- published: 31 Jul 2015
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Jay Wayne Jenkins (born October 12, 1977), better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is a member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America (USDA) and a former member of BMF (Black Mafia Family). He began his career in 2001 under an independent label and joined Boyz 'N Da Hood in 2005, the same year his solo major label debut Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 was released. Its single "Soul Survivor", which featured Akon, became a top-ten hit in the US.
The Inspiration followed in 2006, and The Recession followed in 2008; both albums yielded chart-topping singles. Jeezy has also appeared on numerous other rap and R&B singles such as "Say I" by Christina Milian, "I'm So Paid" by Akon, "Hard" by Rihanna, and "Love in This Club" by Usher, the latter being a number one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2008.
Jay Wayne Jenkins was born in Columbia, South Carolina and relocated to Atlanta, Georgia when he was a toddler. Because his parents were separated, custody of him transferred between family members frequently. In an interview with XXL magazine, he described his childhood as "empty". In 1994, he spent nine months in YCA (Youth Challenge Academy), a boot camp in Fort Stewart, Georgia, for narcotics possession.
[Verse 1]
I remember the day that we never met
Hair blowing in the wind, sun touching your skin
One week, four days, three minutes since
That moment that you smiled I'm still spinning
[Pre-Chorus]
If it's one thing that you've done to me making me crazy
Hanging on in the morning when I wake up
All these memories fading
[Chorus]
If you're what I'm dreaming of
Never wake me up
Don't fade away
All that I see is your face
I don't know your name
Don't fade away
(Late at night) When I'm all alone
With my eyes closed you reappear
(You play all night) Like a video
So my eyes open up don't wake me when I'm dreaming
[Verse 2]
That day was a gift
Ever since been a curse
My heart is holding on
Hands saying you're gone
Colors fading to gray
But for what it's worth
I'm learning I can still feel love like that
[Pre-Chorus]
Every once in a while it gets me, I could be crazy
Hanging on in the morning when I wake up
All these memories fading
[Chorus]
If you're what I'm dreaming of
Never wake me up
Don't fade away
All that I see is your face
I don't know your name
Don't fade away
(Late at night) When I'm all alone
With my eyes closed you reappear
(You play all night) Like a video
So my eyes open up don't wake me when I'm dreaming
[Bridge]
And if I see you again
Would I be able to pretend nothing ever happened?
'Cause what I've seen in my head
The story goes: we grew old, happy ever after
After all you've done to me
I wonder if we could ever be together
Always in my dreams
Always there forever
[Chorus]
If you're what I'm dreaming of
Never wake me up
Don't fade away
All that I see is your face
I don't know your name
Don't fade away (repeat 2x)
(Late at night) When I'm all alone
With my eyes closed you reappear
(You play all night) Like a video