There are at least three artists with this name:
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.

Lightspeed
Dev Lyrics

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They say I gotta have a plan
I say if you don't burn you won't tan
They say I gotta watch myself
I had my cake and watch it melt
Uh, I'm gonna pack it with a rocket, I'ma cock it
And blow the roof off this boojie club
Fuck the haters, gimme some love
Don't be so pretentious

I fake gold like a dentist
And if I said it, then I meant it
He a soccer player, he headed
I'm going lightspeed
Drinking rice drink, dripping Visine
Bitch, cover your eyes
You won't find me
Even beside me you're behind me

By the time you on it I'll be off it
By the time you get it I'll be done wit' it
You know that we be going lightspeed ahead
Everybody told me I should slow down
But instead all I could do was take it
Lightspeed out of space and there is no calculation
Tell me, am I out of my head?
Or are we really going lightspeed?

We are experiencing some turbulence
It's the Cataracs

If you ain't on my flight you gettin' flown over
Under a palm tree, that's where I'm lying
Like when I tell people I'm sober
Got a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other one
But I ain't never listened to none of 'em
It's been a crazy road running
And no, I ain't never stopped running
People talking about something
But I, I ain't never heard nothing
The sun is set and the clouds are moving
The sky is black and I'm used to it
We awake all night, who knew it?
I got a dark soul, you could never see through it

By the time you on it I'll be off it
By the time you get it I'll be done wit' it
You know that we be going lightspeed ahead
Everybody told me I should slow down
But instead all I could do was take it
Lightspeed out of space and there is no calculation
Tell me, am I out of my head?
Or are we really going lightspeed?

We are experiencing some turbulence
It's the Cataracs

Are we really going lightspeed?

Are we really going lightspeed?
Are we really going lightspeed?

Overall Meaning

The song "Lightspeed" by Dev is about living life at a fast pace and not listening to others who try to slow you down. The verses describe the singer's rebellious attitude towards conforming to societal norms, as they reject the idea of having a plan and watching themselves. Instead, they focus on having fun and enjoying life, even if it means burning themselves out. The chorus speaks of the singer's desire to keep moving forward, and how they feel like they are in a different world compared to those who tell them to slow down.

Throughout the song, we see the singer's love for speed and their determination to live life on their terms. They mention packing a rocket, blowing the roof off of a club, and drinking drinks that drip visine. The lyrics suggest a sense of rebellion and hedonism, as the singer cares not about the consequences of their actions.

The bridge of the song mentions the turbulence they experience, which could suggest that the fast pace of life can be exhausting and unpredictable. However, they continue to push forward, even if it means going against the norm.

Overall, "Lightspeed" is about living life on your own terms, even if it means moving at a pace that others may not understand. It's about embracing your own rebellion and accepting the highs and lows that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

They say I gotta have a plan
People tell me I need to have a plan for my life

I say if you don't burn you won't tan
I believe that if you don't take risks you won't succeed

They say I gotta watch myself
Others believe that I need to be careful

I had my cake and watch it melt
I enjoyed my success for a while, but it eventually faded

Uh, I'm gonna pack it with a rocket, I'ma cock it And blow the roof off this boojie club
I'm going to bring a lot of energy to this fancy club and make it exciting

Fuck the haters, gimme some love
I don't care about negative people, I just want positivity

Don't be so pretentious
Don't act like you're better than me

I fake gold like a dentist
I present myself as successful even if it's not entirely true

And if I said it, then I meant it
I stand by everything I say

He a soccer player, he headed
He's focused on one thing only

I'm going lightspeed Drinking rice drink, dripping Visine Bitch, cover your eyes You won't find me Even beside me you're behind me
I'm moving extremely fast with my life and nobody can keep up with me

By the time you on it I'll be off it By the time you get it I'll be done wit' it You know that we be going lightspeed ahead
I move so quickly that by the time others catch up, I'm already onto something else

Everybody told me I should slow down But instead all I could do was take it
People suggest that I slow down for my own good, but I just can't

Lightspeed out of space and there is no calculation
I'm moving so fast that it's impossible to measure

Tell me, am I out of my head? Or are we really going lightspeed?
I wonder if I'm crazy for moving so fast, or if it's actually happening

We are experiencing some turbulence It's the Cataracs
Things are getting chaotic and unpredictable, blame it on the people producing this song

If you ain't on my flight you gettin' flown over Under a palm tree, that's where I'm lying
If you're not with me, you're left behind and I'm lounging in a nice spot

Like when I tell people I'm sober Got a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other one But I ain't never listened to none of 'em
I claim to be responsible, but my conscience doesn't have much influence on me

It's been a crazy road running And no, I ain't never stopped running
I've had an eventful journey and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon

People talking about something But I, I ain't never heard nothing
People discuss things, but it doesn't concern me

The sun is set and the clouds are moving The sky is black and I'm used to it We awake all night, who knew it? I got a dark soul, you could never see through it
I'm used to dark situations and being up all night, and nobody really knows who I am on the inside

Are we really going lightspeed?
Is it true that I'm moving through life this quickly?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEVIN STARR TAILES, NILES HOLOWELL-DHAR, DAVID SINGER VINE

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