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.
Faces
Showtek Lyrics
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I′ve seen so many places
All different kind of faces
Don't know what day today is
Cause tomorrow I′ll be gone
The city, the city never sleeps
I've seen so many places
Don't know what day today is
Cause tomorrow I′ll be gone
Cause the city, the city never sleeps
The city, the city never sleeps
\N Cause the city, the city never sleeps
The city, the city never sleeps
Faces...
I′ve seen so many places
All different kind of faces
Faces...
I've seen so many places
All different kind of faces
The lyrics of Showtek's "Faces" depict the life of a person who has traveled to many different places and has seen various types of people. The repetition of the phrase "I've seen so many places, all different kind of faces" emphasizes the vastness of the world and the diverse people in it. The statement, "Don't know what day today is cause tomorrow I'll be gone," highlights the transitory nature of the singer's lifestyle. He or she is constantly on the move, never staying in one place for too long. The line "the city, the city never sleeps" reinforces the idea that the singer is constantly surrounded by the hustle and bustle of city life.
The song's lyrics can be viewed through different lenses, depending on the perspective of the listener. Some might see the song as a celebration of travel and exploration, while others could interpret it as a commentary on the superficiality of modern life. With technology and social media making it so easy to connect with people from all over the world, the song could be commenting on how we are becoming increasingly disconnected from the world around us, instead of fully immersing ourselves in it. In a sense, the faces that the singer sees are all different but also all the same, as they are all part of the same city life.
Line by Line Meaning
Faces...
Introduction to the song
I've seen so many places
I have traveled extensively
All different kind of faces
I have encountered a variety of people
Don't know what day today is
My life is a blur and I have lost track of time
Cause tomorrow I'll be gone
I am always on the move
The city, the city never sleeps
Referring to the hectic pace of city life
Repeats the chorus
Faces...
Repeats the chorus
I've seen so many places
Repeats the first verse
All different kind of faces
Repeats the first verse
Writer(s): Wouter Janssen, Sjoerd Janssen
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@truenightmare3593
This album will never get old
@wetdoggypoop
Wow, listening to showtek now makes me think he needs to go back to hardstyle.
@edany2468
YES
@fankwecker
Good old Times
@existenzy9849
fankwecker And Never Forget Old Good Times!
@saulfhazek2874
2023 Still better ❤❤❤❤
@jaycee2815
This albums had some gems
@AubreyBTC
Simply.. amazing.
@OfficialHTMusic
eins der Besten von Showtek, zumal das sehr gut zum entspannen sowie abgehen ist (y)
@SuperSylek
I’ve seen so many places, All different kind of faces. Don’t know what day today is, Cause tomorrow I’ll be gone. Cause the city, the city never sleeps, The city, the city never sleeps. Faces...