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.
I Was Wrong
Da'Ville Lyrics
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You say meant for ever
I could believe you, but I don′t
You say we're almost
All alone together all alone
You say, you say you will
I know you won′t
I was wrong
I was wrong to ever doubt
I can get along without
I can love my fellow man
But I'm damned if I'll love yours
In a bar that′s always closing
In a world where people shout
I don′t wanna talk this over
I don't wanna talk it out
I was quite impressed until I hit the floor
But isn′t that what friends are for?
Pain looks great on other people
That's what they′re for
I was wrong
I was wrong to ever doubt
I can get along without
Yeah, I can love my fellow man
But I'm damned if I′ll love yours
You say stay and never leave
You say meant for ever
I could believe you, but I don't
You say we're almost
All alone together all alone
Yeah, you say, you say you will
I know you won′t
I was wrong
I was wrong to ever doubt
Oh, I can get along without
Oh, I can love my fellow man
But I′m damned if I'll love yours
In a bar that′s always closing
In a world where people shout
I don't wanna talk this over
I don′t wanna talk it out
I was quite impressed until I hit the floor
Isn't that what friends are for?
Pain looks great on other men
That′s what they're for
I was wrong
I was wrong to ever doubt
I can get along without
Yes, I can love my fellow man
But I'm damned if I′ll love yours
The song "I Was Wrong" by Da'Ville is a song about doubt and the realization that maybe the person he is with does not have the same level of commitment as he does. The beginning of the song sets the scene for the narrative with the lyric "You say stay and never leave, You say meant for ever, I could believe you, but I don't". This shows that the person he is with is telling him what he wants to hear, but he has doubts about the sincerity of their words. The chorus, "I was wrong, I was wrong to ever doubt, I can get along without, I can love my fellow man, But I'm damned if I'll love yours", shows the realization that the person he is with may not be right for him and he can move on without them.
The second verse talks about being in a bar where people shout, and he doesn't want to talk it out with the person he is with. The lyric "I don't wanna talk this over, I don't wanna talk it out" shows that he is at a point where he is exhausted from trying to make the relationship work. The final verse talks about being impressed with the person he is with until he hits the floor, but pain looks great on other men. This could be interpreted as him realizing that the person he is with is not who they appeared to be, and he is tired of the pain that has been inflicted on him.
Line by Line Meaning
You say stay and never leave
You tell me to always be with you and never leave your side
You say meant for ever
You say that we are meant to be together forever
I could believe you, but I don′t
Although your words seem convincing, I cannot believe what you are saying
You say we're almost
You tell me that we are on the verge of achieving something
All alone together all alone
Even though we are together, we still feel alone
You say, you say you will
You promise me that you will do something
I know you won′t
But I am certain that you will not keep your promise
I was wrong
I realize that I was mistaken in my thinking
I was wrong to ever doubt
I should not have questioned or second-guessed my decisions or beliefs
I can get along without
I am capable of surviving or succeeding without your help or involvement
I can love my fellow man
I can have compassion and affection for other people
But I'm damned if I'll love yours
But I refuse to have any feelings of love towards you
In a bar that′s always closing
In a place that feels temporary or fleeting
In a world where people shout
In a chaotic and noisy world filled with conflict and argument
I don't wanna talk this over
I do not want to discuss or work through our problems
I don't wanna talk it out
I do not want to communicate or engage in a dialogue about our differences
I was quite impressed until I hit the floor
I felt positive or confident about something until I encountered a major setback
But isn′t that what friends are for?
But isn't it the role of friends to support each other through difficult times?
Pain looks great on other people
Seeing other people suffer can sometimes bring us pleasure or satisfaction
That's what they′re for
That is the purpose of other people in our lives - to serve as a source of entertainment or distraction from our own issues
Writer(s): Orville Aloysious Thomas, F Findley
Contributed by Aria W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.