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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This Time I Promise
Daville Lyrics
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I never meant to hurt you
When I said "I love you"
I meant every word I said
I don't want you to believe anything else
Can't give my heart, not no one else
'Cause no one means that much to me like you doI know I made some mistakes (made some mistakes)
I know I caused you some pain (caused you some pain)
But I know that you and I can start all over again
Baby it's not too late (it's not too late)
All we need is some faith (all we need is some faith)
I believe in what we have and everything will be great
I made I change for you
And oh this time I promise
I never gonna hurt you again
The things I used to do
This time I promise
I never gonna do them again
I know you feeling like you can't do this anymore
But I don't wanna see you cry, can't walk right out that door
Don't left me standing with my heart on the floor
I made some promises to you and I've broken them before
Oh I made some mistakes (made some mistakes)
Oh I caused you some pain (I know I caused you some pain)
But I know that you and I can start all over again
Baby it's not too late (it's not too late)
All we need is some faith (all we need is some faith)
I believe in what we have and everything will be great
I made I change for youAnd oh this time I promise
I never gonna hurt you again
The things I used to do
Oh this time I promise
I never gonna do them again
I made I change for you
And oh this time I promise
I never gonna hurt you again
For all the times I've cheated on you baby
(I never gonna cheat on you again)
I never gonna do it again
For all the lies that I told you baby
(I never gonna lie to you again)
I never gonna do it again
For all the times that I stayed up late
I never gonna do it again
For all the love except the pain
Oh I never gonna do it again
I made I change for you
And oh this time I promise
I never gonna hurt you again
The things I used to do
Oh this time I promise
I never gonna do them again
I made I change for you
And oh this time I promise
I never gonna hurt you again
The things I used to do
Oh this time I promise
I never gonna do them again
Oh this time I promise
I never gonna hurt you again
DaVille's "This Time I Promise" is a heartfelt song about repentance and reconciliation in a romantic relationship. The song's protagonist acknowledges the mistakes he has made in the past and promises to change for the better. He apologizes for causing the woman he loves pain and emphasizes that she means everything to him. He expresses his sincere love and commitment to her, promising to never hurt her again or repeat the mistakes of the past.
Throughout the song, DaVille displays introspection and maturity as he grapples with the regret of his past actions. The lyrics convey a sense of remorse and a yearning for forgiveness and reconciliation. The song's message is one of love and hope - that, despite the mistakes and pain of the past, it is never too late to make a change and start anew with the person you love.
Overall, "This Time I Promise" is a powerful song that speaks to the complexities of human relationships and the importance of accountability, forgiveness, and the willingness to change.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I love you
I truly care about you
I never meant to hurt you
I didn't intend to cause you pain
When I said "I love you"
My declaration of love was genuine
I meant every word I said
I was sincere and truthful
I don't want you to believe anything else
I hope you believe my words as truth
Can't give my heart, not no one else
No one means as much to me as you do
I know I made some mistakes (made some mistakes)
I acknowledge the errors I made
I know I caused you some pain (caused you some pain)
I acknowledge the hurt I caused you
But I know that you and I can start all over again
I believe we can rebuild our relationship
Baby it's not too late (it's not too late)
We still have time to fix things
All we need is some faith (all we need is some faith)
We must trust in ourselves and each other
I believe in what we have and everything will be great
I have faith in our future
I made a change for you
I changed my ways to be with you
And oh this time I promise
I vow that this time
I never gonna hurt you again
I won't cause you pain anymore
The things I used to do
My past behavior
I know you feeling like you can't do this anymore
I'm aware that you may want to give up
But I don't wanna see you cry, can't walk right out that door
I don't want to lose you
Don't left me standing with my heart on the floor
Please don't break my heart
For all the times I've cheated on you baby (I never gonna cheat on you again)
I won't be unfaithful anymore
For all the lies that I told you baby (I never gonna lie to you again)
I won't be dishonest anymore
For all the times that I stayed up late (I never gonna do it again)
I won't neglect you anymore
For all the love except the pain
I will do everything out of love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STEPHEN MCGREGOR, ORVILLE THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AnthonyJ-nv5dg
If your here then you were raised in the right era of music
@JenniferHatton-o1d
My daughter and i love this song 2024 and still a banger🎉😊
@jujusouthamerican
My heart can never be tired of this song. Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii lllllooovvveee ttthhhiiss ssoo mmucch
@niccolassmith4643
I really love this songs I listen to it like every day
@shevawnlynch7546
Junisha Wong I know right
@frankmuchachu8211
True
@isadorashegypt972
Proof that i'm actually listening this in 2019
@Keh_Lii
Junisha Wong Agree 💯🎶🌸
@andrewtuakoi9203
Damn how hard this hits you. I guess it’s true when they say “women will feel pain immediately but men feel it down the road”. I cheated on a girl that was nothing but faithful to me. She was good to a point that it almost shouldn’t have been comparable to me. The sad truth is that we didn’t belong together because of my chaotic nature and her undying loyalty led her to believe that I could change. Until that one day when she stumbled upon me drunk and making out with another girl. That slap she gave me still scars my heart. In the physical sense it didn’t hurt, but to know that she swung that hand with every emotion of hurt behind it...that’s some sad shit. Do good by the ones that’s loyalty to you my dudes, you only realize what you lost when another guy is making her smile, and to think that you had the same effect at one point in her life...Jesus. Threw it all away
@akwenisegibson9171
If this is your life story my bro send this to 10,000 men out there not knowing what loyalty is all about
I'm that grl right now!