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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Let Me Go
Duke Dumont Lyrics
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Leave me whole
Lay me open
Let me run
Let me hope
Leave me numb
Lay me open
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Lay me open now
Let me run
Let me go
Leave me whole
Lay me open
Let me run
Let me hope
Leave me numb
Lay me open
Let me run
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Lay me open now
Let me run
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Let me
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go
Let me go (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Let me go (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Let me go (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Let me go (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
Let me go
Leave me whole
Lay me open
Let me run
Let me hope
Leave me numb
Lay me open
Let me run
The lyrics to Duke Dumont's song "Let Me Go" seem to be reflective of the desire to be free from constraints and limitations. The repetition of the words "let me go" and "let me run" create a sense of urgency and desperation to escape from something. The phrase "lay me open" could be interpreted as being vulnerable and allowing oneself to be exposed without any inhibitions. The juxtaposition of wanting to feel hope yet be left numb could represent the conflicting feelings of wanting to feel and experience everything life has to offer, yet also wanting to escape from pain and hurt. Overall, the song seems to be about the quest for freedom, both externally and internally.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me go
Please release me
Leave me whole
Let me keep my dignity
Lay me open
Expose me, reveal who I truly am
Let me run
Allow me to escape and find freedom
Let me hope
Give me a reason to believe in a brighter tomorrow
Leave me numb
I don't want to feel pain anymore
Lay me open now
Expose me right away
Let me
Allow me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Dyment, Henry Ritson, Ry Cuming
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gfgermanfernandez
After 20 years listening electronic music I can say this one is probably the most beautiful and emotional track I ever listened. Amazing talent and music taste.
@bashful_michael
Feels almost like I'm in church. Hands raised, surrendering to the music. My spirit being lifted, chills all over my body listening to this masterpiece. Thank you!
@emorejcouture4314
AMEN.. THIS IS WHAT CHURCH SHOULD BE
@Angelokoni
that's why I love electronic music, because it starts one way and ends with something very different, and you don't expect that
@frederikpoisquet9990
lol as if this only happens in electronic music
@Angelokoni
@@frederikpoisquet9990 in the edm it happens very often, it starts with a classical instrumental and breaks with an unexpected drop
@frederikpoisquet9990
oh
@blackzinmaikinhoh_oliveira3183
É por isso que eu amo música eletrônica, porque começou de uma maneira e termina com algo muito diferente, e você não espera isso
@laurieslotala5463
@@frederikpoisquet9990 c’est un mec mec louliu
@DiahnetSantos
THIS SONG IS A MASTERPIECE.