Born in Brazil, David came to America in his infancy after immense poverty forced his birth mother to put him up for adoption. David's adoptive parents raised him in Annapolis, Maryland, where his passion for music would quickly earn him starring roles in numerous high school musicals.
He was a natural on the stage, but David truly began chasing his real dreams in another part of the school: the boys room. "I was the king of taking bathroom breaks," David says, citing where he'd go to practice singing the Usher-inspired pop songs he had been writing after school.
David's talents would earn him a four - year scholarship to Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music, where he would face his biggest challenge yet: a sudden illness that would cause him to lose his voice completely. Angry and depressed, the star student was forced to leave the program during his sophomore year to return home and recover.
But during that recovery process, David refused to give up. He slowly regained his voice and began writing songs that melded the pop sensibilities of Michael Jackson, Marc Anthony and Ne-Yo. He bounced back again – and shared the stage with an array of artists including Ne-Yo, Bow Wow, Omarion, Ginuwine, Tyrese, Tank, Huey, Jibbs, Yung Berg, Avant and B5.
But fate would deal David another losing hand - this time, a near fatal car accident that left him with a fractured hip and a broken leg. Currently in the last stages of recovery and undaunted by the setbacks, David has begun working with manager Malachai Johns. Known for creating the Go - Go crossover band Mambo Sauce, Johns and his company Red 1 Management have begun working with David as manager and producer of his debut project.
Now, having triumphed over illness and injury, David Correy is ready to take over pop-charts around the globe. "I'm an international artist because of where I'm from and what I came from," says David. "I want to inspire people to never give up and know that their day is coming. You just have to keep on fighting."
Selfish
David Correy Lyrics
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David Correy
(It's David Correy)
I've been looking at your body, you're so sexy, it becomes a problem
Cause you look just like a model and I hate when they be tryna holla
Don't want no one else to please you cause I'm selfish and I want, all of it
You don't know how much I need you and I hate that that you love to show it
I like when you wear that short skirt out to the club
I like when you rock that dress that shows all your curves
I don't want nobody else to show you love
I like when you make me feel like I'm enough
Cause when I see somebody
On you it makes me die a
Little, and I just can't
Take it, it drives me crazy
I want you all to myself baby I'm selfish (selfish)
Cause you do something to me and I just can't help it, no
You drive everybody crazy when you walk through when you swing that booty
Even though it makes me angry they can't help but recognize your beauty
I know everybody sees you that I'm selfish, I want you here with me
Everybody wants to please you but you know they got nothing on me
I like when you wear that short skirt out to the club
I like when you rock that dress that shows all your curves
I don't want nobody else to show you love
I like when you make me feel like I'm enough
Cause when I see somebody
On you it makes me die a
Little, and I just can't
Take it, it drives me crazy
I want you all to myself baby I'm selfish (selfish)
Cause you do something to me and I just can't help it, no
I'm selfish
I know it
I'm selfish
And I know it
I don't want nobody unless it's your body, baby
I won't please nobody
Unless it's your body, baby
Cause when I see somebody
On you it makes me die a
Little, and I just can't
Take it, it drives me crazy
I want you all to myself baby I'm selfish (selfish)
Cause you do something to me and I just can't help it, no
David Correy's song "Selfish" is a vulnerable and honest portrayal of possessiveness and jealousy in a romantic relationship. Throughout the song, Correy expresses his feelings of insecurity regarding his partner's physical appearance and the attention she receives from others. He acknowledges that his possessiveness is problematic, but he cannot help his feelings. He wants his partner all to himself and sees her as an object to be possessed rather than a person with agency and autonomy.
The lyrics showcase Correy's internal struggle with his emotions. He is aware that his possessiveness is selfish, yet his feelings overpower his reason. He describes his partner's beauty in detail, expressing both admiration and envy towards her features. He confesses that seeing other people hit on her or appreciate her appearance makes him feel inadequate and paranoid. He concludes by reiterating his conflicting mindset, admitting that he is intentionally selfish when it comes to his partner, but that he can't help it because of the intense attraction he feels towards her.
The song is a reflection of the complicated dynamics that often arise in relationships. It highlights the importance of communication and trust in order to establish a healthy balance of power and respect. The song's catchy beat and relatable lyrics make it a popular choice amongst listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been looking at your body, you're so sexy, it becomes a problem
I have been admiring your body so much that it's becoming an issue for me.
Cause you look just like a model and I hate when they be tryna holla
Since you look like a model, I dislike other people trying to hit on you.
Don't want no one else to please you cause I'm selfish and I want, all of it
I am selfish and want everything for myself, so I don't want anyone else to satisfy you.
You don't know how much I need you and I hate that that you love to show it
You have no idea how much I need you, and it bothers me that you love displaying your affection.
I like when you wear that short skirt out to the club
I enjoy it when you wear a short skirt to the club.
I like when you rock that dress that shows all your curves
I love it when you wear a curve-hugging dress that accentuates your body.
I don't want nobody else to show you love
I do not want anyone else to express their love to you.
I like when you make me feel like I'm enough
I appreciate when you make me feel like I am sufficient for you.
Cause when I see somebody
Because when I see someone
On you it makes me die a Little, and I just can't
It pains me a little to see someone near you, and I cannot
Take it, it drives me crazy
Handle it, it drives me insane.
I want you all to myself baby I'm selfish (selfish)
I am self-centered, and I want you all to myself.
Cause you do something to me and I just can't help it, no
Because you do something to me that I can't resist, no.
You drive everybody crazy when you walk through when you swing that booty
When you walk around and swing your butt, you drive everyone crazy.
Even though it makes me angry they can't help but recognize your beauty
Even though it makes me upset, everyone can't help but acknowledge how stunning you are.
I know everybody sees you that I'm selfish, I want you here with me
I understand that everyone notices you, but since I am selfish, I want you with me.
Everybody wants to please you but you know they got nothing on me
Everyone wants to satisfy you, but you know that they can't compare to me.
I'm selfish
I am self-centered.
I know it
I am aware of it.
And I know it
And I know it.
I won't please nobody unless it's your body, baby
I won't satisfy anyone unless it's you, baby.
Cause you do something to me and I just can't help it, no
Because you do something to me that I can't resist, no.
Contributed by Sophia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DavidCorreyURR
2M. Thanks❣️ Obrigado❣️ Danke❣️
@urbanrocklifestyle7402
BREAKING NEWS: Selfish music video just hit (independently) 2 Million views! What an achievement, congrats to @davidcorrey! But we couldn't have done it without you. Thanks everyone for your support! Keep watching!! New visuals on the way, stay tuned! 👀
@matthewurban7458
CONGRATULATIONS 👑
@ChicaaaIdeal
This should have 200M views! 🥰
@jordanhewankorn3772
This song means alot to me for real!
@travelforfun9467
David your Voice is awesome man, I am still listening to your Xfactor Auditions sometimes
@DavidCorreyURR
Yeayea who's still here - 2020?
Let's reach three million views!
@urbanrocklifestyle7402
C'mon y'all we almost there‼️👀✌🏽
@UrbanRockRecords
LET'S GOOOOOOO DREAMERS ❣️
@ralatorre6804
woop woop!! still in my playlist