A few years ago, a tall high school freshman in Virginia, Dezmond Armstead made the varsity basketball team. He hoped his talents would get the attention of girls at his school. “I thought, I’m definitely going to get noticed,” Dez reminisces “But it didn’t work out that way. So like any high school kid trying to stand out, I had to figure out another way.” One day, Dez was singing Usher’s "Nice & Slow" to himself in the hall and one of his female classmates noticed and signaled her friends over. “I started telling girls to request some 80s and early 90s R&B songs, since that’s what I like listening to. Bobby Brown and Usher were artists that inspired me so it was cool that singing their songs got me girls.”
After high school, Dez moved out to LA and met the production duo, The Movement. They began to talk about their love for the type of R&B that was about real relationships and real struggles. They took Dez into their studio and started writing songs and making music together. The Movement, who are known for making breakout double-platinum hits like Justin Bieber’s “One Time” and Jesse McCartney’s “Leavin” recount those first few days with Dez. “Having seen successful acts at the very beginning stages of their careers, we were convinced about Dez’s ability immediately.” “After the first song “We Ride”, we knew we were making something special.”
Dez continues “I wanted to tell MY story. About trying to get girls in high school, failing, succeeding, the good times, the bad times and hurdles that young guys and girls go through on that journey to finally find that special someone. We are all about that realness. So that's why my mixtape is called REAL TALK.”
While recording his mixtape, Dez sang a cover of Beyonce’s “I Miss You” (http://bit.ly/dezmissyou
), written by Frank Ocean. Dez’s version of “I Miss you” has amassed over 56,000 YouTube views and garnered acclaim and tangible buzz, to the tune over 11,000 Facebook Likes and 6,000 Twitter Followers.
Dez’s highly anticipated debut mixtape Real Talk will be out Fall 2012.
Chica
Dez Lyrics
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Como huele tu perfume
Imprégname
Con tu sentimiento mujer
Quiero saber
Como huele tu perfume
Imprégname
Con tu sentimiento mujer
Dime lo que sientes
Esos movimientos no traen hombres decentes
Ayayayay
Get your body moving and come with me tonight
Por sea caso que me des un chance
Tengo garauntee
Bailo como colombiano hecho en Cali
Vamos hasta punta cana luego a Guaigui
Cuerpo Sudamericana
Como MTV
Ayayayaya
Dance with me tonight
Ayayayaya
Dance until sunrise
If you wanna move your body
It would be so nice
We can dance till the sunrise
Ayayayaya
Let's go
Quiero saber
Como huele tu perfume
Imprégname
Con tu sentimiento mujer
Quiero saber
Como huele tu perfume
Imprégname
Con tu sentimiento mujer
Y que siga
La rumbita
Y cuando canta ella
Más le critican eh
No le dé mente a los simber-
Guencas que pa nada sirven
Dímelo
O dame Luz
Dime lo que sea mija Menos no
Vamos a cantar noche buena
Luego vamos encontramos
Hasta tu pieza
If you like me enough
You can stay for the night
We don't need any words
Our bodies say whats right
Quiero saber
Como huele tu perfume
Imprégname
Con tu sentimiento mujer
Quiero saber
Como huele tu perfume
Imprégname
Con tu sentimiento mujer
The lyrics of Dez's song "Chica" convey a sense of curiosity and desire to connect on a deeper level with a woman. The repetition of the lines "Quiero saber, Como huele tu perfume, Imprégname, Con tu sentimiento mujer" emphasizes the singer's longing to understand the woman on a more intimate level, both physically and emotionally. The mention of perfume as a sensory experience suggests a desire to be enveloped in her essence and feelings.
The lyrics also touch on societal expectations and judgments, with lines like "Dime chica, Dime lo que sientes, Esos movimientos no traen hombres decentes" hinting at a rebellious attitude towards conventional norms. The invitation to dance and let go of inhibitions implies a sense of freedom and spontaneity in the moment, encouraging the woman to embrace her desires and enjoy the present.
There is a playful and flirtatious tone throughout the song, with references to dancing until sunrise and the promise of a good time. The imagery of dancing in exotic locations like Punta Cana and Guaigui adds a sense of adventure and excitement to the narrative, inviting the woman to let loose and enjoy the moment without worry.
The lyrics also touch upon empowerment and self-confidence, with lines like "If you wanna move your body, It would be so nice, We can dance till the sunrise" encouraging the woman to embrace her sensuality and embrace her desires without hesitation. Overall, "Chica" seems to celebrate passion, connection, and living in the moment, inviting the listener to join in the joyful and liberating experience of dance and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Quiero saber
I desire to understand
Como huele tu perfume
What the essence of your fragrance is
Imprégname
Immerse me
Con tu sentimiento mujer
In the emotions you carry, my lady
Quiero saber
I yearn to discover
Como huele tu perfume
The scent of your perfume
Imprégname
Soak me in
Con tu sentimiento mujer
With your heartfelt feelings, woman
Dime chica
Speak to me, girl
Dime lo que sientes
Tell me what you truly feel
Esos movimientos no traen hombres decentes
Those moves won't attract respectful men
Ayayayay
A playful expression of excitement
Get your body moving and come with me tonight
Energize yourself and join me for the evening
Por sea caso que me des un chance
In case you consider giving me a chance
Tengo garauntee
I promise you
Bailo como colombiano hecho en Cali
I dance like a Colombian, shaped by Cali's rhythm
Vamos hasta punta cana luego a Guaigui
Let's travel to Punta Cana and then to Guaygu
Cuerpo Sudamericana
A South American physique
Como MTV
Like the vibrant energy of MTV
Ayayayaya
Another expression of playful enthusiasm
Dance with me tonight
Join me on the dance floor this evening
Ayayayaya
An echo of exhilaration
Dance until sunrise
Keep moving until the dawn breaks
If you wanna move your body
If you're willing to let loose and express yourself
It would be so nice
It would be a wonderful experience
We can dance till the sunrise
We can continue this joyous celebration until the morning
Ayayayaya
An exclamation of joy and excitement
Let's go
Shall we proceed?
Quiero saber
I seek to understand
Como huele tu perfume
The fragrance that defines you
Imprégname
Fill me with your essence
Con tu sentimiento mujer
Through the feelings that you express, woman
Quiero saber
I long to find out
Como huele tu perfume
The smell that captivates
Imprégname
Envelop me
Con tu sentimiento mujer
In your deep emotions, my lady
Y que siga
And let it continue
La rumbita
The Little Rumor, referring to the dance party
Y cuando canta ella
And when she sings
Más le critican eh
The critics seem to multiply
No le dé mente a los simber-
Don't pay attention to those unworthy
Guencas que pa nada sirven
Who are of no value or significance
Dímelo
Tell me
O dame Luz
Or shed some light on the situation
Dime lo que sea mija Menos no
Share anything with me, girl, but not silence
Vamos a cantar noche buena
Let's sweetly sing through the night
Luego vamos encontramos
Then we will find each other
Hasta tu pieza
Until we reach your room
If you like me enough
If you find me appealing
You can stay for the night
You are welcome to remain until morning
We don't need any words
Words are unnecessary
Our bodies say whats right
Our physical connection speaks for itself
Quiero saber
I want to understand
Como huele tu perfume
The scent that describes you
Imprégname
Let me be filled
Con tu sentimiento mujer
With the essence of your emotions, woman
Quiero saber
I yearn to know
Como huele tu perfume
The aroma that captivates me
Imprégname
Surround me
Con tu sentimiento mujer
With the feelings you possess, my lady
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: David Fernandez
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