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.
Shadows
Dev Lyrics
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Everywhere I look I see shadows
Haunting over me
And I wonder when they'll let me be
Lost in my mind late at night
And you're who I see in my dreams
Deepest eyes tucked aside
I know I've ran and I know I hide
I know I've changed, I know I lied
I knew I should but I couldn't see
Bridges burnin' in back of me
Ooh, help me out, holy ghost
I have lost the only thing I know
And all, all I have left are shadows
Everywhere I look
Everywhere I look I see shadows
Haunting over me
And I wonder when they'll let me be
I wonder as the morning news
I wonder when tomorrow's done
The words you never got to hear
They were just right there on the tip of my tongue
Sometimes I scare myself
By my own lies that I once bought
They cannot be resold
Sometimes I feel the hurt
If I was gold I'd turn to sand
And in the end it could not hold
I know I've ran and I know I hide
I know I've changed, I know I lied
I knew I should but I couldn't see
Bridges burnin' in back of me
Ooh, help me out, holy ghost
I have lost my way from your road
And all, all I have left are shadows
Everywhere I look
Everywhere I look I see shadows
Haunting over me
And I wonder when they'll let me be
Ooh, help me out, holy ghost
I have lost the only thing I know
And all, all I have left are shadows
The lyrics to Dev's song Shadows delve into the emotions of feeling haunted by one's past mistakes and struggles. The singer sees shadows everywhere they look, symbolizing the lingering effects of their past actions. They express a desire to be freed from these shadows and wonder when they will be able to move on. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of lost love, with the singer seeing the person they once loved in their dreams and lamenting the words they never got to say. The line "if I was gold I'd turn to sand" further emphasizes the fragility of relationships and the feeling of being unable to hold onto what once was.
The chorus of "help me out, holy ghost, I have lost the only thing I know, and all, all I have left are shadows" speaks to a need for guidance and a way to move forward from the shadows that weigh on the singer. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and regret, with the singer recognizing the mistakes they have made but feeling trapped by the consequences that continue to haunt them.
Overall, Shadows is a hauntingly beautiful song that explores the emotional journey of facing one's past mistakes and struggles. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and longing for freedom from the shadows that continue to haunt the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere I look
No matter where I turn my eyes
Everywhere I look I see shadows
I am surrounded by darkness and sadness
Haunting over me
They won't leave me alone and keep affecting me
And I wonder when they'll let me be
I hope the shadows will disappear soon
Lost in my mind late at night
In the darkness, my thoughts consume me
And you're who I see in my dreams
You are the only thing that brings me peace
Deepest eyes tucked aside
Your emotions are hidden underneath your surface level persona
A pain that doesn't sting
You're hurting but it doesn't show physically
I know I've ran and I know I hide
I've been avoiding my problems
I know I've changed, I know I lied
I have not been truthful with myself or others
I knew I should but I couldn't see
I understood what I needed to do but was overwhelmed
Bridges burnin' in back of me
I've destroyed my relationships with others
Ooh, help me out, holy ghost
I am seeking spiritual guidance
I have lost the only thing I know
I've lost my sense of direction and purpose
And all, all I have left are shadows
I feel lost and only have my negative thoughts to keep me company
I wonder as the morning news
As I go through my day, I ponder
I wonder when tomorrow's done
I wonder what the future holds
The words you never got to hear
I wish I could have expressed myself to you
They were just right there on the tip of my tongue
I was so close to telling you how I felt
Sometimes I scare myself
My thoughts and actions can be frightening
By my own lies that I once bought
I believed my own deception
They cannot be resold
I cannot undo my past mistakes
Sometimes I feel the hurt
I am reminded of my pain
If I was gold I'd turn to sand
Even if I used to feel valuable, I've lost that worth
And in the end it could not hold
Everything is slipping through my grasp
I have lost my way from your road
I have lost my connection to my higher power
Everywhere I look I see shadows
The darkness still surrounds me
And I wonder when they'll let me be
I am still waiting for a ray of hope to enter my life
I have lost the only thing I know
I have lost my purpose and direction in life
And all, all I have left are shadows
All that remains are the negative thoughts that haunt me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEVIN STARR TAILES, NILES HOLOWELL-DHAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kaitisgr8675
She's a great artist I wish people would give her more credit
iheartmonolids
there's a vulnerability in her voice that is so beautiful. <3 dev
Hi Hilee
Han pasado años y sigue siendo mi perfomance favorito, destaca tanto su voz dulce. 💕
DARIN PHOTOS
Essa música nostálgica da minha adolescência quando “sofria” por amores platônicos
TheWeirdC
This is one of my favorite songs off The Night The Sun Came Up. I love the entire album but this is one of the best <3
DARIN PHOTOS
CARALHO DE NOSTALGIA EM OUVIR ESTA MUSICA LINDA ♥
Danifar mcmxci
It's 2021, and i'm still listening this song .. it's mean this song is 🔥
Kas
Shes simply stunning No words can honestly describe her and her absolutely amazing voice! #devfan
smrttgrl
I love this song. It speaks to the ero of our ways. This version I think is far better than the album version. Seems like there is real feeling in this one.
smrttgrl
That is absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to buy her album!