Dante Thomas has become one of Europe's hottest new stars with the release … Read Full Bio ↴Dante Thomas has become one of Europe's hottest new stars with the release of his groundbreaking debut disc, Fly, with America following closely behind. Brandishing an incredible vocal style, and displaying impressive songwriting chops on the deeply moving and inspirational title song, Thomas possesses the edge of a compelling new voice in contemporary pop music.

His first single, the sizzling track "Miss California," achieved gold status in Germany, Sweden, and France.

Discovered by multi-talented superstar Pras, Dante Thomas exudes old school soul with the young-gun swagger of the new breed of R&B singers taking over pop. On Fly, the first album for Pras' appropriately named Rat Pack label, Dante's hypnotic vocal style wraps itself around ten indomitable songs, all of them guided under Pras' watchful eye.

The album also relies on the 23-year-old singer's gift for interpreting a lyric, as he burns his searing vocals into a diverse array of tracks such as "Never Give Up," "Wait For Day," and the album's stirring title opus, "Fly." The heart wrenching ballad a bold examination of prejudice - was penned by Dante and Sam Hyman.

"There's too many of us that's parted by prejudice/When you look in the mirror who do you see/Is it somebody else, or who you really wanna be?"

"That song speaks to me," says Dante. "I'm trying to say were all susceptible to ignorance." The energetic performer cites some pretty important influences that he has looked up to along the way. "When I was younger I was always listening to Stevie Wonder and Donnie Hathaway, singers like that," says Dante. "I had this friend who was also into music. One day he told me: 'You want to sing like those cats? Go listen to what they listen to. Then you'll be a singer!"

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Dante bought a bus ticket to New York City soon after graduating high school to pursue his dream. "I didn't know anybody. I slept in the bus station my first night there." But New York was also a wake-up call for the aspiring singer. "I made progress, then I'd find I was losing myself a bit." He eventually made his way back to Utah. "I was thinking about giving it all up. You know, getting an electrician's job like all my friends."

"I went back for one more try. I decided to take my demo around again. One night I went to the New York recording studio, The Hit Factory. Pras happened to be there. He was with Vada Nobles. I knew I had to get him to listen to the tape."

Pras promised he'd listen to the demo when he returned, and Dante's patience finally paid off. "He said he wanted to do something together, and for me to call his assistant about making a time to meet. But this was my moment, and you never know what could happen if you let a chance slip away. I knew I couldn't let the opportunity pass." Dante auditioned live, right then and there, causing a duly impressed Pras to begin working with the dedicated vocalist that same evening.

It's that same undeniable intensity possessed by Thomas that has made European and American audiences respond so positively to the Salt Lake City native. An extended trip through Europe this past May and June to promote Fly opened his eyes to the passion of overseas fans. "I just felt really good being able to go over there and give them my all," says Dante. "I was able to give people an honest glimpse of myself and their reaction was incredible."

Acclaim from the international press also helped fuel the buzz about Thomas here in the U.S. Said Germany's Yam: "Dante's soft and laidback voice_goes hand in hand with unbeatable beats." Lycos.de also declared the singer a star: "The wonder voice from Utah is sure to be our hero_.", and Bild raved: "A perfect mixture of soul, pop and R&B, just hot..."

Dante, however, has a kept a cool head throughout the incredible ride that Fly has enjoyed. "I have always believed that no matter where you end up, you have got to be true to yourself. I could still be in Utah. Everyone would be saying: 'Dante is a good church singer.' And that would be all right with me too."

Never Give Up
Dante Thomas Lyrics

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Mmm, hey, hey

We've been togheter
And went to the extreme
You put your trust in me
When all I had was dreams
But still you flied away
Jump out it's that the time

My love is here to stay
I never stop lovin' you
No no no

Never give up, never give up
Never give up, lovin' you
Never give up, never give up
Never give up, lovin' you

You treated me like a king
How could I ask for more
Describing the way you loved me
This like you've been here before
Your smile is like a vacation
Help me for a far away
These words is just a reminder
How long I planned to stay
I never stop lovin' you
No no no

Never give up, never give up
Never give up, lovin' you
Never give up, never give up
Never give up, lovin' you

Never give up, never give up
Never give up, lovin' you
Never give up, never give up
Never give up, lovin' you

No matter what
I will never give up
Never will I be away from your touch
As long as you're here
I will stand by your side
Never again will you see lonely nights

Never give up, never give up
Never give up, lovin' you
Never give up, never give up
Never give up, lovin' you

Never again
'Cause I can't walk away from your love
And I want take the chance never again

'Cause I can't walk away from your love
And I want take the chance lovin' you

Overall Meaning

The song "Never Give Up" by Dante Thomas is an ode to loving someone with all your heart and never giving up on them. The lyrics speak of a deep love between two people who have been through a lot together. It talks about how despite all the challenges they've faced, they will always stick by each other's side.

The opening lines describe their journey together, where they have been to extremes, and despite all the struggles, the other person never gave up on the singer's dreams. However, there comes a point in the relationship where a decision needs to be made, and the other person decides to leave. The song then showcases the singer's persistence, where he proclaims that his love is here to stay, and he will never stop loving the other person, no matter what.

The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "Never give up, never give up, never give up, lovin' you," which emphasizes the singer's determination to never give up on their relationship. The lyrics also describe how the other person treated the singer like a king, and how they will never be away from each other's touch. The song ends with the singer stating that he cannot walk away from the other person's love and that he will never take the chance of losing them.

Overall, "Never Give Up" is a heart-warming song that celebrates the persistence of love. It shows how true love is about staying by each other's side and never giving up, even in the most challenging of times.

Line by Line Meaning

We've been together
We have been in a relationship

And went to the extreme
We have experienced intense times together

You put your trust in me
You have had confidence in me

When all I had was dreams
When I had nothing but aspirations

But still you flied away
But you still left

Jump out it's that the time
It is time to take a leap of faith

My love is here to stay
My affection for you is enduring

I never stop lovin' you
I will love you always and forever

Never give up, never give up
Persevere, don't give up

You treated me like a king
You treated me with utmost respect and admiration

How could I ask for more
I couldn't have asked for anything more than what you gave me