1. A pop singer
2. A… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with this name:
1. A pop singer
2. A remix group
3. A Breakcore artist
Devin Star Tailes (born July 2, 1989), better known by her stage name Dev, is an American recording artist. She was discovered by The Cataracs when she made an Amy Winehouse cover and posted it onto MySpace back in 2008. Dev's song Booty Bounce was sampled in Far East Movement's hit single Like a G6 which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and sold over two million downloads in the country. Dev was signed to Universal Republic in October 2010 and released her first official single, Bass Down Low in December. The song debuted at number ninety-four in the US. Dev's debut album, The Night the Sun Came Up, is set for 20 September 2011 release.
Dev was born in Tracy, California to Lisa, a real estate agent, and Riki Tailes, a painting contractor. Dev grew up in Manteca and is of Mexican and Portuguese descent. She has two younger sisters, Sierra Sol and Maezee Lua. At the age of four, she started swimming and was part of the U.S Olympic development program. She graduated from Sierra High School, where she was a member of a band and a choir. Soon, she attended San Joaquin Delta College, studying English and art history.
She made a cover of an Amy Winehouse song that she described as being "super-weird and super-different". She recorded the song off her MacBook and made it in response to her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, calling it a "diss track". A friend of hers posted the song onto MySpace, and production team The Cataracs noticed it and contacted Dev. She dropped out of college during her freshman year to pursue her singing career. Six months later, Dev and the Cataracs' song "2night" began to gain exposure on the radio, the television channel mtvU and the Billboard Hot Dance Airplay chart. In 2009, Dev moved to Los Angeles to produce music with The Cataracs.
Dev's "sing-talk" vocal style have been compared to fellow pop singer Ke$ha. Dev responded to this, saying, "I'm confident enough in what I do that people will see me for who I am ... I get why people compare us but once people see me live they won't connect us as much. I am a much better artist, with real talent." While comparing her to Ke$ha, Idolator wrote that "Dev's beats come off a bit more mellow and her songs a little bit more electro than pop." In response to being compared to both Ke$ha and Uffie, Dev said, "I just feel that I have a lot more to say and the ability to have an eclectic sound, a very diverse pop album. I'm not bashing either artist, but I'm going to be able to give you a little bit more then what you've heard on those records. When my album comes out, hopefully I won't have to hear another reference or comparison." Much of Dev's music is inspired by hip hop, as she believes that fans respond to "pop music but with rap roots". She said, "I've always been into hip-hop. Eminem changed my life when I was younger." The Hollywood Reporter compared her "futuristic" and "pulsing" sound to underground electroclash musicians Peaches and Yelle. Dev's musical genres have been cited as electro-crunk, electropop, and electro hop.
2) An OC Remixer who remixes video game music. They are the source of the Final Fantasy remixes. The pop singer Dev played no part in them.
3) An OC creator who makes breakcore-ish music. Very popular on soundcloud and also goes under the alias of 808sndmindbreak.
Gimmie Some
Dev Lyrics
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Gimmie love, gimmie love, gimmie
Gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
Gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
Sh-show you how I want it
So you can gimmie somethin'
Gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
You can gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
Breathless impatience
Grows with every moment
Been waitin', countin'
One-two-three, one-two-three (two, three)
You're killin' me with just one look
And you don't have to say a word
With every little glance I'm hooked
So I don't wanna hear it
Gimmie love, gimmie love, gimmie
Gimmie love, gimmie love, gimmie
Gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
Gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
Sh-show you how I want it
So you can gimmie somethin'
Gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
You can gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
My tensions, ambitions
Fulfilled with every moment
Together, we're counting
One-two-three, one-two-three (two, three)
You're killin' me with just one look
And you don't have to say a word
With every little glance I'm hooked
So I don't wanna hear it
Gimmie love, gimmie love, gimmie
Gimmie love, gimmie love, gimmie
Gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
Gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
Sh-show you how I want it
So you can gimmie somethin'
Gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
You can gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
The song "Gimmie Some" by Dev is essentially an expression of desire for love and affection. The repeated chorus of "Gimmie love" and "Gimmie some" emphasizes the singer's craving for someone to give her what she needs. The use of repetition and impatience in the lyrics creates a sense of urgency and desperation in the singer's voice. She is willing to take charge and "sh-show" her partner how she wants to be loved, but ultimately, she wants someone to fulfill her desires.
The two verses showcase the singer's growing tension and ambitions, as well as her sense of fulfillment when with her partner. However, the chorus remains the main focus of the song, indicating that the singer's primary need is for love and affection, regardless of the other aspects of her life.
The use of numbers in the lines "Been waitin', countin' One-two-three, one-two-three (two, three)" and "Together, we're counting One-two-three, one-two-three (two, three)" adds to the sense of rhythm in the song and reinforces the idea of the singer's impatience and anticipation for her desires to be fulfilled.
Overall, "Gimmie Some" is a catchy and upbeat song that expresses the universal desire for love and affection. It showcases Dev's talent for creating memorable hooks and catchy choruses that get stuck in your head.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimmie love, gimmie love, gimmie
I'm yearning for your affection, I want it now and I want it strong, give me love!
Gimmie some, gimmie some, gimmie
I want more than just your love, I want your time, your attention, your actions, give me something!
Sh-show you how I want it
Let me demonstrate clearly how I desire to be loved and treated
So you can gimmie somethin'
So that you can give me what I want and need, according to my demonstration
Breathless impatience
I am anxious and excited to receive what I have been waiting for
Grows with every moment
My impatience and anticipation intensifies as time goes by
Been waitin', countin'
I have been kept waiting and counting the seconds, minutes, hours, and days for your love and attention
You're killin' me with just one look
Your mesmerizing gaze and presence is driving me crazy with desire
And you don't have to say a word
Your silence and mystery is adding to the allure and attraction
With every little glance I'm hooked
Even a small gesture or expression from you captures my heart and loyalty
My tensions, ambitions
My anxieties and goals are being fulfilled and resolved by your love and attention
Fulfilled with every moment
My emotional and physical needs are being met and satisfied by being with you
Together, we're counting
We are sharing this journey of love and fulfillment together, each moment building upon the next
One-two-three, one-two-three (two, three)
Counting the beats of our heart and the rhythm of our bond, with a playful nod to a dance
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amanda Lucille Warner, Clement Marie Jacques Picard, Maxime Marie Laurent Picard, Peter Wade Keusch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
d boy
This song deserves so much more!!!!
K J
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