He released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). Guetta achieved mainstream success with his 2009 album One More Love which included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over", "Gettin' Over You", "Sexy Bitch" and "Memories", the first three of which reached number one in the United Kingdom. The 2011 follow-up album, Nothing but the Beat, continued this success, containing the hit singles "Where Them Girls At", "Little Bad Girl", "Without You", "Titanium" and "Turn Me On". In 2018, he released the album 7 featuring J Balvin, Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, Sia, G-Eazy, and more. The album also featured twelve tracks by his alias Jack Back. In 2019, he started a new movement together with fellow producer Morten Breum called "future rave", releasing their New Rave EP in July 2020. Guetta and Sia reunited to release "Let's Love" in September 2020.
Guetta's accolades include two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and a Billboard Music Award. In June 2021, Guetta sold his recorded music catalog for an amount in the region of US$100 million, with Music Business Worldwide citing a source saying it was more than that, but less than US$150 million.
Used to Be the One
David Guetta Lyrics
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He used to be the one that bring you pleasure
He used to be the one that pulled you through
Now his moods are changing like the weather
(used to be the one, used to be the one)
He's taking his frustration out on you
(used to be the one, used to be the one)
Leave him alone, let him go!
Baby it's your right, take back your life
Don't wait, for some other day
Tomorrow might be too late
Only you can stop the pain
He used to be the one that made you happy
(used to be the one, used to be the one)
He used to be the one to plead for you
(used to be the one) baby (used to be the one)
Now he's just a beast that keeps you crying
(used to be the one, used to be the one)
A demon from your worst nightmare come true
Leave him alone, let him go!
Baby it's your right, take back your life
Don't wait, for some other day
Tomorrow might be too late
Only you can stop the pain
Let him go
Baby it's your right, take back your life
Don't wait, for some other day
Tomorrow might be too late
Only you can stop the pain, yeah
Keeping you crying
But no where to run now
But the love isn't dying
(I'm ready, but it, but it, feels that's harder, harder)
He used to be the one that bring ya pleasure
He used to be the one that pulled you through
Now his moods are changing like the weather
(used to be the one, used to be the one)
He's taking his frustration out on you
(used to be the one, used to be the one)
Leave him alone, let him go!
Baby it's your right, take back your life
Don't wait, for some other day
Tomorrow might be too late
Only you can stop the pain
Let him go
Baby it's your right, take back your life
Don't wait, for some other day
Tomorrow might be too late
Only you can stop the pain, yeah
Those days are over now!
That he used to be the one
(used to be the one, used to be the one)
Those days are over now!
(used to be the one, used to be the one)
That he used to be the one
The lyrics of David Guetta's song "Used To Be The One" tell the story of a woman in a toxic relationship. She remembers how the man she used to be with used to bring her pleasure and make her happy, but now his moods have changed, and he takes his frustration out on her. He has become a beast that keeps her crying, and she realizes that she needs to leave him and take back her life. Despite her feelings of readiness to do so, it still feels hard to leave.
The chorus repeats the message of leaving this abusive relationship to gain back one's life since it's the woman's right to do so. She can't wait for some other day, or tomorrow will be too late. The bridge suggests that love may not die quickly, but it's necessary to realize that the pain caused by the relationship must end, and it's up to the woman to stop it.
Overall, the song is about the realization that a relationship that was once good has turned toxic and understanding the importance of leaving to take back one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
He used to be the one that bring you pleasure
He was the one who brought you joy and happiness
He used to be the one that pulled you through
He was the one who supported and guided you through tough times
Now his moods are changing like the weather
His moods are unpredictable and constantly shifting, making it difficult to interact with him in a stable way
He's taking his frustration out on you
He is releasing his anger and dissatisfaction on you, causing you harm
Baby it's your right, take back your life
You have the right to reclaim your power and make decisions for yourself about your safety and well-being
Tomorrow might be too late
It is important to take action now to prevent further harm and stay safe
Only you can stop the pain
You have the power to take control of your situation and stop the harm that is being inflicted on you
He used to be the one that made you happy
He was the one who brought you joy and contentment in the past
He used to be the one to plead for you
He used to advocate for you and put your needs first
Now he's just a beast that keeps you crying
He has become like a monster that causes you distress and sorrow
A demon from your worst nightmare come true
He is like a nightmare come to life, causing you fear and pain
Those days are over now!
The past when he was a positive presence in your life is now finished and cannot be regained
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: JEAN CHARLES MARCEL GERARD CARRE, PIERRE DAVID GUETTA, JOACHIM ANDRE GARRAUD, CHRISTOPHER KEVIN WILLIS
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