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)
More information can be found at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Hollister
You Can't Say
Dave Hollister Lyrics
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You know that I love you
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
You know that I love you
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
More than anything
We've been living in here, two years
Times good, times bad
You said I'm down for whatever
Say down for whatever, say
Telling me that you've changed your mind
Said that I ain't been giving you time
Hustlin' morning till night, all the time
I know what you're feeling but you can't say
[Chorus:]
You can't say
That I'm not there
You can't say
That I don't care
You can't tell me I don't love
More than, more than anything
[Chorus:]
Now you're running the streets, all night
Where you been and you say, you're mama's house
I find it hard to believe
When you say whatever
And then you say get over it
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
But it ain't working for me and I wonder
Why you treat me so bad, so bad?
When I've been in the beginning and there in the end
[Chorus:] (2x)
More than the money I got
More than the cars I drive
More than this ice you see, you see
Are you down for whatever?
I'm still down for whatever, say
More than this house I live
Everything I got I'll give
Let me lay it on the line
Girl hear me out, out, out, out
[Chorus:](4x)
I'm down for whatever say
(I'm down for whatever say)
I'm down for whatever say
(I'm down for whatever say)
Are you down for whatever say?
(Let's be down for whatever say)
I'm down for whatever say
(I'm down for whatever say)
I'm down for whatever say
(I'm down for whatever say)
I'm down for whatever say
(I'm down for whatever say)
Are you down for whatever say?...
The song "You Can't Say" by Dave Hollister talks about a relationship where the singer has been faithful and committed to their partner, but their partner starts to question their love and commitment. The two have been living together for two years and the singer has been wearing a ring for one year. Despite going through good and bad times together, the partner accuses the singer of not giving them enough time and attention. The partner is also running the streets all night and making excuses like going to their mother's house. The singer, however, is still very much in love and committed – more than anything.
The chorus is the main message of the song where the singer is saying that their love and commitment are unquestionable. They have been there from the beginning and will be there till the end. More than money, cars, and material possessions, they value their relationship and the trust they have built with their partner. The singer is still down for whatever and would do anything for their partner, but they feel neglected and unappreciated.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of trust, loyalty, and commitment in a relationship. It also emphasizes that love is not just about material possessions but also about emotional support and being there for each other through thick and thin.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
An expression of astonishment or amazement
You know that I love you
I am deeply in love with you
More than anything
I love you more than anything in this world
We've been living in here, two years
We've been living together for two years
You've been wearing this ring, one year
You've been engaged for one year
Times good, times bad
We've been through good and bad times
You said I'm down for whatever
You said you were committed to me no matter what
Say down for whatever, say
Reaffirming your commitment
Telling me that you've changed your mind
Confessing that you no longer feel the same way
Said that I ain't been giving you time
Blaming me for your change of heart
Hustlin' morning till night, all the time
Working hard all day, every day
I know what you're feeling but you can't say
I understand your feelings but you can't verbalize them
[Chorus:] You can't say That I'm not there You can't say That I don't care You can't tell me I don't love More than, more than anything
You cannot deny my love and dedication to you
Now you're running the streets, all night
You're going out all night without telling me
Where you been and you say, you're mama's house
You're making excuses about where you've been
I find it hard to believe When you say whatever
I don't believe you anymore because you say whatever comes to mind
And then you say get over it
You dismiss my concerns without addressing them
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Some people say that being apart can make love stronger
But it ain't working for me and I wonder
I don't feel that way and I'm starting to doubt our relationship
Why you treat me so bad, so bad?
Why are you treating me poorly?
When I've been in the beginning and there in the end
I've been with you from the very start and will always be there for you
[Chorus:] (2x) More than the money I got More than the cars I drive More than this ice you see, you see Are you down for whatever? I'm still down for whatever, say More than this house I live Everything I got I'll give Let me lay it on the line Girl hear me out, out, out, out
My love for you is greater than any material possession or wealth; I'm still committed to you and willing to give everything I have for us to work - let me make this clear to you
[Chorus:](4x) I'm down for whatever say (I'm down for whatever say) I'm down for whatever say (I'm down for whatever say) Are you down for whatever say?(Let's be down for whatever say) I'm down for whatever say (I'm down for whatever say) I'm down for whatever say (I'm down for whatever say) I'm down for whatever say (I'm down for whatever say) Are you down for whatever say?
I am expressing my commitment to you and asking if you are willing to do the same
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN EDWARD HUFF
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