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The oldest of four siblings, Destra was raised in the community of Desperlie Crescent, Laventille in eastern Port of Spain, Trinidad and attended the St. James Secondary School where she discovered her passion for singing and music. She not only won her school's Calypso Monarch title for five consecutive years, she composed every one of her songs.
At the age of 18 she joined a quartet called PSYKE which disbanded after only one year. Following the demise of the group, Destra attended the School of Business and Management earning a diploma in Sales Management.
Music and recording career
In 1999 Roy Cape took notice of her single album titled - “Ah Have A Man Already” with the group Third Base and invited her to join the Roy Cape All Stars Band as one of the lead vocalists.
She pursued a solo career briefly, but eventually joined the band Atlantik in late 2002. She remains the frontline singer for Atlantik and has forged a successful songwriting partnership with Kernal Roberts (until 2005 inclusive), churning out hits such as "Wha Yuh Want", "Negative Vibes" and "Bonnie & Clyde".
In 2003 Destra released her first album “Red, White, Black” which included her hit duet “It's Carnival” with fellow Soca artist Machel Montano. The song became the virtual anthem of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival that year and is widely known throughout the Caribbean.
Destra is famous for her style. Due to her radical clothing choices consisting primarily of revealing clothing such as tight, short pants, and low-cut bra tops, she has captivated audiences during her performances. On stage, Destra is wild and explosive in her movements and vocals, sometimes seemingly performing in her own world due to her passion. Destra has expressed her music and fashion choices as a merger betweeen American punk rock and Soca. This mix is evident in the instruments used in Destra's music, as she frequently utilizes rock guitar acoustics with underlying Soca rythms.
Her 2006 look "soca fabulous" has been created by local designers such as Meiling and Peter Elias. From a new "glam" hairstyle, to her bold, risqué wardrobe, Destra's new look has been described as one which "is going to rock the town and will be a fashion force to reckon with."[citation needed]
Career Highlights
Destra won the Road March title in 2003 at the Labour Day Carnival in Brooklyn, and also placed third in the Trinidad and Tobago Soca Monarch competition in that same year.
She is yet to win either the Road March or Soca Monarch title in her Trinidad. Despite this, she has become success in the local music industry, specializing in pop-sounding soca compositions as well as fusion music encompassing aspects of East Indian culture.
In 2006, Caribbean Beat magazine described Destra's music as "the kind of sound that a young person, living at the crossroads of cultures and technologies that is Trinidad and Tobago today, is likely to produce, and the breeziness of her music may well act as an antidote to the hard edge which often characterises life not only in Trinidad and Tobago, but in many other corners of the globe."[citation needed]
Also in 2006, the Digicel mobile telecommunications group named Destra as its spokesperson in a two-year endorsement deal.
Albums and Notable Singles
Destra's released her first CD in 2004, entitled Red White & Black. Her second CD, Laventille was released in 2005. Both releases were commercial flops on the Caribbean market.
Destra is well known for hits such as "Come Beta" (featuring Shurwayne Winchester), "Bonnie & Clyde", released for the 2004 Triniad and Tobago Carnival season, and 2005 singles "Fly" and "We Say So". She also paid tribute to her home town in 2005 with a track entitled "The Hammer Revisited", a duet with Calypso veteran David Rudder.
In 2006, Destra contributed her vocals to the song "Aur Chale" in conjunction with the band Dil E Nadan, and released popular songs such as "Max It Up" and "Independent Ladies." She also released a song called "Jumpin'" later that year.
For 2007, Destra has released the following singles thus far; "Las Lap" featuring Naya George, "Soca or Die", "Sign" and the 'made-for-pan' production, "We Luv Carnival".
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Destra Garcia Lyrics
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For all the times I felt cheated, I complained
You know how I love to complain
For all the wrongs I repeated, though I was to blame
I still cursed that rain
I didn't have a prayer, didn't have a clue
Then out of the blue
God gave me you to show me what's real
There's more to life than just how I feel
And all that I'm worth is right before my eyes
And all that I live for though I didn't know why
Now I do, 'cause God gave me you
For all the times I wore my self pity like a favorite shirt
All wrapped up in that hurt
For every glass I saw, I saw half empty
Now it overflows like a river through my soul
From every doubt I had, I'm finally free
I truly believe
God gave me you to show me what's real
There's more to life than just how I feel
And all that I'm worth is right before my eyes
And all that I live for though I didn't know why
Now I do, 'cause God gave me you
In your arms I'm someone new
With ever tender kiss from you
Oh, must confess
I've been blessed
God gave me you to show me what's real
There's more to life than just how I feel
And all that I'm worth is right before my eyes
And all that I live for though I didn't know why
(Didn't know why)
Now I do, 'cause God gave me you
(I finally do, God gave me you)
God gave me you
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The song "God Gave Me You" by Bryan White is a touching tribute to the power of love and the role that a significant other can play in one's life. The lyrics describe the ways in which the singer previously felt lost, uncertain, and unhappy with their life before their partner entered the picture. The singer expresses gratitude for their partner, crediting them with helping them to see the beauty in life and appreciate their own worth. The chorus repeats the line "God gave me you," emphasizing the idea that the singer views this person as a divine gift.
The song's use of religious imagery is also notable. While it is not explicitly a Christian song, the lyrics do reference God and suggest that the singer views their partner as a messenger or manifestation of God's love. This could be seen as a reflection of the way that many people use faith as a lens through which to view their relationships and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
For all the times I felt cheated, I complained
I used to complain whenever I felt wronged or cheated by life
For all the wrongs I repeated, though I was to blame
I used to blame others for my mistakes and repeated them over and over again
I still cursed that rain
I used to curse everything that went wrong, even the rain
I didn't have a prayer, didn't have a clue
I was lost and had no idea what to do
Then out of the blue
Suddently, unexpectedly,
God gave me you to show me what's real
God brought you in my life to show me what really matters
There's more to life than just how I feel
Life is more than just my feelings and emotions
And all that I'm worth is right before my eyes
I finally realize my self-worth and the value of what I have
And all that I live for though I didn't know why
I understand now what I am living for, even though I didn't before
Now I do, 'cause God gave me you
Now I know, because God brought you into my life
For all the times I wore my self pity like a favorite shirt
I used to feel sorry for myself and wore it like a familiar outfit
All wrapped up in that hurt
All consumed by that pain
For every glass I saw, I saw half empty
I used to see everything in a negative way
Now it overflows like a river through my soul
Now, my soul is overflowing with happiness and gratitude
From every doubt I had, I'm finally free
I am free from all the doubts I used to have
I truly believe
I believe it with all my heart
In your arms I'm someone new
Being in your arms makes me feel like a new person
With ever tender kiss from you
Every time you kiss me gently
Oh, must confess
I have to admit
I've been blessed
I have been incredibly lucky
God gave me you to show me what's real
God brought you into my life to teach me the true meaning of life
There's more to life than just how I feel
Life is not just about my feelings and emotions
And all that I'm worth is right before my eyes
I realize now how valuable I am and what I have
And all that I live for though I didn't know why
I finally understand what my purpose is, even though I didn't know it before
(Didn't know why)
Now I do, 'cause God gave me you
Now I understand, because God brought you into my life
(I finally do, God gave me you)
God gave me you
God brought you into my life and I am grateful
Contributed by Cameron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@FarayiXenonMafanise
Thanks Destra
@stratsfinestsocagyal
Destra oh gosh it would be a blessing for me and my cousin to meet you ur number 1 fans....your the queen hands down ....we want Destra....
@Mojito1957
Ese song es diamante puro ,absolutamente grandioso y esa voz tan bella y tan dulce a tocado mi corazon ,yo amo locamente ese song
@janicemills4381
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@bensonsakimbaketukei5721
Still here 2021
@BeatFinderGee
Big joint that, love to flip a remix of that
@EmmanuelAlleyne
Who here in covid 🥵🥵🥵🥵😫