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.
snitch
Netsky Lyrics
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'Cause you a snitch and that's a no no
Yeah, you been talkin' what you don't know
You s'posed to keep it on the low low low low
I had to hear it from my bro bro
He showed it to me on the photo
When you see me, you better go go
'Cause you been snitchin', that's a no no no no
Tellin' all my secrets, yeah, that's where you fucked up
You the one who leaked it, no, no, that ain't what's up
I ain't gotta tell you, you gon' learn the hard way
Better turn around when you see me in the hallway
I do this every day, all day
I got game and I don't play
Plus I know where your mama stay
Tellin' all my secrets, you gon' learn the hard way
(Hey) You a snitch, that's a no no (no no)
Said you a snitch, that's a no no (no no)
Said I ain't fuckin' with you no more (no more)
'Cause you a snitch, that's a no go
(Hey) You a snitch, that's a no no (no no)
Said you a snitch, that's a no (no no)
Hey I ain't fuckin' with you no more
'Cause you a snitch, that's a no go
I swear I knew it when I met you
I should go that way and forget you (that way)
But I was playin' Mr. Nice Guy
And now I'm askin' myself, "Why, why, why, why?"
You only care about your damn self (about your damn self)
You ain't got no respect for no one else (for no one else)
You must be crazy, must be loco (loco)
You such a snitch, and that's a no no no no
No no no no
Why, why, why, why?
No no no no
(Hey) You a snitch, that's a no no (no no)
Said you a snitch, that's a no (no no)
Hey I ain't fuckin' with you no more (no more)
'Cause you a snitch, that's a no go
(Hey) You a snitch, that's a no no (no no)
Said you a snitch, that's a no (no no)
Hey I ain't fuckin' with you no more
'Cause you a snitch, that's a no go
You a snitch, that's a no no (no no)
I do this every day, all day
I got game and I don't play
Plus I know where your mama stay
Tellin' all my secrets, you gon' learn the hard way
(Hey) You a snitch, that's a no no (no no)
Said you a snitch, that's a no no (no no)
Hey I ain't fuckin' with you no more (no more)
'Cause you a snitch, that's a no go
(Hey) You a snitch, that's a no no (no no)
Said you a snitch, that's a no (no no)
Hey I ain't fuckin' with you no more
'Cause you a snitch, that's a no go
The song "Snitch" by Netsky and Aloe Blacc is about someone who has betrayed their trust by revealing their secrets, and now they can no longer associate with that person. The lyrics express anger and frustration at the snitch, as well as a sense of betrayal and hurt. The chorus repeats the phrase "You a snitch, that's a no no" as a way of emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
The verses describe the situation in more detail, with the singer saying that they found out about the snitch from a friend who showed them a photo. They also warn the snitch to stay away when they see them in person, as they will not tolerate any further betrayal. The bridge acknowledges that the singer should have seen the signs that the snitch was untrustworthy, but they chose to give them the benefit of the doubt.
Overall, "Snitch" is a song about the importance of trust and loyalty in relationships. It encourages listeners to be careful with who they confide in and to recognize the signs of someone who may not have their best interests at heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't fuckin' with you no more
I'm done with you
'Cause you a snitch and that's a no no
You've betrayed my trust, and that's unacceptable
Yeah, you been talkin' what you don't know
You've been spreading rumors without knowing the truth
You s'posed to keep it on the low low low low
You were supposed to keep it a secret
I had to hear it from my bro bro
I had to hear about it from my friend
He showed it to me on the photo
He had proof of what you said
When you see me, you better go go
You should avoid me
'Cause you been snitchin', that's a no no no no
You're a snitch, and that's a major violation
Tellin' all my secrets, yeah, that's where you fucked up
Your mistake was revealing my secrets
You the one who leaked it, no, no, that ain't what's up
You're the one who revealed it, that's not cool
I ain't gotta tell you, you gon' learn the hard way
I don't need to tell you, you'll find out the consequences
Better turn around when you see me in the hallway
You should avoid crossing paths with me
I do this every day, all day
I'm always on top of my game
I got game and I don't play
I'm skilled, and I don't mess around
Plus I know where your mama stay
And I know where your mother lives
You only care about your damn self
You only think about yourself
You ain't got no respect for no one else
You don't have any regard for anyone else
You must be crazy, must be loco
You must be insane
No no no no
Absolutely not
Why, why, why, why?
Why did you do it?
You a snitch, that's a no no (no no)
You're a traitor, and that's unacceptable
Hey I ain't fuckin' with you no more
I'm done dealing with you
'Cause you a snitch, that's a no go
Because you're a snitch, we can't continue
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Pure SniperWolf
Can we just take a moment to appreciate these young peoples' dancing?! They're amazing!
Thomas Eisfeld
I actually kinda like this song. It's very well produced.
It does have it's mainstream influence, but if Netsky wanted to incorporate that, that's his thing and I think he did it well
orest szpyrka
100% agreed.
This was a very well put together song easily compatible for radio play.
Rexorcion
I just can't believe that... You did so many wonderful compositions! You have a lot of awesome clips! Love Has Gone, Come Alive, Iron Heart that had much more actions, inspiring and motivating then... Then this one... Unfortunately, I can only call this like soullessness. But I wanna believe you'll return and make DnB great again like in 2012! ✊
Phillip Ul
your wish is coming true!
nattyhead
I luv the song ! On replay all day !Great work !
Carlos skyblue
Netsky sou muito seu fã
Hey4Horses
I love this song a lot ❤️
RJaalexx
Nice dance moves.... slick track!!!
Mike
Really great video love it! Really great dance move! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥🔥🔥🔥🤗