Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Never Gonna Be the Same
Sean Paul Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

As the reality of the times take hold
We come to terms with the sadness we bear
Missing the times we never get to share
Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa
Just a few words because we care
Still I got all the memories
Who-who-who-whoa, whoa-whoa

Say, when me look up inna mi life it's plain to see
That it's never gonna be the same
Take another step on towards my destiny
But the memories still remain
Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul, I hold the key
Said it's never gonna be the same
Throughout life and beyond all eternity
Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame

Wish I could rewind all the hands of time
And bring back Daddigon, a great bredrin of mine, I
Sit and remember all the things that we spoke of
All of the serious reasonings, all di tings we make jokes of
Still cannot believe them took your life away
But those who pull the trigger cannot take away
The covenant the righteous have with Jah Jah
So I know I'll see you again, my brother
Well me think

Say, when me look up inna mi life it's plain to see
That it's never gonna be the same
Take another step on towards my destiny
But the memories still remain
Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul, I hold the key
Said it's never gonna be the same
Throughout life and beyond all eternity
Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame

Fi all the friends and families that have past on
Leaving impressions and memories that will last on
Giving thanks fi all the time that we know them
Reminisce them legacy, that is what we owe them
Because they helped to make us who we are
So let us never forget and talk it near and far
Bless up Grandpa Lee and Aunt Chris-I
Can't forget you if I try
So when me go suh

When me look up inna mi life it's plain to see
That it's never gonna be the same
Take another step on towards my destiny
But the memories still remain
Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul, I hold the key
Said it's never gonna be the same
Throughout life and beyond all eternity
Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame

Father Bogle (keep burnin' up all the flame, the flame)
Simpleton (never gonna ever gonna be the same, the same)
Peter Cargill (keep burnin' up all the flame, burnin' the flame)
Shorty Malcolm (got memories inna mi brain, mi brain)
Nicole Wynter (keep burnin' up all the flame, the flame)
All friends and families (never gonna forget mi friend, mi friend)
We'll never forget you all (keep burnin' up all the flame, the flame)
('Til Jah Jah link we again)

When me look up inna mi life it's plain to see
That it's never gonna be the same
Take another step on towards my destiny
But the memories still remain
Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul, I hold the key
Said it's never gonna be the same
Throughout life and beyond all eternity
Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame

For all the friends that have passed on before
We pray that you rest in peace
And Jah keep you safe until we meet again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Sean Paulโ€™s song, โ€œNever Gonna Be the Same,โ€ speak to the harsh reality of life and death, and the deep sense of loss and sadness that accompanies those left behind. The singer laments the passing of loved ones and the memories that accompany them. The emotions in this song can relate not only to physical death but also to the loss of a relationship, a friendship, or even just the inevitable changes that come with life.


He remembers specific individuals in his life, such as his friend Daddigon and Grandpa Lee, whom he has lost. But he also speaks to the universality of his message, saying, โ€œFor all the friends and families that have passed onโ€ฆimpressions and memories that will last on.โ€ In other words, the lyrics are very much about mourning but also about the celebration of life and overcoming that grief.


Throughout the song, Sean Paul reminds listeners to โ€œkeep burninโ€™ up the flame,โ€ a phrase which seems to suggest keeping the memories alive through conversation and storytelling. The theme of the song is ultimately one of hope and perseverance in the face of loss and the ever-changing nature of life.


Line by Line Meaning

As the reality of the times take hold
As we face the harshness of life,


We come to terms with the sadness we bear
We accept the grief we carry


Missing the times we never get to share
Yearning for the moments we could not have


Just a few words because we care
This is a small message but a heartfelt one


Still I got all the memories
Despite loss, reminiscing keeps the beauty of the past alive


Say, when me look up inna mi life it's plain to see
Reflecting on my experience, I understand that


That it's never gonna be the same
Things have changed irreversibly


Take another step on towards my destiny
Moving towards my future


But the memories still remain
However, remembered moments persist


Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul, I hold the key
I keep the memories locked in my mind and heart


Throughout life and beyond all eternity
These memories will extend beyond time


Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame
We will keep the spirit alive


Wish I could rewind all the hands of time
I regret not being able to go back in time


And bring back Daddigon, a great bredrin of mine, I
Revisit moments with a close friend recently lost


Sit and remember all the things that we spoke of
Together, we shared deep conversations


All of the serious reasonings, all di tings we make jokes of
Discussing serious and humorous topics was our norm


Still cannot believe them took your life away
It's hard to fathom that he was taken from us


But those who pull the trigger cannot take away
Death cannot erase the bond we shared


The covenant the righteous have with Jah Jah
The connection with a greater spiritual force will always persist


So I know I'll see you again, my brother
I believe we will meet again


Fi all the friends and families that have past on
Remembering those who have left us


Leaving impressions and memories that will last on
Their impact on our lives remains


Giving thanks fi all the time that we know them
Being grateful for the time spent with them


Reminisce them legacy, that is what we owe them
For them, we celebrate and honor their legacy


Because they helped to make us who we are
Their presence influenced who we became


So let us never forget and talk it near and far
We should always remember and share their stories


We'll never forget you all
Your memory will always live on


For all the friends that have passed on before
To those who have left us


We pray that you rest in peace
We hope you found tranquility


And Jah keep you safe until we meet again
May a higher power keep them protected until we reunite




Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Donovan Bennett, Nigel Staff, Sean Paul Henriques

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@azharabullhassan3093

As the reality of the times take hold
We come to terms with the sadness we bear
Missing the times we never get to share
Wo wo, wo wo, wo wo
Just a few words because we care
Still I got all the memories
Wowo wowo

Say when mi look up ina mi life its plain to see
That its never gonna be the same
Take another step on towards my destiny
But the memories still remain
Deep ina mi brain inna mi soul I hold the key
Said its never gonna be the same
Throughout life and beyond all eternity
Yo, we keep burnin up the flame

Wish I could rewind all the hands of time and bring back
Daddigon a great bredrin of mine, I
Sit and remember all the things that we spoke of
All of the serious reasonings, all di tings we make jokes of
Still cannot believe them took your life away
But those who pull the trigger cannot take away
The covenant the righteous have with Jah Jah
So I know I'll see you again my brother

As the reality of the times take hold
We come to terms with the sadness we bear
Missing the times we never get to share
Wo wo, wo wo, wo wo
Just a few words because we care
Still I got all the memories
Wowo wowo

Fi all the friends and families that have past on
Leaving impressions and memories that will last on
We give thanks fi all the time that we know them
Reminisce them legacy that is what we owe them
Because they helped to make us who we are
So let us never forget and talk it near and far
Bless up Grandpa Lee and Aunt Chris-I
Can't forget you if I try

As the reality of the times take hold
We come to terms with the sadness we bear
Missing the times we never get to share
Wo wo, wo wo, wo wo
Just a few words because we care
Still I got all the memories
Wowo wowo

Father Bogle (keep burnin' up all the flame)
Simpleton (never gonna ever gonna be the same)
Peter Cargill (keep burnin' up all the flame)
Shorty Malcolm (got memories inna mi brain)
Nicole Wynter (keep burnin' up all the flame)
All friends and family
We'll never forget you all



@Steve.CostaRica

As the reality of the times take hold
We come to terms with the sadness we bear
Missin' the times we never get to share
Wo wo, wo wo, wo wo, wo wo

Just a few words because we care
Still I got all the memories
Wo wo wo, wo wo

Say when mi look up inna mi life it's plain to see
That it's never gonna be the same
Take another step on towards my destiny
But the memories still remain

Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul I hold the key
Said it's never gonna be the same
Throughout life and beyond all eternity
Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame

Wish I could rewind all these hands of time
And bring back Daddigon a great bredrin of mine
I sit and remember all the things that we spoke of
All of the serious reasonings an' all di tings we make joke of

Still cannot believe them took your life away
But those who pull the trigger cannot take away
The covenant the righteous have with Jah Jah
So I know I'll see you again my brother when mi think

Say when mi look up inna mi life it's plain to see
That it's never gonna be the same
Take another step on towards my destiny
But the memories still remain

Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul I hold the key
Said it's never gonna be the same
Throughout life and beyond all eternity
Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame

Fi all the friends and families that have past on
Leavin' impressions and memories that will last on
Givin' thanks for all the time that we know them
Reminisce them legacy that is what we owe them

Because they helped to make us who we are
So let us never forget and talk it near and far
Bless up Grandpa Lee and Aunt Chris-I
Can't forget you if I try

Say when mi look up inna mi life it's plain to see
That it's never gonna be the same
Take another step on towards my destiny
But the memories still remain
Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul I hold the key

Said it's never gonna be the same
Throughout life and beyond all eternity
Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame
Father Bogle

Simpleton
(Never gonna ever gonna be the same)
Peter Cargill
(Keep burnin' up all the flame)
Shorty Malcolm

Nicole Wynter
(Keep burnin' up all the flame)
All friends and family

We'll never forget you all
(Keep burnin' up all the flame)
Friends, till Jah Jah lift me again

'Cause mi look up inna mi life it's plain to see
That it's never gonna be the same
Take another step on towards my destiny
But the memories still remain

Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul I hold the key
Said it's never gonna be the same
Throughout life and beyond all eternity
Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame

For all of friends time before
We pray that you rest in peace
And Jah keep you safe until we meet again



All comments from YouTube:

@itsjonasofficial

I'm feeling it right now. After all these years. Thank you Sean. This will be my fav track from you, always.

@boinasolomo77

Same to me โœŒ๐Ÿฝ

@jeffreymunene

This is literally a perfect song. Ideal for every changing moment in this life. So glad Sean blessed us with this

@om1701d

Surprised this has so little views. One of the greatest songs of all time.

@developpetapersonne2002

Real talk

@om1701d

@Dรฉveloppe Ta Personne ๐Ÿ‘Š

@giancarloprado8206

youtube numbers are just a little frame of the whole picture, this song reached a lot a people, mouch more than 2M.

@LeoCharles

First time i heard this song was in 2006, the year my Grandmother died. I cried for hours listening to this song, and today I still shed a tear whenever i listen to it, but this time with a smile across my face. Sean is a Legend

@jcsandoval8349

recuerdo esta canciรณn cuando salio...buenos tiempos eran aquellos dias en que รฉramos felices y no lo sabรญamos โค

@kaibowering5625

Sean Paul's best record by far,one of the best reggae tracks ever laid to vinyl with out a shadow of a doubt

More Comments

More Versions