OVO producer Nineteen85 brought dvsn into the limelight when he played "The Line" and "With Me" on the eighth OVO Sound Radio tracklist. The two singles were originally released on September 5, 2015 on their SoundCloud. They released their debut album SEPT 5TH on April 1, 2016 via OVO Sound/Warner Bros.
dvsn made their debut live performance, performing at "The Fader Fort presented by Converse" as part of SXSW Music Festival.
Dangerous City
DVSN Lyrics
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Come, baby, make me love you
Come, baby, make me love you down
Come here now, baby, make me love you
Come, baby, make me love you down
In this dangerous city, yeah
It's better if you come here to me
Seems everyday it's getting worse up in the city (six)
They say we wylin', outta hand, no one can fix we
Baby, it's safer here with me because they know me
The only crime you'll ever face is feelin' lonely (true)
They in our city, in our city, flow free
The enemies, the enemies all pray we all (hol' on)
And I hope you recognize you're the only reason why
I'm even goin' outside tonight, it's supposed to be live
Gunman, don't kill my vibe tonight
Come, baby, make me love you
Come, baby, make me love you down
Come here now, baby, make me love you
Come, baby, make me love you down
In this dangerous city, yeah
It's better if you come here to me
Seems every day it's getting worse up in the neighbors
Don't make it any easier bein' so famous
So much entitlement, so many expectations
Fuck a handout, more consistency and patience
Held the Henn' and told 'em keep that same energy
Niggas say they true feelings off that inner B
Told them niggas, "I ain't new to this, I'm true to this"
Them pussies couldn't stand half what I went through for this
Half what I went through for this
Don't make me wait too long, baby
I learned from my mistakes, I was wrong, baby
Don't want talkin', I'll show you, baby
Come closer, baby
Come, baby, make me love you (ooh)
Come, baby, make me love you down (come make me love you)
Come here now, baby, make me love you (let me love)
Come, baby, make me love you down (down, down, down, down)
In this dangerous city, yeah (ooh, oh, dangerous city)
It's better if you come here to me
Alright
Come mek I love you, fingers through your hair
Beside me, you'll be safe, there is danger everywhere
One is still single? Let's be a pair
In all this chaos, you mek everyting clear
And I just want to love you down, show you I care
Baby, you're not just a gem, you're extremely rare
Sexy likkle face just in her underwear
And every man with bands just stare
Turmoils and strife, danger everywhere
And I just want to cuddle up and hold you near
Where there is safe, it is near don't fear
And if you got options, girl, I ain't gon' care
I'm gon' kiss you pon your lips and just tell you
Come, baby, make me love you
Come, baby, make me love you down (ha, ha, ha, ha, ha)
Come here now, baby, make me love you (yeah)
Come, baby, make me love you down
In this dangerous city (dangerous, dangerous city), yeah
It's better if you come here to me (there is no pretty, woo)
Love you down, down, down, down, yeah (teah, yeah)
Love you down, down, down, down, down (hold you tight) (oh)
Yo, Nineteen, them dead, up inna the six side, ya seen?
The song “Dangerous City” by dvsn & Ty Dolla $ign, featuring Buju Banton, is a love song that navigates a context of violence and danger. The song title alone suggests that it is not safe, with the lyrics suggesting that the city is difficult to navigate due to its dangers. It emphasizes a need for safety in the midst of chaos, as the artists call on their lovers to be with them, rather than to stay out in the dangerous environment of the city. The lyrics take a softer, almost desperate, turn as the artists reassure their loved ones that they will be safe, where they are, with them. They encourage them to come closer, to be there with them, and to let them love them down.
The song emphasizes the need for safety and love amidst dangers, balancing the external tension and internal tempest. It is crucial to recognize the city's inherent danger, as the lyrics suggest, and also the need for safety, which is found in the presence of a loved one. It highlights the significance of human connection, safety, and the ability to rely on one another in times of adversity. The theme of the song resonates with many people who understand the pressures of living in a city fraught with violence and the need for safety, a need that can often be met by the presence of loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Y'all can't be here
I would like you to be here with me instead of going out in this dangerous city
Come, baby, make me love you
I want to love you deeply
Come, baby, make me love you down
I want to make love to you
Come here now, baby, make me love you
I want you to come closer to me so I can love you
In this dangerous city, yeah
The city is not safe and it's better if you come to me
It's better if you come here to me
It's safer with me than in the dangerous city
Seems everyday it's getting worse up in the city (six)
Every day, the city becomes more dangerous
They say we wylin', outta hand, no one can fix we
People say we are out of control and no one can fix us
Baby, it's safer here with me because they know me
It's safer with me because I am known and respected in this city
The only crime you'll ever face is feelin' lonely (true)
The worst thing that can happen to you with me is feeling lonely
They in our city, in our city, flow free
Enemies are everywhere in this city
The enemies, the enemies all pray we all (hol' on)
Enemies hope for our downfall
And I hope you recognize you're the only reason why
You mean everything to me
I'm even goin' outside tonight, it's supposed to be live
I am going out only for you because it's going to be a great night
Gunman, don't kill my vibe tonight
I am worried about the people with guns spoiling our night
Seems every day it's getting worse up in the neighbors
The city's neighborhoods are becoming more dangerous
Don't make it any easier bein' so famous
Being famous makes things more difficult and dangerous
So much entitlement, so many expectations
Being entitled and having many expectations make things more difficult
Fuck a handout, more consistency and patience
I don't want a free hand, I want to work hard for what I get
Held the Henn' and told 'em keep that same energy
I drank Hennessy and told them to remain just as they are
Niggas say they true feelings off that inner B
People reveal their true feelings when they drink Bombay Sapphire gin
Told them niggas, "I ain't new to this, I'm true to this"
I told them I am experienced and committed to this lifestyle
Them pussies couldn't stand half what I went through for this
They are weak and couldn't endure what I have gone through
Don't make me wait too long, baby
I don't want to wait too long for you
I learned from my mistakes, I was wrong, baby
I made mistakes before, but I learned from them
Don't want talkin', I'll show you, baby
I don't want to talk about it, I want to show you
Come closer, baby
Come closer to me
Alright
Okay
Come mek I love you, fingers through your hair
Let me love you, running my fingers through your hair
Beside me, you'll be safe, there is danger everywhere
By my side, you'll be safe, there is danger all around us
One is still single? Let's be a pair
You are still single? Let's become a couple
In all this chaos, you mek everyting clear
Despite all the chaos, you make everything clear
And I just want to love you down, show you I care
I just want to make love to you and show you how much I care
Baby, you're not just a gem, you're extremely rare
You are not just special, you are unique
Sexy likkle face just in her underwear
A beautiful face in sexy underwear
And every man with bands just stare
Every man with money looks at you
Turmoils and strife, danger everywhere
There is trouble and danger all around us
And I just want to cuddle up and hold you near
I just want to hug you and hold you close
Where there is safe, it is near don't fear
Safety is closer than you think, don't be afraid
And if you got options, girl, I ain't gon' care
If you have other choices, I won't be upset
I'm gon' kiss you pon your lips and just tell you
I will kiss you on your lips and tell you
Love you down, down, down, down, yeah
I want to make love to you deeply
Love you down, down, down, down, down (hold you tight) (oh)
I want to make love to you deeply and hold you tight
Yo, Nineteen, them dead, up inna the six side, ya seen?
Nineteen people died in the dangerous part of Toronto, you know?
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Jefferies, Daniel Daley, Mark Myrie, Noah Lev Beresin, Robin Hannibal, Tyrone William Griffin Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Etherio Noon
This song go hard. I love the island vibes. I also love how versatile this album is gonna be. I think dvsn is trying to catch a bigger audience and then he’s gonna go back to “septh 5th” style to show how dope his R&B is
Martina Willis
Etherio Noone i think that’s exactly the game plan and I FW it!!
Michael Kazim
Etherio Noone you know dvsn is 2 people right?
Nasir Daud
Buju's verse is like a cold glass of water on a hot summer afternoon! Gargamel to the world.
Original Koffee
🔥 🔥 🔥
Mr. London
Dsvn never disappoints I love this.
queen V
True
Alan Nabors
I’m sick of these mfers being so slept on they been going hard since SEPT 5th
Toni333
Alan Nabors factsfactsfacts
Liam H
And live they’re even better. Have seen em twice and they keep on amazing me!