His next big move was when he was signed to Teddy Riley's R&B group BLACKstreet in 1994. He worked with the group on their first album and then left the group to pursue his own solo career. He was signed to DreamWorks Records and began working on an album.
In 1999, Hollister released his first albumm, Ghetto Hymns. The album was successful, going gold, and creating one hit single, "My Favorite Girl." "My Favorite Girl" reached #10 on the R&B charts.
Hollister's follow-up album, Chicago '85... The Movie was released in 2000. The album was an autobiographical work and went gold. "One Woman Man" the album's biggest single, reached #8 on the R&B charts.
For his third effort, Hollister moved to Motown Records. He hoped the new label would instill new energy into his music. The album, Things In the Game Done Changed was released in 2002 and faired poorly on the charts and radio.
As a result of the album's shortcomings, Hollister returned to DreamWorks where he released Real Talk in 2003. Following the album's release, Hollister moved to Gospo Centric.
Hollister is reportedly wrapping up his fifth album in the industry, The Book of David: Vol. 1 The Transition. The album will be coming out on September 26, 2006 from Gospo Centric.
Albums
* 1999: Ghetto Hymns (DreamWorks)
* 2000: Chicago '85...The Movie (DreamWorks)
* 2002: Things in the Game Done Changed (Motown)
* 2003: Real Talk (DreamWorks)
* 2006: The Book of David: Vol.1 The Transition (Gospo Centric)
* 2006: The Definitive Collection (Hip-O)
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Neverland
Dave Hollister Lyrics
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The feelin' that we feel now
Wish we could seal it in a bottle with a kiss now
And keep it runnin' for for ever, never break down
Keep our heads in the clouds, our heads in the clouds
Yeah, we feelin' like we floatin', but feelin' larger
So much bigger than the ocean
To take our place in the stars, where fairy tales are
Oh, baby, can you
Can you, can you feel the magic in the air?
Hold my heart as closely as you can
Don't let another
So take, baby take, take me to Neverland
Suspended in the moment, give time a break so baby we can take it slowly
Just you and the grove is all that I need to hold me
Livin' life on the floor, with nowhere to go
Can you
Can you, can you feel the magic in the air?
Hold my heart as closely as you can
Don't let another
So take, baby take, take me to Neverland
Can you, can you feel the magic in the air?
Hold my heart as closely as you can
Don't let another
So take, baby take, take me to Neverland
Oh, we gotta keep the fire goin' (this thing we got could light the midnight stand)
So let it make you feel alive, just stay here by my side
Never ever be ? and this dream will never die
Can you, can you feel the magic in the air?
Hold my heart as closely as you can
Don't let another
So take, baby take, take me to Neverland
Can you, can you feel the magic in the air?
Hold my heart as closely as you can
Don't let another
So take, baby take, take me to Neverland
The lyrics to Dave Hollister's song Neverland express the feeling of being completely enamored with someone and wanting to preserve that moment forever. The beginning of the song sets the scene with the lyric “Can you feel it girl? The feeling that we feel now.” It seems as though the singer wishes to bottle up their love and keep it flowing forever, never breaking down. They want to keep their heads in the clouds, feeling as if they are floating and larger than the ocean. It is almost as if they feel like they have been chosen to experience this kind of love.
The chorus repeatedly asks the titular question "Can you feel the magic in the air?" as if trying to emphasize the intensity of the moment. The singer wants their partner to hold their heart closely, not letting another come between them. They want to go to "Neverland," a place where fairy tales come true and dreams never die.
The song describes a suspended moment in time where the couple can take it slow and just live in the moment. It seems as though nothing else matters except the love they share with each other. The song's imagery and use of the fantastical "Neverland" serve to emphasize the intensity and wonder of this love.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you feel it girl?
Asking if the girl can feel the emotion that they are feeling.
The feelin' that we feel now
Describing the strong emotion that both are feeling right now.
Wish we could seal it in a bottle with a kiss now
Expressing the desire to preserve this feeling forever with a kiss.
And keep it runnin' for for ever, never break down
Wanting to prolong this feeling and never let it fade away.
Keep our heads in the clouds, our heads in the clouds
Desiring to remain in this emotional state of ecstasy.
Yeah, we feelin' like we floatin', but feelin' larger
Feeling like they are floating but at the same time feeling much more significant.
So much bigger than the ocean
Expressing the enormity of their feelings, larger than the vastness of the ocean.
Baby, tonight I feel like you and me been chosen
Feeling like they were destined to experience this feeling with each other tonight.
To take our place in the stars, where fairy tales are
Feeling like they are on top of the world, living in a faerie-tale like moment.
Can you, can you feel the magic in the air?
Repeating the question, asking if the girl can feel the magical moment that they are living in right now.
Hold my heart as closely as you can
Asking the girl to hold onto their love tightly during this special moment.
Don't let another
Implying that they don't want anyone or anything to interrupt or destroy this moment.
Suspended in the moment, give time a break so baby we can take it slowly
Wanting to stop time and live in this moment as long as possible, taking things slow to cherish the moment.
Just you and the grove is all that I need to hold me
Being content with just being with the person they love during this moment.
Livin' life on the floor, with nowhere to go
Feeling completely present in the moment, with no other distractions or obligations.
Oh, we gotta keep the fire goin' (this thing we got could light the midnight stand)
Wanting to keep this special love and moment alive, as it is incredibly intense and meaningful, like a bright shining light in the dark night.
So let it make you feel alive, just stay here by my side
Encouraging the girl to feel alive and happy in this moment with him, and stay close.
Never ever be ? and this dream will never die
If they never lose this spark between them, then this moment will never end or fade away.
So take, baby take, take me to Neverland
Asking the girl to take him to this magical place where they can stay in this moment forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC D. DAWKINS
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