Born Grace Martine Tandon -- "daya" is the Hindi word for "grace" in a nod to her Indian grandfather -- and raised in the Pittsburgh suburb of Mount Lebanon, she began taking piano lessons at the age of three, and moved on to voice lessons at the age of ten. Songwriting came later, and in 2014 she signed with the Z-Entertainment label based on her demos. A year later, her single "Hide Away" took off thanks to early online support, becoming a hit across the globe and receiving multi-platinum certification. In 2015, Daya issued her debut self-titled EP on Artbeatz. Both "Hide Away" and the follow-up, double-platinum single "Sit Still, Look Pretty" rose to the Top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100, with a number 14 debut on the Heatseekers chart. She later contributed vocals to the Chainsmokers' enduring 2016 smash "Don't Let Me Down" (which went on to win the Grammy for Best Dance Recording). Daya's debut, Sit Still, Look Pretty, was released later that year. The album peaked in the Top 40 in the U.S. and Canada, and was eventually certified gold in the U.S. and silver in the U.K.
In 2017, she appeared on the Gryffin and Illenium track "Feel Good," later releasing her own singles "Safe" and "New," the latter of which became a modest hit in the U.S. and Australia. This marked the start of a multi-year period of standalone single, collaboration, and EP releases. Of the dozen or so fresh tracks that she would release at the turn of the decade, 2019's electronic-dance bop "Insomnia," "Wanted" with NOTD, and "Keeping It in the Dark" from the 13 Reasons Why soundtrack made dents on international charts and streaming services. In 2021, she issued her second EP, The Difference, which included the electro-pop banger "First Time" and the Charlie Puth-assisted hit "Bad Girl." Also that year, she delivered the non-album single, "What If I Told You," and "Evil" from the Blade Runner: Black Lotus anime soundtrack. Another single, the sultry and dance-oriented "Love You When You're Gone," arrived in June 2022 as the first track off her third EP, In Between Dreams. In 2023, Daya revealed that she had become a fully independent artist, gaining control over her sound and image. That year, she began a steady rollout of singles, dropping one every few weeks, starting with June's trip-hop-leaning "Juliene." ~ Neil Z. Yeung
Legendary
Daya Lyrics
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Cause I'm scared that I'm gonna like it
And I can look but I'm not gonna buy it
Cause my heart, heart is on a diet
But you give off something so cool (you do, you do)
So I guess I'm bendin' my rules (for you, for you)
Boy, you know it's only temporary
Just a kiss and I'm gonna blow away-ay-ay
Like a valentine in February
Up all day and up all night
We're not wastin' our precious time
We know it's never goin' past today so
Why not make it legendary?
No, you can't get a remix
To testify about all the kisses
When it's gone you know you're gonna miss this
At least you'll check, check me off your wishlist
Yeah, I give off something so cool (I do, I do)
And I'll give a little to you (to you, to you)
Let's pretend that it's a holiday-ay-ay
Boy, you know it's only temporary
Just a kiss and I'm gonna blow away-ay-ay
Like a valentine in February
Up all day and up all night
We're not wastin' our precious time
We know it's never goin' past today so
Why not make it legendary?
Hurry up, before you're out of time
(So come on boy hurry up)
Better do it 'fore I change my mind
(Before I don't give a what)
Hurry up before you're out of time
(So come on boy hurry up)
Better do it 'fore I change my mind
(Before I don't give a what)
Let's pretend that it's a holiday-ay-ay
Boy, you know it's only temporary
Just a kiss and I'm gonna blow away-ay-ay
Like a valentine in February
Up all day and up all night
We're not wastin' our precious time
We know it's never goin' past today so
Why not make it legendary?
So, come on, boy, hurry up
Before I don't give a what
So, come on, boy, hurry up
So why not make it legendary?
The lyrics to Daya's song "Legendary" are about living in the moment and seizing the opportunity to make memories with someone special, even if it's just temporary. The singer expresses her reluctance to try something new because she fears she'll like it too much and her heart "is on a diet." However, she's intrigued by the person she's with, who gives off a cool, magnetic energy that draws her in. She decides to bend her rules and make the most of their time together, pretending it's a holiday and living in the moment.
The chorus encourages the listener to make the experience legendary by taking advantage of the time they have together. The lyrics suggest that the singer and her partner are not in a committed, long-term relationship but instead have a short period of time to make memories together. The urgency of the refrain ("Hurry up before you're out of time") emphasizes the temporary nature of the relationship and the importance of making the most of the present moment.
The lyrics are catchy and upbeat, reflecting the sense of fun and excitement that comes with a fleeting romance. Daya's vocals are confident and dynamic, conveying the energy and enthusiasm of someone who is living in the moment and enjoying every minute of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I don't wanna try it
The singer is hesitant to engage in the situation
Cause I'm scared that I'm gonna like it
She is scared that she may enjoy the situation
And I can look but I'm not gonna buy it
She is not going to commit to the situation
Cause my heart, heart is on a diet
The singer is not emotionally available for the situation
But you give off something so cool (you do, you do)
The singer is attracted to the coolness of the person
So I guess I'm bendin' my rules (for you, for you)
She is willing to break her own rules for this person
Let's pretend that it's a holiday-ay-ay
The singer wants to treat the moment as a temporary holiday
Boy, you know it's only temporary
The singer reminds the person that it won't last forever
Just a kiss and I'm gonna blow away-ay-ay
A kiss is enough to satisfy her, making her feel like a lightweight
Like a valentine in February
The attraction feels like a temporary valentine experience
Up all day and up all night
The singer wants to make every moment count
We're not wastin' our precious time
They don't want to waste their time together
We know it's never goin' past today so
They are aware that this situation is only temporary
Why not make it legendary?
The singer suggests making the moment unforgettable
No, you can't get a remix
The experience will only happen once
To testify about all the kisses
The singer doesn't want any public display of what they've shared
When it's gone you know you're gonna miss this
The person will miss the singer when the experience is over
At least you'll check, check me off your wishlist
The singer will have fulfilled the person's desire
Yeah, I give off something so cool (I do, I do)
The singer believes that she has her own coolness
And I'll give a little to you (to you, to you)
She is willing to share her coolness with the person
Hurry up, before you're out of time
The singer wants the person to act fast before it's too late
(So come on boy hurry up)
The singer encourages the person to take a chance
Better do it 'fore I change my mind
The singer may change her mind if he doesn't act fast
(Before I don't give a what)
The singer may not care anymore if he misses his chance
So, come on, boy, hurry up
The singer is encouraging the person to act fast
So why not make it legendary?
She suggests that they make the moment unforgettable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brett McLaughlin, Scott Bruzenak, Kara Rantovich, Gino Maurice Barletta, Matthew Britten Newbill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Cupcakeslol23
I recently started listening to her music. May I say, her voice is AMAZING! Wow.
@ameyacoolestcat
Maybe even LEGENDARY
@itsbrib6206
NiiiiiiCE
@Cupcakeslol23
+Amelia Azizan exactly! 😂
@4thumb4
Cupcakeslol23 I heard her on my music radio and liked the song. Then more came and I was like YASSSS 😍😍😍😍😍now all of them are on my YouTube music playlist but I honestly love Talk the most.
@Cupcakeslol23
+T Moon I'm surprised her other music isn't on the radios nowadays, considering they're amazing.
@pietromaximoff5854
She is getting slept on hope her next album people will finally wake up
@alyssadelk5624
Bea Miller + Rihanna + Zendaya = Daya
@finona6667
ZenDAYA
@alyssadelk5624
+It's Finona X Yeah 😂