Having met whilst playing in other bands, the boys decided to take the helm of a project that was dear to all their hearts. Three writers, three mates – three frontmen if you will – all with a common sense of purpose and musicality.
After writing a few songs as DMA’s, they demoed them in Johnny’s bedroom-studio, gaining instant attention - all before putting out an official track or playing a single show.
After signing with tastemaker label I OH YOU (Violent Soho, Snakadaktal, DZ Deathrays), DMA’s released their debut single “Delete” to rave reviews, with Channel V calling them “the next big thing”, and Triple J adding the track to rotation.
DMA’s debut EP is out now through I OH YOU. Expect big things in 2014.
Touring Australia in May / June - extra shows just announced – www.dmasmusic.com
DELETE
DMA's Lyrics
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Lucid as the air that blows and light, that shines
Just a way to figure out her when the night is long
Take a little wander outside through the rain and snow
Just a way to figure out her
Don't delete my baby, don't defeat her still
In the quiet of nothing, to the hands of grace
Don't delete my baby, don't defeat her now
Gonna shine a diamond, like you never did
Gonna show you something, I can't be taught
Don't delete my baby, I find chrous now
You know that I belong to be, reflections of myself
Let it all out, just let it all out
To find, the feeling
Don't take it to the one, in mind
Always know it needs her to belong, to find
Know that when I do, watch it face the place
Take a little wander outside, through the rain and snow
Just a way to figure out her
Don't defeat my baby, don't delete her still
In the quiet of nothing, to the hands of grace
Don't delete my baby, don't defeat her now
Don't defeat my baby, won't you always find
Gonna shine a diamond, like you never did
Gonna show you something, I can't be taught
Don't delete my baby, I find chrous now
You know that I belong to be, reflections of myself
Let it all out, just let it all out
To find, feeling coming
So great, don't wait (Just let it all out)
Wait for me tonight, open the door
In this song, DMA's vocalist Tommy O'Dell is pleading with someone not to delete his lover ("my baby") from their life. He compares his lover's essence to the stars in the sky and the air that blows, things that are constant and always present. He urges the listener to take a moment to recognize and appreciate these things, to "figure out her" in the quiet of the night or through the rain and snow. He fears that his lover will be defeated or deleted, lost to the nothingness of oblivion. He promises to shine a diamond and show something that can't be taught, hoping to convince his lover to stay.
The lyrics paint a portrait of desperation and the fear of losing someone that is deeply loved. O'Dell's vocals and the instrumentation contribute to this atmosphere - the haunting melody and heavy percussion support the urgent pleas in the lyrics. The repetition of "don't defeat my baby, don't delete her now" emphasizes the importance of the message and the need to hold onto love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't forget about the stars, the sky
Remember the beauty of the world around us.
Lucid as the air that blows and light, that shines
It is clear and bright, like the air and sunlight.
Just a way to figure out her when the night is long
It's a way to understand someone when things are difficult and confusing.
Take a little wander outside through the rain and snow
Go out and explore, even when things are tough.
Don't delete my baby, don't defeat her still
Don't give up on the person you care about.
In the quiet of nothing, to the hands of grace
In peaceful moments, we are guided by something greater than ourselves.
Don't delete my baby, don't defeat her now
Don't abandon the one you love.
Don't delete my baby, won't you always find
Don't let go of the one you care about most.
Gonna shine a diamond, like you never did
You will make something truly amazing.
Gonna show you something, I can't be taught
You will accomplish something unique and special.
Don't defeat my baby, don't delete her still
Don't let the person you love give up.
You know that I belong to be, reflections of myself
I am myself and nothing else.
Let it all out, just let it all out
Express yourself freely.
To find, the feeling
To discover the emotions that lie beneath the surface.
Don't take it to the one, in mind
Don't rely solely on your own interpretation of things.
Always know it needs her to belong, to find
We need other people to truly understand ourselves.
Know that when I do, watch it face the place
Know that when you face your fears, you will find your place in the world.
Don't defeat my baby, don't delete her still
Don't let the person you love give up.
Don't defeat my baby, won't you always find
Don't let go of the one you care about most.
Gonna shine a diamond, like you never did
You will make something truly amazing.
Gonna show you something, I can't be taught
You will accomplish something unique and special.
Don't delete my baby, I find chrous now
I find the chorus of this song very meaningful.
Wait for me tonight, open the door
Be patient and welcoming.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
Written by: John David Thompson Took, Liam Hoskins, Matthew C. Mason, Thomas Anthony O'Dell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@encafeinada8
Don't forget about the stars, the sky
Lucid as the air that blows and light, that shines
Just a way to figure out her when the night is wrong
Take a little wander outside through the rain and snow
Just a way to figure out her
Don't delete my baby, don't defeat her still
In the quiet of nothing, to the hands of grace
Don't delete my baby, don't defeat her now
Don't delete my baby, won't you always find
Gonna shine a diamond like you never did
Gonna show you something I can't be taught
Don't delete my baby, I'll find a chorus now
You know that I belong to be reflections of myself
Let it all out, just let it all out
To fight the feeling
Don't take it to the one in mind
Always know it needs her to belong, to find
Know that when I do and want to face the place
Take a little wander outside through the rain and snow
Just a way to figure out her
Don't defeat my baby, don't delete her still
In the quiet of nothing, to the hands of grace
Don't delete my baby, don't defeat her now
Don't defeat my baby, won't you always find
Gonna shine a diamond like you never did
Gonna show you something I can't be taught
Don't delete my baby, I'll find a chorus now
You know that I belong to be reflections of myself
Let it all out, just let it all out
To fight the feeling coming
Just let it all out
To fight the feeling coming
(To break, don't wait
Wait for me tonight, opening the door
Shift horizons in good time
You were there for me, waking in the night
Let it catch you in the fall
I know that you're right, ease with me tonight
Break the moment in the dawn
You were there for me, waking in the dark
Know I'll meet you in the fall
I could be the one, you could be divine
Know I'll feel you in good time
I know that you're right, ease with me tonight
Break the moment in the dawn
You were there for me, waiting in the dark
Not but the one I break, the feeling I take
Everything is starting to wake
You know you more, you're setting off the score)
@CoveredByDingus
My cousin recently passed away, and this was his favorite song. At his funeral, his best mate played this on guitar. Thanks, for everything. I’ll miss you bro
@martyb154
Best wishes for you and your family mate.
@CoveredByDingus
@@martyb154thank you
@davie78sti
❤
@jacobzu6655
That chorus and outro is amazing
@saintevulfgang9919
yesss
@brandonleitch7442
shut up
@simonrussell6963
It really is
@ellyb1495
It's a super good chorus and beat I loiooove it
@mikehill23
I performed this at an open-mic night at a small coffee shop, in Wayne, New Jersey last year.
The dude running it came up to me after, and asked what song it was - and who did it. He wanted to add it to his set-list.
Proves the point, that just cos you don't break thru into other countries - doesn't mean the song wasn't good enough. Thanks for this creation, fellas.