After self-financing an EP and a music video, Dahlia was brought to the attention of veteran record executive Sylvia Rhone by A&R representative Amanda Berkowitz. In 2012, describing Dahlia as "more than just a pop artist," Rhone signed her to her newly-launched label, Vested In Culture (VIC), a joint venture with Epic Records. Dahlia's debut album is set to come out in 2013, and will be VIC's inaugural release.
Dahlia's first single and video for VIC is the track "Gangsta", which MTV called "filled to the brim with fierce rapping". Shot in Miami, the video for "Gangsta" reflects the difficulties of her earlier life. The video, which was directed by Samantha Lecca, premiered on Vevo on March 5, 2013, and Dahlia was selected as a BET "Music Matters" artist.
Dahlia digitally released three songs, "Gangsta", "Money Party", and "Mirror" on March 5, 2013.
Just Another Dude
Kat Dahlia Lyrics
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I'm running around town
I'm trying to find my heart but it's been shot
By the one who holds the gun
Oo he got me, he shot me good
Oo he got me, he shot me good
You, you treat me like a foolYou're making me feel used, by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
Oo I'm so confused
I guess I'll pay my dues
Why do I like this abuse, by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
You're just another dude
I used stand so tall
Now I can't stand at all
Baby made me fall
He shot me on the wall
Oo he got me, he shot me good
Oo he got me
He had the gun he had the pen I was the mark
Oo baby you, you treat me like a fool
You're making me feel used, by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
Oo I'm so confused
I guess I'll pay my dues
Why do I like this abuse, by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
Oo baby you got me running running running running all over town
I got nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to showBut these wounds are proof
It's all cause of you, cause of you
Oo baby you got me running running running running all over town
I got nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to show
But these wounds are proof
It's all cause of you, cause of you
You're just another dude
In this song, Kat Dahlia describes the confusion and pain she feels after falling for a man who doesn't treat her right. She is searching for her heart, which has been shot metaphorically by the man who holds the gun. Despite feeling used and abused, she can't seem to break free from his hold on her. She used to be strong and stand tall, but now she can't stand at all and has fallen for this man. She acknowledges that she has been taken advantage of and wonders how to break free from his hold.
Throughout the song, Dahlia repeats the phrase "you're just another dude," emphasizing that this man is not special and doesn't deserve the hold he has on her. She realizes that she is not the only one he is treating this way and that she is just one in a long line of women he has used and abused. Despite feeling wounded and having nothing to show for it, she knows that her wounds are proof of the pain he has caused her.
Overall, this song is a powerful statement on abusive relationships and the confusion and pain that can come with them. It highlights the importance of recognizing when we are being mistreated and finding the strength to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
What a strange thought
It's a weird feeling
I'm running around town
I'm trying to figure out what I'm feeling
I'm trying to find my heart but it's been shot
I'm searching for the love that was taken away from me
By the one who holds the gun
By the one who has the power in the relationship
Oo he got me, he shot me good
He hurt me deeply
You, you treat me like a fool
You make me feel stupid
You're making me feel used, by you
You're taking advantage of me
Oh what do I do to break loose
How can I escape this situation
Oo I'm so confused
I don't know what to do
I guess I'll pay my dues
I'll suffer the consequences
Why do I like this abuse, by you
Why do I keep putting up with your mistreatment
You're just another dude
You're not special to me
I used stand so tall
I used to be strong
Now I can't stand at all
Now I feel weak
Baby made me fall
You made me fall in love
He shot me on the wall
You cornered me and hurt me
He had the gun he had the pen I was the mark
You had the power to control me
Oo baby you got me running running running running all over town
You're making me anxious and restless
I got nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to show
I have nothing left to give
But these wounds are proof
The pain I feel is real
It's all cause of you, cause of you
You're the reason for my pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID JULCA, JAVIER GARCIA, JONATHAN JULCA, KATRIANA SANDRA HUGUET
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@selenach1406
What a strange thought
I'm running around town
I'm trying to find my heart but it's been shot
By the one who holds the gun
Oh he got me, he shot me good
Oh he got me, he shot me good
You, you treat me like a fool
You're making me feel used by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
Oh I'm so confused
I guess I'll pay my dues
Why do I like this abuse by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
You're just another dude
I used to stand so tall
Now I can't stand at all
Baby made me fall
He shot me on the wall
Oh he got me, he shot me good
Oh he got me,
Oh he had the gun he had the pen I was the mark
Oh, baby, you, you you treat me like a fool
You're making me feel used by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
Oh I'm so confused
I guess I'll pay my dues
Why do I like this abuse by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
Oh, baby, you got me running running running running all over town
I got nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to show
But these wounds are proof
It's all 'cause of you, 'cause of you.
Oh, baby, you got me running running running running all over town
I got nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to show
But these wounds are proof
It's all 'cause of you, 'cause of you
You're just another dude
@NafeishaLeMaitre
fell in love with her tone...mood..after hearing it playin a in friend's car. got instantly hooked. i was like: i need to get her album lol
@dominikamaciejasz8698
I think I'm in loooove again with this artist!
@everobinson3407
yes let's love together lol
@mitziocasio1586
Love this song
@kingriah1818
I can relate to this song..going through this now.
@TazLeigh101
How amazing is this song.
@selenach1406
What a strange thought
I'm running around town
I'm trying to find my heart but it's been shot
By the one who holds the gun
Oh he got me, he shot me good
Oh he got me, he shot me good
You, you treat me like a fool
You're making me feel used by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
Oh I'm so confused
I guess I'll pay my dues
Why do I like this abuse by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
You're just another dude
I used to stand so tall
Now I can't stand at all
Baby made me fall
He shot me on the wall
Oh he got me, he shot me good
Oh he got me,
Oh he had the gun he had the pen I was the mark
Oh, baby, you, you you treat me like a fool
You're making me feel used by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
Oh I'm so confused
I guess I'll pay my dues
Why do I like this abuse by you
Oh what do I do to break loose
Oh, baby, you got me running running running running all over town
I got nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to show
But these wounds are proof
It's all 'cause of you, 'cause of you.
Oh, baby, you got me running running running running all over town
I got nothing nothing nothing nothing nothing to show
But these wounds are proof
It's all 'cause of you, 'cause of you
You're just another dude
@redlipstick-9554
im addicted to this song
@myworldyay8487
Mee to
@rajesh_chhetri_100
Are you Sober now?