Following a series of hotly tipped 2009 singles, he signed to London Elektricity's renowned Hospital Records and released his self-titled debut the following year. Since 2012, Netsky has toured with a full band, in addition to releasing two numerically titled albums, both of which topped the Belgian charts, and his sound has expanded to encompass dubstep, hip-hop, and electro-house.
Taking his stage name from a computer worm affecting Microsoft Windows operating systems, Daenen's first releases as Netsky first appeared in 2009, on independent drum'n'bass labels like Talkin Beatz and Liq-weed Ganja. His melodic, energetic sound made him a natural fit for Hospital Records, who signed him at the end of the year. The debut full-length Netsky appeared in 2010, showcasing Daenen's ability to switch between rigorous dancefloor tracks and full-blown songs with guest vocalists. After collaborating with labelmate Danny Byrd on the 2011 single "Tonight," Netsky's second album, 2, was released in 2012. Reaching the top spot in his native country in addition to charting high in New Zealand and the U.K., the album included four Belgian Top 20-charting singles and guest vocals by Diane Charlemagne and Billie, both of whom toured as part of the Netsky live band. By then, he was an in-demand remix producer, having reworked songs by Swedish House Mafia, Miike Snow, Jessie J, and several others.
"Running Low," a collaboration with American singer Beth Ditto, was released in 2014, and became Netsky's first number one single in his native country. Signing with Epic Records, he released his third album, 3, in 2016. Sporting a noticeably poppier sound and featuring guest appearances from the likes of Emeli Sandé, Saint Raymond, Lowell, and the peculiarly named Digital Farm Animals, the album was another success, topping the Belgian charts while hitting the Top Ten of the dance charts in the U.K. and the United States. He followed the album with the 2017 single "Here with You" (with Lost Frequencies) and 2018's "Téquila Limonada" (featuring A.CHAL). In 2019 Netsky teamed up with Aloe Blacc for the single "Snitch." ~ Andy Kellman & Paul Simpson.
Netsky’s profile as a remixer has been affirmed by his huge remixes of ubiquitous club anthems such as Pendulum – “Witchcraft”, Plan B, Leftfield –“Release The Pressure”, Audio Bullies –“Only Man”, Swedish House Mafia – “One”, Jessie J – “Nobody’s Perfect” and Rusko – “Everyday” and more.
Come Alive
Netsky Lyrics
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Now I understand why
It’s been so long on the other side
Feel my heart was gonna die
So look straight into my eyes
Tell me the truth and not lies
Put your hands up and testify
Too good to be true our worlds collide
Now I understand why
It’s been so long on the other side
Feel my heart was gonna die
So look straight into my eyes
Tell me the truth and not lies
Put your hands up and testify
And my heart will come alive (x3)
Netsky's Come Alive is an uplifting song about the discovery of love. The song opens with the line, "Too good to be true, our worlds collide," suggesting that the singer finds it hard to believe that this moment he's experiencing is actually happening. The first verse goes on to describe how the singer has been waiting for this moment for a long time, and how, without this moment, his heart would have died. The chorus is an invitation for the listener, and presumably the singer's love interest, to tell him the truth and testify that this newfound love is real, before proceeding to the next verse.
The second verse of the song appears to be a journey into self-discovery for the singer. He seems to have spent a long time waiting for love and has previously been on the "other side." However, his patience and longing have now been rewarded, and he's rekindled his heart with love. The chorus repeats, with the 'Heart will come alive' line repeated three times instead of five. The song closes with another verse before the final iteration of the chorus, reinforcing the feeling that this moment was a long time coming and that the singer is relishing the opportunity to finally hold onto love.
Line by Line Meaning
Too good to be true our worlds collide
Our meeting and connection is so perfect that it's hard to believe it's real
Now I understand why
I finally realize why I was feeling lost without you
It’s been so long on the other side
I've been without you for so long, on the other side of this feeling
Feel my heart was gonna die
Without you, I felt like my heart was slowly shutting down
So look straight into my eyes
I need you to really see me and be honest with me
Tell me the truth and not lies
I need to hear the truth, even if it's painful, and not be lied to
Put your hands up and testify
Show me your honesty and willingness to be vulnerable with me
And my heart will come alive
If you can be honest with me, my heart will be filled with life and love
And my heart will come alive (x5)
If you can prove your honesty and vulnerability to me, my heart will come alive with love and joy, repeatedly
And my heart will come alive (x3)
If you can prove your honesty and vulnerability to me, my heart will come alive with love and joy, three times over
Contributed by Aaliyah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@AmpliFreQuency
2020 and this song still gives me goosebumps from being so good
@drz400sfinster4
Ohhh yes boy
@matthieulenders1366
Ye bro
@daanbogaerts6301
4real
@corentinlecluse6014
Merci, merci pour le privé, et je te suit les clients
@DrifterDiwi
I really don't know why but it gives me momories from my childhood, even though I listen this for the first time. Just takes me back to the time when I had no problems, life was easy, had basically nothing to worry about. Netsky and UKF are the best DnB kings and will always be
@mark999012
Yhe for real was listening to this when i was 12 now im 22
Damn i had a good taste of music as a kid
@Snullet
I like how you say ukf are the DnB kings on a hospital video lol
@nickstanovic
lol @@Snullet
@yenthestulens3928
It's true... when life was peacefull. ♥️😣