Andwele Gardner (born February 14, 1978 in Detroit, Michigan), better known… Read Full Bio ↴Andwele Gardner (born February 14, 1978 in Detroit, Michigan), better known simply as Dwele, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and producer known for his work with Slum Village, J Dilla and Kanye West. After self-releasing the demo tape Rize in 2000, he released his debut studio album Subject in 2003 through Virgin Records, his second album Some Kinda followed in 2005 and his third studio album Sketches of a Man was released in 2008. His fourth studio album W.W.W. (W.ants. W.orld. W.omen) was released in 2010.

Although Dwele has had somewhat of a short career as a commercially avaliable artist, he has a vast catalogue of material currently unreleased that die-hard fans revere as some of his best work, considerably superior to his material released as a signed artist that showcases the true depth of his artistic and diverse talent, displayed without constraint.

Gardner was raised on the west side of Detroit in a musical family. He played piano from the age of six, later taking up trumpet, bass and guitar. He was deeply affected by the fatal shooting of his father outside his home when he was age ten, later stating "I learned to put my emotions into music; it was my therapy."

He cites Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Roy Ayers, Miles Davis, and Freddie Hubbard as favorite artists, and took inspiration from hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest, becoming an MC, and working with Slum Village. Gardner recorded a demo in his bedroom, called, The Rize, and sold it out of the trunk of his car. He had about 100 copies, which sold out within a week. He caught the ears of local heroes Slum Village and more specifically their world-renowned producer J Dilla. Slum Village invited Dwele to sing the hook of the song "Tainted" for their album Trinity (Past, Present and Future). It became an instant classic and led to more high profile work with female rapper Bahamadia, the all-star group Lucy Pearl and London's New Sector Movement. Dwele signed to Virgin Records in 2003, who released his debut album, Subject, which mixed neo soul and hip hop. In a 2005 review in The Independent, his style was summed up: "Dwele's rooted in vintage soul but isn't stuck in the past, overly reverential or an exercise in pastiche - there's a major hip-hop edge which betrays his original incarnation as a rapper." A second album, Some Kinda..., followed in 2005. He then later signed with RT Music Group and KOCH records in March, 2008. He is coming out with his fourth album titled, W.W.W. (W.ants. W.orld. W.omen) coming out June 29, 2010. Dwele was recently featured on the first single off of Kanye West's fifth studio album, Good Ass Job. The song was entitled "Power" and was leaked on May 28, 2010.

You Won't Be Lonely
Dwele Lyrics

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You wont be lonely tonight
If I have anything to do about it, say about it, its for our love
You wont be lonely tonight
If I have anything to do about it, say about it, its for our love
You wont be lonely tonight
If I have anything to do about it, say about it, its for our love
You wont be lonely tonight
If I have anything to do about it, say about it, its for our love

Ooh oh yeah

Overall Meaning

In Dwele's song "You Won't be Lonely", the artist is reassuring his lover that they won't be lonely as long as he has anything to do about it. The repetition of the phrase "If I have anything to do about it, say about it, its for our love" emphasizes his commitment and desire to prioritize their relationship. The lyrics suggest that the artist is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure his lover doesn't feel lonely, both physically and emotionally. By using the phrase "its for our love", he is also emphasizing the importance of their relationship and the value it holds to him.

The overall message of the song is one of reassurance and commitment. It highlights the importance of being there for one's partner and making sure they feel loved and supported. It is a song about the power of love and how it can bring two people together and keep them connected through difficult times. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody of the song add to the positive and uplifting tone of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

You wont be lonely tonight
I will make sure that you are not alone tonight

If I have anything to do about it, say about it, its for our love
If I can help it, I will make sure you are not alone tonight, because I love you

Ooh oh yeah
Expressing agreement and excitement about being able to keep them company tonight

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDRIK HULT, NIKLAS JOHANSSON, TEBEY OTTAH, GUNTHER THOMAS

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