After graduating from St. Andrews School in Nassau, Bahamas, Dwayne attended college at Savannah College of Art and Design, and thereafter transferred to Miami International University of Art and Design. Dwayne was inspired by the hustle, style, and opportunity of South Beach—one of the most musically booming cities in the world. His success as a professional photographer combined with the energy of Miami drove him to pursue his life long dream: music.
In the summer of 2011 Dwayne Tucker partnered with DJ/ Engineer, Kid Smooth and released his first mixtape, “Somewhat Good is Okay Vol 1”. In early August D. Tucker’s single and debut video “ Love It, Hate It” was released to the world. Other singles from the mixtape such as, “Get Her Back”, “The Way Things Are”, “Loves Me Not”, “Can I”, and “Long Dreaming” make up the debut mixtape. As the word spreads, D. Tucker’s music continues to reach hip-hop lovers all over Miami, making him a new sensation of the 305.
The Somewhat Good Is Okay Mixtape Vol1. Is available for free download at, www.SomewhatGoodIsOkay.com.
Red Dress
D. Tucker Lyrics
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I'm watching you through bars I drew
I know myself, for better or for worse
I'm staying off red dress avenue
I don't play games with things that might break me down
That's things like you
But why can't I find an issue?
In a moment of darkness and bliss
Do not question what doesn't exist
I can confirm that it was always you
Although I never knew
But I better learn to grow up
Or I better learn to shut the hell up
Like a movie with no end in view
We stay quiet till credits ensue
I've been lying until you were gone
Do not pretend that I did it wrong
The lyrics of D. Tucker's song "Red Dress" convey a sense of inner conflict and self-reflection within a troubled relationship. The opening lines suggest a deteriorating situation, where the persona feels trapped and observes their partner from a distance, as symbolized by the "bars I drew." They acknowledge their own self-awareness, recognizing their flaws and struggles, and make a conscious decision to avoid engaging in the destructive patterns associated with the relationship ("staying off red dress avenue").
The second verse reveals a reluctance to involve oneself in situations that have the potential to cause emotional harm. The persona expresses a desire to find fault or create an issue with their partner, indicating a struggle to navigate the complexities of the relationship. They are caught between moments of darkness and bliss, acknowledging that questioning the intangible aspects of their connection is futile.
The following lines express a realization that the person they were searching for was always their partner, despite not recognizing it at first. However, there is also a realization of the need for personal growth and maturity or the importance of learning to hold their tongue. The song concludes with a reference to a movie that has no clear resolution, where silence remains until the end credits, and the persona admits to concealing their actions but denies any wrongdoing.
Overall, "Red Dress" portrays the internal struggles, turmoil, and the complexities of a relationship, emphasizing the need for personal growth, self-reflection, and recognition of one's own faults.
Line by Line Meaning
Day in, day out it's getting worse
Every day, the situation is deteriorating
I'm watching you through bars I drew
I am observing you from behind self-imposed barriers
I know myself, for better or for worse
I have a deep understanding of my own character, whether it's positive or negative
I'm staying off red dress avenue
I am avoiding getting involved in a potentially risky or problematic situation
I don't play games with things that might break me down
I avoid engaging with things or people that have the potential to harm me emotionally
That's things like you
One such thing is someone like you
But why can't I find an issue?
However, I cannot seem to find any problems or faults
I'm looking to find a problem with you
I am actively seeking to discover flaws or complications in our connection
In a moment of darkness and bliss
During a period of both despair and euphoria
Do not question what doesn't exist
It is pointless to inquire about something that is not real or present
I can confirm that it was always you
I can confidently affirm that it has always been you
Although I never knew
Even though I was previously unaware of this fact
But I better learn to grow up
Nevertheless, I should strive to mature and become more responsible
Or I better learn to shut the hell up
Otherwise, I should learn to keep quiet and stop speaking unnecessarily
Like a movie with no end in view
Similar to a film without a foreseeable conclusion
We stay quiet till credits ensue
We remain silent until the end credits appear
I've been lying until you were gone
I have been deceiving others until you departed
Do not pretend that I did it wrong
Please don't act as if my actions were incorrect or unjust
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Rio Dolmetsch
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