There are two artists that go by Andrés.

1)Detroit house and hiphop … Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that go by Andrés.

1)Detroit house and hiphop don DJ Dez aka Andrés was destined for a life in music. The son of Humberto ‘Nengue’ Hernandez, an original player on Detroit’s jazz scene who sang and played percussion with the likes of Mongo Santamaria, Santana and Cachao López, got his first drum set aged three, and was raised on the Motor City’s rich musical history. Partly brought up in California, Andrés cut his teeth DJ-ing on the Cali underage party scene, before moving back to the 313 with his family. Already a certified crate digger and vinyl archivist, he started working at the legendary Buy-Rite Records store, the very same place that Kenny Dixon Jr. received his paycheck from.

After spending some time at Amp Fiddler’s home studio, Dez met J Dilla, who recruited him to DJ for his hiphop crew, Slum Village. Parallel to revolutionising the US rap landscape with the new-found electrified smoothness of S Villa, Andrés started to explore his hometown’s house legacy from the late 90's onwards. He hooked up with his former recordstore buddy to release a string of freewheeling house-not-house 12-inches on KDJ, leading up to a highly prolific relationship with Mahogani Music. After three acclaimed full-length albums for Mahogani, which really put him on the map as one of the most versatile figures on the Detroit dance music circuit, in 2012 he launched his own imprint La Vida with the future classic "New for U" 12”.

2)Growing up in Bakersfield, California, Andres Aparicio started his musical journey at the age of eight when he picked up the violin after seeing an orchestra performance. During his teen years, he picked up a guitar and listened to early 2000s post-hardcore and emo bands, which would later become the primary influence for his first band, Terra Alive.

“Bands like My Chemical Romance, Blink-182, Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, Dance Gavin Dance, The Used and From First to Last really inspired me to chase a lifestyle in music and touring,” Andrés says.

After seven years as Terra Alive, Andrés decided to rebrand his music by using just his first name like rappers Drake, Kehlani and Kyle. Revamping the Terra Alive sound on his first Andrés debut Strange Memories on This Nervous Night in 2017, he amplifies his pop, hip-hop, R&B and jazz sensibilities to the forefront of his new, polished demeanor with his Latin roots making slight cameos. Gradually gaining popularity among the scene, Andrés has made big strides, having collaborated with scene favorites such as Kurt Travis and Strawberry Girls along the way.

Take My Hand
Andrés Lyrics

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Walkin' down with the sunshine on her face
Oh she was struttin' her stuff, side by side thinkin' to myself come my way
Two step, those legs got a mind of their own
Oh tell me what I gotta do lil mama just to take you home with me
I just cannot see, a world without you and me
Follow me and we gon' see, yeah
Will you take my hand, come dance with me
And I'll show you something, that you've never seen

Will you take my hand, come dance with me
Right next to you girl, is where I wanna be
Imma take it upon myself girl, to give you what you really need
Cause he's just not that right for you, I'm gonna make sure that you really see
If I had you right here by my side, we could run away just you and me
I'll take you to a place I know, ain't no place I'd rather be
I just cannot see, a world without you and me
Follow me and we gon' see, yeah
Will you take my hand, come dance with me
And I'll show you something, that you've never seen
Will you take my hand, come dance with me
Right next to you girl, is where I wanna be
Come on tell me all the things that, you wish that you could do with him
And I'll tell you all the things that, you're missing out without me
Oh I can tell you're just not happy when you walk around, no
I just wanna get to know you will you take my hand
Will you take my hand, come dance with me
And I'll show you something, that you've never seen

Will you take my hand, come dance with me
Right next to you girl, is where I wanna be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Andrés's song "Take My Hand" depict a person who is captivated by a woman walking confidently with the sunshine on her face. The singer is drawn to her and expresses his desire for her to come his way. He acknowledges her independence and mentions that he wants to take her home with him. The chorus emphasizes his longing to be with her and his belief that their connection is essential. He invites her to take his hand and dance with him, promising to show her something she has never seen before. The lyrics also imply that the woman may be in a relationship that is not fulfilling, and the singer believes he can offer her something better. He imagines a world where they can run away together to a place where they can be happy.

Line by Line Meaning

Walkin' down with the sunshine on her face
She was confidently walking with the sun shining on her face.

Oh she was struttin' her stuff, side by side thinkin' to myself come my way
She was confidently showcasing her abilities while I hoped she would notice me.

Two step, those legs got a mind of their own
She danced gracefully, as if her legs had a will of their own.

Oh tell me what I gotta do lil mama just to take you home with me
I'm asking for her guidance on what I need to do to win her over.

I just cannot see, a world without you and me
I can't imagine a world where we aren't together.

Follow me and we gon' see, yeah
If she follows me, we will discover what lies ahead.

Will you take my hand, come dance with me
I'm asking her to join me in a dance, symbolizing a deeper connection.

And I'll show you something, that you've never seen
I promise to introduce her to experiences she has never encountered before.

Right next to you girl, is where I wanna be
I desire to be by her side, close and connected.

Imma take it upon myself girl, to give you what you really need
I will personally make an effort to provide her with what she truly requires.

Cause he's just not that right for you, I'm gonna make sure that you really see
I believe he is not the suitable partner for her, and I'll help her realize it.

If I had you right here by my side, we could run away just you and me
If she were with me, we could escape together and create our own world.

I'll take you to a place I know, ain't no place I'd rather be
I will bring her to a special place that holds great importance to me, as there is nowhere else I'd rather be.

Come on tell me all the things that, you wish that you could do with him
I encourage her to share her desires and fantasies that she wishes to experience with her current partner.

And I'll tell you all the things that, you're missing out without me
In return, I will inform her about the experiences and opportunities she is missing by not being with me.

Oh I can tell you're just not happy when you walk around, no
I can sense that she is not truly happy when I see her walking around.

I just wanna get to know you will you take my hand
I simply want the chance to know her better, and I ask her to take my hand.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Andre Anthony

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