Daniel Caesar

Released: August 25, 2017

Featuring: Charlotte Day Wilson

Songwriter: Daniel Caesar

Producer: Jordan Evans Matthew Burnett

[Intro: Daniel Caesar]
If a leopard never changes its spots
How can I change what I've got?
Transform, transform, transform, transform
We don't punish the tiger for catching its prey
So how am I the one to blame
If it's in my nature?
Transform, transform, transform

[Pre-Chorus: Daniel Caesar]
And I don't know why I fight it
The least I could do is try
But ego's in the way
I know that you feel mad today
But that anger will fade away
And you'll wish she was here

[Chorus: Daniel Caesar]
It's never over until life ends
Lay down beside me, do it again
It's never over until life ends, yeah
Lay down beside

[Verse 1: Charlotte Day Wilson]
Don't be a fool, baby I know you've changed
It's in my nature and it's okay (it's okay)
And I'll be your goddess and you a part of me
Lay down your pride, lay down with me

[Verse 2: Daniel Caesar]
So ugly but you love me
Keep nobody else above me
And that's why I keep you around
Ain't it funny, now you're money
Act like you don't know nobody
What goes round gon' come back around

[Chorus: Charlotte Day Wilson]
It's never over until life ends
Lay down beside me, do it again
It's never over until life ends, yeah
Lay down beside me

[Bridge: Daniel Caesar]
You're my violet in the sun
You're the chosen one
You're my violet in the sun
You're the chosen one
You're my violet in the sun
You're the chosen one

[Outro: Daniel Caesar]
Can't quit you, you're like drugs
Swear I tried to clean up
Too much shared between us
Saved my soul like Jesus
Can't quit you, you're like drugs
Swear I tried to clean up
Too much shared between us
Saved my soul like Jesus

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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