My People

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About My People

"My People" is the first single from The Presets' second album Apocalypso. The song was nominated for two ARIA Awards, Single of the Year and Best Video (Kris Moyes). It won the latter. On 26 October 2008—a week after their multiple ARIA Awards wins—"My People" jumped up 38 spots from number 52 to 14 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, surpassing its previous peak of 19. The song spent 27 weeks in the ARIA Top 50. Channel [V] Australia named the song as the second biggest hit of 2008, behind only "Low" by Flo Rida. On 26/27 October 2008, "My People" made its return to the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, peaking higher at number 14. This chart rebound was partly due to The Presets' appearance at the 2008 ARIA Awards a week earlier. 


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I'm here with all of my people
Locked up with all of my people
So let me hear you scream if you're with me

So let's head in your room lovely
I'll follow all around the world for you
And you'll find out tonight, oh it's a world of extreme

Oh, they'll take all our ceremony
They'll never find a happy hope for you
But know that's not the only chance you'll get, yeah you'll see

Oh, I'm here with all of my people
Locked up with all of my people
So let me hear you scream if you're with me

I'm here with all of my people
Shut down with all of my people
So let me hear you scream if you're with me

Still the celebration haunts
Today I heard it on the radio
You've gone and found a way to get me out from this place

Soldiers on the waterfront
They wanna ship me far away
I'll find my way tonight so I can find my way to you

I'm here with all of my people
Locked up with all of my people
So let me hear you scream if you're with me

I'm here with all of my people
Shut down with all of my people
So let me hear you scream if you're with me

I'm here with all of my people
Locked up with all of my people
I'm here with all of my people
Shut down all of my people

And it feels so and it feels so good
And it feels so and it feels so good
And it feels so and it feels so good
And it feels so and it feels so good
And it feels so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so

I'm here with all of my people
Locked up with all of my people
So let me hear you scream if you're with me

I'm here with all of my people
Party time all of my people
So let me hear you scream if you're with me

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The Presets

The Presets are an Australian electronic music duo formed in 2003, consisting of Julian Hamilton on vocals and keyboards, and Kim Moyes on drums and keyboards. The band released their debut album, Beams, in 2005 and received a positive critical response. The 2008 release, Apocalypso, debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2008, the pair won "Best Dance Release" and "Best Group", and became the first electronic act to win "Album of the Year". In 2009, The Presets' Hamilton and Moyes won an APRA Award for "Songwriters of the Year" and an ARIA Award for "Best Dance Release" for "Talk Like That". Aside from the Presets' performance work, the duo have remixed tracks for The Dissociatives, Lenny Kravitz, Silverchair, Sarah Blask… more »

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Written by: BYRON O. THOMAS, BRYAN WILLIAMS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"My People" was released by The Presets in 2007. It is the third single from their second studio album "Apocalypso".
Music Genre
The Presets is an Australian electronic music duo which encapsulates the genre of dance-punk, electro-pop, synth-pop, or techno which is reflected in the "My People" song.
Chart Success
The song was a commercial success. It spent over 75 weeks in the ARIA Singles Chart, peaked at number 14, and went two times Platinum.
Awards
"My People" earned The Presets the ARIA Music Award for "Best Dance Release" in 2008.
Inspiration
It was said that the song drew inspiration from the situation of detainees in Australia at the time and the country's immigration policy.
Video Concept
The music video for "My People" is inspired by the Disco scene. It features the two members of the group dancing endlessly in a sparse, futuristic environment like crank wind-up monkeys.
Musical Structure
The song features a repetitive, pulsating electronic melody paired with uplifting and anthemic vocals. Critics noted that its simplicity was one of its strengths.
Critical Acclaim
The song was widely acclaimed, with critics praising its rhythmic energy, catchy melody, and the duo's ability to create a powerful dance anthem.
Cultural Impact
"My People" became a popular club hit not just in Australia, but also internationally. Its impact can be gauged from the fact that it played during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, during Australia's entrance into the stadium for the opening ceremony.
Versatility
Despite being primarily dance music, "My People" has been used in various capacities - not only has it been played at sporting events, but it's also been used in several TV shows and commercials, underscoring its wide-ranging appeal.

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