In his work on Neverending White Lights Act 1 and 2, Victor wrote nearly all the music, produced, performed, and mixed all the instrumentation himself.
Victor is currently working on his third release for Neverending White Lights, which is likely to be released sometime in 2009. He also is working on a side project called "Black Ribbons" as well as another project with Ours front man Jimmy Gnecco.
Believe Me
Daniel Victor Lyrics
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I've been living like I'm antisocial
Cali girls are wanting me to go bi-coastal
But I've been setting fire to everything I get close to
Realized my 9 to 5 was like a prison
So I dipped 'cuz all this 5 to 9-ing paying more commission
And I thought about a vacation, thought again like what's the use
I'm running late for days and they still pay me for the shoots
But they'll pay that boy regardless because dammit he too gorgeous! Woah
Came in, same dude. Looking like he can't lose
Women rubber necking about the second that he came through
Everything they doubted, he kept at it 'till it came true
Start to realize there's really nothing that he can't do
Believe me! When I say my future is all accounted for
Believe me! When I say won't stop until I'm counting more
Believe me! When I say that this is just for you to see
Obsess on what y'all find impressive, trust it's nothing new to me
Woah. I should take a step back, that got too aggressive
No. Y'all should back up off me your lifestyle's depressing
Oh. Blowing up my line with texts is so possessive
Swear y'all waste my time with all this calling...don't you get the message?
Friendships come and go they ebb and flow just like the seasons
I'm always on my phone, don't hit you back? It's for a reason
I ain't leaving these events for pointless parties y'all attending
I don't like you, won't pretend to. I don't care who I'm offending
Boy I got too many DMs from too many women that I ain't got no time to see
While I've been handling business, they're begging for minutes like I ain't got nowhere to be
Barely got time for myself and it's free. I don't expect you to keep with the pace
Saying I "got way too much on my plate" but I love it so I'm busy stuffing my face
Came in, same dude. Looking like he can't lose
Women rubber necking about the second that he came through
Everything they doubted, he kept at it 'till it came true
Start to realize there's really nothing that he can't do
Believe me! When I say my future is all accounted for
Believe me! When I say won't stop until I'm counting more
Believe me! When I say that this is just for you to see
Obsess on what y'all find impressive, trust it's nothing new to me
Came in, same dude. Looking like he can't lose
Women rubber necking about the second that he came through
Everything they doubted, he kept at it 'till it came true
Start to realize there's really nothing that he can't do
Believe me! When I say my future is all accounted for
Believe me! When I say won't stop until I'm counting more
Believe me! When I say that this is just for you to see
Obsess on what y'all find impressive, trust it's nothing new to me
The lyrics of Daniel Victor's song "Believe Me" portray a confident and ambitious individual who is determined to succeed. The singer describes himself as a "pretty boy" living a somewhat isolated life, capturing attention from Cali girls who want him to branch out to the bi-coastal lifestyle. However, he acknowledges that his tendency to set fire to everything he gets close to might hinder his relationships and personal growth.
The lyrics highlight the singer's decision to escape the confines of a regular 9 to 5 job, recognizing that the "5 to 9-ing" pays him more commission. He contemplates taking a vacation but decides against it due to his busy schedule, acknowledging that his success brings its own challenges. He reflects on the invoices for his work, realizing that his attractiveness plays a role in his clients' willingness to pay, stating, "But they'll pay that boy regardless because dammit he too gorgeous!"
The second verse emphasizes the singer's self-belief and determination. He asserts that he remains the same humble person despite others doubting his abilities. He states that there is nothing he can't achieve if he remains persistent. He implores the listener to believe in his future success and expresses his relentless pursuit of financial gain.
The next verse reveals the singer's frustration with others who constantly reach out to him. He dismisses their attempts to invade his time and space, referring to their lifestyle as "depressing." He acknowledges his selective nature in maintaining friendships and attending social events, driven by a lack of genuine interest in people he dislikes. The singer also mentions the overwhelming attention he receives from multiple women, suggesting that he prioritizes his professional ventures over personal relationships.
The chorus reiterates the singer's statements about his future success and determination to achieve more. He challenges the listeners to believe in him and suggests that impressing others with his accomplishments is nothing new to him.
Overall, the lyrics depict an ambitious individual who acknowledges both the benefits and drawbacks of his success. While confident and determined, he also recognizes that his choices can isolate him from others and impact his personal relationships. Through his lyrics, he aims to inspire belief in his future achievements while asserting his disregard for trivial matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty boy with the NY postal
Attractive man with a New York address
I've been living like I'm antisocial
I have been isolating myself from others
Cali girls are wanting me to go bi-coastal
Girls from California are interested in me being on both coasts
But I've been setting fire to everything I get close to
I've been causing destruction and chaos in my relationships
Realized my 9 to 5 was like a prison
I understood that my regular job was confining and restrictive
So I dipped 'cuz all this 5 to 9-ing paying more commission
So I quit because my side hustle was generating more income
And I thought about a vacation, thought again like what's the use
And I considered taking a break, but then I realized it wouldn't be beneficial
I'm running late for days and they still pay me for the shoots
I'm consistently behind schedule, yet they still compensate me for my work
I'm staring at my invoice thinking 'damn they can't afford this'
I'm looking at my bill and thinking they may not have enough money to pay
But they'll pay that boy regardless because dammit he too gorgeous! Woah
But they'll still pay me anyway because, damn it, I'm too good-looking! Woah
Came in, same dude. Looking like he can't lose
Entered the scene as the same confident person who appears unbeatable
Women rubber necking about the second that he came through
Women turning their heads to look at him as soon as he arrives
Everything they doubted, he kept at it 'till it came true
Achieved everything they didn't believe he could, through persistence
Start to realize there's really nothing that he can't do
Began to comprehend that there are no limits to what he can achieve
Believe me! When I say my future is all accounted for
Trust me when I say I have planned out my entire future
Believe me! When I say won't stop until I'm counting more
Trust me when I say I won't cease until I have achieved greater success
Believe me! When I say that this is just for you to see
Trust me when I say that all of this is merely for your observation
Obsess on what y'all find impressive, trust it's nothing new to me
Focus on what you find impressive, but understand that it's not new or surprising to me
Woah. I should take a step back, that got too aggressive
Wow. I need to calm down, my previous statement was overly aggressive
No. Y'all should back up off me your lifestyle's depressing
No. You all should leave me alone, your way of life is uninspiring
Oh. Blowing up my line with texts is so possessive
Oh. Bombarding me with text messages is controlling and possessive
Swear y'all waste my time with all this calling...don't you get the message?
I swear all of you are wasting my time with these calls... don't you understand that?
Friendships come and go they ebb and flow just like the seasons
Friendships are transient, they fluctuate and change, just like the seasons
I'm always on my phone, don't hit you back? It's for a reason
I'm constantly using my phone, if I don't respond to you, there's a purpose behind it
I ain't leaving these events for pointless parties y'all attending
I'm not skipping these gatherings for meaningless parties that you all are going to
I don't like you, won't pretend to. I don't care who I'm offending
I don't like you, and I won't pretend to. I don't care who I might upset
Boy I got too many DMs from too many women that I ain't got no time to see
Boy, I receive too many direct messages from numerous women that I don't have time to meet
While I've been handling business, they're begging for minutes like I ain't got nowhere to be
While I've been taking care of my responsibilities, they're pleading for my attention as if I don't have other commitments
Barely got time for myself and it's free. I don't expect you to keep with the pace
I hardly have time for myself, and it doesn't cost anything. I don't anticipate you being able to keep up with my lifestyle
Saying I 'got way too much on my plate' but I love it so I'm busy stuffing my face
People claim that I have too many responsibilities, but I enjoy them so I'm happily occupied
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Daniel Batista
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