The son of a musician from Lakeside, Ty Dolla $ign originally began his career in music by learning the bass guitar. Since then, he has learned several instruments, from the drums, guitars, and keyboard to the MPC. Earlier in his career, Ty Dolla $ign and his partner Kory signed a record deal with Venus Brown and Buddah Brown Ent. They would release Raw & Bangin Mixtape Vol 2, however that deal fell through, and after that he would meet Los Angeles rapper YG. Ty Dolla $ign's initial claim to fame was through the success of "Toot It and Boot It", a song he both wrote and produced for YG. Both are affiliated with the group Pushaz Ink. In 2011, Ty Dolla $ign released his first single "All Star", featuring Joe Moses with production by Fuego. His song "My Cabana" was ranked in Complex's Best 50 Songs of 2012 list at #23.
Ty Dolla $ign signed to Atlantic Records in 2012. Then he released the Beach House mixtape on October 1, 2012 and followed with the Beach House 2 mixtape on July 1, 2013, which featured guest appearances by Too $hort, Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, and Kirko Bangz among others. The following day it was revealed he was signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Records. The Beach House mixtape was supported by the single "My Cabana" featuring Young Jeezy and Beach House 2 was supported by the singles "Irie" featuring Wiz Khalifa.
On January 21, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign released his debut extended play, Beach House EP. The EP featured guest appearances from Casey Veggies, Wiz Khalifa, Twista, Jay Rock, Trey Songz, French Montana, and Fredo Santana and the popular single "Paranoid" featuring B.o.B. On January 7, 2014 Ty Dolla $ign released the second single from Beach House EP, "Or Nah" featuring Wiz Khalifa and DJ Mustard. On February 23, 2014, Ty Dolla $ign revealed that his debut studio album would be titled Free TC, and be released during the third quarter of 2014. He also told Revolt that had already completed eight songs for the album, and that he would be going on the Under the Influence 3 tour with Wiz Khalifa during 2014. He is being considered for the 2014 XXL freshman class.
The Light
Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics
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Let's have sex, but not without the foreplay (okay, cool)
But not without the first date (okay, cool)
But not before I have to wonder if you let me hit if I walk you to your door way
Let's have sex, but not without the sprees babe (okay, cool)
Not without the vacays, no
Ohh, it's the way it goes
Now don't this feel right (don't this feel right)
I'm tryna put you in the light (tryna put you in the light)
Ooh, it's the way you go
Now don't say goodnight (don't say goodnight)
I'm tryna fuck you on top
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
But these days I'm thinkin' maybe we should fuck again
I'm tryna meet you in Vegas and try my luck again
All your friends say you ain't really in love with him
Started off the Henn' and now I'm off the Patron
Had to switch it up, I had to hit your phone
Can you picture us posted on the wall?
Can you picture us posted on the wall?
I put her to sleep, she woke up like that
Breakfast in bed, I ordered her for a snack
Then get to the bag, talkin' a big payback
Roll my Wood' and give her good
Ohh, it's the way it goes
Now don't this feel right (don't this feel right)
I'm tryna put you in the light (tryna put you in the light)
Ooh, it's the way you go
Now don't say goodnight (don't say goodnight)
I'm tryna fuck you on top
Let's have sex, but not without the foreplay (ooh yeah, okay cool)
But not without the first date (ooh yeah, okay cool)
But not before I have to wonder if you let me hit if I walk you to your door way
Let's have sex, but not without the sprees babe (ooh yeah, okay cool)
Not without the vacays, no
Ohh, it's the way it goes
Now don't this feel right (don't this feel right)
I'm tryna put you in the light (tryna put you in the light)
Ooh, it's the way you go
Now don't say goodnight (don't say goodnight)
I'm tryna fuck you on top
The lyrics to Ty Dolla $ign's song The Light contain a mix of suggestive language and romantic gestures. The song's opening lines start with the desire to have sex but only after engaging in foreplay and a first date. The singer also questions if his date would let him in if he walked her to her doorstep. These lyrics suggest that the singer values the romantic aspect of a relationship before pursuing something physical.
In the chorus, the singer sings about trying to "put [his date] in the light" and not wanting to say goodnight. He further clarifies that he is βtryna fuck [her] on topβ - this phrase is crude, but it falls in line with the songβs sexy, slow jam vibe.
The second half of the song showcases Ty Dolla $ign telling his ex-partner that she should consider restoring their relationship. He talks about traveling to Vegas and "trying his luck again." He acknowledges that her friends say she isn't really in love with her new partner and suggests a reconciliation with him.
Overall, The Light is a song about relationship beginnings and endings with a focus on the desire for both lust and love. The lyrics mix sensuality with the hesitation and indecisiveness of new relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's have sex, but not without the foreplay (okay, cool)
I am interested in having sex with you but only if there is some foreplay involved as well.
But not without the first date (okay, cool)
Before we have sex, I would like to go on a proper first date with you.
But not before I have to wonder if you let me hit if I walk you to your door way
I need to know if you are interested in me enough to take things further after I walk you to your door.
Let's have sex, but not without the sprees babe (okay, cool)
Sex would be great but only if we are also able to indulge in some luxury experiences as well.
Not without the vacays, no
I want to make sure we have been on a few vacations together before having sex.
Ohh, it's the way it goes
This is just how things are.
Now don't this feel right (don't this feel right)
This feels like the right thing to do.
I'm tryna put you in the light (tryna put you in the light)
I want to showcase you and make you feel special.
Ooh, it's the way you go
This is how things will be with us.
Now don't say goodnight (don't say goodnight)
I don't want you to leave just yet.
I'm tryna fuck you on top
I want to be on top while having sex with you.
Back in the days when I was young, I'm not a kid anymore
When I was younger, things were different.
But these days I'm thinkin' maybe we should fuck again
Currently, I am considering having sex with you again.
I'm tryna meet you in Vegas and try my luck again
I am hoping to see you in Vegas and see where things go.
All your friends say you ain't really in love with him
I have heard from your friends that you are not really in love with your current partner.
Started off the Henn' and now I'm off the Patron
Initially, I was drinking Hennessy but now I am drinking Patron.
Had to switch it up, I had to hit your phone
I had to change my approach and reach out to you.
Can you picture us posted on the wall?
Can you imagine a life where we are together and our pictures are on the wall?
I put her to sleep, she woke up like that
I made her tired and she fell asleep easily.
Breakfast in bed, I ordered her for a snack
I brought her breakfast in bed and ordered a snack for her.
Then get to the bag, talkin' a big payback
Afterwards, we will focus on making money and achieving success.
Roll my Wood' and give her good
I will smoke a blunt and then have sex with her.
Lyrics Β© JOHN T. KLEMMER D/B/A REMOHJ MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, BONEFISH MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ahmad Lewis, Allan Felder, Austin Owens, Christian Ward, Christopher Dotson, Eric Bellinger, Gabrielle Buchanan, James Iii Foye, Jeremy P. Felton, John Klemmer, Kenneth Burke, Norma Wright, Stefan Gordy, Tyrone William Griffin Jr.
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Jeremih when the album dropping?
@jmil843
Huge fan man. Keep up the good work.
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Jeremih
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Jeremih lourd le son mon pote
@britonkraemer7344
You're vocals are FIRE on this one bro!!
@ronlobato1206
One of the sickest songs ever. Everytime I hear that shit just
makes you want to dance.
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@B-Rai87
On me.
@charmellehood1823
Got the nail shop jumping, everybody bopping they heads!!!