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.
Divine
The-Dream Lyrics
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(You’re so beautiful)
Yeah
Backseat driving, wonderful islands, oh yeah
Beautiful morning sky, coffee and New York Times, oh yeah
I can change my mind mid-air and fly anywhere, oh yeah
Pure red wine, life is so divine, oh yeah
So divine
So divine
So divine
So divine
Rolex movements, I'm never excluded, oh yeah
Dine with kings, dessert amongst queens, oh yeah
Weeks on yachts, almost forgot, oh yeah
The time of day, is it March or May?
As the seats recline, this is divine, oh yeah
So divine
So divine
So divine
So divine
As I define divine
Living in this never ending sky
A devotion to these secret ways of mine
Burning lights all day and all night
Return me to my Roman days
Where the richest play
Wait, I know this place
I've been here before
Living in the zenith in all
And the only thing I see
Is infinity
Divine
The song "Divine" by The-Dream is about living a luxurious and carefree life. The first verse talks about enjoying the simple things in life like a beautiful morning sky with a cup of coffee and the New York Times. The second verse talks about living a life of royalty where one can dine with kings and dessert with queens. The chorus repeats the phrase "So divine" which emphasizes the luxurious life he is describing.
In the bridge, the singer defines what divine means to him. It is living in a never-ending sky and following his secret ways. He compares his life to that of the richest in Roman days where burning lights lit up the night sky. The singer implies that he has been to this place before and is in a state of infinity which is divine.
Overall, the song is about living the dream life of freedom, luxury, and pleasure. The singer describes his life as divine because it allows him to live without constraints and live like royalty. It is a reflection of the idea that many people have of what it means to be truly happy and free - a life where one can do as they please and have anything they want.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
Expressing admiration for a beautiful entity
(You’re so beautiful)
Acknowledging the beauty of a person or thing
Yeah
Affirming the previous statements
Backseat driving, wonderful islands, oh yeah
Finding joy in the simple pleasures of life, like riding in the backseat and exploring beautiful islands
Beautiful morning sky, coffee and New York Times, oh yeah
Appreciating the small pleasures of a beautiful sunrise, a cup of coffee, and a good newspaper
I can change my mind mid-air and fly anywhere, oh yeah
Being able to make spontaneous decisions and travel to any destination anytime
Pure red wine, life is so divine, oh yeah
Finding enjoyment in the rich experiences and indulgences that life has to offer, like fine wine
So divine
Reiterating the divine nature of life's pleasures
Rolex movements, I'm never excluded, oh yeah
Having a luxurious lifestyle and being accepted in elite circles
Dine with kings, dessert amongst queens, oh yeah
Enjoying lavish dining experiences with royalty
Weeks on yachts, almost forgot, oh yeah
Having a lavish lifestyle that includes spending weeks at a time on luxurious yachts
The time of day, is it March or May?
Being untethered to the concept of time and living a carefree lifestyle
As the seats recline, this is divine, oh yeah
Feeling content and at peace as the comforts of luxury are enjoyed
As I define divine
Ascribing personal values of what a divine existence and lifestyle entail
Living in this never ending sky
Enjoying the freedom to explore the world and experience endless possibilities
A devotion to these secret ways of mine
Committing to personal routines and habits that bring joy and fulfillment
Burning lights all day and all night
Living a life that's always active and energized
Return me to my Roman days
Feeling connected to a past era known for its extravagance and wealth
Where the richest play
Being drawn to the opulence and glamour of the wealthy lifestyle
Wait, I know this place
Feeling a sense of familiarity and comfort in the luxurious surroundings
I've been here before
Having a previous experience of gratification in the lavish lifestyle
Living in the zenith in all
Living at the highest point of indulgence and extravagance
And the only thing I see
Being encompassed by the pleasures and luxuries of life
Is infinity
Feeling that all pleasures and indulgences in life are infinite and endless
Divine
Summarizing the luxurious and grand lifestyle as divine and heavenly
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERIUS NASH
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