Their characteristic productions, world acclaimed albums, award winnings and mind blowing performances have gained them recognition as ambassadors for the global EDM scene. In 2012 numbers came out that Showtek was ranked #17 in the Top 20 of music export products of The Netherlands. In Billboard Magazine they were rated as one of the top 10 highlights for Electric Daisy Carnival 2011 (world's biggest EDM event). Being elected by one of the most powerful music magazines, while performing with names like; David Guetta, Steve Angello, Tiësto and Steve Aoki is definitely an achievement which shows that the Dutch brothers have reached the top of the EDM scene.
Music
Since the launch of their first artist album 'Today is Tomorrow' in 2007, Showtek has been unstoppable; Year after year they have received awards on their music and performances and they even were the first act, within their style, to deliver the world famous "Essential Mix" for BBC Radio 1, with millions of listeners. In the same year Showtek's music got featured on the soundtrack of the international Hollywood blockbuster movie called, 'Bruno', by Sacha Baron Cohen.
The second multi award winning album: 'Analogue Players in a Digital World' was unveiled in 2009 at the prestigious 'Amsterdam Dance Event' (ADE) and crossed genres in a way the scene had never experienced before. In 2011 they start co-producing music with an icon in EDM, that doesn't come any bigger then fellow Dutch man, Tiësto. It shouldn't be a surprise that their first official collaboration release was together with their new powerful buddy and was released as Tiësto & Showtek - "Hell Yeah!", which resulted in a worldwide top 10 hit.
A totally new concept called "Crazy Collabs" was born out of this and raised new opportunities for the boys to collaborate with DJ’s / Producers from all musical corners. The second 'Crazy Collab' is Hardwell & Showtek - "How We Do", which hit #1 on Beatport within a week after release. The accompanied video clip got rated as “most viewed music video” on MTV USA in the same week.
As a result of this tremendously successful story, the phone at the 2-Dutch headquarters doesn’t stop ringing anymore. And some of the major Dance labels have started throwing in offers to release Showtek’s music.
Performances
Showtek sold out solo events for thousands of diehard fans and curious spectators in every corner of the globe, from Asia and Australia to Europe and all the way to their new home The United States of America. They hosted stages on world famous festivals such as, Dance Valley (UDC) and ID&T/Q-Dance. In summer 2012 world's biggest concert organization 'Live Nation' snapped up Showtek for a 6 week 'Rock & Roll' bus tour, which brought Showtek to each corner in the states delivering show after show for tens of thousands excited clubbers.
Watching and hearing Showtek is a joy to behold. Showtek's stunning live-shows, devastating DJ sets, and massive productions, have led to much deserved world domination. And they only have just begun.
F-Track
Showtek Lyrics
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Umm, yes, I′m just wondering could you turn the noise down please?
It's it's giving me rather headache
And my daughter she needs to study you see?
Geeza, first of all it gives me a fucking headache
When idiots like you come knocking on my fucking door
Telling me to turn my fucking noise down
My favorite fucking music
And secondly that daughter of yours who′s VERY hot
Just happens to be coming out with me for the weekend
So
Fuck you
So it's the same old shit again
If it ain′t my neighbors complaining about my kicking bass
It's the fucking media telling me my music is attracting the worst kind
Highlighting the drug use and aggressive sounds
These cunts just don′t know nothing about clubbing the late night raves
So let me tell you this, motherfuckers
Not everybody listens to Mr. Williams
When my generation parties we do it 25000 strong
So people can say what they want
But this is all real
And you know this is true
So just let me listen to my music
And
Fuck you
You know what?
I'm sick of all the haters always having a reason to complain about this music
And the way I live MY fucking life
I can′t believe these fuckups from the authorities
Telling me that my nightlife is to be cut short
Closing clubs at 3, instead of 5, 6 or 7
Not even considering my afterparty in the Sunday fucking morning
I'm gonna get messed up before the sun goes down
I'm gonna get drunk too quick in the pub
I′m gonna pop pills in the lines to the club
Don′t try to fucking understand me
Just let me escape from reality
Ain't nobody telling me what to do or what not to do
This is my life
This is my music
So
Fuck you
So
Fuck you
So
Fuck you
So
Fuck you
The lyrics to Showtek's song "F-Track" are a passionate defense of electronic dance music and the lifestyle that surrounds it. At the beginning of the song, an anonymous man (Gerald) complains about the noise coming from the singer. However, the response from the DJ (Geeza) is fierce and contains strong language. He takes offense to the request because he associates the music with his identity and the community that surrounds it. To him, this music is real, and it's not just noise. He then goes on to complain about how people often judge electronic dance music and those who listen to it without understanding the culture, highlighting the media and authority's lack of understanding of the "clubbing" and "rave" communities. Despite the perceived disapproval, the DJ is defiant, proclaiming his right to live and enjoy his life on his own terms, without judgment or intervention.
In summary, Showtek's "F-Track" song is a commentary on the cultural bias and misunderstandings surrounding the electronic dance music culture. It expresses the belief that people should be free to indulge in music and other activities without judgment, and it advocates for the preservation of nightlife clubs and other spaces that celebrate these movements.
Line by Line Meaning
Eh... yes, hello, good evening, umm, I′m I'm Gerald from 37B
The singer identifies themselves as Gerald, politely greeting the person at the door
Umm, yes, I′m just wondering could you turn the noise down please?
Gerald politely requests that the noise level be reduced
It's it's giving me rather headache
Gerald explains that the noise is causing him discomfort
And my daughter she needs to study you see?
Gerald explains that his daughter needs a quiet environment to study
Geeza, first of all it gives me a fucking headache
The response is rude and aggressive, dismissing Gerald's request for quieter noise
When idiots like you come knocking on my fucking door
The singer insults Gerald and calls him an idiot for asking to reduce the noise level
Telling me to turn my fucking noise down
The singer is angered by the request to reduce the noise level
This ain′t noise mate, this is fucking Showtek
The artist defends the loud music as being by Showtek, their favorite artist
My favorite fucking music
The artist expresses their love for the music they are playing
And secondly that daughter of yours who′s VERY hot
The artist reveals their intention to pursue a romantic relationship with Gerald's daughter
Just happens to be coming out with me for the weekend
The singer boasts of their plans to spend the weekend with Gerald's daughter
So
Fuck you
The artist ends their rant with an aggressive dismissal of Gerald's request and insults towards him
So it's the same old shit again
The singer expresses their frustration with constant complaints about their music
If it ain′t my neighbors complaining about my kicking bass
The singer blames their neighbors for complaining about the noise level
It's the fucking media telling me my music is attracting the worst kind
The singer blames the media for spreading negative stereotypes about their music
Highlighting the drug use and aggressive sounds
The artist complains about negative media coverage focussing on drug use and aggressive sounds in their music
These cunts just don′t know nothing about clubbing the late night raves
The artist insults the media for not understanding the late-night club scene
So let me tell you this, motherfuckers
The singer addresses their critics aggressively
Not everybody listens to Mr. Williams
The singer defends their music taste as not being mainstream
When my generation parties we do it 25000 strong
The artist boasts of their generation's partying abilities
So people can say what they want
The artist dismisses criticism of their lifestyle
But this is all real
The artist asserts that their lifestyle and music are authentic
And you know this is true
The singer challenges their critics to accept the authenticity of their lifestyle
So just let me listen to my music
The artist reiterates their desire to listen to their music without interference
So
Fuck you
The singer ends their rant with an aggressive dismissal of their critics
You know what?
The singer changes their tone to a more sarcastic one
I'm sick of all the haters always having a reason to complain about this music
The singer expresses their annoyance with constant criticism of their music
And the way I live MY fucking life
The artist asserts their right to live their life as they choose to
I can′t believe these fuckups from the authorities
The artist expresses frustration with authority figures interfering with their partying lifestyle
Telling me that my nightlife is to be cut short
The singer complains about authority figures reducing their ability to party all night long
Closing clubs at 3, instead of 5, 6 or 7
The singer gives an example of how authority figures are interfering with their partying lifestyle
Not even considering my afterparty in the Sunday fucking morning
The artist complains about authority figures not taking into consideration their after-party habits
I'm gonna get messed up before the sun goes down
The artist expresses their desire to start partying early in the day
I'm gonna get drunk too quick in the pub
The artist talks about their tendency to drink quickly in pubs
I′m gonna pop pills in the lines to the club
The singer talks about their tendency to use drugs while going to clubs
Don′t try to fucking understand me
The artist asserts that others cannot understand their partying lifestyle
Just let me escape from reality
The singer explains their desire to party as a means of escaping from reality
Ain't nobody telling me what to do or what not to do
The singer asserts their independence and autonomy when it comes to their lifestyle
This is my life
The singer asserts that their partying lifestyle is an important part of their identity
This is my music
The artist asserts that their choice of music is an important part of their identity
So
Fuck you
The artist ends their rant with an aggressive dismissal of anyone who would criticize their lifestyle or music
So
Fuck you
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis
So
Fuck you
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis
So
Fuck you
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis
Writer(s): Wouter Janssen, Sjoerd Janssen
Contributed by Tristan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@adrianisen
Fucking awesome! Showtek for the fucking win!
@brooklynwoods8093
Yes it's the best
@waterhastaste5245
@@brooklynwoods8093 hahahaahaha are u still here i love this FUCKING MUSIC
@jackm3720
@@waterhastaste5245 I’ll be here till I die 😁
@OyxiaxD
"This ain't noise mate, this is fucking Showtek, what USED to be my favourite fucking music"
@StevenKanyer
+1
@huyle2057
they turned to $howtek
lol
@clarkfielduk
$howt£k
@justsub5835
BroMcBrostein showtek use to be gooooodmate fuck you! 📣. 🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒🐒
@bettinajensen3361
Fate Brought me subs .