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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Yesterday
Daville Lyrics
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I want to let you know something baby, ladies, listen baby
Yesterday is gone, and I can't right my wrongs, I want to say
That I'm sorry(I'm sorry)so I'm singing this song, baby I'm
Sorry sorry for breaking your heart being unfaithful to you
I know I have done wrong but I'm sorry, but yesterday is gone
You keep reliving that moment, but you found out da truth
Yesterday you forgave me, but today you say we are through
[CHORUS:]
Baby I'm sorry sorry for breaking your heart being unfaithful to
You I know I have done wrong but I'm sorry, but yesterday is gone
Oh baby I'm sorry sorry for breaking your heart being unfaithful
To you I know I have done wrong but I'm sorry, but yesterday is
Gone, oh baby
[VERSE 1:]
Let me be the one to say(I'm sorry) we don't have to live this way
Please baby, listen to what I have to say, if I could turn back the
Hands of time, right now you'd still be mine but, I guess I gave
You reasons to be treating me so unkind, I don't wanna spend my life
Like this, you gon' be the thing that I miss, watching you leave me
Is killing me, and I don't want to go another day, spending my life
While alone this way, I wish I could go back to yesterday damn
Yesterday is gone, oh baby, and I can't right my wrong, I wanna
Say that I'm sorry, by singing this song, alrighty
[OUTRO:]
Baby I'm sorry sorry for breaking your heart being unfaithful to
You I know I've done wrong but I'm sorry, I'm sorry baby but
Yesterday is gone, oh yeah yeah yeah baby I'm sorry sorry for
Breaking your heart, being unfaithful to you I know I've done
Wrong girl I'm sorry, but yesterday is gone, yesterday is gone
Baby I'm sorry...
The song "Yesterday" by DaVille is a heartfelt apology from the perspective of someone who has made mistakes and caused pain in a relationship. The opening lines set the tone for the song, acknowledging that the past cannot be changed and the mistakes cannot be undone. The singer expresses remorse and a desire to make amends, singing "I'm sorry sorry for breaking your heart being unfaithful to you I know I have done wrong but I'm sorry, but yesterday is gone." Despite the apology, there is a sense of desperation in the plea as the singer hopes for forgiveness and a chance to make things right.
In the first verse, the singer admits fault and expresses a desire to change things for the better. They acknowledge that their actions led to the current situation and express regret for it, singing "If I could turn back the hands of time, right now you'd still be mine but, I guess I gave you reasons to be treating me so unkind." The singer yearns for a future where things can be better and they can move past the pain of the current situation, singing "I don't wanna spend my life like this, you gon' be the thing that I miss, watching you leave me is killing me." The chorus repeats the apology and the acknowledgement that yesterday is gone and cannot be changed, leaving the singer with nothing but remorse and the hope for forgiveness.
Overall, "Yesterday" by DaVille is a powerful expression of remorse and the desire to make amends after causing pain in a relationship. The song captures the desperation and regret felt by someone who has made mistakes and hopes for forgiveness.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday is gone, and I can't right my wrongs, I want to say That I'm sorry(I'm sorry)so I'm singing this song, baby I'm Sorry sorry for breaking your heart being unfaithful to you
I cannot change what happened yesterday, but I want to apologize for hurting you and breaking your heart through this song
You keep reliving that moment, but you found out da truth Yesterday you forgave me, but today you say we are through Oh what can I do
I know that you found out the truth about my infidelity, and even though you forgave me yesterday, you are now considering breaking up with me, and I feel helpless and lost
Baby I'm sorry sorry for breaking your heart being unfaithful to You I know I have done wrong but I'm sorry, but yesterday is gone Oh baby I'm sorry sorry for breaking your heart being unfaithful To you I know I have done wrong but I'm sorry, but yesterday is Gone, oh baby
I'm deeply sorry for betraying your trust and hurting you, but I cannot change what happened yesterday, and I don't want our relationship to end because of my mistakes
Let me be the one to say(I'm sorry) we don't have to live this way Please baby, listen to what I have to say, if I could turn back the Hands of time, right now you'd still be mine but, I guess I gave You reasons to be treating me so unkind
I want to be the one to apologize and plead with you to listen to me. If I could change the past and undo my mistakes, I would do it to keep you mine, but I understand why you are treating me coldly because of my actions
I don't wanna spend my life Like this, you gon' be the thing that I miss, watching you leave me Is killing me, and I don't want to go another day, spending my life While alone this way, I wish I could go back to yesterday damn Yesterday is gone, oh baby, and I can't right my wrong, I wanna Say that I'm sorry, by singing this song, alrighty
I don't want to spend my life without you, and the thought of you leaving me breaks my heart. I wish I could undo my wrongs to avoid this pain. However, I know that I cannot change the past, and I want to apologize to you through this song.
Baby I'm sorry sorry for breaking your heart being unfaithful to You I know I've done wrong but I'm sorry, I'm sorry baby but Yesterday is gone, oh yeah yeah yeah baby I'm sorry sorry for Breaking your heart, being unfaithful to you I know I've done Wrong girl I'm sorry, but yesterday is gone, yesterday is gone Baby I'm sorry...
Once again, I apologize for hurting you and breaking your heart through my infidelity. I understand that I can't change the past, but I'm expressing my sincere apologies to you through this song
Contributed by Madelyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tom Polly
I always feel so good whenever I hear this song. ..just like the first time I heard it
Absolutelyy Nini
Haven't heard this song in a while. It's one of my favourite songs by Da'ville ! β€οΈ
Stacey Stelly
New fan of Da'Ville...he has a smooth way about him.. love his voice!!!
Dwayne Barrett
I experience this already,came home to an empty house,i slept on the floor and cry,couple days later i played this one for my babymother who had moved out
Sarah Williams
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Nancy Karanja
Sorry
Sarah Williams
Touchable. I love this song π
ASHANE McDonald
REGGAE MUSIC WILL NEVER DIE DIS SONG SOUND LIKE JUST YESTERDAY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK DA 'VILLE
Shan W
2019 still one of the good vibes!
Johnathan Commodore
Big tune Daville still digging in 2019.