He released his first EP back in 2006 and produced under various monikers on labels such as Boxer Recordings Köln, Kling Klong and Systematic. In 2009 he released his debut album "A Raver's Diary" and he describes his live set as "a sort of eclectic techno with influences from the 80's restrained with acid house.. in few words.. a big beat soup!"
Constant Rising
Dusty Kid Lyrics
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There's much familiar here
I get my laundry done
I haven't gotten phone calls in years
When I'm feelin' tired
I can turn off all the lights
With no one knockin' on the door
Pretend I'm not alive but
And I don't wanna go outside
And mow the grass today
Say, would you love me just as much
If I was just your stupid kid?
I said, would you love me just as much
If I was just your stupid kid?
Well they tell me that I'm bright
Sometimes I think they're right
But I guess I will ever know
'Cuz I won't go outside
Some days it's just so hot
And others it's so cold
Too much exposure to the sun
Will just make me look old
But daddy it's Saturday
And I don't wanna go outside
And mow the grass today
Said, would you love me just as much
If I was just your stupid kid
Say, would you love me just as much
If I was just your stupid kid
Well isn't it Saturday
Sure feels like Saturday
So, wake me Saturday
Daddy, it's Saturday
Well my watch is off to things I never seen
With these walls higher than the cost
Of opportunity
'Cuz I'm too big for my bed
And I've outgrown my shoes
But my fear of leaving
Is the one thing just can't lose
But daddy it's sat
I don't wanna go outside
And mow the grass today
Say, would you love me just as much
If I went out and got a job
If I never left your house
[Unverified]
If I never matter much more
I'm just your stupid kid
Would I love me just as much
If I was just your stupid kid
The song "Constant Rising" by Dusty Kid tells the story of a person who is comfortable in their own isolation, relishing in their routine and the lack of outside interference. They explain how they enjoy having control over their own environment, where they can turn off the lights and pretend not to exist. Despite this person's contentment with their current state, they fear that they might not be enough for their parent, asking if their parent would still love them if they were simpler and dumber. The lyrics also explore the fear and resistance that people can have to change, with the singer fearing leaving the security and familiarity of their current situation.
The refrain of "Daddy, it's Saturday" adds a haunting sense of repetition and the passages of time to the song. It adds to the sense of mundanity and domesticity that the piece evokes, with the constant threat of the outside world waiting to disturb the singer's bubble of comfort. The lyrics suggest that there's a part of this protagonist that wants to be loved for being exactly how they are, but realizes that there are social expectations and demands that run counter to this desire. The song thus highlights the human need for acceptance and the desire to be loved for who we are, even if we can't find this love within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I think this place is swell
I am content with where I am and what I have in life currently
There's much familiar here
I feel comfort in the familiar surroundings of my current environment
I get my laundry done
I have the time and ability to complete everyday chores, like doing laundry
I haven't gotten phone calls in years
I am isolated in my current environment and haven't made or received any phone calls in a long time
When I'm feelin' tired
I become fatigued and overwhelmed by the world outside of my comfortable environment
I can turn off all the lights
I have control over my environment and can create a space that suits my needs and desires
With no one knockin' on the door
I am not interrupted or bothered by anyone outside of my controlled environment
Pretend I'm not alive but
I am able to dissociate from the outside world and only focus on my inner thoughts and desires
Daddy, it's Saturday
I address my father and mention the current day in order to highlight my reluctance to participate in typical weekend activities
And I don't wanna go outside
I do not want to venture outside of my controlled environment and participate in social experiences
And mow the grass today
I specifically mention this task to further emphasize my disinterest in typical outdoors activities
Say, would you love me just as much
I am questioning my worth and seeking validation from my father
If I was just your stupid kid?
I am asking if my father would care for me and love me even if I lack significant achievements or intelligence
Well they tell me that I'm bright
Others have expressed to me that I am intelligent or talented
Sometimes I think they're right
I sometimes believe and acknowledge the compliments of others regarding my intelligence or talent
But I guess I will ever know
I am doubtful of my own abilities and do not feel confident in my talents
Cuz I won't go outside
I avoid situations where I would have to showcase my talents or intelligence in the outside world
Some days it's just so hot
The physical environment outside of my controlled space can be uncomfortable, like on a hot day
And others it's so cold
The physical environment outside of my controlled space can be uncomfortable, like on a cold day
Too much exposure to the sun
I am concerned about the physical toll that being outside and in the sun for too long may have on me
Will just make me look old
I am concerned about my physical appearance and how the outside environment may prematurely age me
But daddy it's Saturday
Again, I specifically mention the day and address my father to emphasize my reluctance to participate in outside activities
Well isn't it Saturday
I reiterate the current day in a rhetorical question, potentially to myself or my father
Sure feels like Saturday
I comment on the current day and how it feels like a typical lazy weekend
So, wake me Saturday
I am comfortable with and enjoy my lazy weekend routine, and hope to continue it on future Saturdays
Well my watch is off to things I never seen
I am unfamiliar with the outside world and have not experienced much beyond my controlled environment
With these walls higher than the cost
I am trapped within the confines of my controlled environment, which feels constricting and isolating
Of opportunity
I am highlighting the missed opportunities that exist beyond my controlled environment and how my isolation may be hindering my personal growth
Cuz I'm too big for my bed
I have outgrown my current situation, but do not know how to leave or move on from it
And I've outgrown my shoes
I am no longer comfortable or content with my current environment and may have even exceeded it
But my fear of leaving
I am afraid to leave my controlled environment and face the unknown outside world
Is the one thing just can't lose
I have become so attached to my controlled environment that I cannot fathom losing it or stepping outside of it
Say, would you love me just as much
Again, I am seeking validation and confirmation of my self-worth from my father
If I went out and got a job
I am considering leaving my controlled environment and seeking employment outside of it
If I never left your house [Unverified]
I am questioning what my father's reaction would be if I never left the controlled environment of his house
If I never matter much more
I am questioning my worth and impact on the world outside of my controlled environment
I'm just your stupid kid
I am feeling insignificant and unsure of my place in the world, potentially due to the lack of direction or guidance from my father
Would I love me just as much
I am questioning my own self-love and how much I am able to value myself without external validation or support
Contributed by Lucas J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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cant stop listening to this!