdam. In the hospital the popular hip hop artist received massive attention from the Dutch media and support from fellow musicians and fans. Within days after his release from the hospital, Mr. Probz was already back to focusing on his music. Half a year after the accident, the Dutch hit song ‘Meisje Luister’ of him and Kleine Viezerik was a #1 hit at the FunX Hip Hop Chart.
In 2010 Mr. Probz was nominated for a BNN/State Award in the category ‘Best Artist’. He was the first unsigned artist to get this nomination in the award show’s history.
In the Dutch motion picture 'Bolletjes Blues' Mr. Probz plays the role of lead character Jimmy. ‘Bolletjes Blues’ was the first Dutch hip hop film.
In his career Mr. Probz recorded and worked closely with artists like Alchemist, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Scott Storch, Yukmouth, Grafh, Raekwon, Royce da 5’9 and Giorgio Tuinfort (Konvict Music), among many others.
Currently Mr. Probz is readying his debut album, called ‘The Treatment’.
Waves
Mr. Probz Lyrics
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My feet can't touch the ground
Touch the ground, and it feels like
I can see the sands on the horizon everytime (everytime)
You are not around
I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
Wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the stream
I wish I could make it easy
Easy to love me
Love me
But still I reach, to find a way
I'm stuck here in between
I'm looking for the right words to say (to say)
I'm slowly drifting, drifting away
Wave after wave
Wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the stream
The lyrics to Mr. Probz's song Waves describes the feeling of slowly drifting away from someone, which feels like drowning and pulling against the stream. The opening lines, "My face above the water, My feet can't touch the ground" suggest a sense of being temporally suspended between two worlds; one of familiarity and ease, and the other of the unknown and uncomfortable. The singer then goes on to say, "I can see the sands on the horizon every time / You are not around," which implies that when the subject of the song is not present, it's like he's lost his grounding and feels unmoored.
Throughout the song, he wishes that he could be easier to love, but still struggles to find the right words to say. This is perhaps the root of the disconnect that's causing such a tumultuous feeling in his life. The chorus "Wave after wave, I'm slowly drifting (drifting away), And it feels like I'm drowning, pulling against the stream" is repeated, emphasizing the feeling of being pulled under by a current that the singer feels powerless to stop. Ultimately, the song paints a vivid picture of the helplessness one can feel when struggling to find a connection with someone, and the impact that such an absence can have.
Line by Line Meaning
My face above the water
I am barely keeping my head above water
My feet can't touch the ground
I am in over my head and can't find solid ground
Touch the ground, and it feels like
Finding a foothold would provide much-needed stability
I can see the sands on the horizon everytime (everytime)
I am aware of a world beyond my immediate struggles
You are not around
I am missing someone who could help me through this
I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
I am losing control and slipping further away
Wave after wave
Challenges keep coming and I can't catch my breath
And it feels like I'm drowning
I am overwhelmed and suffocating
Pulling against the stream
I am fighting against the current of my circumstances
I wish I could make it easy
I am struggling and wish it weren't so hard
Easy to love me
I want to be cared for despite my difficulties
But still I reach, to find a way
I am persisting despite the challenges
I'm stuck here in between
I am caught in a difficult and uncertain situation
I'm looking for the right words to say (to say)
I am searching for the right way to express myself and my struggles
And it feels like I'm drowning
I am once again overwhelmed and suffocating
Pulling against the stream
I am still fighting against the current of my circumstances
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jihad Rahmouni, Dennis Stehr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rogerrrubin
My face above the water
My feet can't touch the ground,
Touch the ground, and it feels like
I can see the sands on the horizon
Everytime you are not around
[Chorus:]
I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the stream
I wish I could make it easy
Easy to love me, love me
But still I reach
To find a way
I'm stuck here in between
I'm looking for the right words to say
[Chorus:]
I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the stream
@liarita1821
My face above the water
My feet can't touch the ground,
Touch the ground, and it feels like
I can see the sands on the horizon
Every time you are not around
I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the stream
I wish I could make it easy
Easy to love me, love me
But still I reach
To find a way
I'm stuck here in between
I'm looking for the right words to say
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the stream
@maxalepimetiri5088
My face above the water
My feet can't touch the ground
Touch the ground, and it feels like
I can see the sands on the horizon
Everytime you are not around
[Hook]
I'm slowly drifting away (drifting away)
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the stream
[Verse]
I wish I could make it easy
Easy to love me, love me
But still I reach, to find a way
I'm stuck here in between
I'm looking for the right words to say
[Hook]
I'm slowly drifting, drifting away
Wave after wave, wave after wave
I'm slowly drifting (drifting away)
And it feels like I'm drowning
Pulling against the stream
Pulling against the stream
@coolrelax82
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