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.
Unify
Wynter Gordon Lyrics
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These are the struggles we face
They will not go away
Until we make a change
So far, we haven't done a thing
But sit back and complain
Let people tell us who we are
[Repeat 2X]
Then we've got to unify
Want to make a better life
Let me hear my people cry
I keep a watchful eye
Over my baby brother
Responsibility
Every woman is a mother
When there's no father in the picture
It's likely he'll go astray, he'll go astray yeah
He'll chase his dream on the big silver screen
Or the court
Chances he'll make the team
A thousand to one
And after that
There's no where to turn, nowhere to turn
[Chorus: ]
Poverty is where we grow
Videos are all we know
Get up, now drive away
Turn a trick, we let 'em hoes
The only way to make a dolla
Selling weed upon a corner
Killing future son's and daughter's lives
Violence and drugs and gangs
Models and magazines
Having sex and pregnant teens
Is what we do, it ain't no thing
It's hard to spend our money
We should be making money
We spend it on Chinese food and the latest trends
[Chorus: ]
To succeed needs a healthy (?)
No man left behind
In spirit, he's your brother
You're not alone
If we stick together
Son of stormy weather
Baby keep your head up
To succeed needs a healthy (?)
No man left behind
In spirit, he's your brother
You're not alone
If we stick together
Son of stormy weather
Baby keep your head up
Let me hear my people cry
Let me hear my people cry
No, no, no, no
Unify
[Chorus: ]
Want to hear you cry
Want to hear you cry
Want to hear you say I'm gonna make a change
Want to see you get up and do things
Want to to see you make a change
Want to see you help out your brother
Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh...
The lyrics of Wynter Gordon's song Unify tackle the many struggles that people face in society, including poverty, violence, and the lack of a father figure. The chorus highlights the need for change and unity, urging people to come together to make a better life for themselves and their communities. The first verse specifically focuses on the issue of absent fathers and the impact it can have on young men. Gordon emphasizes the importance of responsibility, and how every woman has a maternal instinct that extends beyond her own children.
The second verse touches on other societal issues such as drug use, gang violence, and teen pregnancy. Gordon emphasizes how difficult it can be to break the cycle of poverty and how many turn to illegal means to make ends meet. The bridge emphasizes the need for a healthy support system, urging listeners to support one another and not leave anyone behind.
Overall, the song's message is one of hope and empowerment. Despite the many struggles that people face, Gordon encourages listeners to come together and make a change for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
These are the struggles we face
We face numerous challenges in our daily lives that need addressing.
They will not go away
These challenges will persist unless we take action to resolve them.
Until we make a change
We must initiate a positive transformation in our society to eradicate the challenges we face.
So far, we haven't done a thing
We have been passive, not taking any active measures to bring about positive transformation.
But sit back and complain
We tend to grumble about our struggles instead of taking positive action to eradicate them.
Let people tell us who we are
We let society depict who we should be and what we should represent.
If we want to make it right
To eliminate our struggles, we must take affirmative steps.
Then we've got to unify
We must unite to make significant changes.
Want to make a better life
We all desire to have a superior standard of living.
Let me hear my people cry
I want to know that everyone is eager to bring about positive transformation.
I keep a watchful eye
I am keenly observing my surroundings.
Over my baby brother
I am protective of my sibling.
Responsibility
We are all responsible for the well-being of those around us.
Every woman is a mother
Women are nurturing and caring by nature, making them motherly figures.
When there's no father in the picture
In the absence of a father figure, problems may arise.
It's likely he'll go astray, he'll go astray yeah
There is a high chance that the child may engage in waywardness.
He'll chase his dream on the big silver screen
He may resort to seeking fame through the media industry.
Or the court
He may also seek validation through the sports industry.
Chances he'll make the team
The chances of succeeding in the sports industry are slim.
A thousand to one
It is highly improbable to succeed in this field.
And after that
Once all options have been exhausted,
There's no where to turn, nowhere to turn
There are no alternatives available, and he ends up feeling stuck.
Poverty is where we grow
We tend to grow up in impoverished conditions that limit our opportunities.
Videos are all we know
We are brought up watching videos that shape our worldview.
Get up, now drive away
We must take action to improve our situation.
Turn a trick, we let 'em hoes
We tend to engage in indecent forms of making money.
The only way to make a dolla
We're often pushed towards illegal ways to make money.
Selling weed upon a corner
Selling drugs is often the go-to approach to earn money.
Killing future son's and daughter's lives
These actions can have a significant impact on future generations.
Models and magazines
Culture often presents a narrow perspective of what is deemed as ideal beauty standards.
Having sex and pregnant teens
Teen pregnancy is an issue that arises partly due to a lack of proper education.
Is what we do, it ain't no thing
These actions have become normalized in our culture.
It's hard to spend our money
It's tough to make wise decisions on how to use our money.
We should be making money
We should strive to earn income from positive, legal means.
We spend it on Chinese food and the latest trends
We make poor decisions with our money instead of investing in meaningful things.
To succeed needs a healthy (?)
We must have a healthy mindset and habit to succeed.
No man left behind
We must work together and ensure no one is left out in our pursuit of success.
In spirit, he's your brother
We are all connected, and we must treat everyone as family.
You're not alone
We all face struggles and challenges, and we must strive to help each other.
If we stick together
Unity is essential for us to overcome our struggles.
Son of stormy weather
We're all products of our difficult environments, and overcoming them would make us stronger.
Baby keep your head up
We must maintain hope and a positive attitude in the face of adversity.
Want to see you get up and do things
We want everyone to take action and work towards positive change.
Want to to see you make a change
We hope that everyone takes an active role in creating a better future.
Want to see you help out your brother
We desire to see individuals working together to improve their communities.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIANA E.P. GORDON, DERNST EMILE
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LYRICS
These are the struggles we face
They will not go away
Until we make a change
So far, we haven't done a thing
But sit back and complain
Let people tell us who we are
[Repeat 2X]
If we want to make it right
Then we've got to unify
Want to make a better life
Let me hear my people cry
I keep a watchful eye
Over my baby brother
Responsibility
Every woman is a mother
When there's no father in the picture
It's likely he'll go astray, he'll go astray yeah
He'll chase his dream on the big silver screen
Or the court
Chances he'll make the team
A thousand to one
And after that
There's no where to turn, nowhere to turn
Poverty is where we grow
Videos are all we know
Get up, now drive away
Turn a trick, we let 'em hoes
The only way to make a dolla
Selling weed upon a corner
Killing future son's and daughter's lives
Violence and drugs and gangs
Models and magazines
Having sex and pregnant teens
Is what we do, it ain't no thing
It's hard to spend our money
We should be making money
We spend it on Chinese food and the latest trends
To succeed needs a healthy (?)
No man left behind
In spirit, he's your brother
You're not alone
If we stick together
Son of stormy weather
Baby keep your head up
To succeed needs a healthy (?)
No man left behind
In spirit, he's your brother
You're not alone
If we stick together
Son of stormy weather
Baby keep your head up
Let me hear my people cry
Let me hear my people cry
No, no, no, no
Unify
[Chorus: ]
Want to hear you cry
Want to hear you cry
Want to hear you say I'm gonna make a change
Want to see you get up and do things
Want to to see you make a change
Want to see you help out your brother
Ohhh, ohhh, ohhh...
Bijou
Every mother is a mother, this is true even for me (who has no kids) I'm a mother to all the babies in my house as well.
Kamikaze Chick
iLovee thiss song itz so true and touching ... keep being successful & positive Wynter Gordon
wouterstm
beautifully track...
Jesse Shramenko
Bang for Uhuru sassa