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 โ 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.
Thunder
Yellow Claw Lyrics
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licht uit en klaar om te gaan.
Ik draag de vlag van mijn land als een cape,
dit is waarvoor ik besta.
Wij samen, gaan Thunder
Wat gaan, we gaan Thunder
De hele nacht, we gaan Thunder
Ze zijn te Thunder
Slecht gaan, we gaan Thunder
Eerste Hulp, we gaan Thunder
Dit is Thunderdome
Big 2, Merk iets
Je carriere, er gebeurt niets
Ik haal me bitches, erotisch en exotisch, ik kleur iets
Dikke billen voor een witte backa, ondernemer en pionier
Ik hoor die bitch wil met die tata, kom ik neem haar op een vieze manier
Hardcore, Thunderdome, ga op die beat om op je huisfeest
Je moet jezelf een keer inleven hoe we elk weekend ons uitleven
Pornstar, fack een bitch, no-lifers met nep money
Dagobert Duck met de attitude, een dubbel U, W, een effect mattie
Er staan een paar 1000 man om me heen,
licht uit en klaar om te gaan.
Ik draag de vlag van mijn land als een cape,
dit is waarvoor ik besta.
Wij samen, gaan Thunder
Wat gaan, we gaan Thunder
De hele nacht, we gaan Thunder
Breek het af, we gaan Thunder
Ze zijn te Thunder
Slecht gaan, we gaan Thunder
Eerste Hulp, we gaan Thunder
Thunderdome
Yo, doe van me hardcore, daar me ring
Bouw me pensioen op in brotoe's
Loop rond als een pim, bijna 30, bijna old-school
We bekijken het slim, omdat we iets minder shows doen
Voor iets meer ching-ching, I want a thing, wanna thing-thing
Telefon ta ring-ring, of het zijn bitches, of het zijn zaken
Situatie win-win
Ik wil standaard altijd samen met mijn kudde,
op elk feestje stunten,
wij zijn lekker, gaan gepasseerd, wij gaan enkel, nog maar Thundaahh
Er staan een paar 1000 man om me heen,
licht uit en klaar om te gaan.
Ik draag de vlag van mijn land als een cape,
dit is waarvoor ik besta.
Dit is Thunderdome
Wij samen, gaan Thunder
Wat gaan, we gaan Thunder
De hele nacht, we gaan Thunder
Breek het af, we gaan Thunder
Ze zijn te Thunder
Slecht gaan, we gaan Thunder
Eerste Hulp, we gaan Thunder
Dit is Thunderdome
The song Thunder by Yellow Claw is a high-energy electronic dance track that celebrates the spirit of the Thunderdome, an iconic hardcore music event series that took place in the Netherlands in the 1990s. The lyrics describe the excitement and anticipation of a massive crowd gathered in a dark room, ready to dance to the thunderous beats of the music. The singer proudly wears the flag of their homeland as a cape, symbolizing their dedication to the hardcore music scene.
The chorus of the song is an invitation to join in the celebration and let loose on the dance floor. The repeated line "we gaan Thunder" (we go Thunder) is both a call to action and a description of the intense experience of being fully immersed in the music and the crowd. The song also features rapped verses that describe the lifestyle and attitude of a hardcore music enthusiast, emphasizing the importance of loyalty, entrepreneurship, and living life to the fullest.
Overall, the lyrics of Thunder reflect the energy and excitement of the Thunderdome and the hardcore music scene, celebrating the power of music to bring people together and create a shared sense of identity and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Er staan een paar 1000 man om me heen,
There are thousands of people around me,
licht uit en klaar om te gaan.
The lights are out and everyone is ready to go.
Ik draag de vlag van mijn land als een cape,
I am wearing my country's flag like a cape,
dit is waarvoor ik besta.
This is what I exist for.
Wij samen, gaan Thunder
Together, we will create Thunder,
Wat gaan, we gaan Thunder
We are going to create some noise,
De hele nacht, we gaan Thunder
We are going to make noise all night long,
Breek het af, we gaan Thunder
We are going to break it down and create Thunder,
Ze zijn te Thunder
They are experiencing the Thunder,
Slecht gaan, we gaan Thunder
Even when things are bad, we will still make some noise and create Thunder,
Eerste Hulp, we gaan Thunder
Even when in need of help, we will power through and create Thunder.
Dit is Thunderdome
This is Thunderdome.
Big 2, Merk iets
Big 2, notice something,
Je carriere, er gebeurt niets
Your career is going nowhere,
Ik haal me bitches, erotisch en exotisch, ik kleur iets
I get my women, exotic and erotic, I add some color to my life,
Dikke billen voor een witte backa, ondernemer en pionier
Big butts for a white boy, entrepreneur and pioneer,
Ik hoor die bitch wil met die tata, kom ik neem haar op een vieze manier
I hear that girl wants that Indian guy, I'll take her in a dirty way,
Hardcore, Thunderdome, ga op die beat om op je huisfeest
Hardcore, Thunderdome, go on that beat at your house party,
Je moet jezelf een keer inleven hoe we elk weekend ons uitleven
You have to imagine how we let loose every weekend,
Pornstar, fack een bitch, no-lifers met nep money
Pornstar, f--k a b---h, no-lifers with fake money,
Dagobert Duck met de attitude, een dubbel U, W, een effect mattie
Scrooge McDuck with the attitude, a double U, W, an effect of friendship.
Yo, doe van me hardcore, daar me ring
Yo, I do hardcore, that's my ring,
Bouw me pensioen op in brotoe's
Building my retirement fund in brothels,
Loop rond als een pim, bijna 30, bijna old-school
Walking around like a boss, almost 30 and almost old-school,
We bekijken het slim, omdat we iets minder shows doen
We approach it smartly, because we do slightly fewer shows,
Voor iets meer ching-ching, I want a thing, wanna thing-thing
For a little more money, I want something, I want a thing-thing,
Telefon ta ring-ring, of het zijn bitches, of het zijn zaken
Telephone ringing, either it's b---hes or it's business,
Situatie win-win
A win-win situation.
Ik wil standaard altijd samen met mijn kudde,
I always want to be with my crew,
op elk feestje stunten,
Showing off at every party,
wij zijn lekker, gaan gepasseerd, wij gaan enkel, nog maar Thundaahh
We are cool, we have surpassed, we are going only for Thunder now.
Contributed by Adalyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gautpaul
Here is an english translation.Probably a little bit wrong but it is close.
YELLOW CLAW-- THUNDER ( Approximate English translation)
There are some 1000 people around me
Lights out and ready to go
I carry the flag of my country as a cape
This is what I exist
Thunder
We together go Thunder
What are we going to Thunder
All night, we Thunder
Break it down, we're going to Thunder
They are Thunder
Go bad, we Thunder
First aid, we Thunder
THIS IS THUNDERDOME
Big 2, Brand something
Your career, nothing happens
I get me bitches, erotic and exotic, I color something
Thick ass for a white baakraa, entrepreneur and pioneer
I hear that wants bitch with that tata, I'll take her in a dirty way
Hardcore Thunderdome, go on the beat to your house party
You must immerse yourself once ho we indulge our every weekend
Pornstar, fack a bitch, no-lifers with fake money
Scrooge McDuck with the attitude, NWA, an effect Mattie
There are some 1000 people around me
Lights out and ready to go
I carry the flag of my country as a cape
This is what I exist
Thunder
We together go Thunder
What are we going to Thunder
All night, we Thunder
Break it down, we're going to Thunder
They are Thunder
Go bad, we Thunder
First aid, we Thunder
THUNDERDOME
Yo, do me hardcore, there me ring
Build yourself pension in Protools
Walk around as a pim, almost 30, almost old-school
We look at the smart, because we do anything less shows
For something more ching-ching, I want a thing, wanna thing-thing
Cellphone ta ring-ring, or are bitches, whether it is business
Win-win situation
I will always stand with my herd
At every party stunts
We are fine, go passed, we go just yet, but Thundaahh
There are some 1000 people around me
Lights out and ready to go
I carry the flag of my country as a cape
This is what I exist
THIS IS THUNDERDOME
Thunder
We together go Thunder
What are we going to Thunder
All night, we Thunder
Break it down, we're going to Thunder
They are Thunder
Go bad, we Thunder
First aid, we Thunder
THIS IS THUNDERDOME
@jonathanharari269
Coming from an American with a great life. I wish I was born in Holland!
@karelbadjakker1296
I like your style
@who_ever_nicked_my_accFOCK-OFF
Jonathan Harari XD hardstyle = life bass= amazing so come and get ur permit to work/live here XD
@seliica92
+Jonathan Harari Mee too :))
@BigBadaFaction
+Jonathan Harari Lol same here. Wait.... I was born in the Netherlands :) Holland is just a part of the Netherlands ;)
@nth3667
+XxxBlondePrincessxxX Boring you say? I think you're talking about your life...
@nihatcanuner2183
Who else misses old Yellow Claw when they released bangers like this??๐ฉ
@Kevin-nb5ii
Yea most producers start to become weak at some point.
@thomassterrenburg7070
I do old yellow claw must come back
@Silversurfergio
Since Bizzey is going solo i only Check old tracks of YellowClaw