Filthy Dukes we… Read Full Bio ↴Filthy Dukes are an electronic band from London, UK.
Filthy Dukes were originally the duo Olly Dixon and Tim Lawton. For the past five years they have deejayed around the world and promoted a club night called Kill Em All at fabric in London.
Olly and Tim were joined by record producer Mark Ralph in 2005. They started remixing and producing music together and signed to Fiction records in January 2008.
They have been influenced by contemporaries such as Hot Chip, Simian Mobile Disco, Soulwax, and by older bands like Can, Tangerine Dream and Roxy Music. Filthy Dukes produce all their music on the mixing desk originally built by the producer and Krautrock legend Conny Plank.
They released their debut single Tupac Robot Club Rock in November 2008. The track features rappers Plastic Little and remixes by Oliver $, L-Vis 1990, and Plastic Little.
The Filthy Dukes debut album is entitled 'Nonsense In The Dark' and was released on March 16, 2009. It was preceded by the single This Rhythm on March 9, 2009. The album showcases Filthy Dukes’ unique analogue-electro-indie-kraut-pop. A host of artists lend vocals to the album including Samuel Dust (Late Of The Pier), Orlando Weeks (The Maccabees), Brandon Curtis (Secret Machines), Tommy Sparks, frYars, Plastic Little, Foreign Islands, To My Boy, and Mauro Remiddi (Sunny Day Sets Fire).
Filthy Dukes are in-demand remixers with recent commissions for Late Of The Pier, Bloc Party, White Lies, Kevin Rudolf, Operahouse, Heloise & The Savoir Faire, The Rakes, Temper Trap and Vagabond.
For details on their live shows and further information, visit www.filthydukes.com.
Elevator
Filthy Dukes Lyrics
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You gave me altitude and now
You bring me up once again
And I will not let you in
And we danced among this fears, oh elevator
We danced among this fears, oh elevator
We danced among this fears
You are a thrash, you are my fear,
You are everything my dear
You brought me up when I was down
You gave me altitude and now
We danced among this fears, oh elevator
We danced among this fears, oh elevator
We danced among the steel, oh elevator
We danced among this fears, oh elevator
We danced among this fears
We danced among this fears, oh elevator
We danced among this fears, oh elevator
We danced among the steel, oh elevator
We danced among this fears, oh elevator
We danced among this fears
The lyrics to Filthy Dukes' song "Elevator" appear to be a love song that uses the metaphor of an elevator to describe the ups and downs of a relationship. The chorus emphasizes the idea of dancing among fears, which could be interpreted as working through personal and emotional struggles with the help of a partner. The lines "You are a thrash, you are my fear/You are everything my dear" suggest that the person being addressed is both a source of anxiety and a necessary presence in the singer's life.
The verses continue this theme, with the idea of being lifted up by the other person and finding the strength to keep going, even if it means shutting them out at times. The repetition of the phrase "We danced among this fears, oh elevator" reinforces the idea of overcoming obstacles together while also acknowledging the role that fear and uncertainty play in any relationship.
Overall, "Elevator" seems to be a song about the complexities of love and the importance of having someone to share both the highs and lows with. The elevator metaphor provides a unique lens through which to view this dynamic, highlighting both the excitement and the anxiety that can come with the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You brought me up, when I was down
You lifted me up when I was feeling low
You gave me altitude and now
You helped me reach new heights in life
You bring me up once again
You continue to inspire and motivate me
And I will not let you in
I will not allow myself to be vulnerable to you
And we danced among this fears, oh elevator
We found joy and freedom in a place that can often induce fear, like an elevator
You are a thrash, you are my fear,
You represent chaos and uncertainty in my life
You are everything my dear
Despite this, I cannot imagine my life without you
We danced among the steel, oh elevator
We found beauty in the stark, industrial space of the elevator
We danced among this fears
We chose to embrace the unknown and find joy in the unexpected
We danced among this fears
We continued to push past our fears and enjoy the moment
Writer(s): mark ralph, olly dixon, jack snape, tim lawton
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bossafro
underrated, a band everyone missed in the late 2000's.
pnkrd0
you brought me up, when i was down
you gave me altitude and now
you bring me up once again
and i will not let you in
and we danced among this fears, oh elevator
we danced among this fears, oh elevator
we danced among this fears
you are a thrash, you are my fear,
you are everything my dear
you brought me up when i was down
you gave me altitude and now
we danced among this fears, oh elevator
we danced among this fears, oh elevator
we danced among the steel, oh elevator
we danced among this fears, oh elevator
we danced among this fears
we danced among this fears, oh elevator
we danced among this fears, oh elevator
we danced among the steel, oh elevator
we danced among this fears, oh elevator
we danced among this fears
Nickie Harcourt
Absolute tune!
SimmonsDrums
Nice snare :-)
Seu Bigode
please, does somebody have this lyrics?
Kurt Lykos
doesn't have any audio .__. or i can't hear it.
Seu Bigode
@ImranParuk01 haha, i wish i could. But, if my english were that good, i wouldnt be looking for the lyrics. ;p
Imran Paruk
@KaikaKia Make em up :)