A rising pop visionary and undeniable artist to watch, Debbii Dawson combines disco elements with poignant storytelling. She explores themes of resilience, reinvention, and radical self-expression while discussing her latest songs and what inspires her bold, genre-crossing sound in 2025.
Stream: “You Killed the Music” – Debbii Dawson
While I may not always grasp the lyrics I hear, I truly understand the feelings a song evokes within me. I’m in pursuit of that magic, and I hope listeners experience it, too.
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Debbii Dawson possesses a unique kind of magic – one that sparkles under disco lights, shimmers with sorrow, and rises with triumph like a phoenix adorned in sequins emerging from the rubble. Her single “You Killed the Music” embodies that dynamic: an exhilarating explosion of sound and spirit, merging cinematic synths with strong drums, dramatic bass lines, and Dawson’s distinctive flair for emotional depth. It’s a mix of heartbreak and rebirth, creating a full-bodied anthem that makes you feel like the protagonist of your own coming-of-age film—dancing amidst the ruins, with glitter reflecting the light.
You Killed the Music – Debbii Dawson
You killed the music
Left me in ruins
Wrapped up in quiet
Poisoned by silence
You killed the music (ooh)
Made me feel foolish (ooh)
What am I fighting? (Ooh)
Major to minor (ooh)
For 29-year-old Dawson—who joined the iconic RCA Records last year and released the acclaimed EP How to Be Human—“You Killed the Music” narrates a tale of both anguish and resilience. “Like many breakup songs, it describes how someone harmed me and how I overcame it,” she explains to Atwood Magazine. “In this case, a person sullied something so sacred to me—my love for music. It reached a point where I struggled to listen to the radio, let alone write or sing, without feeling sadness or anger.”
That pain runs deep, yet the act of rising again and reclaiming her passion infuses this song with its strength. “You killed the music / Left me in ruins / Wrapped up in quiet / Poisoned by silence,” she sings, her voice filled with both sorrow and intensity. However, what starts in silence does not end there. “I closed the door / And changed all the chords / Then my feet start to move…”
“You Killed the Music” is a radiant celebration of joy and identity. “Now all these brand-new melodies keep spilling from my lips… I’m hearing symphonies; you really made me think I was finished / But baby, you can’t stop me now,” Dawson exclaims in the chorus, fully immersed and enjoying every moment. It’s a bold declaration and an uplifting release wrapped into one—reminding us that profound healing often comes with a rhythm you can dance to.
I closed the door
And changed all the chords
Then my feet start to move
Now all these brand-new
Melodies keep spilling from my lips
Ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha
I’m hearing symphonies,
you made me believe I was done
But baby, you can’t stop me now
Melodies keep spilling from my lips
Ah-ha, ah-ha, ah-ha
I’m hearing symphonies,
you made me believe I was done
But baby, you can’t stop me now
“Every word in this song is a direct reference to my experiences,” Dawson shares. “I was in a tough spot, so the emotions captured are very authentic. While I sing about music, on a deeper level, this song addresses anyone or anything draining your energy, shattering your spirit, and extinguishing your spark. It’s about the triumph that comes when you refuse to be defeated.”
Debbii Dawson has a captivating theatricality that feels both innovative and timeless. She channels the essence of ABBA, embodying a disco-pop dancing queen crafting empowering, larger-than-life pop songs that bridge classic and contemporary styles. Through her VHS-inspired music video, metallic go-go boots, and fiery passion, she personifies the joy of liberation and the sweetness of survival. “Creating this song was a therapeutic experience for me,” she shares. “I went into the studio with a heavy heart and left that night feeling light and joyful.”
You killed the music
Pulled my way through it
Now I’m playing all the songs
That I know you wouldn’t like
The day you left,
Oh, I came alive
I closed the door
Yeah, I cut the cords
Then my feet start to move
Now all these brand-new
With her powerful performance and impeccable delivery, Dawson undeniably poured her heart into this song – and it shows. “I hope listeners feel empowered and discover a resilience they
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Debbii Dawson explores themes of resilience, reinvention, and radical self-expression while discussing her latest tracks and revealing the inspirations behind her daring, genre-defying music in 2025.