In 2012, two EPs on Tiga’s Turbo Recordings (with whom Duke has had a long standing relationship) changed all that. ‘For Club Play Vol. 1 & 2’ offered up sweet ecstatic deep house & UK bass cuts that have united people across the spectrum of music, from early club adopters like Annie Mac, Erol Alkan, Diplo, Martyn and Jackmaster to Fearne Cotton on daytime Radio 1, Trevor Nelson on 1xtra and even podcasts by Tiesto and Avicii. On some nights in Duke’s beloved Fabric London, you would hear the anthemic ‘The Giver’ being played in all three rooms at the same time.
Duke’s early career was mentored by Switch (last sighted producing for Beyoncé) and he made his name as the ‘go-to’ man to remake a pop song for the dance floor (Lily Allen and Bat For Lashes were notable clients). In 2011, he moved out of London to the countryside (Hertfordshire, where his studio overlooks a forest) to focus on his original material.
Synthesizing his influences from techno to UK garage and house he brought back goodies from this zen-like exile. ‘For Club Play Only Vol. 1’ was released in April 2012 on Turbo. With ‘Street Walker’ and ‘Thunderclap’ on there, it alerted the heads to the Duke movement and received support from the likes of Jamie Jones and Simian Mobile Disco.
Remixes for AlunaGeorge and Santigold quickly followed, then in August ‘For Club Play Only Vol.2’ featuring ‘No Money Blues’ and ‘The Giver’ made Duke the man to watch. ‘The producer’s producer’ had become the ‘people’s producer’.
‘Need U (100%)’ features 17 year-old starlet A*M*Eon singing duties. With a chunky low-end, funky stabs and silky vocals this is like an early 90s house classic couched in 2013 techno techniques. In 1988 Inner City would have been jealous of this one.
Co-written by teenage wonder-kid MNEK (who recently sung on Rudimental’s ‘Spoons’ with [artistSyron[/artist]) the Duke released ‘Need U (100%)’ in March 2013 on his newly minted Blasé Boys Club label, where it topped the UK charts for two weeks.
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Inhale
Duke Dumont Lyrics
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Down on luck, I've been up all week
Maybe there could be somebody that saves me?
I been faded quite lately
It's no fun when you're alone
Now I gotta call a taxi
My car broke down, dead battery
The drivers a dickhead if you ask me
'Cause I was smellin' like an ounce
Like a Zapp, watching summertime bounce
I came here to get lifted
I'll be surfing on clouds
That's when I, I first saw you
Looking like a Friday night out
I wanna take you to the crib
And cut all the lights out
'Cause I need your company
And I want it right now, right now
Baby, I'ma need another hit
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale
Baby, I'ma need another hit, ooh
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, oh yeah
Can you roll?
If so then I can get it for the low
What you need?
Trust me, everything is better with the green
Don't kill my vibe, don't blow my buzz
'Cause I'm a fiend
Ménage a trois, let's make it three
Selfish, I need you for me
You'll be like my medication
Doctor seems to be the only one with patience
Don't need a cure for these symptoms
I just need some assistance
I came here to get lifted up
That's when I, I first saw you
Looking like a Friday night out
I wanna take you to the crib
And cut all the lights out
'Cause I need your company
And I want it right now, right now
Baby, I'ma need another hit
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale
Baby, I'ma need another hit, ooh
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, oh yeah
Let me love you
There's no better way to spend the day
Than getting high with me
Yeah, so let me love you
There's no better way to end a day
Than getting high with me
Baby, I'ma need another hit
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale
Baby, I'ma need another hit
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, oh yeah
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, oh yeah
The song "Inhale" by Duke Dumont is about feeling low and lonely, and finding solace in a romantic connection that is fueled by shared experiences of getting high. The singer describes feeling "high off life, low on sleep" and "down on luck," suggesting that he is struggling to find a sense of fulfillment and purpose in his life. He mentions being "up all week" and "faded quite lately," suggesting that he is relying on drugs to numb his pain and help him escape from his problems.
Despite his struggles, the singer is hopeful that he can find someone to "save" him from his loneliness. He meets someone who catches his eye and wants to take her back to his crib to "cut all the lights out." The song repeatedly mentions the act of inhaling and exhaling, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life, as well as the act of smoking drugs. The singer is seeking a temporary escape from the realities of his life and wants to share that experience with someone else.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of human connection, and how finding someone to share experiences with can bring meaning and purpose to our lives. It also touches on the theme of escapism through drug use, and how it can provide temporary relief but ultimately does not solve our problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, high off life, low on sleep
I am feeling euphoric but also exhausted due to lack of sleep.
Down on luck, I've been up all week
I have been very unlucky lately and I've been awake for the entire week.
Maybe there could be somebody that saves me?
I hope there is someone who can help me out of this situation.
I been faded quite lately
I have been feeling distant and disconnected lately.
It's no fun when you're alone
Being alone is not enjoyable at all.
Now I gotta call a taxi
Since my vehicle is not working, I need to request a taxi.
My car broke down, dead battery
My car won't start because the battery is dead.
I've been blocked off my Uber
I am unable to use Uber since something is wrong.
The drivers a dickhead if you ask me
If you inquire, I might say that the driver is unpleasant.
'Cause I was smellin' like an ounce
I was reeking of marijuana since I had an ounce in my possession.
Like a Zapp, watching summertime bounce
I was feeling relaxed while listening to Zapp and observing the energy of summertime.
I came here to get lifted
My purpose of being here is to get high.
I'll be surfing on clouds
I will be feeling high and euphoric as though I am surfing on clouds.
That's when I, I first saw you
That is when I first laid eyes on you.
Looking like a Friday night out
You appear to be dressed up for a night out, even though it's not the weekend yet.
I wanna take you to the crib
I want to bring you to my place.
And cut all the lights out
I want to make the environment as ideal and intimate as possible.
'Cause I need your company
I feel lonely and desire your presence.
And I want it right now, right now
I want it immediately and with no delay.
Baby, I'ma need another hit
I require another dose to get high.
'Cause I want your love
I desire your affection intensely.
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale
This is how one breathes in and out, especially when inhaling substances to get high.
Can you roll?
Are you able to roll a joint?
If so then I can get it for the low
If you can roll, I can purchase the necessary materials at a discounted price.
What you need?
What do you require?
Trust me, everything is better with the green
I am convinced that everything in life is more enjoyable when marijuana is involved.
Don't kill my vibe, don't blow my buzz
Please do not disrupt my mood or high.
'Cause I'm a fiend
I am heavily dependent on getting high frequently.
Ménage a trois, let's make it three
I am suggesting that we have a threesome.
Selfish, I need you for me
I am being self-centered since I only desire your company for my own benefit.
You'll be like my medication
You will serve as a type of drug for me, helping me feel better and get high.
Doctor seems to be the only one with patience
Doctors are typically the only ones that are willing to be patient with me and my needs.
Don't need a cure for these symptoms
I do not require a cure for what I am experiencing.
I just need some assistance
All I require is some help or support.
Let me love you
Allow me to show you affection.
There's no better way to spend the day
There is no greater use of time than being with me and getting high.
Than getting high with me
Sharing experiences while under the influence of substances is the ideal way to spend time for me.
There's no better way to end a day
Ending a day with me and getting high would be the most satisfactory conclusion to any day.
Baby, I'ma need another hit
I require another dose to feel high again.
'Cause I want your love
I crave your affection intensely.
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, oh yeah
This is how I breathe when I inhale substances to get high, and I am enjoying myself thoroughly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Dyment, Ebenezer Olaoluwa Fabiyi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yeah, high off life, low on sleep
Down on luck, I've been up all week
Maybe there could be somebody that saves me?
I been faded quite lately
It's no fun when you're alone
Now I gotta call a taxi
My car broke down, dead battery
I've been blocked off my Uber
The drivers a dickhead if you ask me
'Cause I was smellin' like an ounce
Like a zapp, watching summertime bounce
I came here to get lifted
I'll be surfing on clouds
That's when I, I first saw you
Looking like a Friday night out
I wanna take you to the crib
And cut all the lights out
'Cause I need your company
And I want it right now, right now
Baby, I'mma need another hit
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale
Baby, I'mma need another hit, oh
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, oh yeah
Can you roll?
If so then I can get it for the low
What you need?
Trust me, everything is better with the green
Don't kill my vibe, don't blow my buzz
'Cause I'm a fiend
Ménage a trois, let's make it three
Selfish, I need you for me
You'll be like my medication
Doctor seems to be the only one with patience
Don't need a cure for these sympoms
I just need some assistance
I came here to get lifted up
That's when I, I first saw you
Looking like a Friday night out
I wanna take you to the crib
And cut all the lights out
'Cause I need your company
And I want it right now, right now
Baby, I'mma need another hit
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale
Baby, I'mma need another hit, oh
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, oh yeah
Let me love you
There's no better way to spend the day
Than getting high with me
Yeah, so let me love you
There's no better way to end a day
Than getting high with me
Baby, I'mma need another hit
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale
Baby, I'mma need another hit
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, oh yeah
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale
'Cause I want your love
Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale, oh yeah
@cristianperez6845
this song never fails making me happy :)
@Salas7
I seriously think this song deserves far more popularity than it has... the video tho...
@anDree_yf
underrated song
@IDALIST
Yeahh
6.2.23
@nokwandamkhize5783
Facts
@brendacortes1593
Duke never dissapoints 👌
@themusikguySPECIAL
Always great to get a new Duke Dumont single! This one doesn't disappoint at all, it has some very nice summer and funk vibes. The video is typically weird but fun and hopefully will help the song to finally crossover to the charts. This deserves to be at least in the Top 40!
@aparkedbus-3610
How haven’t I’ve heard this song before. Underrated.
@mattw9350
One of my favorite song. So underrated.
@Raphael-2
I don't think anyone will come back to this video.
But I think this song deserves to be on my Spring Playlist ❤