Daniel Caesar

Released: June 28, 2019

Songwriter: Jahaan Sweet Boi-1da John Mayer Sean Leon River Tiber Daniel Caesar

Producer: Daniel Caesar Boi-1da River Tiber

[Verse 1]
Are you okay?
Been starin' at your face
From across the room now
You seem out of place

[Verse 2]
It's a new day
The people know your name
They smile when they see you
So why the long face?
Oh, oh

[Verse 3]
Back on my shit, my bullshit that is
It feels so good to hold you in my arms
We both know it's wrong
(You want me in your arms)
I sing these songs, it's therapy
You need me to see right through you
Like you see through me

[Chorus]
Me and my niggas gettin' paper
Highly blessed and highly favoured
We ain't askin' for no favours
We in Cali smokin' hella flavors
Me and my niggas gettin' paper
Highly blessed and highly favoured
We ain't askin' for no favours
We in Cali smokin' hella flavors

[Instrumental Break]

[Interlude]
Sweet Emily, my bride to be
Struggle with me, If I'd entropy

[Refrain]
Chef Boyarcaese
So cookin' up trouble like, "Woe is me"
This shit ain't easy
I know I piss my girl off but, oh, Heavens, why'd she leave me? Why'd she leave me?
Chef Boyarcaese
So cookin' up trouble like, "Woe is me"
This shit ain't easy
I know I piss my girl off but, oh, Heavens, why'd she leave me?

[Verse 4]
I watch the snow melt slowly day-by-day
Three nights passed it all melted away
I know it will return and while things may have changed
It's essence stays the same, all things always

[Interlude]
Sweet Emily, my bride to be
Struggle with me, If I'd entropy

[Outro]
Emily, please don't be my enemy
You were such a friend to me
I'm sorry for my energy
I'm sorry for my—
Rest assured
Today I won't be insecure
You deserve the world and more
Next time I'll knock at your door
Next time I'll knock—

The world has come to understand R&B/Soul music as a multi-faceted genre that transcends soundwaves into the inner core of our existence — a genre that makes listeners feel, rather than just hear. For Toronto native, Ashton Simmonds, who performs under the stage name, Daniel Caesar (born April 5, 1995), the R&B/Soul genre serves as a skeleton to which he builds up with jarring gospel undertones, heart-tugging guitar chords, and soothing harmonious vocals.

His sophomore effort, Praise Break, successfully captured the attention of many major publications and outlets and was ranked 19th in the 20 Best R&B Albums of 2014 by Rolling Stone Magazine. Caesar’s follow-up project, Pilgrim’s Paradise, was met with even greater praise, subsequently capturing the attention of both the Canadian and international music markets.

On August 25, 2017, Daniel released his debut album, Freudian, which followed the release of “We Find Love” and “Blessed,” and contains hit songs, “Best Part” and “Get You.” In 2018, Freudian was nominated for Best R&B Album at the Grammys.

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