Dave steps into something deeply personal with Raindance, the soul-stirring collab with Tems that anchors his third album, The Boy Who Played The Harp, out now via Neighbourhood Recordings and Interscope Records.
Dropped just today on October 24, 2025, this track feels like a quiet storm—Dave unpacking his guarded heart over Tems’ ethereal hooks, turning everyday awkwardness into a love letter you didn’t know you needed. It’s the kind of song that sneaks up on you, starting with a party invite gone sideways: “Let’s get the party started / See you at the bar, you was hardly talking,” and building to those raw admissions about rewriting family scripts and chasing real connection.
Where Dave’s past work like Psychodrama dug into societal weights, Raindance lightens the load with romance that’s equal parts playful and profound. Tems brings her signature warmth to the chorus—”Sway my mind, falling away / In my heart, I know / You feel the same when you’re with me”—while Dave dreams up futures in verse three: “I like the sound of fiancé / You know it’s got a little ring to it.” Produced by Kyle Evans, the beat sways like a late-night drive, simple strings and subtle percussion letting the words breathe.
TikTok’s already flooded with clips of fans syncing the “I love you” post-chorus to their own couple reels, and early streams are pushing it toward UK Top 40. With guests like James Blake elsewhere on the 10-track set, this album’s all about vulnerability wrapped in victory—Dave at his most human.
Dive into the Raindance lyrics below and unpack its heartfelt sway. Don’t miss other The Boy Who Played The Harp tracks for more of Dave’s introspective glow.
| Lead Vocals | Dave & Tems |
| Songwriter | Dave, Tems & Kyle Evans |
| Music Producer | Kyle Evans |
| Creative Director | Nathan James Tettey |
| Director of Photography | Henry Gill |
| Label | Neighbourhood Recordings & Interscope Records |
| Distributor | Universal Music Group |
| Release Date | October 24, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | Neighbourhood Recordings & Interscope Records |
Lyrics of Raindance by Dave & Tems
[Verse 1: Dave]
Let’s Get The Party Started
See You At The Bar, You Was Hardly Talking
That’s When I Knew That Your Heart Was Starring
Friends To Lovers, Need A Part To Star In, Like, “Wait, Babe”
Let Me Ask Your Pardon
This Ain’t Gucci, This Is Prada, Darling
If You Want Somethin’ You Can Ask Me, Darling
Then You Started Laughing ’cause You Think I’m Joking
But Looking In Your Eyes Is The Best Thing
Brake Lights Giving You The Red Skin
You Was In A Bad Mood From We Stepped In
Though You Checked Out ‘fore We Even Checked In
On The Phone You Gon’ Vent To Your Best Friend
The One You Gave Me The Lecture, But I Ain’t Gon’ Sweat You, Babe
I’ma Let You Catch Up With Your Boy, Undress Ya
And Let Me Tell You Why I’m A Bless Ya
[Chorus: Tems]
Sway My Mind, Falling Away
In My Heart, I Know
You Feel The Same When You’re With Me
You Know I’m All You Need
You’re Where I Wanna Be
My Darling, Can’t You See?
[Post-Chorus: Tems]
I Love You
I Love You
I Love You
I Love You
I Love You
[Verse 2: Tems & Dave]
Fell Into You
Say You Want Me In The Mood
Tryna Hide My Feelings For You
Don’t Wanna Argue, Not With You
Tell Me, Why You’re So In Denial?
Hold Me Close, Don’t Tell Me Goodnight
Are You Down To Get Me?
Tell Me When You’re Ready, I’m Ready (Uh)
[Verse 3: Dave]
We Can Get Into It
Or We Can Get Intimate
The Shower When You Sing In It
Better Than Beyoncé
I Like The Sound Of Fiancé
You Know It’s Got A Little Ring To It
And Really When I Think Of It
Growing Up, I Didn’t Ever See Marriages
No Weddings, No Horse, No Carriages
I Wanna Do Things Different And Change The Narrative
God Knows You A Wild Child, Beautiful Child, I Need Your Help
Looking Like You Come From The ’90S By Yourself
My Mum Sixty-one And Her Favorite Line To Tell Her Son Is
Sometimes She Wish That She Had A Girl
I Wanna Take You Back To A Time, Back To A Trip
You Had That White Wine That I Never Got To Sip
And Dinner Wasn’t Ruined ’cause You Never Got To Pick
I Know That Everybody Told Me That I’m Sick ’cause
[Chorus: Tems]
Sway My Mind, Falling Away
In My Heart, I Know
You Feel The Same When You’re With Me
You Know I’m All You Need
You’re Where I Wanna Be
My Darling, Can’t You See?
[Post-Chorus: Tems & Dave]
I Love You (Me And You, Never Let Me Go)
I Love You (Me And You, I’ll Tell You Two Times)
I Love You (Me And You, Never Let Me Go)
I Love You (Me And You, I’ll Tell You Two Times)
I Love You (It’s Me And You, Never Let Me Go)
I Love You (Me And You, I’ll Tell You Two Times)
Me And You, Never Let Me Go
Me And You, I’ll Tell You Two Times
[Bridge: Dave & Tems]
I Said Lean With It, Rock With It
(Tell Me, You’re The Only One I Want)
Your Finger, I Can Put A Rock In It
(Tell Me, You’re The Only One I Want, Baby)
Fin-finger, I Can Put A Rock In It
(Tell Me, You’re The Only One I Want)
Banker, They Can Put A Block In It
(Tell Me, You’re The Only One I Want, Baby)
Said Rock With It, Bounce With It
(Tell Me, You’re The Only One I Want)
You Left Foot, Stuck Up In My House Innit
(Tell Me, You’re The Only One I Want, Baby)
You Wanna Let Babe, I Can Put My House In It
(Tell Me, You’re The Only One I Want)
Ba-ba-ba-babe, I Could Put My Spouse In It
(Tell Me, You’re The Only One I Want, Baby)
[Outro: Dave]
I Said, Shimmy, Shimmy, Yay
Shimmy, Shimmy-shimmy, Yah
5’9″, Brown Eyes, And She Innit, Innit
Shimmy, Shimmy, Yay
Shimmy, Shimmy-shimmy, Yah
5’9″, Brown Eyes, Innit, Innit
Shimmy, Shimmy, Yay
Shimmy, Shimmy-shimmy, Yah
5’9″, Brown Eyes, And She In-in—
Shimmy, Shimmy, Yay
Shimmy, Shimmy-shimmy, Yah
5’9″, Brown Eyes
