Born Christopher Dotson on October 21, 1989, the Toledo, Ohio native moved to Minneapolis, MN at the age of 10, later attending the High School for Recording Arts before graduating at the age of 17 in 2007.
After posting music on numerous blog sites Chrishan was discovered in 2008 by current business manager Delmar Powell (Universal Motown), later to form Hit Republic Music LLC. Chrishan released his debut single "2 Late 4 Us" independently in 2008, selling 4500 copies the first week, followed by an independent album in 2009.
Later that year, Chrishan began writing in-house for Atlantic Records, and signed a major licensing deal with MTV Networks & Viacom. Shortly thereafter, he was featured on MTV's 'Taking The Stage' 14 times, as well as other major networks, thus signing to Star Base Music, a major record label based in Japan.
Chrishan released his Japan debut, "Heart Of A Lion," in May 2011 which charted at #3 championed by 3 Top 10 singles including "Olly Olly" feat. Krys Ivory, "Here On Earth" feat. Che'Nelle, & "Hold On", a Japan relief song which charted #1.
Since the release of his album, Chrishan's "Do It Better" was featured in the MTV movie "Worst. Prom. Ever." and VH1's "Single Ladies." Chrishan is set to release his new mixtape "Money & Liquor" this June. and his third LP in September.
89 Baby
Chrishan Lyrics
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Oh, im feeling like its 89, oh baby,
Oh lets make love like its 89, oh baby
Got me feelin like its 89 oh baby
Lets make love like its 89
Just imagine for a minute
Ride away, sixty setters
Fluntin like my daddy
The lyrics to Chrishan's song '89 Baby are about the singer feeling like an 80's baby and wanting to make love as if it were 1989. The singer reminisces about the past and wants to relive it through intimate moments with their lover. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time. The repetition of the phrase "Oh, lets make love like its 89" reinforces the singer's desire to reconnect with the past.
The opening line "Wassup girl" establishes a flirtatious tone as the singer addresses their lover. The reference to being an "80's baby" positions the singer as someone who has experienced the era first-hand, which adds authenticity to their feelings of nostalgia. The lyrics "Just imagine for a minute, you riding in my caddy, ride away, sixty setters, fluntin like my daddy" create a visual image of the singer cruising in a flashy Cadillac with their lover, further emphasizing the theme of nostalgia for a time of excess and luxury.
Line by Line Meaning
Wassup girl, see Imma 80's baby and I....sometimes i just feel like making love like its 1989, ya kno, and i, its kinda like
Hello there, my dear. Allow me to introduce myself as a product of the 80s. Occasionally, I experience an overwhelming desire to engage in passionate and intense lovemaking, reminiscent of the times when the year was 1989. It's difficult to put into words, but it's a feeling I can't seem to shake off.
Oh, im feeling like its 89, oh baby,
The sensation I'm experiencing right now can only be likened to the nostalgic feeling of being transported back in time to the year 1989.
Oh lets make love like its 89, oh baby
In light of the aforementioned feeling, I suggest that we engage in sexual activity that is reminiscent of the love-making that occurred back in 1989. I beseech you, my dear, to hop aboard the bandwagon with me and partake in this intimate experience.
Got me feelin like its 89 oh baby
The feeling I am currently experiencing is so strong that I am completely convinced that I am in fact living in the year 1989. This experience is amplified by your presence, my dear, and I simply cannot contain myself.
Lets make love like its 89
Once again, I implore you to join me in the venture of recreating a sexual experience similar to the ones that took place in the year 1989. I believe it will be a most rewarding and fulfilling experience for both of us.
Just imagine for a minute
I'd like you to indulge me for a moment and visualize something for me.
You ridin in my caddy
Imagine you're inside my luxury car, a Cadillac to be exact.
Ride away, sixty setters
We speed off into the horizon, leaving our troubles behind us, with 60 speakers blaring music in the background. An experience that can only be afforded to a select few individuals.
Fluntin like my daddy
The confidence and flamboyance in which I carry myself on this trip is similar to that of my father. A quality that I am particularly proud of.
Contributed by Lillian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.