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Ellie Goulding's New Song Could Be Big
You're going to love this one: Major Lazer's new song, "Powerful," with Ellie Goulding and reggae artist Tarrus Riley debuted on Thursday, and it's a perfect addition to your springtime playlist. In fact, I think the catchy mid-tempo anthem could be another big hit for Goulding. (The British singer's Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack single, "Love Me Like You Do," is currently No. 1 on Billboard's pop radio airplay chart.) "Powerful" is lifted from Major Lazer's upcoming new album, Peace Is The Mission , which is set to be released on June 1.
On the tune's slinky opening verse, Goulding sings:
Oh, my my my what you do to me
Like lightning when I'm swimming in the sea
From the very first time we loved
From the very first time we touched
Walking on wires and power lines
You put your body on top of mine
Every time that you lift me up
To the heavens and stars above
When the pre-chorus arrives, Riley takes over:
Oh, Lord have mercy
I'm begging you, please
I'm feeling drained, I need love
You charge me up like electricity
Jump start my heart with your love
The two singers' voices blend together beautifully on the rousing hook:
There's an energy when you hold me
When you touch me
It's so powerful
I can feel it when you hold me
When you touch me
It's so powerful
There's an energy when you hold me
When you touch me
It's so powerful
I can feel it when you hold me
When you touch me
It's so powerful
When "Powerful" ends, it leaves you wanting more... which is probably a good thing as far as its hit potential is concerned, but it's a little frustrating, too. I want to hear that triumphant chorus come crashing in one more time! Oh well. I guess I'll just have to play the song again.
Peace Is The Mission features collaborations with Ariana Grande, 2 Chainz, Travi$ Scott, and more. You can pre-order the album on iTunes now.