Powerful

About this song

Powerful is the fifth track on Major Lazer's third album, Peace Is the Mission. Diplo has said the beat was named "Powerful" before the lyrics were written, and the lyrics were written with a songwriter named Ilsey. Ellie Goulding asked to work with Major Lazer and reworked parts of the demo, including the bridge, while Switch and Skrillex added drum production and extra touches.

What it's about

The song is a conversation-style exchange between Ellie Goulding and Tarrus Riley that suggests two people in a deep relationship who have a strong romantic and intimate effect on each other.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Covered 2 times, including “Powerful by J.Fla”.
• Written by Diplo, Clément Picard, Maxime Picard, Tarrus Riley, Ilsey and Fransisca Hall.
• Produced by Picard Brothers and Major Lazer.
• Recorded at Honor Roll Music (Miami.