1) The Dream was the o… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) The Dream was the original band name of the multi-platinum funk-rock band Extreme. Singer Gary Cherone, drummer Paul Geary & company used the name from 1981-84 & released a self-titled EP in 1983. After recruiting guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt to replace both guitar players & bassist Pat Badger in 1985, the name was changed to "Extreme" (ex-dream, geddit?).
2) The Dream is a psychedelic band from Norway led by avant guitarist Terje Rypdal. GET DREAMY offers up ten tracks of the group's sonic adventurousness.
3) In 1968 the band Mother's Love changed its name to Dream. Dream released a single that same year titled The Doting King/Expert Jump Out. Dream played concerts with Pink Floyd. In the meantime it change drummers, newcomer is Karel Zwart. In 1969 another single is released, Rebellion / The monarchy, in the same year there is also a new bass player, Edgar Swanenburg. The band is invited to play at the Kralingen festival in 1970, and is invited to play at the first edition of Pinkpop. They also perform on tv, for over an hour in the program Dit is het begin, where they perform parts of the rock-opera The peacock and the rat. In 1971 saw the release of their third single Can you hear me howlin' / Still alive. In 1972 the band ends. Floris Kolvenbach starts the experimental formation Metal Voices. In 1994 he releases the album A journey from Europe to the common world. Kolvenbach currently works at a tv production company
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Put It Down
The Dream Lyrics
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Oh Who (cant stop what ya can't see nigga yes sir, DSL)
Who (L.O.X)
Oh oh (radio killer)
Oh Who (the R&B thriller)
Oh (I see y'all jocking Dream now)
Oh oh (I see y'all rapping ass niggas)
Oh baby stop what ya doing
And bring your little body up up in this bed
Oh oh oh oh no
Have you ever had somebody
Do it to you while they were playing with your head
Oh oh oh oh no
You want it from the front or the back
On your side just relax
And let me lay between your legs
Oh oh
I see ya running like a track meet
With your baton saying catch me
Baby don't be scared (don't be scared)
I'm all up on you like a monster truck
I'm all up on you like shorty what's up
I'm all up on you like a white tee on a thug
If you can hear me baby put your hands up
And when they ask about me
You say (put it down [Repeat: x5])
When they say
Does he make that horn go beep?
You say (put it down [Repeat: x5])
Is he any good from the back?
You say Put it down [Repeat: x5]
Well what about this-a-way you say
Put it down [Repeat: x5]
Who
Well if they ask you can I sing like Usher
Say No
But I could make you sing like Mariah
Oh
If they ask you do I dance like Chris?
Tell them No
But as much rubbing as we do I could start a fire
Hey, bring the water
We, sweating out the sheets
Shorty bring that body back to me
Shorty round after round it's going down
Call me I lead the way I'll knock your ass down
Now I'm all up on you like a monster truck
I'm all up on you like Shorty what's up
I'm all up on you like a white tee on a thug
If you can hear me baby put your hands up
And when they ask about me you say
You say (put it down [Repeat: x5])
Make that horn go beep
You say (put it down [Repeat: x5])
Is he any good from the back? You said
Put it down [Repeat: x5]
Well what about this way you say
Put it down [Repeat: x5]
A-T-L-A-N-T-A G-A- that's where I stay
I get my mother fucking freak on like every day
I if I invite you to my house it ain't just to say hi
It's like I took candy from a baby the way you crying
You fine, you sigh,
Never had nobody put it on your ass like that
But still put a tone and bring it right back
That's what ya want I know you like that
She's on a high what ya think about that
I love you girl
I loved your girl she's screaming (fuck that nigga)
And when they ask about me you say
You say (put it down [Repeat: x5])
When they say
Does he make that horn go beep
You say (put it down [Repeat: x5])
Is he any good from the back?
You say Put it down [Repeat: x5]
Well what about this way you say
Put it down [Repeat: x5]
The Dream's song Put It Down is a seductive R&B anthem that describes an irresistible sexual encounter. The opening lines announce the song's collaborators, including The L.O.X, the R&B thriller, and the radio killer. The lyrics begin by encouraging the listener to stop what they're doing and join The Dream in bed. He suggests that he can provide an experience that plays with the listener's head, asking if they want it from the front, back, or side. The Dream plays with the listener's imagination and teases them into submission.
The song's chorus introduces a question and answer format that reinforces the message of the song's title. When people ask the listener about The Dream, their response is to say that he puts it down. This phrase is repeated five times with increasing intensity, as if to emphasize the point. The chorus also includes two specific questions and answers about The Dream's sexual prowess. When people ask if he can make the horn go beep or if he's any good from the back, the answer is the same - he puts it down.
The second verse of the song includes a reference to The Dream's hometown of Atlanta and his ability to get his "freak on" every day. He suggests that if he invites someone to his house, it's not just to socialize but to engage in sexual activity. The verse also includes a moment of self-aggrandizement, as The Dream reminisces about past lovers and suggests that they couldn't resist his charms.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby stop what ya doing
Pause whatever you are up to at the moment
And bring your little body up up in this bed
Come and join me in bed
Have you ever had somebody
Have you experienced the pleasure of someone
Do it to you while they were playing with your head
Do intimate things to you while also messing with your mind
You want it from the front or the back
Do you prefer to have sex with me facing forward or from behind
On your side just relax
Lie on your side and calm down
And let me lay between your legs
Let me be intimate with you down there
I see ya running like a track meet
I see you moving away from me like you're participating in a race
With your baton saying catch me
With your teasing behavior challenging me to catch you
Baby don't be scared (don't be scared)
Don't be afraid of what's next
I'm all up on you like a monster truck
I'm on you like a car crushing everything in its path
I'm all up on you like shorty what's up
I'm up close to you like 'what's up' a greeting gesture
I'm all up on you like a white tee on a thug
I'm up on you, pressed like a white tee is usually worn by those who are violent and dangerous
If you can hear me baby put your hands up
If you can hear what I'm saying, make a gesture to show that you're aware
And when they ask about me
If people inquire about me
You say (put it down [Repeat: x5])
Tell them that I am good in bed
Does he make that horn go beep?
Is he capable of making you feel pleasure?
Well what about this-a-way you say
What about this position that we are in right now?
Well if they ask you can I sing like Usher
If they want to know whether or not I can sing like Usher
Say No
Tell them that I can't sing like Usher
But I could make you sing like Mariah
But I am confident that I can make you experience pleasure like Mariah Carey, a very well-known singer
If they ask you do I dance like Chris?
If they want to know if I can dance like Chris Brown, a famous dancer
Tell them No
Tell them that I am not a good dancer like Chris Brown
But as much rubbing as we do I could start a fire
However, given how intimate we are, we might generate enough heat to ignite a fire
We, sweating out the sheets
We are producing a lot of sweat, and it's causing the sheets to get wet
Shorty bring that body back to me
Baby, come closer to me
Call me I lead the way I'll knock your ass down
Let me take charge and guide you towards the pleasure that I can provide
A-T-L-A-N-T-A G-A- that's where I stay
I reside in Atlanta, Georgia
I get my mother fucking freak on like every day
I love to indulge in sexual activities on a regular basis
I if I invite you to my house it ain't just to say hi
If I ask you to visit me at home, it's not just for small talk
It's like I took candy from a baby the way you crying
It's so easy to make you experience pleasure that it's almost like taking candy from a child
Never had nobody put it on your ass like that
You've never had anyone bring you pleasure like I can
But still put a tone and bring it right back
Despite the intensity of the pleasure, I can still manage to bring it all together and make you feel great
That's what ya want I know you like that
I know that's what you want and what you like
She's on a high what ya think about that
You are on a pleasure high right now, and I bet you're loving it
I loved your girl she's screaming (fuck that nigga)
I made your partner experience so much pleasure that she's yelling out negative things towards me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLOS MCKINNEY, TERIUS NASH
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