One of Belgium's top drum'n'bass producers, Netsky (Boris Daenen) made his … Read Full Bio ↴One of Belgium's top drum'n'bass producers, Netsky (Boris Daenen) made his name producing deep, smoothly rolling tracks in the liquid funk style before achieving chart success in Europe and the U.K. with his increasingly pop-minded singles and full-lengths.

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.

ice cold
Netsky Lyrics

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Cold as ice
Cold as ice
You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice

You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice

You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice

You're as cold as ice
You're willing to sacrifice
You're as cold as ice
You're willing to sacrifice
You never take advice
And someday you'll pay the price
You never take advice
Take, take advice, take, take advice
Yeah, I know
You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice
You never take advice
And someday you'll pay the price
You never take advice
Take, take advice, take, take advice
Yeah, I know

You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice

You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice

You're as cold as ice
You're willing to sacrifice
You're as cold as ice
You're willing to sacrifice
You never take advice
And someday you'll pay the price
You never take advice
Take, take advice, take, take advice
Yeah, I know
You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice
You never take advice
You never take advice

Take, take advice, take, take advice
Yeah, I know

Overall Meaning

The song "Ice Cold" by Netsky and David Guetta is a catchy and upbeat pop-electronica tune that explores the concept of a person who is emotionally distant, unresponsive, and unwilling to take advice. The song starts with the repeated refrain of "You're as cold as ice," which sets the tone for the rest of the track. The metaphor of coldness is used to describe this person's emotional state, suggesting that they have shut themselves off from others, unable or unwilling to connect with those around them.

The lyric "You're willing to sacrifice" suggests that this person might be sacrificing relationships or other important aspects of their life in favor of keeping their emotional distance. This line suggests that perhaps this person has been hurt in the past and is now protecting themselves from further pain by closing themselves off from others. However, the chorus emphasizes that this behavior is ultimately harmful, as the person in question will eventually "pay the price" for their unwillingness to take advice and connect with others.

The repeated line "take, take advice" further emphasizes the importance of listening to others and opening oneself up to new ideas and perspectives. The song implies that by doing so, one can break free from emotional isolation and find greater happiness and fulfillment in life. Overall, "Ice Cold" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of emotional detachment and the importance of vulnerability and connection in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Cold as ice
You're emotionally detached and unfeeling

You're as cold as ice
Your persona is distant and inhospitable

You're willing to sacrifice
You are willing to hurt others for your own gain or pleasure

You're as cold as ice
Your persona is distant and inhospitable

You're willing to sacrifice
You are willing to hurt others for your own gain or pleasure

You never take advice
You are stubborn and refuse to listen to the opinions of others

And someday you'll pay the price
Your unwillingness to listen or change will eventually have negative consequences

You never take advice
You are stubborn and refuse to listen to the opinions of others

Take, take advice, take, take advice
You should start listening to others and taking their advice

Yeah, I know
The singer is aware of your personality traits and actions