The threesome formed three years ago when a member of Divine and Yeyo's management team introduced them to the pint-size songbird. "We were at a Latin showcase in Miami called Soulfrito. It was the first time I saw Elan perform and it just felt so natural, like we should come together for one common cause," explains Divine.
Prior to coming together, though, the members of D.E.Y. had all been individually leaving their marks in their respective markets. Divine, 25, born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, had been working with Afro-Cuban hip-hop group Yerbabuena; he penned their Grammy-nominated hit "Guajira (I Love You Too Much)." Half-Puerto Rican, half-Cuban Yeyo, also 25, was making a name for himself in the underground Latin rap scene with his political rhymes. New York-bred Puerto Rican / African American Elan, 22, was singing back-up for salsa singer Huey Dunbar, with whom she had collaborated on a duet titled "Sin Poderte Hablar." The song appeared on his Grammy-nominated album "Music for My Peoples."
Now the D.E.Y. is poised to break out with their debut album, "The D.E.Y. Has Come," which is slated for Oct. 23. The Epic Records release boasts production from Timbaland, J.R. Rotem and Stargate among others. The promotional single, "Dame Un Momento," flies 30-20 on the Latin Rhythm chart this week, while the troupe's first radio single, the Timbaland-produced "Get The Feeling," will be serviced to stations next week.
Other standout tracks on the album include "She Said," which is in contention to be the follow-up single. "It's a track dedicated to our moms and the struggles they've been through," says Divine. There's also "Corre" ("Run"), where Yeyo raps about the September 11 terrorist attacks and unification. "Another track that we love is 'Buen Camino' ('The Right Path'). It's about walking on a spiritual path and finding faith," adds Elan. The set ends with a salsa track recorded with salsa legend Marc Anthony's band.
She Said
The D.E.Y. Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
So many secrets you'll never understand
Paint angels that dance 'round your head
Give me your soul that's what she said
When angels take away your golden wings
From your small world of twisted little things
Stars falling from your silk white sky
So many feelings growing in your hand
So many answers you try to understand
Catch ancient demons inside your head
Defend your soul thatΓΒ΄s what she said
Charisma she said
What you see is what you will get
And she's nothing but dust and ashes
The lyrics of The D.E.Y.'s song "She Said" talk about a person who is haunted by their insecurities and past mistakes. The lyricist describes this person as having nightmares falling from their hands and secrets they will never understand. In their mind, they paint angels that dance around their head, trying to overcome their inner demons. This person feels like they have lost everything that makes them special when angels take away their golden wings. They don't understand why the things that made them unique have faded away.
The song continues, describing how this person is trying to understand their emotions and seek answers to the questions that they have. The person is also trying to defy their inner demons, which seem to be taking a toll on their soul. The lyricist summarises what this person wants to tell their listener by saying, "give me your soul, that's what she said," it is a plea for help.
The song is a warning about the dangers of being too hard on yourself and the importance of valuing yourself for who you are. It is a reminder that we all have moments of self-doubt and fear, and we must learn to catch our inner demons and defend our soul.
Line by Line Meaning
So many nightmares falling from your hands
You have so many troubling thoughts that seem to be beyond your control.
So many secrets you'll never understand
There are mysteries about yourself that you just won't ever be able to completely unravel.
Paint angels that dance 'round your head
You let your imagination run wild and often imagine heavenly beings surrounding you.
Give me your soul that's what she said
Someone has asked you to give yourself up completely, without reservation or hesitation.
When angels take away your golden wings
At times you feel as though your spirit is weighed down and you've lost your inner drive and motivation.
From your small world of twisted little things
Regardless of how it may seem to others, you value your own unique and unorthodox perspective on the world.
Stars falling from your silk white sky
You often find yourself disillusioned or disappointed by people or situations that you once held in high regard.
They fade away you donΓΒ΄t know why
You're left feeling empty and perplexed when something you once felt passionate about simply loses its appeal.
So many feelings growing in your hand
You're constantly wrestling with strong emotions and trying to make sense of them.
So many answers you try to understand
You're deeply curious about the world around you and often find yourself searching for answers to big questions.
Catch ancient demons inside your head
You struggle with dark or negative thoughts and sometimes feel overwhelmed by them.
Defend your soul thatΓΒ΄s what she said
Someone has warned you that you need to protect yourself, and that it's important to be vigilant about guarding your emotional and mental well-being.
Charisma she said
Someone has commented on your charm and magnetic personality.
What you see is what you will get
You have a very straightforward and honest approach to life, and what you see is what you get with you.
And she's nothing but dust and ashes
This line is likely meant to signify the transience of life - just as we all eventually turn to dust, nothing in life is permanent and everything is subject to change or dissolution.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: OLIVER TARANCZEWSKI, OLIVER GEORG TARANCZEWSKI, VOLKER LUTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@georgelecrae4989
I'm leaving this here, so everytime someone comes across it and likes it I can come back and listen to this beautiful piece of poetry.
We shall make our parents proud, β₯οΈπͺ
@mitchellemarion7090
My dad passed when I was in class 2 and he left my mum with a really huge burden, we were 7 children and I'm the last born so you can imagine if I'm the lastborn and i was in class 2 then the kind of burden it was to my mum then. She didn't have a job, her business wasn't doing so well and she had children in high school whose fees needed to be paid....in short it wasn't easy for her...it reached to a point where she had a stroke at such a young age because of stress and I'm really thankful to God for helping her get through all that ππ. She managed to pay all the bills and I finished high school without a single debt plus just graduated from university. I owe that woman my whole life. I believe I'm a strong woman because an even stronger woman raised me singlehandedly and one day I'll make her proud
@houseofjerry21
the most emotional comment i have read on youtube....
@geraldjohnson7612
Poleπ’
@ianocruz4598
She da best mama π―π―π―
@daviekim1014
God is with youππ
@souupaman1676
Inspirational π₯
@joelkahiga4661
From the comments this song is very popular in Kenya. I finally found it.
@dishonngaritv8820
I remember those days in Nairobi Kenya π°πͺπ°πͺ chilling on the front porch evening hours listening to this melodies
@venessamusau9831
I've been searching for this song for literally 12 hours . Not because my parents passed away ( my condolences to all those there lovely parents are in heaven ) but because I love this song , I've always loved to make my momma proud , I hope I do . Love you mom π