1). Dreamboy has always been about … Read Full Bio ↴Dreamboy is one of two artists:
1). Dreamboy has always been about three things: melodies, harmonies and energy. They are now ready to release their first full-length album “It Means The World To Me” in Sweden on October 17th and a release date will soon be set for Japan. As this is written, the first single “What Have I Done” is being played heavily by national radio P3, college radio and alternative web radio stations.
Starting out in 2001, what became the band’s first demo was originally recorded as a friend’s final project for engineering school. The songs soon caught the attention of music producers and record label executives. Four new recordings were made and a proper EP was born. National radio P3, college radio and MTV Nordic all picked up the two singles from the EP. The critics were thrilled about this "punk version of the Beach Boys", focusing on the strength of their song writing, their vocal arrangements, and their by now well-established reputation for being an explosive live act. The EP was followed by a single and more touring, and after playing their first big festival in Sweden, critics wrote that Dreamboy’s 30 minutes on stage was “magic...the best act of the whole festival”.
The very same day the band created a MySpace profile and uploaded some songs, three different Japanese record labels contacted the band and a few months later a maxi-EP was released in Japan with great success.
The band continues writing and performing as they always have, with sincerity, intensity and a commitment to creating the music they love. And it’s still all about melodies, harmonies and energy.
2.) Dreamboy was a mid-'80s R&B/funk band signed to Quincy Jones' Qwest Records distributed by Warner Bros. Its lineup was singer Jeff Stanton, guitarist Jeff Bass, keyboardist Jimi Hunt, and bassist and drummer George "Dewey" Twymon. The group was started at Oak Park, MI's Oak Park High School. Their sole hit was the ballad "Don't Go," which hit number 17 R&B on Billboard's R&B chart in early 1984. Its follow-up was another ballad, "I Promise (I Do Love You)," which made it to number 45 R&B in fall 1984. Their sole album, Contact, would also see a release that year.
Pay Attention
Dreamboy Lyrics
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16, 17, 18, 19
People saw right through me
Always, every day
No one listened to me
What I had to say
Please, please, just listen to me
All I need one thing
All I want
Pay me attention
Hey hey I remember when I was a kid
16, 17, 18, 19
No one listened to me
No one, like today
Please just listen
Though I have nothing to say
Dreamboy's song "Pay Attention" sheds light on the struggles of not being heard, despite having something valuable to say. The lyrics highlight the feeling of being invisible and overlooked, especially during adolescence. The first verse paints a picture of a young version of the singer, who, despite being in his late teenage years, was consistently ignored and belittled by adults, leaving him feeling undervalued and powerless. The desperation in his voice is evident as he pleads for someone to pay attention to what he has to say.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the phrase "Pay me attention," emphasizing the importance of being heard and acknowledged. The repetition of the phrase drives home the message that being listened to is a fundamental need for everyone. The second verse reiterates the theme of being overlooked, as the singer recalls how no one listened to him then, just as they don't listen to him today. The final line, "Though I have nothing to say," suggests that the singer's voice is stifled or ignored, even when he has something important to say.
Overall, "Pay Attention" touches on themes of powerlessness, invisibility, and the need to be heard. The singer's heartfelt plea for attention underscores the importance of valuing and respecting the voices of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey, I remember when I was a kid
Dreamboy recalls his teenage years.
16, 17, 18, 19
He vividly remembers the years of his teen.
People saw right through me
People were able to see through his exterior.
Always, every day
This happened all the time and he felt unheard.
No one listened to me
No one paid attention to what he had to say.
What I had to say
He had important things to say, but nobody gave him a chance.
Please, please, just listen to me
He pleads for someone, anyone, to pay attention to him.
All I want, one thing
He desires just one thing.
All I need one thing
This one thing is all he requires.
All I want
The one thing he desires is all he needs.
Pay me attention
He pleads for someone to finally pay attention to him.
Contributed by Camilla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.