A star has risen. Christopher Martin, the talented singer/performer from Ba… Read Full Bio ↴A star has risen. Christopher Martin, the talented singer/performer from Back Pasture in St. Catherine who shot to instant fame and recognition shortly after winning the coveted Digicel Rising Stars title in 2005, is fast becoming one of the most sought after performers on the Jamaican music landscape.

With a slate of singles permeating radio and the Jamaican music charts including Giving It and Jamaican Girls, Christopher created history when he became the first Digicel Rising Stars alumni to score a hit single on any chart in Jamaica.

‘It has been a wonderful journey so far, filled with new and promising encounters. It is also challenging but I love what I am doing, so it makes that much easier’, Christopher remarked when asked about the journey from being an unknown to a popular personality.

Christopher’s growth as an artiste and an individual ever since he shot onto the scene in 2005 is quite evident. His vocal chops have improved drastically, he is now under the guidance of the Big Yard label which is one of the most prolific musical entities in Jamaica, and he has gained a lot of respect from his peers.

‘I’ve grown tremendously and I am more confident in my performance. My voice also seems more richer and I know exactly what it is I am capable of. I think I have gained the respect from others, due to the amount of work that I have been putting in’, said Martin.

Martin was born on Valentine’s Day in 1987 to parents Cleveland and Maxine Martin. He attended the Watermount All-Age School and later the St. Jago High School. It was during his high school years that his love for the dramatic arts and sports developed. He participated in various sporting activities including football and he even participated in the School’s Drama Festival where he was awarded the best actor award in 2003. That same year he was named Mr. St. Jago High and he also earned the sectional prize for Most Talented.

Additionally, Martin has won numerous awards for singing, throughout his high school years. In 2005, he was awarded the Gold Medal in the Jamaica National Skills competition in singing.

Christopher graduated from St. Jago High school in 2003. After winning the Digicel Rising Stars competition, Martin participated in Digicel’s Christmas promotions in 2005. His debut single Love is all We Need formed part of the promotional campaign.

Martin’s subsequent releases included Conscience, Christmas in Jamdown featuring the Katalys Crew, My Love for You, Take My Wings, Tonight, Giving It, and Jamaican Girls. He has worked with a number of top producers in the reggae/dancehall arena including Robert Livingston (Big Yard), Arif Cooper, Shane Brown and Christopher Birch.

He has performed on a number of stage shows, events, functions and entertainment events across Jamaica and even overseas. One of his major accomplishments in 2006 was signing a contract with Blue Cross of Jamaica. He will make appearances on the behalf of the company until June 2006. Martin’s parents have been the source of his motivation to pursue his musical ambitions. ‘My parents and my peers at school really motivated me. They always said that I would be a star’, he said. He said his main objective is to bring the music and his interpretation of the music to farther heights. ‘I want every household across the world to know and love my music and where I come from’, Martin added.

Martin is presently studying Business Management and Accounting at the University of Technology (UTECH) in Jamaica. His lifelong goal is to become an entrepreneur.

Martin lists singing, reading, socializing and baking among his hobbies. His website which can be seen by logging on to www.chrismartin.com.jm is up and running. His fans can interact with him via that medium. Very soon, a fan club will be officially launched where fans can get closer to him.

Distance
Christopher Martin Lyrics

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Aaah, aah
Whooooaaahhh, mmmh
Cant forget the day,
Said it wasnt meant to be
Keep seeing your face
Mmmmh
Sweet memories
I tried to get up

Feel so fed up
Try to forget but my heart wount let up
Im hear when you are there
Let me get one thing clear
Is it distance why we can't be in love
There's a reason to try
To have a step in life
Is it distance why we have this conversation
There's a reason to try
Ooooohw baby
To have step a life
Oooh no
A thousand miles away
Still can feel your kiss
Those cold November days
Mmmmh baby you i miss
I garra get up
Feel so fed up
Try to forget but my heart wount let up
Im here when you are there
Let me get one thing clear
Is it distance why we cant be in love
Theres a reason to try
To have step a lie
Is it distance why we have this conversation
Baaaabyyy
Theres a reason to try
To have step a lie
Oooh no
Oooh no
Oooh no
Oooh no
Oooh no
Ooh no
To have step a life
Your beautiful face how could i forget
Me want your body fi day and you know mi deh
And me nuh make dis love die as a memory
Me whole life mi nuh resurect
Eeh eeh
Nuh go find another girl like you
You know you turn me with the things that you do
And me no marry
Dat a true
This a whole news nothing is new
So is it distance that we cant be in love
Baaaby
There's a reason to try
To have step in life
Is it distance why we have this conversation
Baaaby
Whoooo love is bright to right too hot never lie
Never lie
Too hot

Never lie, never lie
Too hot never lie

Overall Meaning

The song Distance by Christopher Martin is a ballad about a love that has been torn apart by distance. The lyrics speak of the loneliness and longing that come with being apart from someone you love. The singer recalls sweet memories of his past love and how he still feels her presence despite the distance between them. He questions whether the reason they can't be together is simply the distance or if there are other issues at play. He emphasizes the importance of trying to make their love work, of taking a step in life, and of not letting their love die as just a memory.

The song's imagery is powerful in conveying the emotions of the singer. The lyrics evoke vivid and relatable images of cold November days and the memory of a loved one's kiss. The repetition of "feel so fed up, try to forget but my heart won't let up" underscores the depth of his love and the difficulty of letting go. The music serves to enhance the emotions of the song, with the melody starting slow and gradually building up in intensity, reflecting the singer's growing yearning for his love.

Line by Line Meaning

Aaah, aah
Expressing a sigh or moan, as if the singer is feeling pensive and thoughtful.

Whooooaaahhh, mmmh
An expression of yearning or longing for someone or something that seems out of reach.

Cant forget the day,
Remembering a specific day or event that had an impact on the singer's life.

Said it wasnt meant to be
Acknowledging that a relationship or connection with someone has ended, and accepting that it was not meant to continue.

Keep seeing your face
Still having vivid memories of the person, even though they may no longer be a part of the singer's life.

Sweet memories
Reflecting on happy or positive experiences that the singer shared with the other person.

I tried to get up
Attempting to move on from the past and leave behind the pain of losing the other person.

Feel so fed up
Experiencing frustration and weariness with the situation, and feeling like there's no escape from the feelings of loss and longing.

Try to forget but my heart wount let up
Struggling to let go of the memories and feelings for the other person, despite the singer's efforts to move on.

Im hear when you are there
Feeling a strong connection to the other person, even when they are physically far away.

Let me get one thing clear
Asking for clarity or understanding about the state of the relationship and where things stand between the singer and the other person.

Is it distance why we can't be in love
Questioning whether the reason for the separation and heartbreak is simply a matter of physical distance between the singer and the other person.

There's a reason to try
Believing that there may still be hope for a future with the other person, and that it's worth making the effort to keep the connection alive.

To have a step in life
Taking action and making progress towards a future with the other person.

Ooooohw baby
Expressing affection and attachment to the other person, and a desire to be reunited with them.

To have step a life
Making progress and moving forward in life, with the other person as a motivation or goal.

A thousand miles away
Visualizing the distance between the singer and the other person as a vast, insurmountable obstacle.

Still can feel your kiss
Recalling the sensations of intimacy and affection that the singer shared with the other person, even though they are not physically present.

Those cold November days
Recalling a specific time or season that was significant or memorable for the singer and the other person.

Mmmmh baby you i miss
Expressing the yearning and longing that the singer feels for the other person, and how much they are missed.

I garra get up
Determined to overcome the sadness and heartbreak, and to find a way to move on with life.

Your beautiful face how could i forget
Acknowledging the enduring beauty and allure of the other person, and how impossible it is to forget them.

Me want your body fi day and you know mi deh
Expressing the singer's desire to be intimate and physically close to the other person, and promising that they are always available.

And me nuh make dis love die as a memory
Committing to keeping the love and connection between the singer and the other person alive, and refusing to let it fade away as a distant memory.

Me whole life mi nuh resurect
Acknowledging the limited time and opportunities that the singer has in life to make a meaningful connection with the other person.

Eeh eeh
An exclamation of enthusiasm or excitement.

Nuh go find another girl like you
Recognizing the unique and irreplaceable qualities of the other person, and warning against trying to find a replacement.

You know you turn me with the things that you do
Acknowledging the power and influence that the other person has over the singer, and how much they affect the singer's emotions and desires.

And me no marry
Making it clear that the singer does not want to commit to anyone else, and wants to be with the other person exclusively.

Dat a true
Affirming the truth of the singer's intentions and desires.

This a whole news nothing is new
Acknowledging that the feelings and desires expressed in the song are not new or unique, but are universal experiences of love and heartbreak.

Whoooo love is bright to right too hot never lie
Celebrating the intense and passionate nature of love, and how it can never be dimmed or extinguished.

Too hot never lie
Expressing the strength and power of the singer's emotions, which cannot be denied or ignored.

Writer(s): Christopher Cleveland Martin, Richard Webb, Robert Mc Donald Livingston

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