Kennedy studied for a degree in pure music at the National University of Ireland in Maynooth County, Kildare.
He performs live with a full band, including a drummer, bassist, lead guitarist, and violinist.
He is signed to Interscope Records and released a collection of previously released songs, Dermot Kennedy, on 4 January 2019 through Riggins Recording Limited. His debut major-label studio album, Without Fear, was released on 4 October 2019.
Power Over Me
Dermot Kennedy Lyrics
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I wanna know who you are
I want your heart to beat for me
Oh, I
Want you to sing to me softly
'Cause then I'm outrunning the dark
That's all that love ever taught me
Oh, I
Call and I'll rush out
All out of breath now
You got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You got that power over me (my my)
You got that power over me (my my)
You got that power over me
Remember the lake in the moonlight?
Remember you shivered and shone?
I'll never forget what you looked like on that night
But I know that time's gonna take me
I know that day's gonna come
I just want the devil to hate me
Oh, I
Call and I'll rush out
All out of breath now
You got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You got that power over me (my my)
You got that power over me (my my)
You got that power over me
It was all in doubt
They were all around
So we hide away and never tell
You decide if darkness knows you well
That lesson of love, all that it was
I need you to see
You got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You got that power over me
(Woo)
I know that I let her down, oh
Let her down, oh
You got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
Got that power over me, my my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You got that power over me
In "Power Over Me," Dermot Kennedy expresses his desire to be the focal point in his love interest's world. He strives to be the king in her story, longing to understand every inch of her being, hoping that she reciprocates his feelings. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the hold she has over him, as she is the only one on his mind, and everything he holds dear resides in her eyes. Despite his fear of time taking him away from her and the possibility of being let down, he still yearns for her love and the feeling of being loved in return.
The second verse alludes to a shared intimate moment between the lovers that has left an indelible mark on Dermot. He describes the moment in exquisite detail, the image of his love shivering and shining in the moonlight, forever ingrained in his mind. The lines, "But I know that time's gonna take me/ I know that day's gonna come," refer to the inevitability of their journey together, and the ever-present threat of losing her.
Finally, the bridge speaks to the hidden nature of their love, with the lines "So we hide away and never tell/ You decide if darkness knows you well." This suggests that their love is kept secret, and the decision to reveal it rests squarely on his love's shoulders. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the power that she holds over him, with the final lines alluding to his previous letdown, making his feelings even more urgent.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be king in your story
I want to be the most important person in your life's journey.
I wanna know who you are
I want to understand your true self and your being.
I want your heart to beat for me
I want to be the only one who brings light and meaning to your life.
Want you to sing to me softly
I want you to express your love and commitment to me lovingly.
'Cause then I'm outrunning the dark
Your love gives me the strength to face challenges and overcome obstacles in life.
That's all that love ever taught me
Love has taught me that it brings light and positivity in life.
Call and I'll rush out
All out of breath now
I'll always be there for you and be your support system, even if it takes a toll on me.
You've got that power over me, my my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You have the ability to impact my life in ways I never thought possible, and I hold everything that matters to me in your eyes.
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
Got that power over me (my my)
You're the only person I think about, and you have complete control over my heart and soul.
Remember the lake in the moonlight?
Remember you shivered and shone?
I'll never forget what you looked like
On that night
I vividly remember the moment we shared together, and it will forever be etched in my mind.
But I know that time's gonna take me
I know that day's gonna come
I just want the devil to hate me
Oh I
I'm aware that time will change things, but I want to hold on to the love we share, even if it means going against the odds.
So we hide away and never tell
You decide if darkness knows you well
That lesson of love, all that it was
I need you to see
We keep our love hidden and secret, and it's up to you to choose whether or not to reveal our love to the world. Love is a powerful lesson, and I want you to see its value.
I know that I let her down, no
Let her down, no
I'm aware that I've made mistakes in the past and hurt you, but I promise to make things better and never let you down again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dermot Joseph Kennedy, Stephen Noel Kozmeniuk, Scott Harris Friedman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NicolaRosani
Mmm
Mmm
Wanna be king in your story
I wanna know who you are
I want your heart to be for me
Oh, I
Want you to sing to me softly
'Cause then I might run in the dark
That's all our love ever taught me
Oh, I
Call and I'll rush out
Mmm
All out of breath now
You got that power over me
My, my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You got that power over me
My, my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You got that power over me
(My, my)
You got that power over me
(My, my)
You got that power over me
Remember the lake in the moonlight?
Remember you shivered and shone
I'll never forget what you looked like
On that night
But I know that time's gonna take me
I know that day's gonna come
I just want the devil to hate me
Oh, I
Call and I'll rush out
Mmm
All out of breath now
You got that power over me
My, my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You got that power over me
My, my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You got that power over me
(My, my)
You got that power over me
(My, my)
You got that power over me
It was all in doubt
They were all around
So we hide away and never tell
You decide, if darkness knows you well
That lesson of love, all that it was
I need you to see
You got that power over me
My, my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You got that power over me
My, my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You got that power over me
I know that I let her down, oh
Let her down, oh
You got that power over me
My, my
Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes
You got that power over me
My, my
The only one I know, the only one on my mind
You got that power over me
@ashley-rz7xz
♥ lyrics ♥
i wanna be king in your story
i wanna know who you are
i want your heart to be for me
oh i,
want you to sing to me softly
cause then i’m outrunning the dark
that’s all that love ever taught me
oh i
call and i’ll rush out
all out of breath now
you’ve got that power over me, my my
everything i hold dear resides in those eyes
you’ve got that power over me, my my
the only one i know, the only one on my mind
you've got that power over me (my my)
you've got that power over me (my my)
you've got that power over me
remember the lake in the moonlight?
remember you shivered and shone?
i'll never forget what you looked like
on that night
and i know that time’s gonna take me
i know that day’s gonna come
i just want the devil to hate me
oh i
call and i’ll rush out
all out of breath now
you’ve got that power over me, my my
everything i hold dear resides in those eyes
you’ve got that power over me, my my
the only one i know, the only one on my mind
you've got that power over me (my my)
you've got that power over me (my my)
you've got that power over me
it was all in doubt
they were all around
so we’ll hide away and never tell
you decide if darkness knows you well
that lesson of love, all that it was
i need you to see
you’ve got that power over me, my my
everything i hold dear resides in those eyes
you’ve got that power over me, my my
the only one i know, the only one on my mind
you've got that power over me
and i know that i let her down, no
let her down, no
you’ve got that power over me, my my
everything i hold dear resides in those eyes
you've got that power over me, my my
the only one i know, the only one on my mind
you've got that power over me ♡
@Noah333able
What a masterpiece. The pain in that voice .... bravo !
@luxo8274
69 likes!!
@nicolahenness4512
Luxo hahah u just has to say that
@sovazz5320
If you want pain in a voice, i recommend Unravel lmao
@zijlboot1400
Isnt it bad that there is pain in his voice
@Osmanovicdawniieditz
Yf
@naethanhadesty1843
My fiance and I just took a trip to Ireland and heard you on the radio over there. We both stopped and looked at each other and had to look you up right away. This song is so freaking fantastic. I've been listening to it over and over and over. such a great voice and talent. we hope you get the recognition you deserve.
@ciantallon2520
You just happened to be in the best country at the time
@hdk8877
What a song
@27kaptein
yes great song and ireland is amazingly beautiful and i love it there