Teyana Taylor's first brush with fame came about when she helped choreograph the music video of Beyoncé's hit "Ring the Alarm". After the success, she was then introduced to the national public on MTV's My Super Sweet 16 in 2007. Producer Pharrell Williams signed Taylor to Star Trak Entertainment in 2007. She appeared in Jay-Z's "Blue Magic" music video in October 2007 and her debut single, "Google Me", was released by Star Trak in February 2008. As well as this, she features on the track "Teach Me How To Dougie" by Cali Swag District, which reached #91 in the US Top 100 Billboard, back in June 2010. Taylor's planned debut album was called From a Planet Called Harlem.
She is a member of a band called U.G.L.Y. along with band mates Mijo, Braxton and Ethan. A snippet of U.G.L.Y.'s single "Wasted" was released early 2010. No further releases from the band have since been mentioned. Taylor has also ventured into acting. She has appeared in the sequel of the 2007 hit film Stomp the Yard, titled Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming, which was released August 2010. She has also made an appearance on the debut episode of House of Glam on Oxygen.
Dreams
Teyana Taylor Lyrics
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You said she a fly lil' mama, uh
I heard that you feelin' Teyana
You swear she a fly lil' mama
Dreams of fuckin' you a R&B bitch, B bitch
I heard your little bars about my cleavage
Dream shit
You comin' nigga come right, got
A couple niggas on the line
Nigga, all I'm tryna say
You know that I hear you, boy
Niggas talk that shit all day
Tell me you something different, boy
Ooh boy, I want different, boy, I want something different
So you better come with it
Boy, you better come with it
'Cause you'll never get in it
So you'll never get in it, oh
Dreams of fuckin' you a R&B bitch
This pedestal so high niggas can't reach it
And yet I hear you runnin' game
You're not the first to say my name
Everyone wanted Teyana
A singer, a dancer, designer
I heard you in love with a harlot
Ass 'cause shake when she walkin'
No need to send me no bottle
Nigga, I pay for my order
Should be accustom to customs
Had that ass crossin' the border
Had yo' ass crossin' the border
Dreams of fuckin' you a R&B
And I know you got them dreams of fuckin' me
So stop wastin' time
If you comin', nigga, come right
Got a couple niggas on my line
But
Boy, you know that I'm taken
Boy, you know that I'm taken
I don't really wanna play again
And I'm gone and I'm taken
'Cause you know that I'm taken
I apologize, apologize
That I got ya high but blow my mind now
I apologize but I'm taken
Apologize but I'm taken
Fantasy girl in a fantasy world
The lyrics to Teyana Taylor's "Dreams" revolve around a man who is interested in her but is also attracted to other women. Although he compliments her, he also talks about other women's bodies and dreams of sleeping with an R&B "bitch." Teyana acknowledges that the man is interested in her and wants him to be honest about his intentions. She wants a man who is different and won't waste her time playing games. Teyana also addresses the fact that men often put her on a pedestal but cannot reach it due to her high standards.
The lyrics suggest that Teyana has experienced men who are not genuine in their feelings towards her. She recognizes that the man she is addressing is the same as many others who have approached her before, and she is not interested in playing games. Teyana's use of "R&B bitch" could be seen as a way to take ownership of a label that has previously been used to objectify women in the industry. She is asserting her power and agency over her body and image.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of self-assurance and strength. Teyana knows her worth and will not settle for anything less than what she deserves. The lyrics also address how societal expectations and standards affect how women are perceived and treated in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard that you feelin' Teyana
You said you're attracted to Teyana Taylor and think she's cool.
You said she a fly lil' mama, uh
You find her sexy and attractive.
Dreams of fuckin' you a R&B bitch, B bitch
You have sexual fantasies about Teyana Taylor, a woman in the R&B industry.
I heard your little bars about my cleavage
I heard you rap lyrics about my chest.
Don't waste my time, if
Don't bother me unless you have serious intentions.
You comin' nigga come right, got
If you want to pursue me, do it properly.
A couple niggas on the line
I have other guys interested in me.
Nigga, all I'm tryna say
What I'm trying to tell you is...
You know that I hear you, boy
I know you're talking about me.
Niggas talk that shit all day
Guys talk about sex all the time.
Tell me you something different, boy
Show me that you're unique and not like other guys.
Ooh boy, I want different, boy, I want something different
I'm not interested in the same old thing.
So you better come with it
You need to impress me.
Boy, you better come with it
You need to bring your A-game.
'Cause you'll never get in it
If you don't impress me, you won't have a chance with me.
So you'll never get in it, oh
If you don't impress me, you won't have a chance with me.
This pedestal so high niggas can't reach it
I am held in high regard and not easily accessible.
And yet I hear you runnin' game
Despite my high standards, I hear that guys are still trying to impress me.
You're not the first to say my name
You're not the first guy to show interest in me.
Everyone wanted Teyana
Many people show interest in Teyana Taylor due to her talent, beauty, and creativity.
I heard you in love with a harlot
I heard you're in love with a promiscuous woman.
Ass 'cause shake when she walkin'
She has an attractive behind that moves when she walks.
No need to send me no bottle
You don't need to impress me with gifts.
Nigga, I pay for my order
I am financially independent and can provide for myself.
Should be accustom to customs
I'm familiar with traveling and customs.
Had that ass crossin' the border
I have traveled to different places and my body is attractive enough to catch attention.
And I know you got them dreams of fuckin' me
I know that you have sexual desires towards me.
So stop wastin' time
Don't waste your time trying to impress me if you're not serious.
Boy, you know that I'm taken
I am currently in a relationship.
I don't really wanna play again
I'm not interested in starting a new relationship or playing games.
And I'm gone and I'm taken
I'm unavailable and taken.
I apologize, apologize
I'm sorry for leading you on.
That I got ya high but blow my mind now
I'm sorry for giving you false hope but I'm impressed by your efforts.
Apologize but I'm taken
I'm sorry that I'm taken and can't reciprocate your feelings.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Carroll, Winston Rodgers, Mike Dean, Jason Taylor, Bernard Freeman
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