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.
Puppy
Netsky Lyrics
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Why won't you care,
Falling back into the memories,
But we can only live today.
All the realms in one direction,
Colours changing the light of day,
Our lives are one big highway,
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
Why won't you hold me,
Why won't you care,
Falling Back into the memories,
But we can only live today.
All the realms in one direction,
Colours changing the light of day,
Our lives are one big highway,
And we can only live today.
(We can only live today)
We can only live today
We can only live today
(We can only live today)
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
The lyrics to Netsky's song "Puppy" express a longing for connection and affection from another person. The repetition of the questions "Why won't you hold me, Why won't you care" highlights the yearning for physical and emotional closeness. The line "Falling back into the memories" suggests a nostalgia for a past relationship or time when intimacy was present. Despite this, the chorus emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, as there is no guarantee of tomorrow.
The verses use metaphorical language to convey a sense of life as a journey on a highway, with different realms and colors representing experiences and emotions. However, ultimately the destination is the same for all - death. The repetition of "We can only live today" throughout the song serves as a reminder to cherish the present and not take anything for granted.
Netsky's "Puppy" is a poignant song that speaks to the universal human need for connection and reminds us of the fleeting nature of life. The lyrics convey longing and nostalgia, but ultimately emphasize the importance of living in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Why won't you hold me,
Asking why the other person won't show physical affection or emotional support
Why won't you care,
Asking why the other person won't show concern or interest
Falling back into the memories,
Thinking about the past and reminiscing
But we can only live today.
Realizing that life is happening now and it's important to focus on the present
All the realms in one direction,
All parts of life are moving together towards a common end
Colours changing the light of day,
The world around us is constantly shifting and changing
Our lives are one big highway,
Our individual journeys through life are interconnected and lead to the same destination
And we can only live today.
Reinforcing the importance of living in the moment
We can only live today
Repeating the importance of focusing on the present
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
We can only live today
Why won't you hold me,
Repeating the same question from the beginning of the song
Why won't you care,
Repeating the same question from the beginning of the song
Falling Back into the memories,
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song
But we can only live today.
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song
All the realms in one direction,
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song
Colours changing the light of day,
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song
Our lives are one big highway,
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song
And we can only live today.
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song
We can only live today
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song
(We can only live today)
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song in parentheses
We can only live today
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song
(We can only live today)
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song in parentheses
We can only live today
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song
We can only live today
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Billie Bentein, Boris Daenen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lars Dierickx
Please let us not forget about this absolute masterpiece
Cathassach
Never...... It's the soundtrack to all the good memories I have left
Taylan Rodgers
Can’t believe this is 9 years old. Genuinely made me want to cry. Such nostalgia man. Thinking about better days.
Hope
I'm with you bro, feels like I blinked and all the good music and vibes vanished
I genuinely don't know where I'd go for the same scene these days
Inversarium
Another person nostalgia sick checking in, tearing up over this tune.
Kameron Raw
Feel this bro ❤️
Nyte_Lite
@Hope To feel like a "Puppy" again? I feel ya man
rb304288
People seem to forget that the point of being an artist, whether musician, painter, sculpter, writer, etc.. is to evolve and change as time goes on. If Netsky or any number of artists didny change their sound and grow as musicians then we wouldn't even have new anything anymore. That being said, this may not be dnb, but it is an incredibly catchy and fun song that will put a smile on your face. For that alone, it's amazing. Just enjoy and appreciate what these amazing artists give us. :)
Kindar Lamlar
I come to this song about every month, just to keep myself strong because of all the stress I go through everyday. This is the only song that could give me hope...
Johan Gerber
Corrie Walker I feel you man! I listen to this at least twice a month!