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.
I Want You
Daniel Skye Lyrics
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I fell for the way you knew I would fall
So what if I want it?
You know what you do
You painted a target
Right on my heart
You shot at the mark
And, oh, look you caught it
Can't get you close enough
Think that I got you then you′re gone, you're gone
I need to say it once in case tomorrow never comes, oh
I want you
You say the word, I'll come through
Something in the way you move
Don′t keep me waiting on you
I want you
I want you
Don′t keep me waiting
I'm not used to chasing
I beg and I steal just to borrow your heart
But girl, let′s just face it, there's no one like you
And everyone knows it
I know you don′t notice, can't keep my focus
I just be open
Won′t hide what I'm showing, oh-oh
Can't get you close enough
Think that I got you then you′re gone (you′re gone)
You're gone (you′re gone)
I want you
You say the word, I'll come through (come through)
Something in the way you move (you move)
Don′t keep me waiting on you
I want you
I want you
Don't keep me waiting on you
(Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody but you)
(Nobody, nobody)
Don′t keep me waiting on you
Don't keep me waiting on you
(Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody but you)
(Nobody, nobody)
Don't keep me waiting on you
I want you
You say the word, I′ll come through (come through)
Something in the way you move
(Something in the way you move)
Don′t keep me waiting on you
(Don't keep me waiting)
I want you, no
I want you
(Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody but you)
(Nobody, nobody)
Don′t keep me waiting on you
(Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody but you)
(Nobody, nobody)
Don't keep me waiting on you
Don′t keep me waiting on you
The lyrics of "I Want You" by Daniel Skye speak to the intense attraction and desire that the singer feels for someone he is pursuing. The first stanza acknowledges his sudden fall for the person, which seems to have been calculated by the other person. The second stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song, making it clear that he is not used to chasing someone, but he is willing to do anything for the love interest. He emphasizes the fact that there is no one like this person and he wants them to know that they are the only one on his mind. The chorus reveals that his desire for the person runs deep and he cannot get them out of his mind. He is willing to do whatever it takes to be in their presence, and he implores them not to keep him waiting any longer.
The song's lyrics are straightforward, but they tap into the universal feeling of falling hard for someone and wanting to be with that person. The lyrics are relatable, especially for young adults who are navigating relationships and trying to express their emotions. The repetition of "I want you" throughout the song highlights the intensity of the singer's feelings, and the urgency in his voice adds to the emotional impact of the lyrics. Overall, "I Want You" showcases the pop sensibilities of Daniel Skye and his ability to convey complex emotions through catchy melodies and simple lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd rather be honest
I prefer to be truthful
I fell for the way you knew I would fall
I fell for you because you knew exactly how to make me fall in love with you
So what if I want it?
What's wrong with wanting you?
You know what you do
You know the effect you have on me
You painted a target
You made me a target for your love
Right on my heart
You made me fall in love with you
You shot at the mark
You went for it
And, oh, look you caught it
And you succeeded in making me fall in love with you
You know what you started
You know you started this love between us
Can't get you close enough
I can't get close enough to you
Think that I got you then you're gone, you're gone
Just when I think I have you, you're gone
I need to say it once in case tomorrow never comes
I need to tell you how I feel because tomorrow is not promised
I want you
I want you to be mine
You say the word, I'll come through
If you give me a chance, I'll be there for you
Something in the way you move
I love the way you move, it makes me want you even more
Don't keep me waiting on you
Please don't make me wait for you to love me back
I'm not used to chasing
I'm not used to pursuing someone for their love
I beg and I steal just to borrow your heart
I will do anything just to have your heart for a moment
But girl, let's just face it, there's no one like you
You are one of a kind and I can't get enough of you
And everyone knows it
Everyone can see how special you are
I know you don't notice, can't keep my focus
I know you don't see me, but I can't help but be obsessed with you
I just be open
I am being honest and open about my feelings
Won't hide what I'm showing, oh-oh
I won't hide my love for you
Don't keep me waiting on you
Please don't make me wait for you to love me back
Nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody but you
You are the only one for me
Writer(s): Ryan Williamson, Daniel Skye, Britten Newbill, Stephen Carl Puth
Contributed by Aaron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leonie Krm
[Verse 1]
I rather be honest,
I fell for the way you knew I would fall,
so what if I wanted,
you know what you do
You paint it in target
Right on my heart you shot at the mock
You now look, you caught it
You know what you started
[Post-chorus]
Can’t get you close enough
Think that I got you then you’re gone, you’re gone
I need to say it once in case tomorrow never comes, ooh
[Refrain]
I want you
You say the word I’ll come through
Something in the way you move
Don’t keep me waiting on you
I want you
I want you
Don’t keep me waiting
[Verse 2]
I’m not used to chasing
I beg and I steal just to borrow your heart
But girl, that’s just facing
There’s no one like you
And everyone knows it,
I know you don’t notice
Can’t keep my focus,
I’ll just be open
Of how what I’m showing
[Post-Chorus 2]
Cant get you close enough
Think that I got you then you’re gone, you’re gone, you’re gone, you’re gone
[Refrain]
I want you
You say the word I’ll come through
Something in the way you move (you move)
Don’t keep me waiting on you
I want you
I want you
Don’t keep me waiting on you
[Bridge]
(Nobody, nobody, but, nobody, nobody, nobody, but you, nobody, nobody)
Don’t keep me waiting on you
(Don’t keep me waiting on you)
(Nobody, nobody, but, nobody, nobody, nobody, but you, nobody, nobody)
(Don’t keep me waiting)
[Refrain]
I want you
You say the word I’ll come through (come through)
Something in the way you move (something in the way you move)
Don’t keep me waiting on you (don’t keep me waiting)
I want you
I want you
[Outro]
(Nobody, nobody, but, nobody, nobody, nobody, but you, nobody, nobody)
Don’t keep me waiting on you
(Nobody, nobody, but, nobody, nobody, nobody, but you, nobody, nobody)
Don’t keep me waiting on you
Don’t keep me waiting on you
Trisha
Lyrics
I rather be honest
I fell for the way you knew I would fall
So what if I want it, you know what you do
You painted a target
Right on my heart, you shot at the mark
And now look you caught it
You know what you started
Can't get you close enough
Think that I got you then you're gone, you're gone
I need to say it once in case tomorrow never comes, oh-oh
I want you
You say the word, I'll come through
Something in the way you move
Don't keep me waiting on you
I want you
I want you...
Don't keep me waiting
I'm not used to chasing
I beg and I steal just to borrow your heart
But girl let's just face it, there's no one like you
And everyone knows it
I know you don't notice, can't keep my focus
I'll just be open, won't hide what I'm showin', oh
Can't get you close enough
Think that I got you then you're gone, you're gone
You're gone, you're gone
I want you
You say the word, I'll come through
Something in the way you move (You move)
Don't keep me waiting on you
I want you
I want you...
Don't keep me waiting on you
(Nobody, nobody)
(Nobody, nobody, nobody, body)
(Nobody, nobody)
Don't keep me waiting on you
(Oh)
(Don't keep me waitin' on you)
(Oh)
(Nobody, nobody)
(Don't keep me waitin' on you)
I want you
You say the word, I'll come through (Come through)
Something in the way you move (Something in the way you move)
Don't keep me waiting on you (Don't keep me waiting)
I want you (Nah)
I want you...
(Nobody, nobody)
(Nobody, nobody, nobody, body)
(Nobody, nobody)
Don't keep me waiting on you
(Nobody, nobody)
(Nobody, nobody, nobody, body)
(Nobody, nobody)
Don't keep me waiting on you
Don't keep me waiting on you
Kimseang Soy
No expensive cars
No naked girls,
No bad words,
Just them enjoying their lives, This song deserves more views
Adelaine flores
I know right!!!!💗
Asma EZZOUATE
Yesssss !!
ellie lavandier
ya
j
It has enough
AKSHAT FF
Yes
Kristen Cooper
I just heard this song 2 days ago and it’s been in repeat since then!! Daniel Skye you have such an amazing voice!!❤️
Sky Bunny
i really appreciate that! 🖤
Alexis Braun
I totally agree with you because Daniel skye is such an amazing singer and person!
ッElle
I'm in love with this song❤️ no matter how many times I repeat and hear it