In 1988, Alaine appeared in movie Clara's Heart along side Whoopi Goldberg. Through the late 1990's and early 2000's, Alaine has lived in the United States and has been songwriting and singing back up for Rocafella artists such as Cam'ron and Freeway.
She moved back to Jamaica in the summer of 2004 to focus on her own music after working as an investment banker for JP Morgan and Chase. Alaine later met with Craig "DASECA" Marsh, and started working with him. Their immediate chemistry provided Alaine with her first song on the radio within days of her arrival back to Jamaica.
In 2005, the single "No Ordinary Love" on Don Corleon's Seasons Riddim was a breakthrough single in the Reggae scene, and Alaine was quickly praised for her special talents. The single topped the charts in Jamaica and also charts in the UK. The music video topped the charts on MTV Tempo's Cross Caribbean Countdown for several weeks and became the first video by a female reggae artist to be retired from the countdown on one of Jamaica's biggest video request shows, E-Strip.
Alaine has continued voicing tunes for the last few years for the likes of Don Corleone, dropping nice cuts such as "Heavenly" on the Heavenly Riddim and Sacrifice, her latest single. A music video for the single, directed by top Jamaican director Ras Kassa was recently released. Her other singles "Deeper", "Chaka Chaka Love", "Heavenly", "Wine" and "Love Sound", a duet with Beres Hammond have all done well. "Dreaming of You" (featuring Beenie Man), "Rise In Love" , "I Love You" (featuring Busy Signal) and Sacrifice, among others, are in current rotation across the world.
Alaine has performed at the Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay, Jamaica in 2005 and 2006 to positive reviews. She has also performed in St. Vincent, Tortola, St. Maarten, Cayman, Nevis, St. Croix , St. Thomas (USVI), St. Lucia and the United States. She has been spreading the word about HIV and safe sex to high schools throughout Jamaica, and will be showcased as one of twenty artist in the movie "Made in Jamaica" which is being directed by Jerome Lapperrouzas.
Her upcoming album tentatively titled Sacrifice is slated for release in late January or early February of 2008.
Her voice coupled with her song writing skills perfectly combine to create and unforgettable sound that is all her own.
Stronger
Alaine Lyrics
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I wont let go of this dreaming
Ive been fighting for all my life to rise and fall
Disappear, this is what youre looking in me
I gotta be stronger for me
I gotta be stronger for you
I gotta be stronger a lil bit longer
I gotta be stronger for me
I gotta be stronger a lil bit longer
Give it everything, pushing time, push it forwards
Weather
I could be strong for you, Ill be the one that you believe in
And baby, well make it through
I gotta be stronger for me
I gotta be stronger for you
I gotta be stronger a lil bit longer
I gotta be stronger for me
I gotta be stronger for you
I gotta be stronger a lil bit longer
I gotta be stronger for me
I gotta be stronger for you
And everything that we believe in
Everything that weve been through
I gotta be stronger for me
I gotta be stronger for you
And everything that we believe in
Everything that weve been through
I gotta be stronger for me
I gotta be stronger for you
And everything that we believe in
Everything that weve been through
I gotta be stronger for me
I gotta be stronger for you
I gotta be stronger a lil bit longer
I gotta be stronger for me
I gotta be stronger for you
I gotta be stronger a lil bit longer
In Alaine's song "Stronger," the singer conveys her determination to hold onto her dreams and remain resilient through life's challenges. She acknowledges that she has fought for her goals her entire life, and although there may be times when she feels like disappearing, she knows that she must be stronger for herself and for the person she loves. The lyrics reveal an individual striving to push forward, to give everything she has, and to believe in herself and her partner.
In the first two lines, Alaine asks that they "keep it down" as if to say, "let's not give up, let's quiet our souls and keep dreaming." She recognizes the importance of staying focused on her goals and not letting go. She repeats the phrase "I gotta be stronger" throughout the song, emphasizing that she needs to keep fighting and pushing forward. By saying "I gotta be stronger for me," she emphasizes the importance of her own self-worth and self-motivation. She also notes that she must be "stronger for you," suggesting that her love for someone else is another motivating factor in her determination to persevere. The final repetition of the lyrics emphasizes that she must continue to be strong for everything they believe in and everything they have been through.
Overall, "Stronger" portrays the struggle one can face in achieving their dreams, but emphasizes the importance of staying resilient and never giving up. Through the lyrics, Alaine conveys a message of hope and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Wont we keep it down
Let's keep quiet and focus on what's important
I wont let go of this dreaming
I refuse to give up on my aspirations
Ive been fighting for all my life to rise and fall
I've been battling through ups and downs my entire life
Disappear, this is what youre looking in me
You see weakness and vulnerability in me
I gotta be stronger for me
I need to become stronger for my own sake
I gotta be stronger for you
I need to become stronger for your sake
I gotta be stronger a lil bit longer
I need to keep pushing and being strong for a little while longer
Give it everything, pushing time, push it forwards
I'm giving it my all and pushing forward through time
Weather
Despite the circumstances
I could be strong for you, Ill be the one that you believe in
I can be your pillar of strength, the person you rely on
And baby, well make it through
We'll get through this together
And everything that we believe in
All the values and principles we hold dear
Everything that weve been through
All the experiences we've shared
Writer(s): Ranoy Travis Gordon, Alaine Francoise Laughton, Wayne Val Thompson, Kevon Omario Neal Webster, Jason Arthur Welsh, Gregory Adrian Morris
Contributed by Hudson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.