He founded the label Mirau in 2005 but Tensnake’s first taste of critical acclaim came with the release of In the End (I Want You to Cry EP) on the label Running Back in 2009. The EP was voted number one on djhistory.com’s end-of-the-year list.
The release of Coma Cat in 2010 was the defining moment of his career to date. The track reached #85 on the official UK Singles Chart and #17 on the dance chart in the UK.
Marco released his artist debut album in 2014, "Glow", featuring collaborations with Fiora, Stuart Price, Jamie Liddell, MNEK, Jeremy Glenn, Gabriel Stebbing (Nightworks) and Nile Rodgers from Chic.
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Selfish
Tensnake Lyrics
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Seems like every other night you're out that door
And I don't know what you're doing, maybe pursuing another man
There was a time when I'd lay it all down on the line
And bare everything I had til you were mine
But now all bets are off, can't afford the cost of loving you
Why you so selfish? Be by my side,
I know you're not here with me
Just how much more giving can I take?
There was a time when you didn't care at all if you were poor
Now all you seem to want is to have more
And the cash you keep on spending
It could be mending our broken lives
Back in the day, before all you cared about was yourself
Your concerns were more for love and heart and health
But I won't stick a brighter day
And the only cure for me is your love
Why you so selfish?
Be by my side, I'll runaway and hide til I can't help it
I know you're not here with me
Just how much more giving can I take?
Take it, take it all, take it, you'll take it all (x4)
Why are you so selfish?
The lyrics to Tensnake featuring Jeremy Glenn's "Selfish" delve into the complexities of a romantic relationship. The song speaks of a time when the couple was in sync and nothing else mattered but them. However, the relationship takes a downward turn, and it seems that one partner has become more self-centered, concerned only with pursuing their desires and accumulating material possessions. Meanwhile, the other partner seems to be at a loss, confused and hurt by the change in dynamics.
The lyricist expresses feeling there's something off about their partner's actions and questions whether they are pursuing another man. They reminisce about when they were willing to do anything to win their partner's affection and be with them. However, now, they feel the love may not be worth it anymore. The chorus conveys the frustration of being in a relationship with someone who is selfish and only takes without giving back. They express feeling drained and tired of giving without their partner reciprocating.
"Selfish" is a poignant song serving as a cautionary tale of the potential hazards of loving someone who is self-centered. It also shows how the dynamics in a relationship can shift and change, leaving one partner feeling helpless and alone. The song's emotional depth is conveyed through the atmospheric beats and Glenn's powerful vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time when it was all about us, nobody more
There was a time when our love was all that mattered and we didn't need anyone else
Seems like every other night you're out that door
It feels like you go out every other night and I don't know why
And I don't know what you're doing, maybe pursuing another man
I don't know where you go or what you do, but I suspect you might be seeing someone else
There was a time when I'd lay it all down on the line
I used to be willing to do anything for you and give you everything I had
And bare everything I had til you were mine
I was vulnerable and open with my feelings until you reciprocated and became mine
But now all bets are off, can't afford the cost of loving you
But now I can't afford to keep trying to love you, and everything has changed
Why you so selfish? Be by my side, I'll runaway and hide til I can't help it
Why are you so self-centered? I want you to be with me and I'll do whatever it takes to make you stay
I know you're not here with me
I know that you're not physically present with me
Just how much more giving can I take?
I don't know how much more I can give to this relationship without receiving anything in return from you
There was a time when you didn't care at all if you were poor
There was a time when you didn't care about money or material things
Now all you seem to want is to have more
Now it appears that all you want is to accumulate more wealth and possessions
And the cash you keep on spending could be mending our broken lives
The money you spend on unnecessary things could be used to improve our struggling relationship
Back in the day, before all you cared about was yourself
In the past, you were more focused on love, emotions, and taking care of our relationship
Your concerns were more for love and heart and health
You were more interested in nurturing our love and maintaining our emotional and physical well-being
But I won't stick a brighter day
But I can't keep hoping for a brighter future or things to improve if you won't change
And the only cure for me is your love
The only thing that can make me happy and fulfilled is your true love and commitment
Take it, take it all, take it, you'll take it all (x4)
This line is repeated multiple times and possibly refers to the idea of giving everything to the person you love, but it could also speak to the feeling of being taken advantage of or overwhelmed by a selfish partner
Why are you so selfish?
This is a repeated question throughout the song, symbolizing the frustration and desperation of the singer who is begging for their partner to change and stop being self-centered
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.