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 (née 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 Queen’s 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.
Rise & Fall
Craig David Lyrics
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And it seems as though the writings on the wall
Superstar, you finally made it
But once your picture becomes tainted
It's what they call
The rise and fall
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over (over)
Superstar, you finally made it
But once your picture becomes tainted
It's what they call
The rise and fall
I always said that I was gonna make it
Now it's plain for everyone to see
But this game I'm in don't take no prisoners
Just casualties
I know that everything is gonna change
Even the friends I knew before may go
But this dream is the life I've been searching for
Started believing that I was the greatest
My life was never gonna be the same
'Cause with the money came a different status
That's when things change
Now I'm too concerned with all the things I own
Blinded by all the pretty girls I see
I'm beginning to lose my integrity
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over (over)
And it seems as though the writings on the wall (yeah)
Superstar, you finally made it
But once your picture becomes tainted
It's what they call
The rise and fall
I never used to be a troublemaker
Now I don't even wanna please the fans
No autographs, no interviews, no pictures
And less demands
Gave in to vices that were clearly wrong
The types that seem to make me feel so right
But some things you may find can take over your life
Burnt all my bridges now I've run out of places
And there's nowhere left for me to turn
Been caught in compromising situations
I should have learned
From all those times I didn't walk away
When I knew that it was best to go
Is it too late to show you the shape of my heart
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over (over)
And it seems as though the writings on the wall (yeah)
Superstar, you finally made it
But once your picture becomes tainted
It's what they call
The rise and fall
Now I know (now I know)
I made mistakes (made mistakes)
Think I don't care?
But you don't realize what this means to me
So let me have
Just one more chance
I'm not the man I used to be
Used to be
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over (over)
And it seems as though the writings on the wall (yeah)
Superstar, you finally made it
But once your picture becomes tainted
It's what they call
The rise and fall
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over (over)
But it seems as though the writings on the wall (yeah)
Superstar, you finally made it
But once your picture becomes tainted
It's what they call
The rise and fall
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over
And it seems as though the writings on the wall
Superstar, you finally made it
But once your picture becomes tainted
It's what they call
The rise and fall
Craig David's song "Rise & Fall" is a poignant commentary on the pressures of fame and the consequences of losing sight of oneself in the pursuit of success. Through the lyrics, David sings about his struggle with the rise to fame and the eventual fall that can come when one's image becomes distorted. He begins by emphasizing how in life, there can be moments where one feels like the fight is over, and the writings on the wall. He then notes how being a superstar can become tainted, underlining the rise and fall of fame.
David then reflects on his personal journey, highlighting how he always believed in his ability to make it in the music industry. He acknowledges the cut-throat nature of the industry and how it spares no prisoners. He identifies how fame and success come with significant changes and acknowledges how he started to believe he was the greatest. But as his money and status grew, he became too concerned with the things he owned, blinded by the pretty girls he saw, and lost his integrity slowly.
He ultimately concludes that he is not the man he used to be and seeks redemption. The song's message is an exposition of the perils of fame, lost identity, and the difficulty of finding oneself after falling from grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over
Life can make you feel defeated and as if there's no point in continuing to try.
And it seems as though the writings on the wall
The outcome of a situation is already set and unavoidable, making it feel like it's not worth fighting for.
Superstar, you finally made it
You've achieved the success you've dreamed of.
But once your picture becomes tainted
When your reputation becomes damaged or your actions become controversial, it can affect your success.
It's what they call
This situation is commonly referred to as
The rise and fall
A pattern of achieving success but then experiencing a downfall due to certain factors.
I always said that I was gonna make it
I've always had dreams of achieving greatness.
Now it's plain for everyone to see
I've succeeded in becoming well-known for my talents.
But this game I'm in don't take no prisoners
The entertainment industry is competitive and unforgiving.
Just casualties
People often get hurt or lose their success in the process of trying to achieve greatness.
I know that everything is gonna change
Life is unpredictable and constantly changing.
Even the friends I knew before may go
Success can change relationships and cause people to drift apart.
But this dream is the life I've been searching for
Despite the potential hardships, achieving my dreams makes all the hard work worth it.
Started believing that I was the greatest
Achieving success can cause a person to become arrogant and think they're invincible.
My life was never gonna be the same
Becoming successful changed every aspect of my life.
'Cause with the money came a different status
Having money and fame changes the way people view and treat you.
That's when things change
Becoming successful can lead to unexpected changes and challenges.
Now I'm too concerned with all the things I own
Having material possessions has become too important to me.
Blinded by all the pretty girls I see
Being surrounded by attractive people can distract you from what's really important.
I'm beginning to lose my integrity
I'm compromising my values in pursuit of success and fame.
I never used to be a troublemaker
Before achieving success, I didn't cause any problems or controversy.
Now I don't even wanna please the fans
Success has made me jaded and uninterested in pleasing my audience.
No autographs, no interviews, no pictures
I've become unwilling to engage with the public that helped me achieve success.
And less demands
I'm unwilling to meet the expectations of my fans and handlers.
Gave in to vices that were clearly wrong
I started doing things that were morally questionable or harmful to myself.
The types that seem to make me feel so right
Despite knowing that these actions are wrong, they gave me a temporary sense of happiness or satisfaction.
But some things you may find can take over your life
Addictions or harmful habits can become all-consuming and affect every aspect of your life.
Burnt all my bridges now I've run out of places
I've damaged my relationships and have nowhere left to turn for help or support.
And there's nowhere left for me to turn
I've exhausted all of my options for getting help or support.
Been caught in compromising situations
I've been in situations where my reputation and career were put at risk by my actions.
I should have learned
I should have known better than to put myself in those situations.
From all those times I didn't walk away
I didn't recognize when to leave situations that were harmful or dangerous for me.
When I knew that it was best to go
Despite knowing that leaving would be the smart decision, I didn't do it.
Is it too late to show you the shape of my heart
Can I still show you who I really am and what I stand for, despite the mistakes I've made?
Now I know (now I know)
I understand now.
I made mistakes (made mistakes)
I've made bad decisions and caused harm.
Think I don't care?
Despite my actions, I do care about the consequences and harm caused.
But you don't realize what this means to me
I'm deeply invested in my career and success - it's more than just a job or a hobby.
So let me have
Please give me
Just one more chance
One more opportunity to prove myself and make things right.
I'm not the man I used to be
I acknowledge and recognize that I've changed and not for the better.
Used to be
I'm not the same person anymore.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Craig David, Dominic Miller, Gordon Sumner
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@NishaRathore06
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over
And it seems as though the writing is on the wall
Superstar you finally made it
But once your picture becomes tainted
It's what they call
The rise and fall
.
I always said that I was gonna make it
Now it's plain for everyone to see
But this game I'm in don't take no prisoners
Just casualties
I know that everything is gonna change
Even the friends I knew before may go
But this dream is the life I've been searching for
Started believing that I was the greatest
My life was never gonna be the same
Cause with the money came a different status
That's when things change
Now I'm too concerned with all the things I own
Blinded by all the pretty girls I see
I'm beginning to lose my integrity
.
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over
And it seems as though the writing is on the wall
Superstar you finally made it
But once your picture becomes tainted
It's what they call
The rise and fall
.
I never used to be a troublemaker
Now I don't even wanna please the fans
No autographs, no interviews, no pictures
Endless demands
Given advice that was clearly wrong
The type that seems to make me feel so right
But some things you may find can take over your life
Burnt all my bridges, now I've run out of places
And there's nowhere left for me to turn
Been caught in compromising situations
I should have learned
From all those times I didn't walk away
When I knew that it was best to go
Is it too late to show you the shape of my heart?
.
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over
And it seems as though the writing is on the wall
Superstar you finally made it
But once your picture becomes tainted
It's what they call
The rise and fall
.
Now I know I made mistakes
Think I don't care
But you don't realize what this means to me
So let me have just one more chance
I'm not the man I used to be.
(one of favourite song. & always be 😊💕 #memories.)
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