In the Dark
Dev
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On my waist, through my hair. Think about it when you touch me there Close my eyes, here you are all alone dancing in the dark. Tell me baby if it's wrong To let my hands do what they want? Late at night I pretend we are Dance dance dancing in the dark Dancing in the dark Oh la la oh la la oh la la Dancing in the dark When you work on me, Open my body up and do some surgery, Now that you got me up I wanna taste it taste it And see those pocket aces. I wanna see who you are. I got a sex drive to push the start I got a sex drive to push the start I got a sex drive to push the start On my waist, through my hair. Think about it when you touch me there. Close my eyes, here you are Dance dance dancing in the dark! Oh la la oh la la oh la la Dancing in the dark Oh la la oh la la oh la la Dancing in the dark I love to flirt to see. I'm only talking to you if you wanna surf my seas. Now that you got me boy You know you better spice it flavor it get it right; savor it Wanna see who you are, Got a sex drive to push the start I got a sex drive to push the start I got a sex drive to push the start On my waist, through my hair. Think about it when you touch me there. Close my eyes, here you are (here you are) All alone dancing in the dark. Tell me baby if its wrong? To let my hands do what they want. Late at night I pretend we are Dance dance dancing in the dark (oh la la) Tell me baby if its wrong Dancing in the dark To let my hands do what they want. Dancing in the dark! (it's the Cataracs) Oh la la oh la la oh la la Dancing in the dark Oh la la oh la la oh la la Dancing in the dark
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Written by: DEVIN STARR TAILES, NILES HOLOWELL-DHAR, MARK H QUASHIE, HARRY ROMERO, DAVID SINGER VINE
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25 facts about this song
Origin of Creation"In the Dark" is a song by American singer Dev, who was born in Modesto, California. The song became one of her most popular tracks.
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Release and ReceptionThe song was released as the second single for her debut studio album "The Night the Sun Came Up". The song is often regarded as Dev’s breakthrough single.
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Popularity Ranking"In the Dark" reached the top 11 in the United States and Canada and reached the top 10 in Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.
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Year of ReleaseThe single was first released in the US on April 25, 2011, and a month later it was released globally.
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Music Genre and StyleThe song is categorized as an electro, dance-pop, and house genre song with a rhythm and blues influence.
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Song Writers"In the Dark" was written by Dev, The Cataracs, Niles Hollowell-Dhar, David Singer-Vine, and others.
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Music Video AppearanceThe music video was released on 24 July 2011 features Dev dancing with an unknown man and sitting together in a bathtub, it was directed by Ethan Lader.
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Rapper VersionIn November 2011, a new version of the song that featured rapper Flo Rida was released.
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BillBoard RankingThe song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 7 on the UK singles chart making it Dev's most successful song to date.
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Platinum CertificationIn the United States, the song was certified double platinum by the RIAA, indicating shipments of over two million copies.
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Artist Background"In the Dark" is a song by American singer Dev, who debuted as a solo artist with this song after achieving recognition from her collaboration on Far East Movement's hit song "Like a G6".
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Release DateThe song was officially released as a single on April 25, 2011.
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Debut Album"In the Dark" is one of the singles from Dev's debut album "The Night the Sun Came Up", which was released in September 2011.
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GenreIt is an electropop song with infectious beats, reflecting Dev's signature electronic sound.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Dev's most successful single as a solo artist.
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International Success"In the Dark" was also well received internationally, reaching the top 10 in Australia, Finland, and the United Kingdom.
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Music VideoThe music video for "In the Dark" premiered on YouTube in July 2011, showing Dev performing in a club setting.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Universal Republic.
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CollaborationA version of "In the Dark" featuring rapper Flo Rida was released, though not included in the official album.
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Award Nomination"In the Dark" was nominated for the Best Cinematography award at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Featuring ArtistDev's earlier version of the track featured American rapper Kanye West.
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SongwritersDev co-wrote "In the Dark" with The Cataracs, who also produced the track. This collaboration led to a distinctive sound with infectious beats and sultry vocals.
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Platinum CertificationIn 2012, "In the Dark" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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InfluencesDev's music, including "In the Dark," is known for its combination of electropop and hip hop influences, which is reflective of her California upbringing.
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Lyric InterpretationThe song's lyrics speak of seduction and allure, with Dev inviting a lover to join her "in the dark".
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