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.
Wasting Our Lives
Showtek Lyrics
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We shout at
We spin at
And we′re wasting our live
We're living
We′re laughing
We're partying all night
We spin at
And we're wasting our live
We′re living
We′re laughing
We're partying all night
We′re partying
We're partying
Laladi we like to party
Laladi we like to party
Laladi we like to party
We shout at
We spin at
And we′re wasting our live
We're living
We′re laughing
We're partying all night
We shout at
We spin at
And we're wasting our live
We′re living
We′re laughing
We're partying all night
We′re partying
We're partying
We′re partying
Laladi we like to party
We shout at
We spin at
And we're wasting our live
We′re living
We're laughing
We're partying all night
Laladi we like to party
Party all night
The lyrics of Showtek's song Wasting Our Lives describe the hedonistic lifestyle that many young people choose to adopt. The repetition of the phrase "Laladi we like to party" emphasizes the importance of having a good time and living in the moment. The song highlights the fact that people often engage in activities such as drinking and dancing without considering the long-term impact of their actions. The lyrics also convey a sense of urgency, as if the partygoers are aware that they are wasting their lives but feel powerless to change their behavior.
The lines "We're living, we're laughing, we're partying all night" capture the energy and excitement of the party scene, while the repetition of "we're wasting our lives" adds a note of melancholy to the lyrics. The song seems to suggest that there is a tension between the desire to have fun and the knowledge that this lifestyle is not sustainable. The repetition of the phrase "we shout at, we spin at" reinforces the idea that the partygoers are living in the moment and not thinking about the future.
Overall, Showtek's Wasting Our Lives is a commentary on the excesses of youth culture and the tension between enjoying life and being responsible. The lyrics suggest that while it is important to have fun and live in the moment, it is also important to consider the long-term consequences of one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Laladi we like to party
We enjoy going out and having a good time.
We shout at
We scream and yell in excitement.
We spin at
We dance and move around energetically.
And we′re wasting our live
We are not making the most of our time and potential.
We're living
We are alive and present in the moment.
We′re laughing
We are finding joy in our experiences.
We're partying all night
We are staying out late and enjoying ourselves.
We′re partying
We are continuing to have fun and enjoy ourselves.
Laladi we like to party
We really enjoy going out and having a good time.
Party all night
We are going to be out late and having fun for the whole night.
Writer(s): Sjoerd Janssen, Wouter Janssen, Lucas Hilbert, Katerina Loules
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.