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.
Wedding Crasher
The-Dream Lyrics
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Let me sing you my drunk song
I hate to have to crash your wedding, but here it is
Let me sing you my anthem
I hate to have to crash your wedding, with this shit
Let me sing you my drunk song
I hate to have to crash your wedding, (my anthem) but here it is
We still should be together
I'm already on my 3rd ring
These bitches ain't even on your level
I tried to replace you with my ex
And the ex before that
Had me all miserable when you left
When you left
Everything went left
Still got some of your things
If you want, I'll send them to you
I'd rather send you my love
Even though I know its past due
See, it's going on 8 years
Baptizing in my tequila tears
All the lights off, I'm all alone
Just me and this bottle of Patron
Singing you
My drunk song
I hate to have to crash your wedding, with this shit
This my motherfucking anthem
I hate to have to crash your wedding, with this shit
Oh baby this my drunk song
I hate to have to crash your wedding
It's what I sing when you're not around
Baby it's my anthem, my anthem
I hate to have to crash your wedding
All you wanted was my heart and soul
And I was walking around so cold
And now every girl I try to replace you with is just a name on a pay roll
You get it?
Shawty you the shit and its nice to see you hop
Up out of that new 6 - congratulations!
I know you're looking forward to your wedding day
It's been so long, damn shit's changed
She's just another girl on the blog
She can never compare to how beautiful you are
See, you're right, I'm wrong
So long, I'm gone
Just me and my bottle of Patron
Singing this drunk song
I hate to have to crash your wedding, with this shit
This my motherfucking anthem
I hate to have to crash your wedding, but here it is
Baby this my drunk song
I hate to have to crash your wedding, with this shit
This my motherfucking anthem, my anthem, a-a-anthem, anthem
I hate to have to crash your wedding, but here it is
Yeah
Yeah, I know you're probably not thinking 'bout me
Yeah, but I'm here thinking 'bout you
Yeah, know it might be a little late
To admit that I was just afraid
Cause now I'm on the lone train
And I hope I get off, cause I'm sure the next stop is cocaine
Or some other drug
Right now, my heart's all numb
Bet you're wondering where it's all coming from
Oh
Baby this my drunk song
I hate to have to crash your wedding, with this shit
This my motherfucking anthem
I hate to have to crash your wedding, but here it is
Oh baby this my drunk song
It's what I sing when you're not around
Motherfucking anthem, anthem
Baby this my drunk song
And I'm just shakin' my head, my head, my head
My anthem
Must admit, baby, I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared
Drunk song
And I'm just shakin' my head, my head, my head
My anthem
Admit that I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared
I'm lost without you (nigga sing that shit)
I've been lost without you (nigga sing that shit)
I'm lost without you (nigga sing that shit)
I've been lost without you (nigga sing that shit)
(nigga sing that shit)
It's just me and this bottle and Patron (nigga sing that shit)
You I won't forget (nigga sing that shit)
I hate to have to crash your wedding, with this shit
Drunk song
I hate to have to crash your wedding, but here it is
The song "Wedding Crasher" by The-Dream is a melancholic ballad that speaks to the pain and regret of lost love. The singer is singing a drunk song at a wedding, which seems to be his ex's, as he admits to crashing the happy occasion. He hates to do it, but he can't help expressing his feelings and his drunk song is his way of doing so. He wishes that he could still be with his ex and is regretful about trying to replace her with previous exes but failing miserably. He reminisces about their past relationship and is lost without her.
The song's lyrics strike a chord with anyone who has ever regretted losing someone special. It is a powerful reminder of the hurt and pain that comes with the end of a relationship. The-Dream's song is full of raw emotion and is a perfect example of how music can deeply connect with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate to have to crash your wedding with this shit
I don't want to ruin your special day, but I have to express my feelings through this song.
Let me sing you my drunk song
I'm going to sing my heart out and let my emotions run wild, fueled by alcohol.
Let me sing you my anthem
This song represents my experiences and emotions, and is a tribute to our relationship.
I'mma be missing you forever
I'll miss you forever and always, no matter how hard I try to move on.
We still should be together
Despite the time that has passed and the mistakes we've made, we should still be together.
I'm already on my 3rd ring
I've tried to fill the void you left behind by getting into multiple relationships, but none of them compare to you.
These bitches ain't even on your level
No one can compare to you, and I shouldn't have even tried to replace you with someone else.
I tried to replace you with my ex
I was so desperate to fill the void of your absence that I even turned back to old flames.
And the ex before that
Even before my last ex, I was trying to find someone to replace you with.
Had me all miserable when you left
I was devastated when you left, and it affected all of my relationships thereafter.
When you left, everything went left
After you left, everything in my life took a turn for the worse.
Still got some of your things, if you want, I'll send them to you
I still have some of your belongings, and would be willing to return them if you wanted them back.
I'd rather send you my love, even though I know its past due
Despite the time that's passed, I still have love for you and would rather send you that than just your things.
See, it's going on 8 years
It's been almost a decade since we've been apart, but my feelings for you haven't faded.
Baptizing in my tequila tears
I'm drowning in my sorrow and using alcohol as a coping mechanism.
All the lights off, I'm all alone
I'm in a dark place and feeling very lonely.
Just me and this bottle of Patron
All I have left is my alcohol and my feelings.
Singing you my drunk song
I'm pouring my heart out to you through this song, fueled by alcohol.
All you wanted was my heart and soul
You wanted everything from me, and I wasn't able to give it to you.
And I was walking around so cold
I was emotionally unavailable and distant in our relationship.
And now every girl I try to replace you with is just a name on a pay roll
Every person I've been with since you left has been meaningless and unfulfilling.
You get it?
Do you understand where I'm coming from?
Shawty you the shit and its nice to see you hop up out of that new 6 - congratulations!
I acknowledge your success and growth since we've been apart, and I'm happy for you.
I know you're looking forward to your wedding day
I understand that you've moved on and are about to get married.
It's been so long, damn shit's changed
It's been a while since we were together, and everything is different now.
She's just another girl on the blog
The person you're marrying is just another person, but I still see you as special.
She can never compare to how beautiful you are
No one can compare to you in my eyes.
See, you're right, I'm wrong
I know you were right in ending our relationship, but I still miss you.
So long, I'm gone
I'm letting go and moving on, even though it's hard.
Bet you're wondering where it's all coming from
You're probably curious about why I'm expressing all of this now.
It's what I sing when you're not around
This song is how I express my feelings when you're not here to hear them.
And I'm just shakin' my head, my head, my head
I'm in disbelief and confusion about everything.
Must admit, baby, I'm scared, I'm scared, I'm scared
I'm scared of facing my emotions and the reality of our breakup.
I'm lost without you
I'm directionless and incomplete without you.
I've been lost without you
I've been struggling to find my way since you left.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERIUS NASH
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