The self-proclaimed “Grady Baby”, Dontae has his own publishing company DP Music/SIGNED TO NEW LABEL ALGEBRA LLC, and has worked on projects such as Usher, Chris Brown, Cassie, Jahiem, Keke Wyatt, Raheem Devaughn, Baby "Birdman" Williams, J. Holiday, Ruben Studdard and Young Steph. His unique approach to harmony and melodies has made him one of the most in-demand up and coming songwriters.
Dontae was also blessed to work with artists like Usher, One Chance, Chris Brown, Jahiem and many others. He then journeyed to LA and worked the Underdogs and the legendary Dr. Dre. His name was becoming a staple as a go-to songwriter and amazing background vocalist (Dontae background for artists like Keith Sweat amongst others) He was also routinely asked to reference other writers songs.
Today, Dontae feels blessed to be doing what he feels he was born to do. "Music has been my life for as long as I can remember. There is no separation between me and my music."
So Unhappy
Dontae Lyrics
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Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh
[Verse 1:]
Just woke up in the morning feeling empty
My world has torn apart cause I'm lost without you
Life ain't what it used to be
Hurt, I can't even look myself in the mirror
I'm filled with so much grief and it's killing me
Uh uh uh
My soul's dying, I can't breathe
[Hook:]
Aside, don't wanna see you slip?
And getting into space
In lost crowded tears
Missing out on a love that finally brought us together
Girl, I wanna be with you
Cause I can't picture myself without you
Because you're like the air I breathe
My heart belongs to you
[Chorus:]
I would be unhappy
My life would be so unhappy
I would be so unhappy
Cause girl, you're everything to me
I would be unhappy
My life would be so unhappy
I would be so unhappy
Girl, you mean so much to me
[Verse 2:]
This those times when you used to smile at me girl
And I would think about you, so intent
You only wanted love from me
(Oh, love from me)
And they said so many times
I didn't put you first
I didn't treat you like you was worth
I usually count as for weakness
And it promised sickness
It made me so alone
[Hook:]
Aside, don't wanna see you slip?
And getting into space
In lost crowded tears (tears)
Missing out on a love that finally brought us together (together)
Girl, I wanna be with you
(Don't wanna be alone)
Cause I can't picture myself without you
(Without you)
Because you're like the air I breathe (oh)
My heart belongs to you (to you)
[Chorus:]
I would be unhappy
My life would be so unhappy (oh)
I would be so unhappy
Cause girl, you're everything to me (to me to me)
I would be unhappy (hey)
My life would be so unhappy (unhappy)
I would be so unhappy (hey)
Girl, you mean so much to me (hey)
[Bridge:]
Say that it's over girl, forgive me
(For the hurt I caused you)
Please let me make up all my mistakes
(I wanna hold you in my arms)
This moment no not gonna last
(I love you)
This moment no and I promise you
(I promise)
I'm gonna do right the same without it?
[Chorus: x2]
I would be unhappy (oh)
My life would be so unhappy
I would be so unhappy (unhappy girl)
Cause girl, you're everything to me
I would be unhappy (hey)
My life would be so unhappy (no to that)
I would be so unhappy (hey)
Girl, you mean so much to me (hey, so much to me)
I would be unhappy
My life would be so unhappy (so unhappy baby)
I would be so unhappy
Cause girl, you're everything to me
(You mean so much to me)
I would be unhappy (hey)
My life would be so unhappy (so unhappy)
I would be so unhappy (hey)
Girl, you mean so much to me (hey)
My life would be unhappy
My life would be unhappy
My life would be unhappy
If I don't have you
My life would be unhappy
My life would be unhappy
If I don't have you
In "So Unhappy," Dontae sings about the pain he is feeling since his relationship ended. He wakes up in the morning feeling empty, and his world feels like it has been torn apart since he is lost without his love. He is consumed with grief, and it seems to be killing him. He says that his soul is dying, and he can't breathe. He remembers the times when his love used to smile at him, and he thought about her with intent. He realizes that he didn't treat her well and took her for granted. Now he can't picture himself without her, and she means everything to him. He promises to do better and make up for his mistakes.
The hook of the song indicates how Dontae feels lost without his love. He doesn't want to see her slip away or be lost in her tears. He believes that they were brought together by love, and he doesn't want to miss out on it. He doesn't want to be alone and considers his love to be the air he breathes. His heart belongs to her, and without her, he would be unhappy.
In conclusion, "So Unhappy" is a heart-wrenching song about a lost love. Dontae realizes his mistakes, and he is willing to do better and make up for them. He doesn't want to lose his love and considers her his everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Just woke up in the morning feeling empty
I feel hollow and lost as soon as I wake up
My world has torn apart cause I'm lost without you
Without you, my life feels shattered and bleak
Life ain't what it used to be
Everything has changed and life is not like it used to be before you left
Hurt, I can't even look myself in the mirror
The pain is so deep that I can't face myself in the mirror
I'm filled with so much grief and it's killing me
The sorrow I feel is overwhelming and it's slowly destroying me
My soul's dying, I can't breathe
My inner self is dying and I feel suffocated
Aside, don't wanna see you slip?
Can't you avoid leaving me?
And getting into space
And creating distance between us
In lost crowded tears
In tears and feelings of being lost
Missing out on a love that finally brought us together
Regretful of losing the love that united us
Girl, I wanna be with you
I desire to be with you again
Cause I can't picture myself without you
I can't imagine my future without you in it
Because you're like the air I breathe
You are as necessary to me as air is to breathe
My heart belongs to you
You hold my heart in yours
This those times when you used to smile at me girl
Remembering the moments when you used to smile at me
And I would think about you, so intent
I used to think of you constantly and with great focus
You only wanted love from me
All you ever wanted was my love
And they said so many times
Others have told me countless times
I didn't put you first
I failed to prioritize you
I didn't treat you like you was worth
I didn't cherish and appreciate you enough
I usually count as for weakness
My tendency to prioritize myself is seen as a weakness
And it promised sickness
This behavior only brought pain and suffering
It made me so alone
This behavior left me feeling isolated and alone
Say that it's over girl, forgive me
If you say it's over, please forgive me for my mistakes
Please let me make up all my mistakes
Please allow me to atone for my wrongdoings
This moment no not gonna last
This current situation won't last forever
This moment no and I promise you
I promise you that this is just a temporary moment
I'm gonna do right the same without it?
I will make things right and do better without taking you for granted
My life would be unhappy
My life would be filled with sadness
If I don't have you
If I can't have you in my life
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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