He began his route to popularity in an unusual way, by posting 15-second snippets of covers of popular songs on Instagram, where he has netted 2.5 million followers, rather than initially focusing on YouTube or other sites more commonly identified with music. He released his first original song, "Maybe," in December 2014. The video has been viewed over 4.6 million times on YouTube as of this writing.
His next original single was "LoveSick Day," followed in May 2015 by "All I Want" feat. Cameron Dallas, which debuted on iHeartRADIO and charted on iTunes in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Australia and Brazil, reaching #34 on its U.S. chart debut on May 4. The "All I Want" video was viewed more than 22 million times on YouTube, while the song received over 14 million streams on Spotify.
In 2015 he toured extensively, including on the DigiFest Tour with Demi Lovato, Magcon, Sunsation, Aaron Carpenter and others. He was also selected to perform as part of a Macy's back-to-school campaign that year.
The single "We Got Us," with over 5.9 million Spotify plays as of this writing, made him a Nickelodeon #BuzzTracks artist in March 2016. The video for his July 2016 single "Smile" amassed over 5.8 million views within six months on YouTube, and Tiger Beat nominated the song in the "Most Influential Song" category in the magazine's "19 Under 19" feature in September.
His September 2016 follow-up, "Good as it Gets," produced by Charlie Handsome (Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Mac Miller) and released in conjunction with his signing with RCA, netted over three million Spotify plays and three million YouTube views.
His first official single for RCA, "ON," was released in January 2017, and he is going on tour with Bebe Rexha beginning in March 2017.
Good As It Gets
Daniel Skye Lyrics
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When you in my phone you got the run around
Fity-two cities, girl I'm jumping now
And I ain't seen you out in any one of them
Don't need to make it complicated
Yeah, think you better off with someone else
Then you change your conversation
She don't even wanna know the worst part of this
Twenty thousand miles since the last time we kissed
She already know that I don't even wanna see her face when I leave
'Cause she already know this as good as it gets
She already know
She know, she know
Working, working, working like I never had a job
I ain't got the time but I still push it on the clock
Started with a little bit, now I got a lot
Lately I been going and I don't wanna stop, no
Don't need to make it complicated
Think you better off with someone else
Then you change your conversation
Couple weeks off and she back on it, well
She don't even wanna know the worst part of this
Twenty thousand miles since the last time we kissed
She already know that I don't even wanna see her face when I leave
'Cause she already know this as good as it gets
I been on the same flight and you waiting on me
It's always late night when you laying with me
I miss the FaceTime
And that's how it's always gon' be 'til the day you giving up on the day
I been on the same flight and you waiting on me
It's always late night when you laying with me
I miss the FaceTime
And that's how it's always gon' be 'til the day you giving up on the day
She don't even wanna know the worst part of this
20 thousand miles since the last time we kissed
She already know that I don't even wanna see her face when I leave
'Cause she already know this as good as it gets
My passport up, jumping on the plane
She tryna ride the wave, she couldn't catch me in that 458
'Cause she already know this as good as it gets (she already know)
The lyrics of Daniel Skye's song "Good As It Gets" are about a man who is working hard and traveling constantly while trying to maintain a long-distance relationship that isn't working. He moves through crowds like he's one of them, but he can't seem to find his girlfriend in any of the 52 cities he's visited. She changes her mind constantly, sometimes being distant for weeks and other times coming back to him. Despite this, she already knows that this relationship is "as good as it gets," and they're not meant to be together.
Throughout the song, Daniel Skye expresses his frustration and disappointment in this situation. Despite working hard and achieving success, he can't seem to make this relationship work. It's clear that he still cares for his girlfriend and misses her, but he understands that things won't just magically improve. He's tired of the endless cycle of distance and reconnection, recognizing that it's time to move on.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this sentiment, with Skye singing about the distance between them and his reluctance to see her face when he leaves. He's resigned to the fact that this is the best it's going to get for them.
Overall, "Good As It Gets" is a relatable look at the complexities of long-distance relationships and the struggles that come with managing relationships while pursuing personal and professional goals. It's an honest portrayal of the way that distance and time can erode even the strongest connections.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm moving through the crowd like I'm one of them
I blend in with the crowd effortlessly.
When you in my phone you got the run around
I avoid talking to you when you call me.
Fifty-two cities, girl I'm jumping now
I travel to different cities frequently.
And I ain't seen you out in any one of them
You're not present in any of the cities I visit.
Don't need to make it complicated
Let's keep things simple.
Yeah, think you better off with someone else
You're better off with someone else.
Then you change your conversation
You randomly switch topics during conversations.
Couple weeks off and she back on it, well
After a brief break, she resumes her previous behavior.
She don't even wanna know the worst part of this
She's not interested in the negative aspect of our relationship.
Twenty thousand miles since the last time we kissed
We haven't kissed in over twenty thousand miles of distance.
She already know that I don't even wanna see her face when I leave
I don't want to see her before I leave.
'Cause she already know this as good as it gets
She realizes that our current situation is the best it will ever be.
Working, working, working like I never had a job
I work tirelessly as if I never had a job before.
I ain't got the time but I still push it on the clock
Despite my busy schedule, I still work hard.
Started with a little bit, now I got a lot
I started with very little, but now I have a lot.
Lately I been going and I don't wanna stop, no
I've been constantly moving forward and don't want to slow down.
I been on the same flight and you waiting on me
We've been on the same flight and you wait for me.
It's always late night when you laying with me
We are intimate only at late nights.
I miss the FaceTime
I miss our video chats.
And that's how it's always gon' be 'til the day you giving up on the day
Things will remain the same until the day you give up on our relationship.
My passport up, jumping on the plane
I have my passport ready and am ready to travel.
She tryna ride the wave, she couldn't catch me in that 458
She's trying to keep up with me, but can't keep up with my fast-paced lifestyle.
'Cause she already know this as good as it gets (she already know)
She already knows that our current situation is the best it will ever be.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN VOJTESAK, TREVOR CASE, JAMIL CHAMMAS, DANIEL SKYE, TITUS RAMIZ STUBBLEFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sandra W
Aww Daniel this is SO lit! I will listen to it non stop ๐ it makes me wanna dance!
Jazz Knepper
This remix is amazing, Good as It Gets is my favorite song by Daniel so I already knew this was going to be fabulous.
Ayla Breann
I LOVE ITTTT DANIEL!!! PLEASE MAKE MORE SONGSโค๏ธ LOVE YOUUUU
Ghostwolf_999
Loving the music as always Daniel Skye๐๐๐
Elevated Vlogs
Great job! Love how it turned out ๐
Lara Emmerik
Omg Iโm in love, keep up the good work๐๐
Mes ลรธvฤ
This is SOOO good, I just can't stop hearing it!!!! GOOD JOB ๐๐๐๐๐
Mariana Lisboa
DAMN DANIEL I LOVE IT๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅโค๏ธ
Vinicius Ferreira
Muito bom mlk !
Karla V.
Iโm in love with this remixโค๏ธโค๏ธ