Dermot Kennedy - Power Over Me & For Island Fires and Family (live) | Mahogany Session 

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For island fires and family has honestly saved me last night. I nearly reached rock bottom again, but hearing such lyrics made me remember there are other people in this world who can feel such deep feelings and it's not only me being so different. You probably won't see that message, but thank you so much for your music Dermot.

“In a full room I’m the only one she’s smiling at” That’s a whole love story right there

“In a full room I’m the only one she’s smiling at”

"Even though this life, this love, is brief I've got some people to carry me" - hits me right in the feels, that one.

something about his performance is so childlike and vulnerable, like he is not afraid at all to be completly honest and true. so touching

honestly this is his best version of For Island Fires and Family. Absolutely the best version.

His music makes me want to take the leap, do things I never thought I could handle, express my feelings to the ones who need to hear.

Yes. Ready to have my heart shattered. Let's do this Dermot.

There’s not a single song of his that doesn’t give me goosebumps. He has to be the best artist out there currently & I can’t wait to see where else he goes. He’s so talented! He could ruin my life and I’d literally thank him.

Dude... You brilliant Bastard. Got me crying in my car and shit. The lyrics to "For Island Fires" hit a special tortuous place for me, and your delivery is otherworldly man. Truly amazing work.

His vulnerability is part of what makes him so incredible. There's no other talent like this guy right here.

I seriously cannot stop listening to your music...and it doesn't matter how often I hear your voice, I get goosebumps every time

This Voice is one in a million. I Love his energie !

his singing and songs are pure poetry, just wonderful xx

Damn. He's such a beautiful songwriter. For Island Fires and Family made me think about the first girl I ever loved, she's also the "one who got away". I was 17 and completely oblivious to how much I actually loved her, and how special of a connection we shared. I didn't realize it until a few years after we lost contact with each other. I've tried finding her again, with no luck. It's been 9 years and she still pops in my head from time to time, like right now. Where ever she is, I hope she's happy in life and I hope she can somehow feel that I still think of her.

Yup “everything I hold dear resides in those eyes”.... well there goes my emotional stability for the day

For Island Fires and Family is one of the best songs I´ve ever heard in my life

“I used to dream that you would talk to me.” Love his performance 🥰

That. That was brilliant. Ohh Dermot Kennedy you are a poet. I can't wait for the world to know you. 2019 is yours sir.

If nature and every element on earth would have one single voice, it would sound something like this

Lyrically I believe there is no one who can compete with him, and I love artists like Benjamin Francis leftwich and Peter Bradley Adams. He is just in another world. His music has saved me sadly multiple times

Probably my favorite versions of both songs.

I'm so glad this _king_ is finally getting more recognition for his music

I want James Blake to break my heart and Dermot to mend it...

About time seeing him on a Mahogany session! I randomly found him on Spotify back in 2016, been great to see him grow and develop as an artist ever since.

He builds me up then breaks me down to take me to the places I didn’t even know I needed to be taken to. What an incredible voice, moves me beyond measure , keep making magic Dermot ❤️

I would DIE for a whole album of the Mahogany version of his songs. I've got so many chills everytime.

i've never been so much in love with someone's voice

I heard his voice for the first time about a month ago singing "Times Like These" on Live Lounge Allstars with numerous other artists. It was HIS voice that stopped me dead in my tracks. I had to look him up. He became THE soundtrack for my time in quarantine. His music gives me hope.

'Power Over Me' with strings? Gorgeous. Acoustic 'For Island Fires and Family' is breathtaking and haunting. Your music is soul-soothing, thank you.

The most genuine "pop" star that has appeared in the past god knows how many years. No thousands of tattoos, no vocoders, no bullshit. Just so f...ing REAL. Big thumbs up, cheers from Serbia

I can remember listening to Dermot on RU-vid back when he was busking in Ireland and just knowing that he had that burning desire to succeed. It’s nice to see people succeed :)

This deserves FAR more views! The way he flips the studio version into this is just brilliant. A true artist knows how to make a live version of a song better than the studio version. Simply amazing!

Aaaaaand this did NOT disappoint....between Dermot, Hozier and Foy Vance I'm moving to Ireland tomorrow

Why are we so fortunate, us living beings, at this time now, able to witness such pure vocals from a man? God damn.

You got that power over all of us, Dermot.

It seems like For Island Fires has been my favorite song for a long time now and I want to know where the new album is. Who is still listening to this here at the end of 2020?

This should be one of the biggest musicians on the planet. His lyrics and the lines he puts together and how he emphasizes specific words leaves me stunned. It’s amazing

Oh my god, I have no words... that voice with those instruments, perfection!!

His voice feels like a vibration resonates through my soul 🤍❤️‍🔥

The power of his emotions somehow drains mine and I just wanna sit here and cry. Not to mention the lyrics.

It’s like the oscillation of his voice breaks your heart, but the unequivocal emotion behind it puts it back together … in a better way

You have a way of making me miss someone I’ve never met... but I can’t stop pondering the question, if maybe the person I’m missing is me?

So so beautiful my favorite version of power of me it tells a darker story than the original

The guy is just unreal. What a talent

Thank you Mahogany for introducing me to SO MANY amazing artists I wasn’t privileged enough to know beforehand!! Another beautiful voice for me to fall in love with! Alsoooo, any chance of getting Ray Lamontagne on here, would love to hear a session from him! Also Anna McLuckie would be amazing also! ❤️❤️

I like how he doesn't have an image, he's always in tshirts and his head's buzzed lol

Can we give hand to the sound engineer 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

This is my first time hearing this guy, and I’m so glad I followed the rabbit hole on this one. He’s so pure, and gave me goosebumps. This man is going places

Man I heard you for the first time tonight on the tonight show and I was blown away! You left me speachless.. Thank you

I turn my radio on the MAX volume when listening to Dermot.

My husband is in lock up in Utah he heard Power over me and told me to listen to it the music you make had blessed my life thank you kindly

Power over me: I wanna be king in your story I wanna know who you are I want your heart to beat for me Oh I Want you to sing to me softly 'Cause then I'm outrunning the dark That's all that love ever taught me Oh I Call and I'll rush out All out of breath now You've got that power over me, my my Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes You've got that power over me, my my The only one I know, the only one on my mind You've got that power over me (my my) Got that power over me (my my) You've got that power over me Remember the lake in the moonlight? Remember you shivered and shone? I'll never forget what you looked like On that night But I know that time's gonna take me I know that day's gonna come I just want the devil to hate me Oh I Call and I'll rush out All out of breath now You've got that power over me, my my Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes You've got that power over me, my my The only one I know, the only one on my mind You've got that power over me (my my) Got that power over me (my my) You've got that power over me It was all in doubt They were all around So we'll hide away and never tell You decide if darkness knows you well That lesson of love, all that it was I need you to see You've got that power over me, my my Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes You've got that power over me, my my The only one I know, the only one on my mind You've got that power over me (Woo) I know that I let her down, no Let her down, no You've got that power over me, my my Everything I hold dear resides in those eyes Got that power over me, my my The only one I know, the only one on my mind You've got that power over me For Island Fires and Family: How it must feel to be a bird Roamin' lonely over sea air How it must feel to be a bird London, Paris, underneath And I'll wait on my own (Ooh, hmm, ooh) And I couldn't tell you enough that I'm sorry And no, you couldn't tell me enough that you love me But she's bringin' the moon and stars to me Damn permanent reverie And even though this life, this love is brief I've got some people who carry me Wasn't it love as soon as we knew each other properly? Livin' 'bout half right 'til a certain person got to me Nothin' is secret, everythin's sacred, how it ought to be Under the moonlight on a clear night On rooftops is where I want to be Sometimes I'm like a child, that's somethin' I can't release Dreams of her comin' home, sweet home And I'm tellin' you home is so sweet Said you reminded me of the summertime, and I still mean that In a full room, I'm the only one she's smilin' at So wouldn't you let me know if you were thinkin' less of me? That's what she asked me What was promised, what we both agreed But truthfully, if you ever go You'll drop me straight to Hell, the 7th circle And I was talkin' with you earlier We were open and vulnerable, it was wonderful I, I used to dream that you would talk to me I used to dream that you would talk to me And I couldn't tell you enough that I'm sorry And no, you couldn't tell me enough that you love me But she's bringin' the moon and stars to me Damn permanent reverie And even though this life, this love is brief I've got some people who carry me You know that feelin' when you think your heart is gonna come right out through your shirt? Get it a couple times a year But I've been gettin' it more often with her Now when I'm face to face with death, I'll grab his throat And ask him, "How does it hurt?" Up in those golden moments, growin' old too quickly Was he thinkin' of her? But she's bringin' the moon and stars to me Damn permanent reverie And even though this life, this love is brief I've got some people who carry me

This guy has been given an incredible gift. He is beyond a great musician. There is something in him that touches your soul

This is as close the modern generation is going to get to traditional Irish music, and thank God for Dermot Kennedy providing it. Beautiful in every aspect

Still falling for this version of “For island fires and family” ❤️

He's easily the best in the game right now.

This comes straight from the heart...to poor right into the cracks of every broken soul ♡

When i found him on Spotify years back, I was so mind blown, because his voice is just so addictive; it makes things to my heart. I'm so happy that he's finally getting the recognition that he deserves. :) x

I've replayed this so many times and it's better each time...

He carries it on a silver tray and serves it hot.I eat like I've never tasted anything before.I am full but I just can't stop consuming.

Mahogany-best decision you’ve made all year! I can never get enough of Dermots storytelling - my heart strings willingly loosen up and un tie themselves. ❤️

Love this guy. Screw the golden gate.. Dermot creates the best bridges..

His voice has got that power over me.

His voice really hits every fiber in my body.

For Island Fires and Family makes me cry every time I hear it. It really pulls at the heart.

It's a privilege to have the opportunity to watch and listen to this wonderful, translucent artist. Thank you Dermot and Mahogony.

Love this so much. For such a small country, Ireland is full of talented artists 🇮🇪🙌🏻❤️

How can you find the right words to describe this experience? Power over Me has this amazing otherwordly music while For island Fires and Family has these lyrics...they hit you right in the spot...Unforgettable

Saw him at the Neptune in Seattle. He’s so amazing live. His voice is legit unreal. Love him. If you get the chance to see him live... take it. :)

Oh that instrumental! 😍 You HAVE to come to Madrid!

This is where Dermot's music takes me....to a place I once knew and fight every single day to get back to...."For her soft blue eyes that dance on my mahogany skin under the pink moonlight and for that birth mark on her bottom lip that I still crave to bite till I am drunk on her ecstacy and passed out only by the fumes of our love, still..."

Thank you Mahogany Sessions for having Dermot Kennedy bless our hearts, ears and soul with this amazing performance! Must've been one heck of an experience to hear those acoustics echo in that space! Dermy, Derm dogz we love you mate

I could listen to his voice on loop for the rest of my life 😍💕

The boy's got soul... I feel this song's power over me

Whenever my little baby can’t sleep, I play this and he is mesmerized and falls asleep. He has loved his voice singing since birth!

Makes me remember why I love music so much. Absolutely stunning as always.

Absolutely amazing. I have been a fan since there were only a handful, and I must say, as I've watched on his journey,.. I am SOOO glad that he is getting the recognition he so rightfully deserves. When it comes to lyrically and emotionally creating a song, he knows no limits. Just when I think I can't like his music more, he creates new renditions that go beyond my expectations. When it comes to music, some have the capability of being so intune, .. they become music themselves. I'm not a psycho fan, I just feel his music as it was intended,.. and i'll take a soul poored out on pages over the top 40s any day. Music is meant to be felt.. and he feels it. And he dedicates his profession to making sure we can feel it to. An amazing Artist. Thank you 🖤

when he said my my for the first me i fell in love

His voice is so powerful! I’m so glad I discovered you Dermont!

Music: How much tears do you want? Dermot: yes.

I actually stumbled across Dermot Kennedy while watching Hozier's Mahogany session years ago. One of Dermot's videos popped up in my suggested playlist and it was love at first listen. Dermot has been on my daily rotation for going on four years now. His voice has carried me through some difficult and beautiful chapters of life. Back in 2017, I had tickets to go and see him at a gig in Montreal. It was a small venue since it was back before he was blowing up the way he is today and tickets were ridiculously inexpensive I think $25/piece. Unfortunately, I had to miss the show because my daughter was only a couple of months old and the three hour drive to the venue wasn't going to happen. I gifted my tickets to my brother and introduced him to Dermot's music. I am so happy to see the success that Dermot is receiving. It is so well deserved! I am keeping my fingers crossed that he may have more Canadian dates in the future but I am incredibly bummed to know that the next time it won't be a very intimate gig.

Since i first heard "Power over me" i wished a version like this one. And the second song.. just wow.. I can listen hours and hours to Mr. Kennedy

You got that power over me I'll never forget what you look like How did I miss this session of dermot. ♡♡ sigh dermot your amazing

Power Over Me brings to mind the relentless and endless love of the human spirit - for me? the love for sweet sweet dessert, oh the power over me, just one more slice, i'll pay any price.

Fuckkkkkk yesssssssss Dermot!!!!

A voice like that means the world?? Cananadian say thank the lord

Jesus christ can you imagine if you were the girl he wrote the first song about....I'd die

Legendary ! He needs a big blanket and a hug

Truly touching, island fires and family is one of my favourites. Stay true and keep smiling 😚

Simply put, i've been absolutely obsessed with his voice and his writing since I've discovered him last year, and I'm so glad he's getting more recognition!

Hauntingly beautiful versions of both songs. 🥰

Spoken like a man who lived a thousand life's but never could make amends...

Absolutely beautiful! Such a profound voice!

I had brain surgery recently, have paralysis and epilepsy from the surgery. Everyday is a battle, this song resonates with me so much. My health has so much power over me. I fight it every moment, and I will win.

Can't say enough of how much I love his music and what it does for me, thank you for existing DK!

Oh lord just what I needed but didn't knew. Mahogany always with the best sessions damn

you are humble, so honest to your work. Glad to hear you every time Mr Kennedy. ✌🏽

It's funny how you can find something completely by accident and it can strike you so deeply