After high school, Wynter threw herself fully into realizing her music dreams, while also dealing with surviving on her own for the first time. She juggled several jobs while working in the studio at nights and as much as she could. During this time, Wynter met her manager, Keith White who introduced her to Don Pooh at Atlantic Records. Wynter worked closely with producer D'Mile since 2004 where they both came with her first track to fame, "Gonna Breakthrough" written by Wynter Gordon and produced by D'Mile was used as the title track to Mary J. Blige's 2005 album The Breakthrough. Soon after, Wynter was given an opportunity and signed to Atlantic Records, through Don Pooh Music Group, where she has been working on her debut album since 2004.
In 2008, Wynter penned two tracks for Danity Kane's second album Welcome to the Dollhouse, "2 of You" and "Do Me Good". Wynter co-wrote the summer smash "Sugar", a track that she was featured on with Flo Rida from his 2009 album R.O.O.T.S. after laying down a reference vocal. The track became an international hit and peaked at number #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 . Wynter also co-wrote and sang on the dance track "Toyfriend" from French DJ David Guetta's 2009 album One Love. Wynter worked close with Jennifer Lopez on her new project writing four tracks for her including "What Is Love", "What Is Love Part II", "Starting Over" and "Everybodys Girl" for her seventh studio album Love?. Currently, Wynter is also writing for artists including Adrienne Bailon, Estelle & Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester.
Wynter is currently working on her debut album with no official release period being set so far. The album is titled "With the Music I Die". Wynter confirmed that the Jupiter Ace-produced "Dirty Talk" will be the official lead single. It was released on iTunes and Amazon.com on March 2, 2010. Presently, the second single from the album is 'Surrender'. Although Wynter said herself things may change but did confirm that presently 'Surrender' is the second single choice. On October 22, Wynter announced via her official website that she would be releasing her debut EP, The First Dance, on November 9, 2010. The tracklist contained 4 of her previously released collaborations with David Guetta, Freemasons, Rhythm Masters & MYNC and Static Revenger, along with two previously unreleased remixes. She recently performed at Madison Square Garden singing the national anthem for the Knicks vs. Heat game. With the Music I Die is scheduled for a March 2011 release.
Nervous
Wynter Gordon Lyrics
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Eyelid, lips I've never heard
Show me that you really like me
Come now
I'll give you a little time
Five minutes to blow my mind
That's all I need to
Figure you out
Figure you out
Figure you out
Oh, oh
You know I'm the bomb
I'm like candy on your arm
When I play I play for keeps, so what's in it for me?
Oh submission doesn't hurt
If you whistle while you work
Tell me that you wanna please me
Right now
If you look me in the eye
Tell it all and don't be shy
That's all I need to
Figure you out
Figure you out
Figure you out
Figure you out
Do I make you nervous?
Do I make you nervous?
Do I make you nervous?
Nervous
Girl you make me so nervous
The type that might commit murder
I used to sneak inside your house bring you sherbet
We used to fantasize a lot about
All of the nights in your white mansion
She wore even a bandanna
Leave it till the sunshine
Took you home she ran like every light
For like three summers then
I was like every night
We used to party when we fuss and fight
Get enchilada at eight to make it right
But that was never right
It was never right but now I'm gonna get it right
Figure you out
Figure you out
Figure you out
Do I make you nervous?
Do I make you nervous?
Do I make you nervous?
Nervous
Nervous
You know I'm the bomb
I'm like candy on your arm
When I play I Wlay for keeps, so what's in it for me?
So if you call me
I just might be waiting on the phone
But don't ignore me
Girls like me won't be alone for long
Call me
Waiting by the phone
Won't be
Be alone for long
The opening lines of Wynter Gordon’s “Nervous” featuring Travis Scott, invites the listener to come forward and tell her how they feel about her. She wants to know the words that no one else has ever said to her before, the ones that will make her feel unique and special. When she says “show me that you really like me”, Gordon is looking for someone to be honest and upfront. She wants someone who is confident and doesn’t hold back their true feelings. She urges the person to take five minutes to impress her, to tell her everything that makes them tick, so that she can better understand them. The repetition of “figure you out” four times emphasizes that she wants to fully comprehend and grasp everything about this person.
Travis Scott’s verse shows how he is nervous around this girl, to the point where he is feeling anxious and it could be dangerous. He reminisces about the times when they snuck around together, going into her house and fantasizing about the nights spent with her, even in her white mansion. Scott is aware that he messed up in the past but he promises to make things right this time, suggesting he still cares deeply for her. The chorus repeats “Do I make you nervous?” to show how Gordon is aware of the power dynamics at play in their relationship. She likes being in control, having someone be attracted to her, but at the same time, she knows that the other person could easily become anxious or intimidated by her.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on tell me what's the words
Tell me what you want to say
Eyelid, lips I've never heard
Tell me something new and interesting
Show me that you really like me
Prove to me that you have genuine feelings for me
Come now
Let's get started
I'll give you a little time
I'm willing to wait for you
Five minutes to blow my mind
Impress me in a short amount of time
That's all I need to
I don't need much to understand you
Figure you out
Understand your intentions and personality
You know I'm the bomb
I'm confident in myself and what I offer
I'm like candy on your arm
I'm attractive and desirable
When I play I play for keeps, so what's in it for me?
I'm a serious and committed person, so what can you offer me in return?
Oh submission doesn't hurt
Being submissive can be pleasurable
If you whistle while you work
If you enjoy what you're doing
Tell me that you wanna please me
Express your desire to make me happy
Right now
Immediately
If you look me in the eye
If you're honest and direct with me
Tell it all and don't be shy
Share all your thoughts and feelings with me without hesitation
Do I make you nervous?
Am I intimidating or causing anxiety for you?
Girl you make me so nervous
You make me feel anxious and excited
The type that might commit murder
I'm so nervous that I might do something irrational or harmful
We used to fantasize a lot about
We often imagined
All of the nights in your white mansion
Spending time in your luxurious home
She wore even a bandanna
Even her casual clothes were fashionable
Leave it till the sunshine
Don't worry about it until it's a better time or situation
Took you home she ran like every light
She was so excited to be with me that she ran all the way home
For like three summers then
For three consecutive summers
I was like every night
We spent time together every night
We used to party when we fuss and fight
We would celebrate after having disagreements or fights
Get enchilada at eight to make it right
We would go out to eat to make up for any issues we had
But that was never right
Our attempts to make things better were not effective
It was never right but now I'm gonna get it right
Our relationship was never healthy, but I'm going to make sure it is from now on
So if you call me
If you reach out to me
I just might be waiting on the phone
I might be eagerly waiting for your call
But don't ignore me
Don't neglect or disregard me
Girls like me won't be alone for long
I'm confident that I won't be single for very long
Waiting by the phone
Anticipating a call or message
Won't be
I won't stay single
Be alone for long
For an extended period of time
Contributed by Katherine S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Haris Ditta
Stumbled into this song from the Travis subreddit, Wynter has great vocals
Noir Quasar
Same
D Hinez Media
Glad to hear what you guys are putting together with Wynter :) remember when you first started working together . Keep up the good work. Been a follower since the Next Selection days.
ItzjustNoiZe Records
Came for Travis stayed for Wynter she’s dope
Austin Simard
Same
Petar Menger
Love everything you touch guys.......good job
Mohammad Barghouthi
Crazy how a lot of trav fans dont know bout this
Invicite
Fact. How’d you find this?!?!
Evan 777
Funny how he didn't caught vibes in this...
Abel
Invicite I found this after I heard vulnerable with Tinashe in 2014