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.
Shotgun
Yellow Claw Lyrics
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You're wasting your time with your lies so
You've been breaking me down, now it's enough
'Cause you'll do it again and again oh
I hope that you'll be gone soon I can't take no more oh no
I will never fall for your lies again, oh whoa
I will never fall for your lies again oh whoa oh
You shot me right in de face wit' a shotgun
You shot me right in de
You shot me right in de
You shot me right in de (Face with a shotgun)
Yellow motherfucking claw
Who do they want? Telling all these stories
I'm telling you, it's really getting boring
Who do they want? Sharing all these love seats
I'm the real deal, baby girl believe me
If I'm letting you down I'm letting you out
I'm wiping your dirt off my soul
You're talking a lot but you're pissing me off
What you try to say doesn't matter no more
I hope that you'll be gone soon I can't take no more no
I will never fall for your lies again, oh whoa
I will never fall for your lies again, oh whoa oh
You shot me right in de face wit' a shotgun
You shot me right in de face wit' a shotgun
You shot me right in de
You shot me right in de
You shot me right in de (Face with a shotgun)
(Face with a shotgun)
(Face with a shotgun)
The lyrics to Yellow Claw's song Shotgun ft. Rochelle depict the frustration and hurt caused by someone who constantly lies and breaks the singer down. The opening line, "If I'm stressing you out, why don't you go," shows that the person the singer is addressing is causing them stress and anxiety. The singer has had enough of the lies and feels like they are wasting their time with this person. They believe that the person will continue to break them down time and time again. However, the singer expresses a hope that this person will be gone soon, as they cannot take any more of their behaviour.
The chorus of the song, "You shot me right in de face wit' a shotgun," repeats multiple times, and seems to symbolize the pain and hurt caused by the person's lies and actions. The singer vows to never fall for their lies again, showing a sense of empowerment and self-respect. Finally, the lyrics touch on the gossip and rumors being spread about the singer, with the line "Who do they want? Telling all these stories, I'm telling you, it's really getting boring." The singer is tired of the falsehoods being spread about them and insists on their authenticity and credibility.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'm stressing you out, why don't you go
If I'm causing you too much trouble, why don't you leave?
You're wasting your time with your lies so
Your lies are pointless and not worth your time.
You've been breaking me down, now it's enough
You've been hurting me and I've had enough.
'Cause you'll do it again and again oh
Because I know you'll just hurt me again and again.
I hope that you'll be gone soon I can't take no more oh no
I hope you leave soon because I can't handle this anymore.
I will never fall for your lies again, oh whoa
I won't believe your lies again.
You shot me right in de face wit' a shotgun
You hurt me badly like shooting me in the face with a shotgun.
Who do they want? Telling all these stories
Who are they trying to impress by telling these stories?
I'm telling you, it's really getting boring
I'm telling you, it's getting tiresome and dull.
Who do they want? Sharing all these love seats
Who are they trying to impress by sharing these love seats?
I'm the real deal, baby girl believe me
I'm the genuine article, so trust me, baby.
If I'm letting you down I'm letting you out
If I'm disappointing you, I'm letting you go.
I'm wiping your dirt off my soul
I'm removing the negativity you brought into my life.
You're talking a lot but you're pissing me off
You're speaking too much and it's irritating me.
What you try to say doesn't matter no more
What you're trying to say is irrelevant to me now.
I hope that you'll be gone soon I can't take no more no
I hope you leave soon because I can't handle this anymore.
I will never fall for your lies again, oh whoa
I won't believe your lies again.
You shot me right in de face wit' a shotgun
You hurt me badly like shooting me in the face with a shotgun.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, CTM Publishing, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAHIM FOURADI, CIMO FRANKEL, JIMMY J G L JIM TAIHUTTU, KRIS COUTINHO, LEENDERT P.G. LEO ROELANDSCHAP, MAXIMILIAAN J MAX OUDE WEERNINK, NILS RONDHUIS, ROBERT J PRONK, KRIS S R COUTINHO, JACOB STREEFKERK, Cimo A. Frankel, Maximiliaan J Max Oude Weernink, P
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