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.
Walkin' On The Moon
The-Dream Lyrics
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Hello (hello, hello)
Hello? (hello?)
Is there anybody up here?
(Hello?) Welcome
Two-thousand-eighty-five, twenty-eighty-five, that is
(Just me up here, I guess)
The magic of the moment snuck up on me
And caught me by surprise (ooh, ooh, ooh)
One minute I'm lonely, yeah, I'm only
There's something in your eye (ooh, ooh, ooh)
And I know it's not just the song
(And I know it's not just the song)
And I know it's not just the drink
(And I know it's not the drink)
But whatever it might be (Whatever it might be)
Just keep holding on to me
(Ooh) 'cause I'll pull down a cloud for you
I'll circle the stars and bring you one back
I'll walk through the sun for you
'Cause there's something you do
That got me walkin' on the moon
There's something you do
That got me walkin' on the moon
Uh, uh, and I know that it's true, baby
You got me walkin' on the moon
Girl don't keep me waiting, I'm impatient
Hit my runway, and lets take off and fly
Now I'm where I wanna be, come co-pilot with me
Let's burn up the sky (oh)
And I know it's not just the song
(And I know it's not just the song)
And I know it's not just the drink
(I know it's not the drink)
But whatever it might be (Whatever it might be)
Just keep holding on to me (oh)
'Cause I'll pull down a cloud for you
(Pull a cloud for you)
I'll circle the stars and bring you one back
(Whatever you want, you know that you'll get it, baby)
I'll walk through the sun for you (ooh)
'Cause there's something you do (there's something)
(There's something you do)
That got me walkin' on the moon (uh)
There's something you do
That got me walkin' on the moon (ooh)(uh, uh)
And I know that it's true
Baby, you got me walkin' on the moon
Everyone out there will know that you are my girl
And my love will (Hey, hey, Dream, I'm too good at this)
Grow in circles around the world (Hey, what I do? Hey)
Uh, uh, uh, I cant contain it
No, no, no I cant restrain it
It's a lot of stars in here ain't it
But you shine so much they don't seem famous
Where'd you come from on this lonely night?
I swear god must of made lightning strike
And I bottled it up, we hit the red carpet and modeled it up
We hopped in the 'Rari and Prada'd it up
Now everybody clapping, they bravo'd it up
All just because its more than a buzz
More than a drink, but I took a few sips
And let it do what it does, now drunk texting
Like it's all about you, like I cant spend
Another minute without you
You know that drink let you say things
You ain't allowed to, things that you fear
But you're way to proud to say out loud
'Cause niggas gonna clown you, put your Blackberry down
People is around you, I'll put my Mac-berry down
I ain't trying to hound you, just trying to take you
Where the stars gonna surround you
And umm, maybe ice down you,
And umm, maybe wipe down you
And umm, maybe we should talk about all this
After I pound you
You know I'm just playing with you
I know a lot of people mad, 'cause they ain't with you
Wait, is it because we on the moon?
Tell 'em save the hate (Uh, got me walkin')
We'll be home soon (on the moon)
Uh, there's something you do
That got me walkin' on the moon, uh, uh
And I know that its true
Baby, you got me walkin' on the moon
Everyone out there will know that you are my girl
The lyrics to The-Dream's "Walkin' on the Moon" are a love song about a magic moment between two people that takes them to new heights. The song's opening has a futuristic feel, as if it's set in the year 2085 and the singer is floating above the earth. He wonders if anyone else is up there with him, then suddenly feels the "magic of the moment" and a connection with his lover. He sings about the power she has over him, and how it's not just the alcohol or the music that's making him feel so high, but something about her that's got him "walkin' on the moon." The second verse is more aggressive, with The-Dream urging his lady to come join him on this high, telling her to "hit my runway, and let's take off and fly." He says he can't contain his feelings for her, and they've made him want to take her higher and higher. The song ends with an echo of the opening verse, with The-Dream declaring that he's never felt this way before, and that everyone out there will know that she is his girl.
"Walkin' on the Moon" was first released in 2009 as a single from The-Dream's second album "Love vs. Money." The song features rapper Kanye West and was produced by Tricky Stewart and The-Dream themselves. Interestingly, the song's beat is built around a sample of Chic's 1979 song "Good Times," which makes it a rare example of a modern hip-hop song sampling disco. "Good Times" was famously sampled in the very first hip-hop hit "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello (hello)
The artist is greeting someone or something.
Hello (hello, hello)
The artist continues to greet someone or something, repeating the word 'hello' multiple times.
Hello? (hello?)
The artist wonders if there is anybody there and attempts to make contact.
Is there anybody up here?
The artist is trying to establish if there is anyone present in the location where he/she is.
(Hello?) Welcome
The artist continues to greet whoever or whatever might be present in the location, and also extends a welcoming note.
Two-thousand-eighty-five, twenty-eighty-five, that is
The artist mentions the year 2085 as a reference to the future, potentially indicating that the song setting might be in the future.
(Just me up here, I guess)
The artist concludes that he is alone in the location.
(Oh, oh) The magic of the moment snuck up on me
The artist describes a moment of magic that took him by surprise.
And caught me by surprise (ooh, ooh, ooh)
The artist reiterates that the magical moment was unexpected.
One minute I'm lonely, yeah, I'm only
The artist expresses that he was lonely and alone.
There's something in your eye (ooh, ooh, ooh)
The artist acknowledges that there is something special about the person's gaze or presence he is with at the moment.
And I know it's not just the song
The artist feels that the emotions being experienced are not solely due to the music.
(And I know it's not just the song)
The artist repeats the sentiment that the emotions felt are not only due to the music.
And I know it's not just the drink
The artist feels that the emotions being experienced are not solely due to alcohol consumption.
(I know it's not the drink)
The artist repeats the sentiment that the emotions felt are not due to alcohol intake.
But whatever it might be (Whatever it might be)
The artist acknowledges that there could be other factors contributing to the emotions.
Just keep holding on to me (Ooh) 'cause I'll pull down a cloud for you
The artist encourages the person he is with to hold onto him, promising to do whatever he can to make them happy, such as bringing down a cloud for them.
I'll circle the stars and bring you one back
The artist promises to go to extreme lengths to make the person he is with happy, including bringing them a star from space.
I'll walk through the sun for you
The artist promises to take any risks or go through any kind of pain to show his love for the person he is with.
'Cause there's something you do
The artist acknowledges the power of the person he is with and the effect they have on him.
That got me walkin' on the moon
The artist compares his feelings of happiness and joy to the sensation of walking on the moon.
Uh, uh, and I know that it's true, baby
The artist affirms the truthfulness and sincerity of his feelings.
You got me walkin' on the moon
The artist repeats the comparison of his happiness to walking on the moon, crediting the person he is with for this result.
Girl don't keep me waiting, I'm impatient
The artist urges the person he is with to move quickly and not delay.
Hit my runway, and lets take off and fly
The artist suggests that they move at a fast pace, as if taking off and flying.
Now I'm where I wanna be, come co-pilot with me
The artist expresses happiness and satisfaction with their current location, and urges the person he is with to join him in their journey.
Let's burn up the sky (oh)
The artist suggests that they keep up the speed and intensity of their situation, indicating that they could achieve something momentous or remarkable.
'Cause I'll pull down a cloud for you (Pull a cloud for you)
The artist repeats his earlier promise of doing the impossible for the person he is with.
I'll circle the stars and bring you one back (Whatever you want, you know that you'll get it, baby)
The artist repeats his earlier promise of bringing a star for the person he is with, reiterating that he will do whatever it takes to make her happy.
I'll walk through the sun for you (ooh)
The artist repeats his earlier promise of taking any risk for the person he loves.
'Cause there's something you do (there's something)
The artist repeats his earlier acknowledgement of the person's power over him.
That got me walkin' on the moon (uh)
The artist reaffirms the feeling of happiness the person he is with brings into his life.
And I know that it's true
The artist reiterates the truthfulness of his emotions.
Baby, you got me walkin' on the moon
The artist repeats the comparison of the happiness he experiences to walking on the moon, crediting the person he is with for this result.
Everyone out there will know that you are my girl
The artist wants to establish the person he is with as his partner for everyone to see and acknowledge.
And my love will (Hey, hey, Dream, I'm too good at this)
The artist gets interrupted while expressing his love and promises by someone who is impressed with his style.
Grow in circles around the world (Hey, what I do? Hey)
The artist continues his promise of spreading his love all over the world.
Uh, uh, uh, I cant contain it
The artist acknowledges that he cannot contain or restrain the emotions he feels.
No, no, no I cant restrain it
The artist reaffirms that he cannot control his emotions.
It's a lot of stars in here ain't it
The artist makes a lighthearted reference to the number of stars around them.
But you shine so much they don't seem famous
The artist compliments the person he is with, saying that her radiance outshines the stars around them.
Where'd you come from on this lonely night?
The artist wonders where the person he is with came from on what would have been a lonely night for him.
I swear god must of made lightning strike
The artist expresses that he believes that it was fate that brought them together.
And I bottled it up, we hit the red carpet and modeled it up
The artist carries around his emotions for the person he is with and attends events with her, showcasing their love.
We hopped in the 'Rari and Prada'd it up
The artist describes their luxurious lifestyle and getting into a sports car.
Now everybody clapping, they bravo'd it up
The artist describes their public appearances and how people applaud them.
All just because its more than a buzz
The artist suggests that their love and relationship goes beyond mere attraction, fashion, and buzz.
More than a drink, but I took a few sips
The artist suggests that his love for the person he is with goes beyond the effect of alcoholic drinks, even as he has drunk some.
And let it do what it does, now drunk texting
The artist acknowledges that he has drunk texted the person he is with in a moment of vulnerability and loneliness.
Like it's all about you, like I can't spend another minute without you
The artist admits to obsessing about the person he is with and feeling like he cannot live without her.
You know that drink let you say things
The artist acknowledges that alcohol can loosen inhibitions and cause people to speak their minds.
You ain't allowed to, things that you fear
The artist acknowledges that people may hold back from expressing their true feelings out of fear.
But you're way to proud to say out loud
The artist suggests that the person he is with might be too proud to say what she feels.
'Cause niggas gonna clown you, put your Blackberry down
The artist comments on how people might ridicule the person he is with for expressing her feelings openly.
People is around you, I'll put my Mac-berry down
The artist promises to focus on the person he is with and put away his own distractions.
I ain't trying to hound you, just trying to take you
The artist assures the person he is with that he is not trying to pressure or bother her, but just wants to move their relationship forward.
Where the stars gonna surround you
The artist promises to take the person he is with to a place where the stars will surround them, showing her his love and commitment to her.
And umm, maybe ice down you,
The artist suggests that he can be sweet and cool, like ice.
And umm, maybe wipe down you
The artist suggests that he can cleanse her of her troubles and be her support system.
And umm, maybe we should talk about all this
The artist suggests that they discuss their emotions and relationship more.
After I pound you
The artist makes a playful and suggestive remark, indicating his desire to be intimate with the person he is with.
You know I'm just playing with you
The artist makes a lighthearted comment to take the edge off his previous remark.
I know a lot of people mad, 'cause they ain't with you
The artist acknowledges that there is likely to be jealousy around the person he is with.
Wait, is it because we on the moon?
The artist makes an ironic comment, attributing the person's jealousy to the fact that they are on the moon.
Tell 'em save the hate
The artist is unfazed by the hate being shown towards his relationship.
(Uh, got me walkin')
The artist interjects to signal the chorus of the song that comes afterward.
We'll be home soon (on the moon)
The artist uses irony to suggest that they are not in a rush to leave the moon and are content in each other's company.
Uh, there's something you do
The artist repeats the statement that there is something special the person he is with does that causes his happiness.
That got me walkin' on the moon, uh, uh
The artist repeats the statement comparing his happiness to walking on the moon, attributing it to the person he is with.
And I know that its true
The artist reiterates the sincerity of his emotions.
Baby, you got me walkin' on the moon
The artist again repeats the comparison between his happiness and walking on the moon, attributing it to the person he is with.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARLOS MCKINNEY, KANYE WEST, TERIUS NASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tyronejon-quay-veusjuniort1592
Let’s be honest , The-Dream was and STILL UNDERRATED!!!
@TheFever77
..He writes a lot for Beyoncé so he’s doing just fine.
@dandreanthony5020
@In The Beginning Was The Word I was just about to say that he’s like one of the best writers and wrote one of some of the craziest hits
@cornbreadfedbabyy423
Agreed
@kurlissdismuke2052
This album alone is a GEM
@waficamasarani1920
i was 14 and obsessed with this song, now i am 27 its increidible how time flies.
@tyronejon-quay-veusjuniort1592
I wish I actually experienced the Dream area (2007-2010) I was born in 2006 but I didn’t really experience the Dream but good thing I got my mom cause if it weren’t for her I would’ve NEVER listen to the Dream cause I wouldn’t know him.
@ttg_babyjuice8235
Dam im old lol
@anthonydino94
Sameee 👌
@titustelesco2870
I was just getting into the clubs when this song was popular