Dappy is known for his slightly unusual dress sense and his love for what he describes as "eye-catching headwear". His trademark is wearing a selection of woolly chullos (sometimes referred to as "Dappy hats"), turning up one of or both the ear-flaps of the hat.
Dappy has said before he would like to work with Maniac. Dappy has also released two mixtapes called D-A-P's to the Y which features artists such as Frisco, Black the Ripper, Chipmunk,Wiley,Cookie G, Double S and Kano. His second mixtape is called Hot off These Steets and features artists such as Scorcher,Ghetts,G Frsh, Wizzy Wow,Wretch 32, Sway,Tempa T and Mercston. These are solo mixtapes and doesn't involve Fazer or Tulisa, even though Fazer also has two mixtapes. Each mixtape has 40 tracks with songs which are 2ā4 minutes long.
I.O.U.
Dappy Lyrics
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'cause I have been hiding the truth
Didn't think I'd let you in on this shit.
But you know I wouldn't be here
If it wasn't for you, you see I've tried this on my own,
I owe you, imagine if I never got to see you again.
I'm gonna bite my tongue next time that you're speaking,
'cause you deserve the time a day.
Way to go, way to go, what a joke, I'm a joke,
If only you could see how I feel.
You bite your tongue next time that I'm screaming,
See, I ain't angry with you.
There's no escaping what I've done,
I hope you hear these words,
Lord, strike me down if any one of them's untrue.
You are the reason I am what I've become, I owe you.
Even though you don't want nothing, I owe you one.
Hand on heart, I don't think there's any other way to say this.
I admit being a prick didn't do me any favors,
I mean, I've been called every name under the sun's in my eyes,
But it feels pitch black inside,
I swear I put you through so much, now I couldn't lie to you if I tried
I admit acting a fool didn't do me any favors,
Imagine if I never got to see you again.
I bite my tongue next time that you're speaking,
'cause you deserve the time a day.
I abuse your kindness with my weakness,
and threw it in your face.
Way to go, way to go, what a joke, I'm a joke,
If only you could see how I feel.
You bite your tongue next time that I'm screaming,
See, I ain't angry with you.
There's no escaping what I've done,
I hope you hear these words,
Lord, strike me down if any one of them's untrue.
See, you are the reason I am what I've become, I owe you.
Even though you don't want nothing, I owe you one.
Just be with me, let me speak to me,
I'm so sorry if I've drained you out.
That's why I love you,
And I hope you're glad you made me finally see it
That I'm nothing without you
Just tell me, imma see you again?
I swear I'll bite my tongue next time that you're speaking,
'cause you deserve the time a day.
I abuse your kindness with my weakness,
and threw it in your face.
Way to go, way to go, what a joke, I'm a joke,
If only you could see how I feel.
You bite your tongue next time that I'm screaming,
See, I ain't angry with you.
There's no escaping what I've done,
I hope you hear these words,
Lord, strike me down if any one of them's untrue.
'cause you are the reason I am what I've become, I owe you.
Even though you owe me nothing, I owe you one.
But you owe me nothing, 'cause I owe you one.
The lyrics to Dappy's song "I.O.U." are a heartfelt apology to someone who has been there for him through thick and thin. The song is a reflection of Dappy's own self-awareness and his realization that he has taken this person for granted. He acknowledges his own shortcomings and admits to being a "prick" and a "joke." He recognizes the other person's kindness and the fact that he owes them for helping him become who he is today. He expresses regret for throwing their kindness in their face and for abusing their generosity. Dappy is asking for forgiveness and hoping for another chance to make things right.
The song is a powerful expression of gratitude, regret, and remorse. Dappy is acknowledging his own faults and realizing the role that this person has played in his life. The lyrics are a way for him to express his appreciation for what they have done for him and to ask for another opportunity to do better. The song shows that even when we make mistakes and hurt the people we love, there is always a chance to make things right and to show them that we care.
Line by Line Meaning
I owe you, but how come its took me this too long to say it
I acknowledge that I owe you, but I regret not telling you earlier.
'cause I have been hiding the truth
I kept the truth inside and did not reveal it.
Didn't think I'd let you in on this shit.
I didn't think I would tell you this.
But you know I wouldn't be here
I wouldn't be where I am without you.
If it wasn't for you, you see I've tried this on my own,
You helped me when I tried to do it alone.
I owe you, imagine if I never got to see you again.
I would owe you forever if I never saw you again.
I'm gonna bite my tongue next time that you're speaking,
I will be quiet and listen to you next time you speak.
'cause you deserve the time a day.
You deserve my attention and respect.
I abused your kindness with my weakness and threw it in your face.
I took advantage of your kindness and used it against you.
Way to go, way to go, what a joke, I'm a joke,
I messed up and I am a joke.
If only you could see how I feel.
I wish you could understand how I feel.
You bite your tongue next time that I'm screaming,
You will be patient and understanding next time I am upset.
See, I ain't angry with you.
I am not angry with you.
There's no escaping what I've done,
I cannot escape or ignore what I have done.
I hope you hear these words,
I hope you can hear and understand what I am saying.
Lord, strike me down if any one of them's untrue.
I am speaking truthfully, and I hope for punishment if I am not.
You are the reason I am what I've become, I owe you.
You have helped shape me into who I am, and I owe you.
Even though you don't want nothing, I owe you one.
Even though you don't want anything in return, I still owe you.
Hand on heart, I don't think there's any other way to say this.
Honestly, there is no other way for me to say this.
I admit being a prick didn't do me any favors,
I was wrong to act like a jerk, and it didn't help me at all.
I mean, I've been called every name under the sun's in my eyes,
I have been insulted in every way possible.
But it feels pitch black inside,
I feel very dark and low on the inside.
I swear I put you through so much, now I couldn't lie to you if I tried
I have caused you a lot of pain, and I cannot bring myself to lie to you now.
Imagine if I never got to see you again.
It would be terrible if I never saw you again.
Just be with me, let me speak to me,
Please be with me and listen to what I have to say.
I'm so sorry if I've drained you out.
I apologize if I have exhausted you.
That's why I love you,
That's why I love and appreciate you.
And I hope you're glad you made me finally see it
I hope you're happy that you helped me realize this.
That I'm nothing without you
I am nothing and nowhere without you.
Just tell me, imma see you again?
Can you promise that I will see you again?
But you owe me nothing, 'cause I owe you one.
You do not owe me anything because I owe you for everything.
Lyrics Ā© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RAPHAEL SCHILLEBEECKX, BRUCE SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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ignore the people saying dont listen to this song, it may hurt everytime you hear it for a while, but eventually it wears off! When my ex broke up with me, i sat and listened to our song on repeat, no joke, for about a month.. By the time the month was up, the song was so old, and lost all meaning that it no longer affects me! Here if you need a chat xx
@freedomtheartist
Literally you read my mind. I sang this to a girl I love in a park. She cried whilst I sang it and her sister was there i had a guitarist.it was emotional and they were family to me but she now longer wants to know me. So much happened but She helped me become a famous rapper under the name rebel and now that character is gone its like my whole life with it has too
@cuzcuz3511
Going through a really tough time at the moment partner walked out on me and my baby she's a fool but his song has helped me see her for what she really is really chilled tune to daydream too getting stronger everyday
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