Yellow Claw first gained popularity in the middle of 2010, after founding and hosting a night party at one of Amsterdam's most famous night clubs, the Jimmy Woo. During 2012 and 2013, they released a number of successful singles, which charted on the Dutch and Belgian national charts: "Krokobil", "Nooit Meer Slapen", "Thunder" and "Last Night Ever". The music videos for the singles became viral, each gaining over four million views on YouTube. During that time, Yellow Claw performed at many Dutch festivals, such as DirtyDutch Festival, Sneakerz Festival, Latin Village Festival and Solar Festival.
In 2013, Yellow Claw signed to Diplo's label Mad Decent. On 7 March 2013, they released their first international EP Amsterdam Trap Music. In June, they performed at Diplo and Friends on BBC Radio 1, and in July – at the 2013 Tomorrowland Festival. On 26 September 2013, they put out their second EP, titled Amsterdam Twerk Music.
On 1 November 2013, after signing to Spinnin' Records, the group released their first international single "Shotgun", featuring vocals from Dutch singer Rochelle. The single peaked at number 10 in the Netherlands and number 20 in Belgium. On 8 November 2013, Yellow Claw released a collaboration single with Flosstradamus, titled "Pillz", under Fool's Gold Records and Ultra Music.
In 2015, Yellow Claw released their debut studio album, Blood for Mercy. The album's lead single, "In My Room" features American record producer DJ Mustard and American rappers Ty Dolla Sign and Tyga.
On 22 June 2016, Yellow Claw announced on their official Facebook page that MC Bizzey decided to leave the group since he became a father. EDC Las Vegas 2016 was their last show as a trio.
In March 2017, Yellow Claw released their second studio album called Los Amsterdam. The album's included several hit song such as "Light Years" featuring Rochelle, "City On Lockdown" featuring Lil Debbie, "Good Day" features DJ Snake & Elliphant, "Hold on to Me" featuring GTA. The album released under Mad Decent Label.
On July 2017, Yellow Claw Performed on the Mainstage of Tomorrowland 2017, this mark their first ever act on the Mainstage.
Blood Diamond
Yellow Claw Lyrics
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If you're a mistake, I will make some more
'Cause you got me going up, going down, going round
I love this game, yeah
I don't need liquor to wash away
You love my sins and I love the pain
'Cause you got me going mad, going bad, I'm blacking out
We don't need to be saved
If you fall, don't you worry
I'm gonna hit the roof and smash all the lights
I'll shine me down on all of you, 'cause I'm a star, star star
I'll take you with me when we blaze through the night
'Cause you're diamond made of blood, blood, blood, blood
We don't need to be saved
If you fall, don't you worry
You're like a diamond in flesh and blood
My hunger gets louder and screams for more
Yeah you got me going up going down
Going round and make me wait yeah
Got nothing to lose 'cause the night is young
They wait for the lights but they won't come on
'Cause you got me going bad, blacking out
I can't come out till you say yeah
We don't need to be saved
If you fall, don't you worry
I'm gonna hit the roof and smash all the lights
I'll shine me down on all of you, 'cause I'm a star, star star
I'll take you with me when we blaze through the night
'Cause you're diamond made of blood, blood, blood, blood
We don't need to be saved
If you fall, don't you worry
The lyrics to the song "Blood Diamond" by Yellow Claw featuring Serebro are quite intriguing, and they seem to depict a dysfunctional relationship full of contradictions. From the first verse's opening line "Too good to be true, Imma prove 'em wrong," it's apparent that the singer is determined to make this erroneous perception a reality. The following lines seem to speak to the fact that the singer embraces the toxic nature of their relationship, reveling in the ups and downs of their situation. There’s an unapologetic stubbornness and refusal to give up on this unhealthy situation, even if it’s a mistake.
The chorus continues with a “we don't need saving" motif, indicating that the relationship is toxic but enjoyable in a strange way. By offhandedly acknowledging that something has gone wrong, the singer suggests that there’s no turning back here. The chorus shows a lack of commitment to moral standards of behavior or relationships, which can be seen as disturbing.
The second verse is rather dark, starting from a place of urgency to get away with something that can only be satisfied by the pain that comes with it. The metaphor of the diamond is used to amplify this feeling of darkness and addiction. The final lines of both verses ("Till I say, yeah," and "I can't come out till you say yeah") suggest something almost like addiction or slavery to the other person and the pain they inflict. In general, the lyrics suggest that this relationship is far from healthy, but it’s perhaps too alluring for the singer to leave.
Line by Line Meaning
Too good to be true, Imma prove 'em wrong
Although it might seem unbelievable, I am going to prove the doubters wrong.
If you're a mistake, I will make some more
If you make a mistake, I am willing to make more with you.
'Cause you got me going up, going down, going round
You make me feel a range of emotions, causing me to feel both high and low and to go round in circles.
I love this game, yeah
I thoroughly enjoy the dynamic between us and the emotions it causes.
I don't need liquor to wash away
I do not need alcohol to forget about my problems.
You love my sins and I love the pain
You appreciate my flaws and I enjoy the hurt that our relationship brings.
'Cause you got me going mad, going bad, I'm blacking out
You drive me insane, push me to my limits, and cause me to lose control.
Till I say, yeah
Until I give you permission to stop, I want to keep going.
We don't need to be saved
We do not require someone to rescue us from our actions.
If you fall, don't you worry
Even if we stumble or make mistakes, we do not need to fret or panic.
I'm gonna hit the roof and smash all the lights
I am going to cause a scene and destroy the things that light up the darkness.
I'll shine me down on all of you, 'cause I'm a star, star star
I will shine my light on everyone around me because I feel like a star.
I'll take you with me when we blaze through the night
I will bring you with me when we make a fast and triumphant journey through the dark hours.
'Cause you're diamond made of blood, blood, blood, blood
You are a rare and valuable gem made of blood and passion.
You're like a diamond in flesh and blood
You are as precious and stunning as a diamond, but made of flesh and blood.
My hunger gets louder and screams for more
My desire for you intensifies and I crave more of you.
Yeah you got me going up going down
Your presence brings me up and down, creating a rollercoaster of emotions.
Going round and make me wait yeah
Our relationship creates a circular pattern, causing me to wait for the next 'lap'.
Got nothing to lose 'cause the night is young
We have no reason to hold back because the night is long and full of possibilities.
They wait for the lights but they won't come on
Others patiently wait for something to happen or for their chance, but nothing will come of it.
I can't come out till you say yeah
I cannot move forward or make the next move until you give me the green light.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: EYELAR MIRZAZADEH, JIMMY J G L JIM TAIHUTTU, LEENDERT P G LEO ROELANDSCHAP, MAXIMILIAAN J MAX OUDE WEERNINK, NILS RONDHUIS, THOM VAN DER BRUGGEN
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@jagomez99jg
Too good to be true, Imma prove 'em wrong.
If you're a mistake, I will make some more.
'cause you got me going up, going down, going round.
I love this game, yeah.
I don't need liquor to wash away.
You love my sins and I love your pain.
'cause you got me going mad, going bad, I'm blacking out.
Till I say, yeah.
We don't need to be saved.
If you fall, don't you worry.
I'm gonna hit the roof and smash all the lights.
I'll shine me down on all of you, 'cause I'm a star, star star.
I'll take you with me when we blaze through the night.
'cause you're diamond made of blood, blood, blood.
We don't need to be saved.
If you fall, don't you worry.
Your like a diamond in flesh and blood.
My hunger gets louder and screams for more.
Yea you got me going up going down.
Going round and make me wait eh.
Got nothing to lose cause the night is young.
They wait for the lights but they wont come on.
Cause you got me going bad, blacking out.
I can't come out till say yea.
We don't need to be saved.
If you fall, don't you worry.
I'm gonna hit the roof and smash all the lights.
I'll shine me down on all of you, 'cause I'm a star, star star.
I'll take you with me when we blaze through the night.
'cause you're diamond made of blood, blood, blood.
We don't need to be saved.
If you fall, don't you worry.
@memoriesdotzip6009
finally. I listened to the preview so many times
@atoomtom
me too
@error-ft5lh
same
@ahmadshahir9136
same :)
@blurmazra3135
+Connor Brown many of us have :")
@biydma2571
+Connor Brown Me too Hahaha !!!! I know I'm not the only one
@angelsegasaturn
0:53 Polina goes so hard, she slayed 💎
@luka8647
Serebro strong 😭❤️
@maddecent
💎
@Koaland
+Kαrmα Vegα 折原 臨也 :v