Daniel Caesar’s first chapter unfolded in a suburb of Toronto, where he was… Read Full Bio ↴Daniel Caesar’s first chapter unfolded in a suburb of Toronto, where he was born to Bajan and Jamaican parents and raised listening to soul and gospel music while singing in front of his father’s church congregation. The singer and songwriter left home at 17 to pursue his calling as a musical artist. Caesar independently released his first two EPs, Praise Break (2014) and Pilgrim’s Paradise (2017), to widespread praise—the first of which landed at #19 on Rolling Stone’s list of “20 Best R&B Albums of 2014.” However, it was his 2017 debut album, Freudian, that marked him as one of this generation’s most exciting artists to watch—the album went on to be nominated for two GRAMMY Awards (“Best R&B Album” and “Best R&B Performance” for “Get You”), and the following year, Caesar took home the award for “Best R&B Performance” for his breakout hit, “Best Part.” The GRAMMY Award-winning and Juno Award-winning artist soon followed this early success with his critically acclaimed sophomore album, Case Study 01 (2019), and most recently his multi-platinum, worldwide hit, “Peaches” with Justin Bieber and Giveon (2021). Amassing over 5 billion streams across his catalogue and over 31 million monthly listeners, Caesar currently ranked the 79th “Most Listened To Artist in the World” and top 10 “Most Streamed Canadian Artists of All Time” on Spotify. Now, Daniel Caesar gears up for his next chapter, as he continues to redefine what R&B can be, while quietly overtaking the mainstream.

Violet
Daniel Caesar Lyrics

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Don't cut your journey short
Not anymore
You beautiful boy
Just run
Don't hit the floor
Not anymore
You brilliant boy
Just chill, you're made to sing

On anything, you golden child

You're my violet in the sun
You're my violet in the sun

You're my violet in the sun
You're my violet in the sun

Overall Meaning

In the song Violet, Daniel Caesar encourages someone not to give up on their journey, to keep running and not hit the floor. He calls this person a beautiful and brilliant boy and reminds them that they are made to sing on anything, therefore they should not give up. The repetition of "not anymore" emphasizes that there might have been a point where this person wanted to cut their journey short, but now is not the time to do so.

The chorus "You're my violet in the sun" suggests that this person is standing out in the midst of challenges or difficult times, just like a violet flower in the sun. The flower's vibrant color pops out among green plants, similarly, the person Caesar is addressing shines in the midst of darker life situations. The use of the word "violet" could also symbolize the person's uniqueness or difference from others around them, similarly to how a violet flower may differ from the rest of the flowers present.

Overall, the song is a reminder to not give up on one's journey and to push through the challenges no matter how hard they may seem. It is also a tribute to the resilience and uniqueness of those who may stand out in tough times.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't cut your journey short
Don't give up on your goals and dreams prematurely.

Not anymore
You may have given up in the past, but now you must keep going.

You beautiful boy
You are inherently beautiful and worthy of love and respect.

Just run
Keep moving forward, no matter how hard it may seem.

Don't hit the floor
Don't give into despair or hopelessness.

Not anymore
You are capable of overcoming challenges and persevering.

You brilliant boy
You have tremendous potential and intelligence.

Just chill, you're made to sing
Take a break and find comfort in your natural talents and abilities.

On anything, you golden child
You are capable of greatness in any aspect of your life.

You're my violet in the sun
You are a beautiful and rare source of joy and light in my life.

You're my violet in the sun
You shine brightly and bring happiness to those around you.