Before 2012 Duke Dumont was known as a ‘producer’s producer’. He was the na… Read Full Bio ↴Before 2012 Duke Dumont was known as a ‘producer’s producer’. He was the name on a 12” record the DJ knew to reach for when he wanted to please the crowd, without them knowing who had constructed the mesmerising sonic confection they were dancing to.

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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The Power
Duke Dumont Lyrics

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You do me, I do you
Feed me lies, I'ma find the truth

Feel the light, numb the pain
Kiss the sky, I'ma make it rain

Getting close, breaking through
Confidence looks good on you

Feel the light, numb the pain
Kiss the sky, and we'll make it rain

I can feel the power
Running through my veins
Getting louder
Calling out my name
And it feels like sunlight in the night sky
It shines on my mind
(Oh, it shines on my mind)

You do me, I do you
Feed me lies, I'ma find the truth

Feel the light, numb the pain
Kiss the sky, I'ma make it rain

Getting close, breaking through
Confidence looks good on you

Feel the light, numb the pain
Kiss the sky, and we'll make it rain

I can feel the power
Running through my veins
Getting louder
Calling out my name
And it feels like sunlight in the night sky
It shines on my mind
(Oh, it shines on my mind)

I can feel it, yeah
I can feel it, yeah

I can feel the power
Getting louder
I can feel the power (I can feel it)
Getting louder

(Hey yeah, hey yeah, hey yeah, hey yeah)
(Hey yeah, hey, hey yeah, hey)
(I can feel the power, hey yeah, hey yeah)
(I can feel the power, hey yeah, hey yeah)

(I can feel the power, hey yeah, hey)
(I can feel the power, hey yeah, hey)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Duke Dumont's song "The Power" seem to revolve around the idea of seeking power and strength amidst difficult circumstances. The chorus, "I can feel the power, Running through my veins, Getting louder, Calling out my name," suggests that the singer is experiencing an intense, energizing sensation that is almost spiritual in nature. The verses speak of deception and pain, but also of the possibility of transcendence through the power that the singer feels.

The lines "You do me, I do you, Feed me lies, I'ma find the truth" suggest a cycle of deceit and reciprocal deception, but the following lines indicate that the singer will rise above these lies and find the truth. The images of light, sky, rain, and breaking through all seem to convey a sense of transformation and release from darkness and difficulty. The second verse's "Confidence looks good on you" further asserts the theme of strength and power, suggesting that personal confidence can help one to achieve great things.

Overall, "The Power" seems to be a celebration of the ability to rise above difficult circumstances and tap into a sense of internal strength and energy. While the song's meanings are somewhat ambiguous and open to interpretation, the imagery and the raw intensity of the vocals and music make it a powerful and uplifting anthem.

Line by Line Meaning

You do me, I do you
We exchange favors; reciprocation is key.

Feed me lies, I'ma find the truth
I can spot when someone is lying, no matter how well-spoken they are.

Feel the light, numb the pain
There are moments in life that make us feel alive; cherish them and forget the rest.

Kiss the sky, I'ma make it rain
I will rise to the top and make a great impact on the world.

Getting close, breaking through
I am approaching my goals and breaking barriers on my way to success.

Confidence looks good on you
Believe in yourself, and it will show; confidence is attractive.

I can feel the power Running through my veins Getting louder Calling out my name And it feels like sunlight in the night sky It shines on my mind (Oh, it shines on my mind)
I am confident and powerful, and I can feel it coursing through my entire being. It's a feeling that's hard to describe, but it's like the brightest light shining in the darkest sky.

Kiss the sky, and we'll make it rain
Together we can accomplish anything; we'll both rise to the top and make waves in the world.

I can feel it, yeah I can feel it, yeah
I am absolutely sure of myself and my abilities.

Getting louder
As time goes on, my confidence and power only grow stronger.

Hey yeah, hey yeah, hey yeah, hey yeah
A vocal expression of excitement and enthusiasm.

(Hey yeah, hey, hey yeah, hey)
Continued excitement; this feeling is building up and cannot be contained.

(I can feel the power, hey yeah, hey yeah)
I am confident in my ability to overcome any obstacle and display my true power.

(I can feel the power, hey yeah, hey yeah)
A repeated expression of confidence and empowerment.

(I can feel the power, hey yeah, hey) (I can feel the power, hey yeah, hey)
A final proclamation of my inner strength and confidence.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Dyment, David Michael Whelan, Lawrie Martin, Michael Pasquale Di Scala, Zak David Zilesnick

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