Russian pop music has undeniably come a long way since its shy development … Read Full Bio ↴Russian pop music has undeniably come a long way since its shy development over the last 20 years, and has only just started to make waves within the international consciousness. Enter Tesla Boy, a quintessential Synth-pop/New wave project created in 2008 that was not only spawned from an era of hungry youth in ‘80s and ‘90s Moscow that eagerly sought out new and experimental pop music from abroad, but is leading the next generation of Russian electronic artists to take on the global scene with force.

Tesla Boy is charismatic frontman and producer Anton Sevidov, who from an early age learnt to speak the international language of music through his father’s old vinyl collection that included Ray Charles, Prince, Stevie Wonder and Blondie. From here, a clear affinity with ‘80s pop and soul from the US and Britain emerged, and has since played a strong role in crafting the Tesla Boy identity. From their beginnings with the release of debut single 'Electric Lady' and first LP 'Modern Thrills' in 2010, the sounds of Tesla Boy’s global influences are immediate, with their acclaimed follow-up single Split, produced to a high level with deep catchy melodies and disco undertones.

Band members Leo Zatagin (bass), Mike Studnitsyn (drums) and Stan Astakhov (guitar) complete the Tesla Boy lineup, coming together to round out the trio in 2010. A collaborative project at its core, all music and lyrics, stylistic decisions, concepts, and the direction of music and production, are made collectively. At the forefront, Sevidov remains the heart of the band, with his penchant for charming songwriting, complimented by the band's incredible musicality and tantalizing live shows that have created a cult following in cities across the world.

Following the standout success of their sparkling debut, 2012 saw the band return to the studio to work on their highly anticipated second album, 'The Universe Made of Darkness,' due to drop May 21, 2013. March saw the band share the first single, '1991,' an infectiously optimistic groove that is an exciting teaser to the finished LP that takes their previous albums' 80’s inspired synth sounds to even further heights. Second single 'M.C.H.T.E.' is a bouncy and percussion heavy track with rhythmic, funky bass lines and synths that flicker across the surface. 'Broken Doll' sees the band team up with London crooner Tyson to create a dark, full-bodied and sensual track. As the chorus of the track would suggest, 'Broken Doll' is an invitation to the dance floor, with Tyson's vocals positively electrifying as he asks, "Do you want to dance?"

As only a preview to what is to come, it is obvious Tesla Boy are not to be mistaken with passing club trends that have come out of Russia in previous years. Tesla Boy carry a shiny pop sensibility, combined with sleek and sophisticated production that takes their nostalgic synth sound and punching soul hooks into the new wave era of EDM with global appeal.

http://www.teslaboy.com
http://www.facebook.com/teslaboysound
https://twitter.com/TeslaBoySound

Fire
Tesla Boy Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

While I'm whispering your name
Burnt out and dried
Your image wiped
Washed out like a morning tide
There's only fire in your eyes
Fire in your eyes

Talk, talk to me all the night

It's the poison in your tongue makes
Way to the cold knives I mouth
There's no reason to resist
Till I can reach your lips

And you say you played it right
And going out in the night
While I'm whispering your name
Burnt out and dried
Your image wiped
Washed out like a morning tide

There's only fire in your eyes
Fire in your eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tesla Boy's song Fire delve into the theme of desire and the intensity that it brings. The song speaks about a person who is out late at night, burning with the fire in their eyes, with an insatiable thirst that refuses to be quenched. The repeated mention of the 'fire in your eyes' highlights the intense passion that the person exudes. It signifies a strong emotion - perhaps love, perhaps lust - that is consuming them.

The lyrics also touch upon the idea of temptation and the consequences that come with giving in to it. The line "Your soul's paying for lack of ice" indicates that the person is paying the price for their reckless behavior. They may be indulging in something that they know is not good for them, but they cannot resist the allure of it.

The final stanza brings in a change in perspective, with the singer imploring the person to talk to them all night. The mention of the "poison in your tongue" suggests that there is a danger in their words, but the singer is willing to face it for the sake of being close to them. The repeated lines "And you say you played it right, and going out in the night, while I'm whispering your name" highlights the gap between the two people - one whose passion is driving them to recklessness, and the other who is struggling to keep up.

Overall, the lyrics of Fire are an exploration of the overwhelming nature of desire, and the impact it can have on one's life. It speaks to the importance of being aware of our actions and their consequences, even as we allow ourselves to be consumed by our passions.

Line by Line Meaning

Late, late going out tonight
I am going out very late tonight

It's the fire in your eyes calls
I am motivated by the passion and excitement in your eyes

Wait, what makes you glow so bright?
I am curious about what is making you radiate with such effervescence

It's the fire in your eyes
Your passion and excitement is what is fueling your radiance

Your soul's paying for lack of ice
You are paying for your lack of emotional restraint with your burning passion

And you say you played it right
You believe that you made the right decisions

And going out in the night
You are going out to experience the allure of the nighttime

While I'm whispering your name
I am whispering your name affectionately

Burnt out and dried
You are exhausted and weary

Your image wiped
Your image has been erased

Washed out like a morning tide
You have been washed up and left behind like debris on the shore

There's only fire in your eyes
All that's left of you is your passion and excitement

Talk, talk to me all the night
Talk to me all night long

It's the poison in your tongue makes
The toxicity in your words is what drives me towards you

Way to the cold knives I mouth
I am attracted to the danger and pain that comes with being close to you

There's no reason to resist
I have no logical justification for resisting you

Till I can reach your lips
I crave your kiss and will pursue you until I get it

Fire in your eyes
Your passion and excitement continue to burn brightly

Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS

No Related Genres

More Genres

No Artists Found

More Artists Load All

No Albums Found

More Albums Load All

No Tracks Found

01Electric Lady5:22

02Synthetic Prince4:30

07Liberating Soul6:34

08Fire4:29

PT4M29S

Tesla Boy

09Make Believe Ballroom2:18

10Thinking of You7:01

11Speed of Light4:30

Genre not found

Artist not found

Album not found

Search results not found

Song not found

Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Oscar

5y↑10

Late, late going out tonight
It's the fire in your eyes calls
Wait, what makes you glow so bright?
It's the fire in your eyes
Your soul's paying for lack of ice

And you say you played it right
And going out in the night
While I'm whispering your name
Burnt out and dried
Your image wiped
Washed out like a morning tide
There's only fire in your eyes
Fire in your eyes

Talk, talk to me all the night

It's the poison in your tongue makes
Way to the cold knives I mouth
There's no reason to resist
Till I can reach your lips

And you say you played it right
And going out in the night
While I'm whispering your name
Burnt out and dried
Your image wiped
Washed out like a morning tide
There's only fire in your eyes
Fire in your eyes