At the age of two he moved with his mother to Atlanta, Georgia where she raised him until her sudden death at the age of thirty-five. Afterwards, he was taken in by his grandfather, who was an avid music fan. It was through this relationship that he was introduced to many legendary artists that made up his grandfather's record collection. As soon as he heard the soulful sounds of Sam Cooke and Al Green, The-Dream was hooked. In the third grade he began his musical venture by enrolling in introductory trumpet classes at Grove Park Elementary School. He continued playing the trumpet through high school and later learned to play the drums and guitar.
In junior high and high school his musical influences extended toward such artists such as Timbaland , Missy Elliott, Aaliyah and Tupac Shakur. His talents continued to naturally develop and eventually lead The-Dream to begin singing, rapping and song writing.
In addition, he is an accomplished artist and has created many paintings and sculptures, some of which have been shown at various art galleries throughout Atlanta.
In 2001, The-Dream was introduced to Laney Stewart of Redzone Entertainment. Although their first meeting wasn't very successful, things fared better the second time around and Laney pulled him into his camp. The two immediately collaborated to write for the multi-platinum group B2K.
In early 2003, The-Dream was signed by Laney Stewart to a new publishing deal with Morningside Trail through a joint venture with peer music. Since then he has continued writing for other artists including the newest single "Me Against The Music" for Britney Spears. The-Dream recently worked on Jive artist Nivea's forthcoming sophomore effort (April 2005) including the hit single "Okay" featuring Lil' Jon and Youngbloodz.
In 2006, The-Dream was brought in by Tricky Stewart of Redzone to collaborate with various artists including Bayje (Atlantic), Dear Jane & J.Holiday (Capitol), and Brit & Alex (Interscope).
To kick off the New Year, The-Dream began 2007 with major success. With the help of Tricky Stewart, " umbrella" was created and taken to several different labels with artists ranging from Britney Spears at Jive to Mary J. Blige and Akon. Yet, it was the genius of Karen Kwak that got the record into the hands of Def Jam Record's CEO, LA Reid. Def Jam flew The-Dream and Tricky to LA to record with Rihanna, where they also wrote "Breakin' Dishes," a song off Rihanna's latest release, Good Girl Gone Bad.
Despite his current success, The-Dream never stops dreaming. Look out for The-Dream's future collaborations with hot artists such as Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Karina Pasian, Young Joc, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Jazzy Phae, Keke Palmer, Gia, Tricky Stewart, Don Vito, Wynter Gordon, Shontelle, and Lucy Walsh.
Code Blue
The-Dream Lyrics
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The more I feel like crying
The further I get from you
The more I feel like dying
You said you'll be
Right here forever baby
I know someday
I'm just looking for a little favour
And you're just trying to save a little time
Baby let me give you a piece of mine
This is what I get for loving you, code blue
This is what I get for loving you, code blue
This is what I get for loving you, code blue
This is what I get for loving you, code blue
Take whatever's left, baby
If you go without your heart you will never know
You, me
As we walk into those doors
In the shadows of the unknown
I think of you daily
Loving every day about you
And I hope that you
You love everything about me too
But don't you leave like that
Don't leave right here, oh no
Stay with me just a couple minutes more
This is what I get for loving you, code blue
This is what I get for loving you, code blue
That's what I get for loving you, code blue
That's what I get for loving you, code blue
That's what I get for loving you (that's what I get for loving you) code blue
That's what I get for loving you (all I do, all I do) code blue
That's what I give for loving you, code blue
That's what I get for love
That's what I get for love
That's what I get from you
In The-Dream's song Code Blue, the lyrics speak to the pain and struggle that comes with the end of a relationship. The singer knows that the relationship is over and that he can no longer hold on, yet the closer he gets to his former partner, the more emotional he becomes. The pain of their separation is so intense that the singer feels like crying when he is close to his former partner and dying when he is further away. The former partner promised to be there forever, but the singer now knows that the promise of forever is a fleeting one. He only has a short time left with his former partner and he is looking for a small favor, perhaps a moment of intimacy or a gesture of love, but the former partner is trying to save time and is unsure about their future together. The singer is left grappling with the reality of their separation and the pain that comes with the end of their relationship.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "this is what I get for loving you, code blue" multiple times. The phrase "code blue" refers to the emergency code used in hospitals when a patient is experiencing cardiac arrest, essentially a heart attack. In the context of the song, "code blue" could be interpreted as the singer experiencing a "heart attack" or a crisis of emotion because of their separation from the former partner. The singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that loving someone so deeply can be a painful experience, and that their heartache is a result of that love.
Overall, the song is a sad reflection on the pain of separation and the struggle to let go of a relationship that has come to an end. The use of the medical emergency code adds a powerful and emotional layer to the lyrics, highlighting the intensity of the singer's pain.
Line by Line Meaning
The closer I get to you
The more emotional I become
The more I feel like crying
I feel overwhelmed with emotions
The further I get from you
As distance separates us
The more I feel like dying
It feels like I am losing a part of myself
You said you'll be
You promised me
Right here forever baby
That you'll always be here with me
I know someday
But I fear that someday isn't today
There's no forever baby
And forever might not be a reality for us
I'm just looking for a little favour
I just need a little help
And you're just trying to save a little time
But you are too busy to notice
Baby let me give you a piece of mine
Let me share my perspective with you
This is what I get for loving you, code blue
These overwhelming emotions are the result of my love for you
Take whatever's left, baby
Whatever remains of this relationship is yours
If you go without your heart you will never know
If you leave without having truly loved, you'll never understand
You, me
Together
As we walk into those doors
As we move forward
In the shadows of the unknown
Into the uncertain future
I think of you daily
You are always on my mind
Loving every day about you
I cherish everything about you
And I hope that you
I wish that you
You love everything about me too
Cherish everything about me as well
But don't you leave like that
Please don't just leave me
Don't leave right here, oh no
Don't leave this place in our relationship
Stay with me just a couple minutes more
Spend just a few more moments with me
That's what I get for loving you (that's what I get for loving you) code blue
These overwhelming emotions are the result of my love for you
That's what I get for loving you (all I do, all I do) code blue
Everything I do leads to these overwhelming emotions
That's what I give for loving you, code blue
This emotional turmoil is what I give in exchange for loving you
That's what I get for love
These overwhelming emotions are the result of my love for you
That's what I get from you
You are the reason for my emotional turmoil
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH
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