MEMORY
Don’t believe the hype—stars aren’t born. They’re self-made, assembled from… Read Full Bio ↴Don’t believe the hype—stars aren’t born. They’re self-made, assembled from skills, drive and heart. These are the building blocks that launched the steady rise of Danny Fernandes, R&B’s newest northern light. Of course, it helps to be part of a constellation. That’s why 22-year-old Fernandes, born September 16th 1985, joined forces with Canada’s hottest urban indie, CP Records, home to hit-makers Massari and Belly. “This kid is a triple threat. He's headed to the top,” boasts Belly, who recruited the young singer/songwriter/dancer into his revolutionary army invading Canada’s airwaves. The pair are leading the charge with Fernandes’ latest synth-fuelled club smash “Private Dancer,” but Danny doesn’t think he can dance—he knows it, Canada. It’s been his whole life since age six. Intro might be Fernandes’ first album, but he’s been working his way up since he was knee-high. Born the middle child in a musical Italian/Portuguese family—his grandfather was an opera singer, his big brother is early ‘00s radio staple Shawn Desman—Fernandes took to dancing to keep out the shadows. He proved a quick study with an ambitious streak. By eleven he had an agent and was dancing in commercials. By 16 he was practically drowning in gold medals, even netting two consecutive (and aptly-named) Rising Star awards in the annual CNE dance battle. At the same time, he blew away thousands of competitors to become the youngest member of the Toronto Raptor’s famed Dance Pak and started appearing regularly as a backup dancer in music videos. “A lot of parents don’t support that as much as they would a doctor, a dentist or lawyer,” Danny recalls. “When I told my parents, they said ‘let’s do it, you gotta work.’” Soon after, he hit the road with the likes of Aaron Carter, Blackstreet, Deborah Cox and, of course, his brother Sean, with whom he toured the world for an entire year, even playing the NBA All-Star game in Atlanta. By the time he returned to Canada, Danny was ready to step up to the mic. He hooked up with then-fledgling producer Pilzbury and the pair ensconced themselves in a Brampton studio. “From there on we made history, man, we just made music every day.” One of their first collaborations, way back in 2003, was the song “Curious.” In a rare case of piracy gone right, the track mysteriously leaked online (“I don’t know who did it,” Danny says, “but who ever did I want to thank”) and was discovered by a DJ in Germany who pressed it to bootleg vinyl. Fernandes’ MySpace page got flooded with requests and soon touring Europe for months on end and topping club charts. Then it was high time to conquer Canada. Fernandes didn’t have a label yet, but that didn’t hinder him overseas. So late last year, he sent “Curious” down to New York and the hot track easily convinced rapper Juelz Santana to drop a guest spot. Then Danny started working radio—not as an “indie” but as a true independent artist. Without any label backup, “Curious” shot up radio playlists. By the time he’d soared, solo, into the top 20, CP Records snatched up this fresh talent. You only get one chance to make a first impression, so Fernandes and Belly hunkered down in the studio to write the songs that would become his debut album Intro. “I make music that I can dance to,” Danny says matter-of-fact. “That’s what I do because I was a dancer before I was anything else.” So rest assured Fernandes knows how to move hips. His debut is rammed with addictive club bangers, led by “Curious” and his fiery new floor-filler “Private Dancer.” Built on spectral synths and skintight beats, Danny’s sexed-up songs, even the slow numbers, are purpose-built for getting down and picking up, busting moves and breaking hearts. Since taking his first steps towards stardom, Fernandes ambitions have only grown. The singer-dancer is positioning himself as the next Chris Brown or Justin Timberlake. It’s a big goal, sure, but so far Fernandes has cleared every high bar he’s set. This album might be his intro, but there are more chapters to come .“Keep putting out singles, keep putting out albums, keep putting out videos,” Fernandes says. “I don’t ever plan to stop

MEMORY
Danny Fernandes Lyrics


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I Remeber Your Smile More Then Anything Else
Cause You Never Showed Me The Real Side Of Yourself
I Remeber Your Pain The Way That I Felt
I Regret The Day I Ever Had To Ask You For Help

I've Had My Ups And I've Had My Downs (Down, Down Down)
And I'll Never Make That Mistake Again
When I Was Up, You Dragged Me Down (Down, Down Down)
And I'll Never Let You Back In

You Are Nothing More Than A Memory
A Memory
You Are Nothing More Than A Memory (Your Nothing More)
A Memory
(Your Nothing More Than A Memory)

You Remeber The Days
You Wanted Me By Your Side
Always Thought That It Was Real
It Was All Just A Lie
And It Hurts Me To Say, But I'm Dying Inside
I Don't Even Know You, Girl I Know Your Disguise

I've Had My Ups And I've Had My Downs (Down, Down Down)
And I'll Never Make That Mistake Again
When I Was Up, You Dragged Me Down (Down, Down Down)
And I'll Never Let You Back In

You Are Nothing More Than A Memory (You Are)
A Memory (Remeber Me)
You Are Nothing More Than A Memory (Your Nothing More)
A Memory
(Nothing More Than A Memory)

You Are Just A, You Are Just A
You Are Just A Memory
You Are Just A, You Are Just A
You Are Just A Memory
You Are Just A, You Are Just A
You Are Just A Memory
You Are Just A, You Are Just A
You Are Just A Memory

I've Had My Ups And I've Had My Downs (Down, Down Down)
And I'll Never Make That Mistake Again
When I Was Up, You Dragged Me Down (Down, Down Down)
And I'll Never Let You Back In
(I'll Never Let You Back In)

You Are Nothing More Than A Memory (You're Nothing More)
A Memory (You're Nothing More Then A Memory)
You Are Nothing More Than A Memory (Do You Remeber)




A Memory
(Do You Remeber Me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Danny Fernandes's song Memory seem to be about a relationship that has gone sour. The singer of the song, presumably Danny himself, remembers the girl he used to be with and contrasts the good memories he has of her with the reality of what their relationship was really like. He remembers her smiling, but acknowledges that she never showed him her true self; he remembers feeling her pain, but regrets having to ask for her help. The relationship was a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, and the girl in question was a drag on his spirits when he was feeling good. In the end, despite the pain and the hurt, the singer has come to accept that the girl is no longer a part of his life, and that she is nothing more than a memory.


The song is a well-crafted piece of pop music that manages to evoke a real sense of loss and melancholy, though it is ultimately rather upbeat and catchy. There is a real sense of catharsis in the lyrics, as the singer acknowledges his feelings and moves on from the past relationship. The chorus is particularly striking, as the repetition of the phrase "You are nothing more than a memory" really drives home the finality of the situation.


Line by Line Meaning

I Remeber Your Smile More Then Anything Else
I recall your smile more than anything else


Cause You Never Showed Me The Real Side Of Yourself
You never revealed your true identity to me


I Remeber Your Pain The Way That I Felt
I remember the pain you experienced as if it was my own


I Regret The Day I Ever Had To Ask You For Help
I am sorry that I had to turn to you for assistance


You Are Nothing More Than A Memory
You do not hold any significance in my life anymore


You Are Nothing More Than A Memory (Your Nothing More)
You are just a distant memory to me


You Remeber The Days
You recall the times we used to spend together


You Wanted Me By Your Side
You wanted me to be there for you


Always Thought That It Was Real
You always believed that our relationship was genuine


It Was All Just A Lie
But it was all a deception


And It Hurts Me To Say, But I'm Dying Inside
It pains me to admit it, but I am suffering on the inside


I Don't Even Know You, Girl I Know Your Disguise
I do not truly know who you are, only the persona you have created


You Are Just A, You Are Just A
You are simply


You Are Just A Memory
You are merely a recollection


You Are Nothing More Than A Memory (You Are)
You are not significant in my life anymore


A Memory (Remeber Me)
Just a memory, do you remember me


You Are Nothing More Than A Memory (Your Nothing More)
You do not hold any importance in my life now


A Memory (Do You Remeber)
Just a memory, do you remember


A Memory
Merely a recollection


(Do You Remeber Me)
Do you still recall me




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