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.
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M.C.H.T.E
Tesla Boy Lyrics
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The girl with a knife
Somehow she will be close
Girl with a knife
Someday she'll say you're back
A girl with a knife
Till then he'll wait, she'll cry
A girl with a knife
She's falling out of your love
Feeling burned into shape
Fantasies of best friend on
Girl, is that Asian?
You look so alive
Dancing in a crowd of ecstasy
And she seems so alive
Fast away in misery
Someday she'll find you're dumb
The girl with a knife
Somehow she will be close
Girl with a knife
Someday she'll say you're back
A girl with a knife
Till then he'll wait, she'll cry
A girl with a knife
She's falling to decay
With it, my omission
Every thought has gone astray
Where is your religion?
She seems so far
She's going down way into it
She looks so divine
Eyes can really hide the truth
Someday she'll find you're dumb
The girl with a knife
Somehow she will be close
Girl with a knife
Someday she'll say you're back
A girl with a knife
Till then he'll wait, she'll cry
A girl with a knife
If only she could down her play
Somehow, someday
She will be free of the anger
Deep breath away
Someday she'll find you're dumb
The girl with a knife
Somehow she will be close
Girl with a knife
Someday she'll say you're back
A girl with a knife
Till then he'll wait, she'll cry
A girl with a knife
The lyrics to Tesla Boy's "M.C.H.T.E" depict the experiences of a troubled relationship, specifically from the perspective of the male in the relationship. The girl in this relationship is represented as turbulent and unpredictable, "the girl with the knife." The opening lines of the song seem to imply that the male is aware of the girl's destructive tendencies but is still drawn to her, and is waiting for her to come back to him.
The lyrics also suggest that the girl has lost interest in him and is pursuing other fantasies, including perhaps a romantic interest in a best friend of hers. The male character also seems to be struggling with his emotions and questioning his own beliefs, asking "Where is your religion?" The song suggests that both characters are falling apart, and there seems to be little hope for reconciliation.
The repeated refrain of "someday she'll find you're dumb, the girl with a knife" emphasizes the volatile and dangerous nature of the girl in the relationship, as well as the male's awareness of her instability. The final section of the song implies that the girl could potentially overcome her anger and become free, but it is unclear if this will ever happen. Overall, the song paints a picture of a tumultuous relationship fraught with emotional turmoil and instability.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday she'll find you're dumb
One day she will realize that you're not very intelligent
The girl with a knife
Referring to a woman who is perhaps dangerous or intimidating
Somehow she will be close
The woman with the knife will somehow become close to the singer
Someday she'll say you're back
Eventually she will invite the artist back into her life
Till then he'll wait, she'll cry
Until that happens, the artist will wait and the woman will be upset
She's falling out of your love
The woman is losing the singer's affections
Feeling burned into shape
She feels like she's been molded into something painful or unpleasant
Fantasies of best friend on
Perhaps the woman is having fantasies about the artist's best friend
Girl, is that Asian?
A random question or observation about a girl's race
You look so alive
The woman looks very lively and energetic
Dancing in a crowd of ecstasy
The woman is dancing in a large group of people who are all very happy
And she seems so alive
The woman still looks very lively and energetic
Fast away in misery
The woman is quickly moving away from the singer and into a state of misery
She's falling to decay
The woman is deteriorating, perhaps emotionally or mentally
With it, my omission
The singer is somehow complicit in the woman's decay
Every thought has gone astray
The woman's thoughts are disordered and scattered
Where is your religion?
A rhetorical question asking whether the woman has any guiding principles
She seems so far
The woman seems distant or remote
She's going down way into it
The woman is sinking deeper into her troubles or misery
She looks so divine
Despite her troubles, the woman still looks very beautiful
Eyes can really hide the truth
A reminder that people can be good at concealing their inner thoughts and feelings
If only she could down her play
If only the woman could let go of her facade
Somehow, someday
Perhaps there's still hope for her
She will be free of the anger
The woman will eventually free herself of her anger and negative feelings
Deep breath away
It's just a matter of taking a deep breath and letting go of negative emotions
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.