He started singing at age 16 when he wrote and recorded his first single under the influence of his father, Jah Thomas, who was a dancehall star in the 1970's.
"I voiced the first song for him, my first real recording. I felt like I was continuing my father's legacy."
Prior to that, the singer had been singing in the St. Peter Claver Church choir and performing at local school functions.
Da'Ville enjoyed singing so much that he knew from an early age that music would be at the forefront of his career goals.
"I once thought that I would become an accountant or a manager for a large corporation, but music influenced me so much that I felt a sense of satisfaction using it as a medium to express my life experiences. In the end, my music became my greatest influence, passion and joy."
After working for a few years with former group members of ARP and creating quite a buzz for themselves on the Jamaican reggae scene, in 2001 Da'Ville decided to go solo.
He signed with Penthouse Records under the management of Donovan Germaine, where he recorded hit singles such as: Love Will Show Me the Way, Cruzin, My Ego, and All My Life, which he recorded with, then label mate, Marcia Griffiths.
All My Life, was nominated for the 2001 Reggae Soca Awards. Since leaving Penthouse Records, Da'Ville has continued to build on quite an impressive repertoire which also includes other hit singles such as: Gallis, This is the Feeling, Banana, The one for me, and chart topping hits: Hey Baby, and In Heaven.
Da'Ville's versatility with music allows him to create cool lovers' lyrics while still competing in the fast-paced world of dancehall.
His major concert performances include appearances on the 2003 Sting Reggae Festival stage, as well as Reggae Summerfest in 2004.
Da'ville has shared the stage with artistes such as Sean Paul, Lady Saw and Beenie Man.
The crooner's excellent vocal skills and his definitive lovers rock and dancehall style delivery allow him to reach a very diverse musical audience.
Special appearances
Aside from his vocal abilities, Da'Ville is a great songwriter, composer and producer. He has written most of his songs and has produced several of his singles on the NAP Musiq and Fashozy Record Labels. Da'Ville adds to his credits several music videos and special appearances in television commercials.
In 2005 his debut album In Heaven was released in Japan by Avex Entertainment Group. The album has also been released in Jamaica and is available through arrangements with All Access Entertainment in Kingston and Florida as well as VP Records in New York. The In Heaven CD is also being sold online through www.cdbaby.com.
The success of Da'Ville's first album in Japan has led to several tours and the decision by Avex to release his second Japanese album Can't Get Over You. Two singles released in Jamaica from this new album Can't Get Over You and On My Mind and the accompanying videos have received a whole lot of love from popular radio, club and sound system DJs, setting the stage for another successful album.
Can't Get Over You hit the number 1 spot on Hit94FM in Aruba and On My Mind is proving to be Da'Ville's biggest hit to date with the video rising to number 1 on the RE TV Reggae Top 20. The single also made it to number 1 on the South Florida Reggae charts and the top 5 on Reggae charts in Jamaica and New York.
There is definitely love in the local and international marketplace for Da'Ville and his music. The many fan emails and responses received at his personal website www.davillevibe.com and his page onmyspace.com www.myspace.com/daville1 provide very clear evidence of an ever-expanding national and international fan base.
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Always On My Mind
Daville Lyrics
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Girl, oh, I miss you
Baby, ever since that day you went away
I can't live without you
You're always on my mind
You're always on my mind
You're always on my mind
I gave you all of me
And now you're not here with me
Nothing will ever change
My love for you remains the same
I can't wait to see you again
You're always on my mind
You're always on my mind
You're always on my mind
Girl, you're on my mind
If I don't see you today
I hope I see you tomorrow
Girl, I gotta let you know how I feel
This love is real and I don't wanna fool myself
It belongs to you and no one else
You're always on my mind
You're always on my mind
You're always on my mind
Girl, you're on my mind
Yeah, you're on my mind
You're always on my mind
Girl, you're on my mind
You're always on my mind
Yeah you're on my mind
You're always on my mind
Girl you're on my mind
Always on my mind
DaVille's song Always On My Mind is a soulful and romantic track in which the singer expresses his love for his significant other, who is not with him at the moment. He tells her that she is always on his mind and he misses her deeply. The song opens with DaVille thinking about the woman he loves and how he cannot live without her. He then goes on to explain how he gave her his all, and nothing will ever change his feelings towards her.
The chorus of the song is an affirmation of his love as he repeatedly sings, "You're always on my mind, girl you're on my mind." He emphasizes that nothing can replace her in his heart, and he eagerly anticipates seeing her again. He concludes the song by reassuring her that his love for her is real and belongs to her alone.
Overall, the song captures the emotional intensity of longing and deep affection that is experienced when one is separated from a loved one. The lyrics emphasize the importance of honesty and true love in building and sustaining a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm thinking about you
The singer is constantly thinking about the person they are addressing
Girl, oh, I miss you
The singer misses the person they are addressing greatly
Baby, ever since that day you went away
The singer has not been the same since the person they are addressing left
I can't live without you
The singer feels like they cannot go on without the person they are addressing
You're always on my mind
The singer cannot stop thinking about the person they are addressing
Girl, you're on my mind
The person the singer is addressing is always on their mind
I gave you all of me
The singer gave everything they had to the person they are addressing
And now you're not here with me
The person the singer is addressing is no longer with them
Nothing will ever change
The singer's love for the person they are addressing will never fade
My love for you remains the same
The singer still loves the person they are addressing the same as before
I can't wait to see you again
The singer is eager to see the person they are addressing once more
If I don't see you today
The singer hopes to see the person they are addressing soon
I hope I see you tomorrow
The singer hopes to see the person they are addressing tomorrow
Girl, I gotta let you know how I feel
The singer needs to express their feelings to the person they are addressing
This love is real and I don't wanna fool myself
The singer is serious about their feelings and doesn't want to deceive themselves
It belongs to you and no one else
The love the singer has is exclusively for the person they are addressing
Yeah, you're on my mind
The person the singer is addressing is constantly on their mind
Always on my mind
The person the singer is addressing is always on their mind
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonnice Brown, Stephen Mcgregor, Orville Thomas, PHILIP ANTONIO THOMAS
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@Iamgroot685
I used to sing this song to my girl when we were just boyfriend and girlfriend long time ago "You're Always On My Mind" right now, She's Forever In My Life and We have 4 kids together 😊 and every time this song pop up on radio or Tv we just seize the moment to hold up and rock together feeling like time has taken us back when we were teens (bf❤gf) it's the only time we feel like we're that young again, when this song is on/in the air. till today, She's Always On My Mind And In My Life. ❤❤
@RitaSayue-tr9jo
So much lovely
@im_one_with_the_universe9451
Awwwwwww ❤❤❤
@veronicamelville5789
Oh my this song made me rhink about mt 20 it funny how time passes by
@jddkt
Love this
@kshinepatrick5760
Last forever darlings❤
@NamulemaHarriet-mb6uy
This is and has always been my song. I have left this message so that when any one likes it, I will return to this song.
@viveeneellis6710
My better half just sent this song to me, luv him so much😊
@lunahamza4602
Come back and watch it 😅
@clairedavies9303
Wow. This song is so close to my heart. My mother picked it and requested that when she passes away she would like it played in church at the end of the service. And we fulfilled her wish. (10 nearly 11 years ago on the 03/11/22).😇😘😥