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.
TALK TO ME
Craig David Lyrics
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Attitude just what I like
Sip it slow
Henny on ice
The way you move
Got me hypnotized
I wanna know your name
Wondering if we could speak
Speaking tongue
How you fittin' in them jeans
How you act alone
I wanna take you
I wanna take you down
Baby put my hands on your body
(Hands on your body girl)
I just wanna put love on top of gravity
Feelin' that I could, let's keep rocking
You know how to love me
Love me, love me, love me, love me, love me right
Let your body
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me baby
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me baby
Just lay back
Dim the lights
Just us two
Be as loud as you like
Kiss me now
Take your time
We'll make our own, own paradise
Feeling on your frame
Thick as fuck
Got you calling out my name
That's what's up
Swimming on another wave
When we touch
I wanna take you
I wanna take you down
Baby put my hands on your body
(Hands on your body girl)
I just wanna put love on top of gravity
Feelin' that I could, let's keep rocking
You know how to love me
Love me, love me, love me, love me, love me right
Let your body
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me baby
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me baby (oh baby)
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
Tonight, don't you talk to talk to talk to me
You're wild girl
Tonight, don't you talk to talk to talk to me
Oh you're wild girl
Baby put my hands on your body
(Hands on your body girl)
I just wanna put love on top of gravity
Feelin' that I could, let's keep rocking
You know how to love me
Love me, love me, love me, love me, love me right
Let your body
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me baby
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me baby (oh baby)
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
(Baby put my hands on your body)
(Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me)
(Feelin' that I could, let's keep rocking)
(Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me)
(Baby put my hands on your body)
(Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me)
The lyrics to Craig David's "Talk To Me" are imbued with a strong sense of lust and desire, as the singer expresses his fascination with the person he's been watching. From the very beginning of the song, it's clear that the singer is captivated by this individual: "Baby you caught my eye / Attitude just what I like / Sip it slow / Henny on ice / The way you move / Got me hypnotized." The opening lines set the tone for the song, establishing a sensual atmosphere that only intensifies in the subsequent verses.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more explicit in his intention to pursue this person: "I wanna know your name / Where your from / Wondering if we could speak / Speaking tongue / How you fittin' in them jeans / How you act alone." Here, we see the singer trying to initiate a conversation with this person, hoping to establish a connection that could lead to something more.
The chorus of the song repeats the titular phrase "talk to me," urging the object of the singer's desire to open up and share themselves with him. The final verses of the song become even more explicit, with references to physical contact and sexual gratification: "Just lay back / Dim the lights / Just us two / Be as loud as you like / Kiss me now / Take your time / We'll make our own, own paradise."
Overall, "Talk To Me" is a song that is all about desire and the pursuit of physical intimacy. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two people who are deeply attracted to one another, and who are willing to take risks in order to make a connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you caught my eye
You have attracted my attention, and I have taken notice of you.
Attitude just what I like
I appreciate your demeanor and behavior as they align with my preferences.
Sip it slow, Henny on ice
Let's take our time and enjoy our drinks of Hennessy on ice.
The way you move, Got me hypnotized
Your movements have mesmerized me and captured my attention.
I wanna know your name, Where your from
I am curious about your identity and place of origin.
Wondering if we could speak, Speaking tongue
I am wondering if we can communicate with each other, and if we have a mutual understanding.
How you fittin' in them jeans, How you act alone
I am interested in how you look and carry yourself, including your choice of clothing and behavior when alone.
I wanna take you, I wanna take you down
I am attracted to you and would like to pursue a deeper relationship with you.
Just lay back, Dim the lights
Let's relax and create a comfortable environment by dimming the lights.
Just us two, Be as loud as you like
We are the only ones here and can express ourselves freely without fear of judgement.
Kiss me now, Take your time
Let's kiss, and we can take as much time as we desire to enjoy the moment.
We'll make our own, own paradise
We can create our own perfect world together.
Feeling on your frame, Thick as fuck
I am touching your body and noticing how thick you are.
Got you calling out my name, That's what's up / Swimming on another wave, When we touch
I am making you feel good, and we are experiencing a euphoric feeling when touching each other.
Tonight, don't you talk to talk to talk to me / You're wild girl
Tonight, let's not just talk but act on our wild and free-spirited feelings.
Baby put my hands on your body (Hands on your body girl) / I just wanna put love on top of gravity / Feelin' that I could, let's keep rocking / You know how to love me / Love me, love me, love me, love me, love me right / Let your body
I want to touch and explore your body, while also expressing my love and desire for you. Together, we can continue to satisfy each other's needs and desires. Let your body take over and enjoy the moment fully.
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me baby / Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
I want you to communicate with me and express your desires, thoughts, and feelings. Let's have a conversation.
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me baby (oh baby) / Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
I am encouraging you to keep talking to me and showing me your vocal side while we enjoy each other's company.
(Baby put my hands on your body) / (Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me, talk to me) / (Feelin' that I could, let's keep rocking)
I am determined to keep touching you while encouraging you to keep talking and expressing your feelings. We can continue to have a good time together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK ORABIYI, CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, TRE-JEAN MARIE
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