David has been nominated for fourteen Brit Awards: five times for Best British Male, and twice receiving a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
David was born in Southampton, Hampshire, the son of Tina (nΓ©e Loftus), a retail assistant at Superdrug, and George David, a carpenter, and grew up in the Holyrood estate. David's father is Afro-Grenadian and David's mother is Anglo-Jewish and related to the founders of the Accurist watch-making company; David's maternal grandfather was an Orthodox Jew and his maternal grandmother a convert to Judaism. David's parents separated when he was eight and he was brought up by his mother. He attended Bellemoor School and Southampton City College.
David was bullied by other students at school. He wrote and released the song "Johnny" in 2005 about his sad memories of being bullied.
David's father played bass in a reggae band called Ebony Rockers. As a teen, David began accompanying his father to local dance clubs, where DJs let him take the microphone.
On 9 September 2020, David signed a global publishing deal with New York-based Round Hill Music. The agreement includes all of David's music catalogue to date, and also includes a futures agreement that will see all of his new music administered by the company.
On 30th December 2020, David was announced on the Queenβs New Year Honours List to receive an MBE in recognition of his services to music. His manager Colin Lester was also awarded an OBE in recognition of his services to the music industry and to charity.
All The Way
Craig David Lyrics
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Baby
Oh oh oh yeah
Oh you know about the after party
Oh ooh
Oh yeah
Alright
Then you gotta make sure that your looking right
Gettin' all dressed up (to the nines)
With a fresh hair cut (and)
If your decent and I'm staying around yours tonight
You can jump into a cab there's no need to drive
Keep the glass filled up
Don't feel no pressure
Cause tonight it's alright
And if your feeling lucky
Might find yourself somebody tonight yeah
Goin' just set it off
Think it off
Come step into the party
The vibe is goin' be
Waiting inside
So just get onto the dance floor yeah
Stand up
Everybody
Get up now
Move your body
Straight up we're having a party
Cause tonight we're going all the way
Whatever
Hey that's cool with me
Pretty cool girl
Come chill with me
We'll pull up to the after party
Cause tonight we're going all the way
Now the DJ's on the mic and the crowd is hype
Everybody's out on the floor cause the vibe is right
Ladies shaking it up (getting down)
Fellas with their hands up (and)
You can tell this jam is straight off the hook tonight
And there ain't nobody in looking to fight
Tryna mess things up
Cause we all came here to party tonight
You feel this parties started
Now everybody's out on the floor yeah
Just party on party on
We all came here to party
The drinks don't stop till 6 in
The morning (get onto the after party)
[Repeat: x2]
Stand up
Everybody
Get up now
Move your body
Straight up we're having a party
Cause tonight we're going all the way
Whatever
Hey that's cool with me
Pretty cool girl
Come chill with me
We'll pull up to the after party
Cause tonight we're going all the way
And when the DJ stops at the break of dawn
We'll grab our coats and make our way up to the door
If it's the jams you want
Then back to mine for sure
(mine for sure girl)
And that's the after party yeah
[Repeat: x2]
Stand up
Everybody
Get up now
Move your body
Straight up we're having a party
Cause tonight we're going all the way
Whatever
Hey that's cool with me
Pretty cool girl
Come chill with me
We'll pull up to the after party
Cause tonight we're going all the way
In the song "All The Way," Craig David sets the stage for a night of fun, dancing, and partying with friends. The lyrics suggest that the night will be spent at a club, where there will be an "after-party" to follow. David advises his listeners to dress to impress and to not worry about driving since a cab can substitute for a personal car. He speaks of having a good time on the dance floor and being lucky enough to find somebody special.
David describes a jovial atmosphere where a talented DJ keeps the crowd fired up, and everyone from ladies to fellas is "getting down." "All The Way" intends to bring people together, no matter their socio-economic background, to dance and create memories till morning. The main idea is to let loose, forget the pressures of the day, and have an enjoyable time on the dance floor.
Overall, Craig David's "All The Way" is a fun and relaxing anthem that encourages people to dance, have a good time, and appreciate one another's company. The lyrics remind us to take a break from our everyday routine and to just live life.
Line by Line Meaning
If you know you gon' be hittin' the club tonight
If you plan on going out to the club tonight
Then you gotta make sure that your looking right
Then you need to make sure you look good
Gettin' all dressed up (to the nines)
Getting dressed up very nicely
With a fresh hair cut (and)
And with a new haircut
If your decent and I'm staying around yours tonight
If you're a decent person and I'm staying at your place tonight
You can jump into a cab there's no need to drive
You can take a cab, no need to drive
Keep the glass filled up
Keep the glass full
Don't feel no pressure
Don't feel any pressure
Cause tonight it's alright
Because tonight is okay
And if your feeling lucky
And if you're feeling lucky
Might find yourself somebody tonight yeah
You might find a person tonight
Goin' just set it off
Just go ahead and start the party
Think it off
Just think about it
Come step into the party
Come join the party
The vibe is goin' be
The atmosphere is going to be
Waiting inside
Waiting for you inside
So just get onto the dance floor yeah
So just get on the dance floor
Stand up
Stand up
Everybody
Everybody
Get up now
Get up now
Move your body
Move your body
Straight up we're having a party
We're having a party, no doubt about it
Cause tonight we're going all the way
Because tonight we're going all out
Whatever
Whatever
Hey that's cool with me
Hey, that's cool with me
Pretty cool girl
Pretty cool girl
Come chill with me
Come hang out with me
We'll pull up to the after party
We'll go to the after party
And when the DJ stops at the break of dawn
And when the DJ stops at sunrise
We'll grab our coats and make our way up to the door
We'll get our coats and go to the exit
If it's the jams you want
If you want more music
Then back to mine for sure
Then come back to my place for sure
(mine for sure girl)
(my place for sure, girl)
And that's the after party yeah
And that's the after party, yeah
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: REGGIE CALLOWAY, VINCENT PKA CINE CALLOWAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@zeenatlakhai1539
29 and still listing to itβ€β€
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I heard this song when I was 12 years oldοΌand now I'm 28
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N O S T A L G I A !
@axellludvic3490
One of the best vocals for a male artist, I just wish people appreciate Craig's music more. He surely deserves more.
@danjacksonguitar3701
Loved him since I was 7, I'm 27 now. Even my parents used to tease me for it, well it never mattered to me anyway π