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.
Fancy
The-Dream Lyrics
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Run my fingers in her hair and say come to me
First there is a no, then she says yes baby
She's the Dream of a billion men
Go girl
Go girl
See she made her way from nothing
She loves men that can afford (yea)
She wants to, live fancy
Trips to Monaco, designer names from head to toe (they're fancy)
On planes that fly clear across the roaming skies
Brilliant cars, Spend evenings among the stars (live fancy)
Diamond rings ooh ooh ooh oh
All those things, live fancy
All those things, live fancy
All those things, live fancy
All those things, live fancy
She spends her time
Aboard yachts if not, somewhere tasting wine
In Paris seducing me while we dine
She's only 23, but ahead of her time
She's the Dream of a billion men
Go girl
See she made her way from nothing
Can't fault her for wanting something
She loves men that can afford (yea)
She wants to, live fancy
Trips to Monaco, designer names from head to toe (they're fancy)
On planes that fly clear across the roaming skies
Brilliant cars, Spend evenings among the stars (live fancy)
Diamond rings ooh ooh ooh oh
All those things, live fancy
All those things, live fancy
All those things, live fancy
All those things, live fancy
'Cause of me all she do, is walk around in Italian shoes
She's probably a girl you used to know
I can see her beauty with both eyes closed
But you didn't notice she fell in love with what she noticed
That I'm fancy
Trips to Monaco, designer names from head to toe (I'm fancy)
On planes that fly clean across the roaming skies (I'm fancy)
Brilliant cars, Spend evenings among the stars (I'm fancy)
Diamond rings ooh ooh ooh oh
All those things (I live fancy)
All those things (I live fancy)
All those things (I live fancy)
All those things (I live fancy)
All those things (I live fancy)
All those things (I live fancy)
All those things (I live fancy)
All those things (I live fancy)
You can be from the hood, but I know you wanna live (fancy)
East Side, West Side, South Side, but you wanna live (fancy)
She's wit me, 'cause she wanna to live (fancy)
I'm with her, 'cause she's B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L
(and you know I cant deny her)
And deserving
She's deserving
She all on me 'cause all I do is ride around the Bentleys coups
Got no need she got me buying her them Fendi shoes
All we do is shop until we drop right there in the floor
All we do is make love foreign places til we cant no more
They say you can't buy love, man they lying
Is Christian LaCroix brings a smile, I'll buy it
If she wanna make love on the edge of the world, I'll buy it
Have anything she want cause she my girl, say it shawty got it
We flyer than flying in g5 jets
Or First class, coach class no disrespect
My New York apartment JFK
In the helicopter just the pilots going my way
I'm worldly swerving in Bentley whips
Don't even have to watch how I spend my chips
Dollars to Euros, I'm every nigga's hero
Cause even when I used to rock polo I was (fancy)
In The-Dream's song "Fancy," the singer croons about a woman who is extravagantly living life to the fullest. The lyrics illustrate the woman's expensive tastes and desires for trips to Monaco, designer clothing, and diamond rings. With his own rich and luxurious lifestyle, The-Dream is able to provide all of these things for her, making her his dream girl. The lyrics also mention the couple's love for one another and their ability to travel the world together, experiencing the best of the best. The chorus repeats the phrase "live fancy" to emphasize the woman's desire for a lavish lifestyle.
The song is about much more than just materialism though. The-Dream is praising this woman for her perseverance and ability to rise above her humble beginnings. She has made her way from nothing and now desires to live a life of luxury, and he applauds her for that. The songwriting shows an understanding and empathy for the woman's plight, as well as admiration for her hustle and drive to succeed. The-Dream is using this song to celebrate someone who has made something of themselves and is now enjoying the fruits of their labor.
Overall, "Fancy" is a song about living life to the fullest and enjoying the finer things in life. But it is also a tribute to those who have worked hard to achieve their dreams and are now reaping the rewards. The song shows how the power of love can elevate someone to a higher level of living, where anything is possible if you work hard enough for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the sheets, she climbs her way up to this bed singing melodies
She enters bed seductively and singing sweet music
Run my fingers in her hair and say come to me
Inviting her to come closer by caressing her hair
First there is a no, then she says yes baby
She initially declines, but later gives in
She's the Dream of a billion men
She's a perfect fantasy for many men
Go girl
Encouraging her to keep living her dreams
See she made her way from nothing
Her success in life is self-made
Can't fault her for wanting something
It's natural for her to desire better things
She loves men that can afford (yea)
She's attracted to wealthy men
She wants to, live fancy
Her utmost desire is to live luxuriously
Trips to Monaco, designer names from head to toe (they're fancy)
She desires expensive trips, wears designer clothes
On planes that fly clear across the roaming skies
Flying on deluxe planes to any destinations
Brilliant cars, Spend evenings among the stars (live fancy)
Owning magnificent cars and enjoying the stars at night
Diamond rings ooh ooh ooh oh
Her accessories contain precious diamonds
All those things, live fancy
Everything must be luxurious
She spends her time Aboard yachts if not, somewhere tasting wine
She spends her time sailing on yachts or savouring wine
In Paris seducing me while we dine
She likes seduction in Parisian vibes
She's only 23, but ahead of her time
She's young but ahead of her age in achieving her goals in life
'Cause of me all she do, is walk around in Italian shoes
She boasts of expensive Italian shoes all because of her significant other
She's probably a girl you used to know
The girl refers to someone familiar to the listener's ears
I can see her beauty with both eyes closed
She's stunning that even a blind person can notice
But you didn't notice she fell in love with what she noticed
However, the listener failed to recognize that she fell in love with the finer things in life
That I'm fancy
The singer exudes luxury and sophistication
You can be from the hood, but I know you wanna live (fancy)
Anyone, including those from the hood, wants to live the glamorous life
East Side, West Side, South Side, but you wanna live (fancy)
People from any part of the city desire to experience a fancy life
She's wit me,'cause she wanna to live (fancy)
The lady keeps the singer's company because her ambition aligns with his luxurious lifestyle
I'm with her, 'cause she's B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L (and you know I can't deny her)
The lady's physical beauty draws the singer into her life
And deserving She's deserving
She deserves the comfortable, convenient lifestyle that he's offering
All we do is shop until we drop right there in the floor
They indulge in shopping endlessly and resting on the floor until they're exhausted
All we do is make love foreign places til we can't no more
Having sex in different distant locations repeatedly
They say you can't buy love, man they lying
Defying, the notion that love can't be purchased or bought
Is Christian LaCroix brings a smile, I'll buy it
He'll purchase whatever makes her happy, even if it's designer clothing
If she wanna make love on the edge of the world, I'll buy it
He's ready to invest in her pleasures, even when they're on the edge of danger
Have anything she wants cause she my girl, say it shawty got it
She has the advantage of owning anything that she wants from his wealth
We flyer than flying in g5 jets
Their luxurious life travels in G5 private jets
Or First class, coach class no disrespect
Their trip can be in either first-class or economy, as long as it's luxurious
My New York apartment JFK
The singer owns an apartment in JFK airport in New York
In the helicopter just the pilots going my way
The privileged lifestyle that he lives anytime he's in transit
I'm worldly swerving in Bentley whips
Driving in luxurious Bentley cars and exuding polish
Don't even have to watch how I spend my chips
He's carefree with his funds due to enormous wealth
Dollars to Euros, I'm every nigga's hero
No matter the currency, he's celebrated by his elites
Cause even when I used to rock polo I was (fancy)
Even in his past, he delved into luxury, never compromising his status
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH
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