Da'Ville enjoyed singing so much that he knew from an early age that music would be at the forefront of his career goals. "I once thought that I would become an accountant or a manager for a large corporation, but music influenced me so much that I felt a sense of satisfaction using it as a medium to express my life experiences. In the end, my music became my greatest influence, passion and joy."
After teaming up with the other members of what became known as ARP, they began creating quite a buzz for themselves within the Jamaican reggae dancehall space. Eventually, Da'Ville decided it was time to go solo. In 2001 he signed with Penthouse Records under the management of Donovan Germaine. Here he recorded hit singles such as: "Love Will Show Me the Way,"Cruzin,"My Ego," and "All My Life," which he recorded with then label mate, Marcia Griffiths. "All My Life," was nominated in the 2001 Reggae Soca Awards.
Since leaving Penthouse Records, Da'Ville has continued to create quite an impressive resume. He has recently released a hot new single titled "Can't get over you," on the Fashozy Records label which is catching everyone's attention. This song definitely has the potential to become a number one hit.
His resume includes other hit singles such as: "Gallis," "This is the Feeling," "Banana," "The one for me," and the latest chart topping hits: "Hey Baby," and "In Heaven." Da'Ville's versatility with music allows him to create cool lovers lyrics while still competing in the fast paced world of dancehall. Performing in front of thousands at the Sting Reggae Festival in 2003 and a year later at the Reggae Summer fest in his native Jamaica has seen him sharing stage with Sean Paul, Lady Saw and Bounty Killer.
Da'Ville has also toured parts of Japan and the U.S.A. He is a great singer with his own lover's lyrics and dancehall style that reaches across a broad musical audience. Da'Ville's unique style definitely commands and has converted a whole platoon of fans.
Aside from his vocal abilities, Da'Ville is a great songwriter, composer and producer. He has written most of his songs and has produced several of his singles on the NAP Musiq and Fashozy Record Labels. Da'Ville adds to his credits several music videos and special appearances in television commercials.
All My Life
Da'Ville Lyrics
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Am I really here in your arms
It's just like I dreamed it would be
I feel like we're frozen in time
And you're the only one I can see
Hey, I've looked all my life for you
And now you're here
All my life
- Da'Ville:
And I never really knew how to love
I just hoped somehow I'd see
Asked for a little help from above
Send that angel down to me
Hey, I've looked all my life for you
And now you're here
Hey, I've spent all my life with you
All my life
- Marcia Griffiths:
I never thought that I could feel a love so tender
I never thought I could let those feelings show
- Da'Ville:
But now my heart is on my sleeve
And this love will never leave
I know
I know
Hey, I've looked all my life for you
And now you're here
Hey, I've spent all my life with you
All my life
Hey, I've looked all my life for you
And now you're here
Hey, I've spent all my life with you
All my life
The lyrics of this song describe the feeling of finally finding that one true love that has been searched for all of one's life. The opening lines sung by Marcia Griffiths express the joy of being in the arms of this love and fulfilling the dream of being with them. The lines "I feel like we're frozen in time" indicate that at that moment, everything else has faded away and they are the only ones that matter. The chorus is all about the relief of finding this person after looking for them all their life.
Da'Ville's verses reflect the idea that he has always searched for love, but was never sure how to truly love someone. He then prayed for an "angel" to be sent down to teach him how to love, and finally found this person. The song also refers to the feeling of vulnerability that comes with loving someone so deeply. When Da'Ville sings "my heart is on my sleeve", he means that he is putting himself out there, exposing all of his emotions and feelings for the other person to see.
Overall, "All My Life" is an emotional song that captures the feeling of finally finding true love after searching for it all your life. The lyrics express the vulnerability, joy, and relief that comes with finding that special person.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I really here in your arms
I am overwhelmed by the reality of being in your arms.
It's just like I dreamed it would be
Being with you feels like a dream come true.
I feel like we're frozen in time
The moment feels so perfect that it seems like time has stopped.
And you're the only one I can see
You are the center of my attention and focus.
And I never really knew how to love
I never understood the true meaning of love.
I just hoped somehow I'd see
I prayed that I would find someone to love.
Asked for a little help from above
I looked to a higher power for guidance in finding love.
Send that angel down to me
I hoped for an angel to be sent to guide me towards love.
I never thought that I could feel a love so tender
I never imagined that I could experience such a gentle and caring love.
I never thought I could let those feelings show
I used to hide my feelings and never thought I could express them openly.
But now my heart is on my sleeve
I am now wearing my heart on my sleeve and showing my true emotions.
And this love will never leave
This love is genuine and will remain forever.
I know
I am confident in this love.
Hey, I've looked all my life for you
I have been searching for someone like you my whole life.
And now you're here
Finally, I have found the person that I have been looking for.
Hey, I've spent all my life with you
I am committed to spending the rest of my life with you.
All my life
This love has been the focus of my life and will continue to be.
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.