1) Britop, 1994-1… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 6 artists with the name Powder:
1) Britop, 1994-1997
Fronted by Pearl Lowe, with songwriters Mark Thomas on guitar and Tim McTighe on Bass. They released three singles, "20th Century Gods", "Afrodisiac" and "Deep Fried" in 1995, and toured in the UK. They released a retrospective album, MCMXCV in 1997 before breaking up.
2) Californian Turbo-Pop, 2001 onwards
Formed in 2001, they appear to be a two-piece made up of singer Ninette and Guitarist Phil X, they are still active as of July 2009. The albums Sonic Machine, Powder and Nothing are theirs.
Official site: http://www.powdermusic.com/
3) Mod, 1967-1968
Formed in San Francisco in 1967. They're early power pop band which influenced by The Who and folk rock. The album Biff! Bang! Powder, released in 1993.
4) A rapper from Long Island, New york
5) An English Drum and Bass artist from Bristol
Released one album named sense in direction(1999) and did the production on a number of artist Roni size's albums. Sadly he remained undiscovered as his trance influenced D&B is unique and soothing.
6) A modern house artist, producer and DJ Moko Shibata from Tokyo, Japan
Sonic Machine
Powder Lyrics
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Like a diamond in the sky, I'm even brighter
I'm a super-being. . .
I'm a super-star. . .
I'm a super-hero. . .
I'm everywhere you are
I'm a sonic machine
Do you know what I mean?
I'm a sonic machine on your TV screen
Living in the age of me with laughter (laughter)
Fending off the evil i see
Forever after
I'm a super-being. . .
I'm a super-star. . .
I'm a super-hero. . .
I'm everywhere you are
I'm a sonic machine
Do you know what I mean?
I'm a sonic machine on your TV screen (x3)
[Guitar solo]
I'm a super-hero. . .
I'm a super-star. . .
I'm a super-being. . .
I'm everywhere you are
I'm a super-human. . .
With a super-mind. . .
I'm a super-hero. . .
I'm everywhere in time
I'm a sonic machine
Do you know what I mean?
I'm a sonic machine in your magazine
I'm a sonic machine
Do you know what I mean?
I'm a sonic machine on your TV screen
The lyrics to the Powder song "Sonic Machine" depict a narrator who is higher than a kite and flying forever like a diamond in the sky. The singer refers to themselves as a super-being, super-star and a super-hero, stating that they are omnipresent and everywhere the listener is. They are depicted as a sonic machine that is both seen on TV screens and in magazines, existing in a world where they fend off evil and live in the age of themselves with laughter.
The Powder song "Sonic Machine" is a celebratory and empowering track that emphasizes the idea of being larger than life and able to overcome evil, while existing as a ubiquitous force that is always present in the listener's world. The song's use of soaring metaphors, combined with its futuristic sound, creates an upbeat and dance-worthy atmosphere that encourages the listener to feel empowered and capable of achieving anything.
Line by Line Meaning
Higher than a kite I fly, forever (ever)
I am constantly flying high, unstoppable and forever enduring
Like a diamond in the sky, I'm even brighter
Not only am I shining brightly like a diamond in the sky, I far surpass that brightness
I'm a super-being. . .
I am an extraordinary being, possessing exceptional and unique abilities
I'm a super-star. . .
I am a remarkable and influential person, worthy of admiration and praise
I'm a super-hero. . .
I am a fictional or real person who possesses extraordinary powers and uses them for good
I'm everywhere you are
I am omnipresent and exist wherever you do
I'm a sonic machine
I am a musical device that produces high-energy sound waves
Do you know what I mean?
Do you understand the magnitude of my power and significance?
on your TV screen
I am present and captivating on your television display
Living in the age of me with laughter (laughter)
We are currently existing in a time period where I am prominent, causing joy and amusement
Fending off the evil i see
I am constantly warding off malevolent forces that aim to harm
Forever after
This state of existence will last eternally
I'm a super-human. . .
I am a being who transcends normal human limitations
With a super-mind. . .
I possess an exceptional and unprecedented intellect
I'm everywhere in time
I transcend the constraints of time and exist infinitely
in your magazine
I am also present and popular in print media
on your TV screen
Once again reiterating my captivating presence on your television display
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.