Although Dwele has had somewhat of a short career as a commercially avaliable artist, he has a vast catalogue of material currently unreleased that die-hard fans revere as some of his best work, considerably superior to his material released as a signed artist that showcases the true depth of his artistic and diverse talent, displayed without constraint.
Gardner was raised on the west side of Detroit in a musical family. He played piano from the age of six, later taking up trumpet, bass and guitar. He was deeply affected by the fatal shooting of his father outside his home when he was age ten, later stating "I learned to put my emotions into music; it was my therapy."
He cites Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Roy Ayers, Miles Davis, and Freddie Hubbard as favorite artists, and took inspiration from hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, becoming an MC, and working with Slum Village. Gardner recorded a demo in his bedroom, called, The Rize, and sold it out of the trunk of his car. He had about 100 copies, which sold out within a week. He caught the ears of local heroes Slum Village and more specifically their world-renowned producer J Dilla. Slum Village invited Dwele to sing the hook of the song "Tainted" for their album Trinity (Past, Present and Future). It became an instant classic and led to more high profile work with female rapper Bahamadia, the all-star group Lucy Pearl and London's New Sector Movement. Dwele signed to Virgin Records in 2003, who released his debut album, Subject, which mixed neo soul and hip hop. In a 2005 review in The Independent, his style was summed up: "Dwele's rooted in vintage soul but isn't stuck in the past, overly reverential or an exercise in pastiche - there's a major hip-hop edge which betrays his original incarnation as a rapper." A second album, Some Kinda..., followed in 2005. He then later signed with RT Music Group and KOCH records in March, 2008. He is coming out with his fourth album titled, W.W.W. (W.ants. W.orld. W.omen) coming out June 29, 2010. Dwele was recently featured on the first single off of Kanye West's fifth studio album, Good Ass Job. The song was entitled "Power" and was leaked on May 28, 2010.
Kick Out Of You
Dwele Lyrics
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Time away makes me come back to you can't deny
Anyway that we coincide is love
All we know is to love with our souls
While dripping love's liquor
I get a kick...out of you
Trust me baby I confide.I confide now yea
Something tells me you and I
Soon baby you and I will be
Too mellow, I'm telling you, you bring out of me
A dripping, romantic, singer I...
I get a kick...out of you
As long as the sun will shine
As far as the sky will fly I...
I get a kick...out of you
In Dwele's song "Kick Out Of You", the lyrics portray a sense of trust and vulnerability between two people in love. The singer confesses that he relies on his lover's love, and that no matter how much time they spend apart, their love will always bring them back together. The lyrics suggest that their relationship is based on a deep emotional connection that goes beyond physical attraction.
The line "All we know is to love with our souls" further emphasizes the idea that their love is beyond the physical realm. They both seem to be so in tune with each other that they share a telepathic connection, as the singer feels he doesn't need to be with his lover physically to remain connected to her. The line "While dripping love's liquor" is an evocative metaphor that suggests that love is intoxicating, and both lovers are drunk on the emotions they feel for each other.
The chorus "I get a kick...out of you" is a clever play on words, as it could be interpreted in two ways. The phrase "get a kick" usually implies an exhilarating feeling from doing something, like a drug or adrenaline rush, but in this context, it also means "find joy". The singer finds joy and excitement in being in love with his partner, and their relationship elevates him to a state of bliss.
Overall, "Kick Out Of You" is a song about the deep emotional connection between two lovers who share a pure and profound love that is not limited by physical proximity.
Line by Line Meaning
Trust me baby I confide in your love
I have complete faith in your love
Time away makes me come back to you can't deny
Even when we are apart, I can't help but return to you
Anyway that we coincide is love
No matter how we come together, it is always a manifestation of love
All we know is to love with our souls
Our love is purely emotional and spiritual
While dripping love's liquor
Overflowing with love and affection
I get a kick...out of you
You bring me indescribable joy and happiness
Something tells me you and I should never be alone
It is clear to me that we are meant to be together
Soon baby you and I will be too mellow
Our love will grow and deepen over time
I'm telling you, you bring out of me a dripping, romantic, singer I...
Your love inspires me to express my deepest emotions and feelings
As long as the sun will shine, as far as the sky will fly I...
My love for you is infinite and enduring
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDWELE GARDNER
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