Phildel is a compo… Read Full Bio ↴Phildel is an up-and-coming musician from London.
Phildel is a compound name - made up of her two parents' names: Philip and Della. Her father is Hong Kong Chinese and her mother is Irish. Despite being off to a good start, at the age of 8, Phildel's life spiraled into what can only be described as a Dickensian-style story. Her parents divorced and her mother married a religious fundamentalist. Her name/religion/lifestyle/dress-code were changed by force, all of her possessions seized and music became a forbidden evil within the household. For the next decade Phildel was treated as a servant within her home. However, Phildel spent lunchtimes with her school piano with sympathetic music teachers, creating and playing her compositions relentlessly. She ran away from home at 17 to escape her home-life and to finally follow her dreams.
She got together a second-hand computer and some music demo software packages and began putting together her first home-demo. Within very little time, it attracted the attention of Roger Watson - former Chrysalis MD and his support of her lead to collaborations with Spike MaClaren at Massive Attack's studio and Sam Dixon (known for his collaborations with many artists including KT Tunstall and Duffy's 'Rockferry' album).
In 2007 her epic and moving music was used on one of the UK's most high profile advertising campaigns, followed by two more high profile filmic campaigns in France in 2008/2009.
During December 2008, Phildel joined the likes of Radiohead and Goldfrapp to become a Warner Chappell Music Publishing artist. She is currently working at the world-famous Metropolis Recording Studio, to complete her neo-classical album. This will be followed by the recording of her artist album later in 2009.
Dare
Phildel Lyrics
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Dare you, I need your…
Your presence preserves me.
Oh, unworthy, my racing mind
Slows its time.
When the faithful desert me,
When the fears that disturb me
Dare, dare you slow now.
Right behind us both is a fearless doubt.
Ignore that waiting boat,
I need your heart more than I need your ghost.
When my home is defenseless
The omens relentless, the trojan horse
Keeps it course,
Your kindness preserves me,
Oh, unearthly through this maze
You are my only grace.
Dare, dare you slow now.
Right behind us both is a fearless doubt.
Ignore that waiting boat,
I need your heart more than I need your ghost.
I see him in the mist on the River of Styx
Sailing to your side.
I see him in the mist, I see him,
I see him through your eyes.
Dare, dare you slow now.
Right behind us both is a fearless doubt.
Ignore that waiting boat,
I need your heart more than I need your ghost.
Dare, dare you slow now.
Right behind us both is a fearless doubt.
Ignore that waiting boat,
I need your heart more than I need your ghost.
The song "Dare" by Phildel is a plea for emotional support and protection. The opening lines, "Dare you, I need your... Dare you, I need your," make it clear that the singer is asking their loved one to be brave and steadfast by their side. The singer then goes on to describe how the presence of their loved one preserves them, slows their racing mind, and serves as their only grace when they feel deserted and plagued by fears.
The repeated chorus, "Dare, dare you slow now. Right behind us both is a fearless doubt. Ignore that waiting boat, I need your heart more than I need your ghost," can be interpreted as a warning to stay grounded in the present moment despite the ever-present, looming threat of doubt and the temptation to retreat into one's own thoughts and fears. The "waiting boat" may represent the journey to the afterlife or a metaphor for other dangers that could separate the two lovers. The singer emphasizes that they need their partner's heart more than their ghost, perhaps implying that they need their partner's physical and emotional presence in the here and now, rather than simply their memory or lingering influence.
Overall, "Dare" is a vulnerable and poignant song about the power of love and connection to provide solace and protection in a turbulent and uncertain world.
Line by Line Meaning
Dare you, I need your…
I challenge you to come closer because I am reliant on you…
Dare you, I need your…
I challenge you to come closer because I cannot be without you…
Your presence preserves me.
You being near me helps to protect my state of being…
Oh, unworthy, my racing mind Slows its time.
Despite feeling undeserving, my mind becomes calm when I'm with you…
When the faithful desert me, When the fears that disturb me Set their place, you are my only grace.
When everyone else leaves me and when I am afraid, you are the only one who brings me comfort…
Dare, dare you slow now. Right behind us both is a fearless doubt. Ignore that waiting boat, I need your heart more than I need your ghost.
I challenge you to slow down and ignore the doubts that are chasing us. I need your love and presence more than I need your absence…
When my home is defenseless The omens relentless, the trojan horse Keeps it course, Your kindness preserves me,
When my sense of security is gone and bad signs keep appearing, you protect me with your kindness…
Oh, unearthly through this maze You are my only grace.
Through this confusing and difficult journey, you are the only one who brings me peace…
I see him in the mist on the River of Styx Sailing to your side. I see him in the mist, I see him, I see him through your eyes.
I see death approaching, but I know that you will be there with me. I see death, I see death, I see death through your eyes…
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@phildel
Thank you so much everyone, reading all of your lovely comments always brings a smile to my face : ) Xxxx
@hanikayy
Why are you not more popular. You have unbelievable talent.
@twiwonder
Because true goodness and love is not popular in the media, these days. :(
@hallerentz4588
My mom's kidneys failed and she's recently gone on dialysis, but when she was in and out of the ER coughing up blood and barely able to breathe I was so scared. It was quite a difficult time for me and I wish I'd had this song then. I never knew music could be so powerful. Whenever I listen to this song it brings me memories of those times and I always cry. My mom is doing okay now but the avg. lifespan of someone on dialysis is only 6 years, unless she gets a transplant. I just wanted to share my story and thank you, because your music, in particular this song, helps me to get through it all.
@rainyday4970
+Halle Rentz That's powerful. I hope your Mom is well.
@hallerentz4588
Rainy Day
Thanks she's actually doing much better now she's started eating healthier and my dad is going to try and donate one of his kidneys.
@rainyday4970
That's great to hear. : )
@rainyday4970
+Halle Rentz So glad to hear it. Hope all is well.
@phildel
I'm so sorry to hear this - and sorry I didn't see this sooner too. Xxx My son had kidney failure at 8 months old, I know it's a really hard experience to go through. xx
@Jess-zn4iy
When a song fits one of your fanfictions perfectly and you cannot stop crying.