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.
Kiss It
Dev Lyrics
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I don't want you here
Feels like it's been years
Only been a month
Looking in the mirror
I have more beers
Than I've shed tears
I don't even drink
La la la la (drink)
La la la la (drink)
La la la la (drink)
La la la la
You say you wasn't even there
So why you gotta be right there?
I told you I would be right back
Don't like it? You can kiss my ass
Don't you ruin, eat of my heart
Knew you would break it from the start
I thought that we could make it last
Now I know that you kiss my ass
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
[Sage the Gemini]
I ain't turt, through the exit
Girls giving me numbers, telling me text her
Me and Dev we hide it in Texas
Starred in MTV where all these dudes get naked
Getting hecting, living life so reckless
My money tattos, play you instrument nexus
And give me got shout, with a 12 gate
Throw you an ass of Jame like 12 play, huh
Since you left me I'm a new man
You want space here's some new rim
All my exes are dodged, I'm like new rims
Raising to that money, and that new rim
You say you wasn't even there
So why you gotta be right there?
I told you I would be right back
Don't like it? You can kiss my ass
Don't you ruin, eat of my heart
Knew you would break it from the start
I thought that we could make it last
Now I know that you kiss my ass
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
Living, work out, gym
Couldn't fuck with him
He won't take a hint
He should give a court
He was more broke
Then he was a joke
I don't even smoke
I should be more blunt
La la la la (blunt)
La la la la (blunt)
La la la la (blunt)
La la la la
You say you wasn't even there
So why you gotta be right there?
I told you I would be right back
Don't like it? You can kiss my ass
Don't you ruin, eat of my heart
Knew you would break it from the start
I thought that we could make it last
Now I know that you kiss my ass
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
In the song Kiss It, Dev is singing about a stalker ex-boyfriend who she wants to leave her alone. She makes it clear from the start of the song that she does not want him there and that it feels like it has been years even though it has only been a month since they broke up. She then goes on to talk about how she has had more beers than she has shed tears, implying that she is not upset about the breakup. Dev then sings about how her ex-boyfriend is still trying to be near her even though he wasn't there for her when they were together. She tells him to kiss her ass and that she knew he would break her heart from the beginning. The chorus repeats the phrase "kiss it" over and over again, telling her ex to go away.
The featured artist on the song, Sage the Gemini, then comes in with a verse about moving on from his ex and being a new man. He talks about getting numbers from girls and living life recklessly while also shouting out his money tattoos. Dev then comes back with another verse talking about how her ex is broke and a joke and that she doesn't even smoke. The song ends with the chorus repeating the phrase "kiss it" continuously.
Overall, Kiss It is an empowering song about standing up to a controlling and unwanted ex-boyfriend. Dev asserts her independence and tells him to leave her alone, emphasizing that she has moved on and he needs to as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me make it clear
I want to be very direct and straight to the point.
I don't want you here
I do not want you in my life anymore.
Feels like it's been years
It feels like a long time since we last talked or saw each other.
Only been a month
In reality, it's only been a month since we broke up.
Looking in the mirror
I am examining myself and reflecting on my actions or decisions.
I have more beers
I have consumed more alcohol than I have shed tears.
Than I've shed tears
I have not cried as much as I have drunk alcohol.
I don't even drink
I am not a frequent drinker, but I still have consumed more alcohol than I have cried.
You say you wasn't even there
You claim that you were not present during a particular situation.
So why you gotta be right there?
Why are you still around even though you claim you were not there before?
I told you I would be right back
I gave you the assurance that I would be back soon.
Don't like it? You can kiss my ass
If you do not agree with me or my decisions, you can leave and not bother me anymore.
Don't you ruin, eat of my heart
Do not ruin or take away from the love I have in my heart.
Knew you would break it from the start
I always had a feeling that you would eventually hurt me.
I thought that we could make it last
I had hoped that our relationship would endure and stand the test of time.
Now I know that you kiss my ass
Now I know that you were not good for me, and I am better off without you.
La la la la (kiss it, kiss it)
The phrase is a taunt to the former significant other, telling them to kiss the artist's behind.
Living, work out, gym
The singer is living and going to the gym to work out.
Couldn't fuck with him
The singer could not deal with the person they were with before.
He won't take a hint
The other person is not getting the message.
He should give a court
The artist is suggesting that the other person should go to court if they have a problem.
He was more broke
The other person was more financially in trouble than the artist.
Then he was a joke
The other person was not respectable, and it was not worth the singer's time.
I don't even smoke
The artist does not smoke cigarettes.
I should be more blunt
The singer should have been more straightforward in their communication with the other person.
La la la la (blunt)
Similar to the previous use of 'La la la la,' the singer is using it as a taunt to the other person.
La la la la (drink)
The phrase is used as a filler and does not have a deeper meaning.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAUNCEY A. HOLLIS, DOMINIC WYNN WOODS, ERIC A. BELLINGER, BRIAN DONG HO LEE, DEVIN TAILES, RAYMOND MARTING, RASHAD MUHAMMAD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jared1223
[Verse 1: Dev]
Let me make it clear
I don't want you here
Feels like it's been years
Only been a month
Looking in the mirror
I had more beers than I shed tears
I don't even drink
Drink, drink, drink
[Chorus: Dev]
You say you wasn't even mad
So why you gotta be like that?
I told you I would be right back
Don't like it? You can kiss my ass
Don't you worry about my heart
Knew you would break it from the start
I thought that we could make it last
Now I'd rather you kiss my ass
[Post-Chorus: Dev)
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
[Verse 2: Sage the Gemini]
Yeah, what? What up, Dev?
I enter through the exer
Girls giving me numbers, telling me text her
Me and Dev be hotter than Texas
Taught her the MTV, the way all these dudes get Next-ed
He getting hectic, living life so reckless
My money Tetris, play you instrument Nexus
And [?] got shot with a 12 gauge
Spoil your ass and dream like 12 play
Since you left me, I'm a new man
You wanted space, here's some new RAM
All my exes, I dodge 'em like new rims
Racing to that money in that new Ram
[Chorus: Dev]
You say you wasn't even mad
So why you gotta be like that?
I told you I would be right back
Don't like it? You can kiss my ass
Don't you worry about my heart
You would break it from the start
I thought that we could make it last
Now I'd rather you kiss my ass
[Post-Chorus: Dev]
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
[Verse 3: Dev]
Didn't work out, gym
Couldn't fuck with him
He won't take a hint
He should get a clue
He was more broke
Than he was a joke
I don't even smoke
I should be more blunt
Blunt, blunt, blunt
[Chorus: Dev]
You say you wasn't even mad
So why you gotta be like that?
I told you I would be right back
Don't like it? You can kiss my ass
Don't you worry about my heart
You would break it from the start
I thought that we could make it last
Now I'd rather you kiss my ass
[Post-Chorus: Dev]
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
@clanair
8 years later and I still love it
@mustaphabakhti
9
@christina0215
Dev is absolutely KILLER! Always excited to see anything she does. So much talent, way better than most top artists out there these days. Love the beats & lyrics.
@DrMo-lw6xq
I love her and her songs, I feel sad that she's so underrated, her songs deserve more than 1B views 😔
@claudionorpitanga
Eu amo essa música ❤
Esse vídeo é maravilhoso
DEV o Brasil te ama ❤🇧🇷
@VitorioAguera
used to be so into this song. found this in one of my old playlists and now i've been listening on loop for a week in quarentene
@jared1223
[Verse 1: Dev]
Let me make it clear
I don't want you here
Feels like it's been years
Only been a month
Looking in the mirror
I had more beers than I shed tears
I don't even drink
Drink, drink, drink
[Chorus: Dev]
You say you wasn't even mad
So why you gotta be like that?
I told you I would be right back
Don't like it? You can kiss my ass
Don't you worry about my heart
Knew you would break it from the start
I thought that we could make it last
Now I'd rather you kiss my ass
[Post-Chorus: Dev)
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
[Verse 2: Sage the Gemini]
Yeah, what? What up, Dev?
I enter through the exer
Girls giving me numbers, telling me text her
Me and Dev be hotter than Texas
Taught her the MTV, the way all these dudes get Next-ed
He getting hectic, living life so reckless
My money Tetris, play you instrument Nexus
And [?] got shot with a 12 gauge
Spoil your ass and dream like 12 play
Since you left me, I'm a new man
You wanted space, here's some new RAM
All my exes, I dodge 'em like new rims
Racing to that money in that new Ram
[Chorus: Dev]
You say you wasn't even mad
So why you gotta be like that?
I told you I would be right back
Don't like it? You can kiss my ass
Don't you worry about my heart
You would break it from the start
I thought that we could make it last
Now I'd rather you kiss my ass
[Post-Chorus: Dev]
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
[Verse 3: Dev]
Didn't work out, gym
Couldn't fuck with him
He won't take a hint
He should get a clue
He was more broke
Than he was a joke
I don't even smoke
I should be more blunt
Blunt, blunt, blunt
[Chorus: Dev]
You say you wasn't even mad
So why you gotta be like that?
I told you I would be right back
Don't like it? You can kiss my ass
Don't you worry about my heart
You would break it from the start
I thought that we could make it last
Now I'd rather you kiss my ass
[Post-Chorus: Dev]
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
Kiss it, kiss it
@giannisliapis4596
The song is amazing...DEV is in the best period of her career and Sage is simply the best young rapper
@lunaarredondo8911
Me encanta tenerla de vuelta en Vevo , Luv ya Dev <3
@scott5794
Dev, love it and Imma kiss it! Please don't take forever and keep pushing back your album like you did your first!