Across three solo albums, DAWN has honed a style of music that she describes as “genderless and genreless”.
DAWN’s 2019 album New Breed was her most successful to date. Showcasing her home city New Orleans and the Carnival Indian culture makes her latest album a one of a kind masterpiece. Her vocal and dance ability are matched with her production and songwriting skills making her one of most extraordinary talents of our time. New Breed was named as one of the year’s best albums by Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Vogue, FACT, LA Times, Spin, Rap Up and many more. DAWN continues to push the boundaries of music and visual technology with her videos and live show, becoming the first artist to perform live in 360 on YouTube. She has also released a VR album debuted by WIRED as well as collaborated with her long time partners Adult Swim making her the first black female singer to do so. What makes DAWN a unique pop sensation and a phenomenon is that she does this all DIY. Being completely Independent with no label or team she has broken ceilings for women, POC, LGBTQ, and so many others. DAWN is more than just her music, she is a movement.
Wild 'n Young
Dawn Richard Lyrics
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Said we wouldn't win
Now they say our life was wasted
Chasing our dreams.
They were wrong, hell they were wrong, yeah!
They said we couldn't take it
Said we couldn't fight on
Said our hearts were wild n'young
Our hearts were wild n'young!
Cause the beat goes on
Beat goes on, yeah!
Beat goes on, yeah
Boom, boom, boom
Boom, boom, boom
They can't stop us now
We gonna say it loud
Play on, play on!
Play on, play on!
Gotta keep back to wild young
Keep that too young
Gotta keep back to wild young
Gotta get back too young
I gotta get back too young (x2)
They try to feed us hatred so we'd never go far
Afraid that we would make it
Afraid what we would become
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Uh, huh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Now we celebrating, feel it
Get down and shake it
We rocking now, they hating
Fuck them they mad
Cause now we on
Oh, fuck 'em cause we on
Oh, cause the beat goes on!
Beat goes on, yeah, yeah
The beat goes on yeah, yeah!
Boom boom boom!
Boom boom boom!
They can't stop us now
We're gonna say it now
Play on, play on, play on, play on
Cause the beat goes on, beat goes on
Yeah, beat goes on, yeah, yeah
Boom boom boom!
Boom boom boom! (x2)
Gotta keep back to wild young
Keep that too young
Gotta keep back to wild young
Gotta get back too young
I gotta get back too young (x2)
In "Wild 'n Young," Dawn Richard sings about defying the odds and pursuing her dreams despite the criticism of others. The lyrics speak to the resilience and determination needed to succeed in the face of doubt and negativity. Richard sings about the feeling of overcoming obstacles and proving her doubters wrong, saying "They were wrong, hell they were wrong" and "Now we're celebrating, feel it, get down and shake it."
The chorus of the song, "Cause the beat goes on," is a reminder to keep pushing forward and never give up, regardless of the challenges faced. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the importance of perseverance and staying focused on one's goals.
Richard also addresses the idea of being too young to chase one's dreams, with the lyrics "They said our hearts were wild n'young, our hearts were wild n'young!" She challenges this notion, insisting that youth and passion are assets rather than liabilities when it comes to pursuing one's aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
They say we wouldn't make it
People doubted our ability to succeed
Said we wouldn't win
People believed failure was our only possible outcome
Now they say our life was wasted
People believe our pursuit of our dreams was futile
Chasing our dreams.
Our passion and pursuit of our goals
They were wrong, hell they were wrong, yeah!
We've proven the doubters and critics wrong
They said we couldn't take it
People believed we couldn't handle the challenge
Said we couldn't fight on
People believed we would give up at the first sign of trouble
They said we couldn't break it
People believed we were too fragile to withstand the pressure
Said our hearts were wild n'young
Our passion and eagerness makes us uncontainable
Our hearts were wild n'young!
Our spirit and energy was uncontainable
Cause the beat goes on
Life continues despite obstacles
Beat goes on, yeah!
Continuing life despite obstacles
Beat goes on, yeah
The rhythm of life persists
Boom, boom, boom
Represents the tempo of moving forward
They can't stop us now
Doubters and issues can't hinder our spirit
We gonna say it loud
We'll express our passion and message loudly
Play on, play on!
Carry on with our vision
Gotta keep back to wild young
We must reconnect with our undaunted youthful spirit
Keep that too young
Keep youthful energy with us always
Gotta get back too young
We must return to our younger ways to succeed
I gotta get back too young (x2)
Personal commitment to reclaim a youthful spirit
They try to feed us hatred so we'd never go far
Others sought to discourage and sabotage us
Afraid that we would make it
Fears that we would succeed despite opposition
Afraid what we would become
Worries about the consequences of our success and growth
Now we celebrating, feel it
We celebrate our achievements and joy
Get down and shake it
Dance and enjoy the moment
We rocking now, they hating
We are succeeding and loved, despite opposition
Fuck them they mad
We are not concerned with the negative feelings of others
Cause now we on
We've succeeded and are on top of the world
Oh, fuck 'em cause we on
We don't care about their negativity
Cause the beat goes on!
Our success continues
Beat goes on, yeah, yeah
Our progress and momentum persist
Boom boom boom!
We keep moving forward
Contributed by Parker D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ACONNECTIONTV
Awesome job.
Flor Azul
One of Dawns’ best work to date, 2019!
Hot Pink Shade
Dawn gives me life. As a drag queen, I only perform at my absolute best to HER music. She's the embodiment of a queen
Hot Pink Shade
@Kween jade but I’m going to let ppl know..if you don’t like it keep scrolling
Kween jade
Um...okay....u could've just said hey i like the song lmao we rly don't need to kno
McDonogh Rahloh
@Hot Pink Shade Oh no!Thanx for the reply
Hot Pink Shade
McDonogh Rahloh can I help you?
McDonogh Rahloh
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Adam Harris
DAWN IS FIRE! I've been a fan of her solo work for years, and Ive got to admit, she's one of my main sources of inspiration. And this song is no different. Totally inspiring, and uplifting. Fills a young heart like me with pride..As a musician, I strive to be as diligent, inisight, and humble as her. She's the breath of fresh air that r&b is in dire need of, if you ask me. Simply amazing, Ms. Richard. AMAZING.
digthewarmth
I listen to this song many times every day. I love its positivity, and the baby noise in the background. I love the beat and melody, they're so pretty.