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.
โIt 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 easierโ, Christopher remarked when asked about the journey from being an unknown to a popular personality.
Christopherโs 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.
โIโve 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 inโ, said Martin.
Martin was born on Valentineโs 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 Schoolโs 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 Digicelโs Christmas promotions in 2005. His debut single Love is all We Need formed part of the promotional campaign.
Martinโs 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. Martinโs parents have been the source of his motivation to pursue his musical ambitions. โMy parents and my peers at school really motivated me. They always said that I would be a starโ, he said. He said his main objective is to bring the music and his interpretation of the music to farther heights. โI want every household across the world to know and love my music and where I come fromโ, 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.
Look On My Face
Christopher Martin Lyrics
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O Mi deh yahh oooo
Jah wonโฒt leave you for an inch
Anything you ask call on him
Got a big bright smile but my days are dark
Hungry till i can barely walk
Ohh oooo, don't watch the look on my face
Only gods know how i get by
Ohh oooo, don't watch the look on my face
She's the sweetest thing youโฒll ever see
Sellig her body wasnโฒt in her dreams
Ohh oooo, don't watch the look on her face
Nuh because we have a pleasent look
If yuh nuh know the story donโฒt judge the book
Please don't, donโฒt watch the look on my face
Even thou i smile
It is only for a while
Tears could file the river nile
But I keep my trouble underneath my pride
Guess am gonna smile
Thou its only for a while
Till my worry subside
I will sweep my trouble underneath my pride
Aye aye yah, tell dem me deh yah
Jah won't leave you for an inch
Anything you ask call on him
Aye yah, tell dem me deh yah
Friend you a look, look to him
He will never ever leave you
Because you think everything cool thru me look polite
Nuttin nuh good, nuttin nuh alright
Ohh oooo, donโฒt watch the look on my face
So when you feel like stop
Just dont give up
You have life so just gwan look up
Jah alone knows the look on my face
So while I smile my heart cries
No one knows the pain I feel inside
Please don't, don't watch the look on her face
Even thou I smile
It is only for a while
Tears could file the river nile
But I keep my trouble underneath my pride
Guess am gonna smile
Thou its only for a while
Till my worry subside
I will sweep my trouble underneath my pride
Aye aye yah, tell dem me deh yah
Jah wonโฒt leave you for an inch
Anything you ask call on him
Aye yah, tell dem me deh yah
Friend you a look, look to him
He will never ever leave you
Never, never, no Nnver
Donโฒt watch the look on my face
Never no never, don't you ever
Donโฒt you judge me by the look on my face
Even thou i smile
It is only for a while
Tears could file the river nile
But I keep my trouble underneath my pride
Guess am gonna smile
Thou its only for a while
Till my worry subside
I will sweep my trouble underneath my pride
In โLook on My Faceโ by Christopher Martin, the lyrics convey the idea that appearances can be deceiving. Martin explains that even though he has a big, bright smile, his days can be dark, and he often goes hungry. He reminds listeners not to judge others based on their looks because one never knows what someone is going through. Martin also encourages the listeners to keep going, even when it's tough, and to turn to God for help when needed. The song emphasizes that no matter how hard a situation may be, we should strive to keep our troubles underneath our pride and continue to express optimism in life.
The first verse of the song goes to show how peopleโs appearance does not always correspond with their situation. Martin reveals that despite having a big, beautiful smile, his days are full of poverty and hunger, so he asks the listener to look beyond the surface. He reminds us that we should not judge a book by its cover; we should instead take the time to know people better before making any hasty conclusions.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of relying on Godโs guidance when going through difficult times. Even though life may be tough, we should not give up. Instead, we should call on him for help and trust in his strength to guide us through it.
Overall, โLook on My Faceโ by Christopher Martin teaches the importance of empathy, kindness, and seeking help when we need it. It's a reminder that we should never assume that everything is ok when we see someone who looks to have everything together.
Line by Line Meaning
Oohhhooo whoooo hoooooo
The opening melody of the song.
O Mi deh yahh oooo
The artist is present and in the moment.
Jah wonโฒt leave you for an inch
God wonโt abandon you.
Anything you ask call on him
Pray for and seek divine help.
Got a big bright smile but my days are dark
Although the artist appears happy, his life is hard.
Hungry till i can barely walk
The artist is struggling for basic needs.
Ohh oooo, don't watch the look on my face
The artist is hiding his pain behind his smile.
No no, donโฒt have no food and my cupboard dry
The artist has no food and is very hungry.
Only gods know how i get by
Only divine intervention is helping the artist cope.
She's the sweetest thing youโฒll ever see
The artist sings about someone who is sweet and kind.
Sellig her body wasnโฒt in her dreams
This person never imagined selling their body to survive.
Nuh because we have a pleasent look
Don't assume everything is fine just because we look happy.
If yuh nuh know the story donโฒt judge the book
Don't make unfair assumptions without knowing the full story.
Please don't, donโฒt watch the look on my face
The artist doesn't want others to see his pain.
Even thou i smile
Even though the artist is smiling.
It is only for a while
The smile is temporary.
Tears could file the river nile
The artist is crying a lot.
But I keep my trouble underneath my pride
The artist tries to hide his problems.
Guess am gonna smile
The artist will continue to smile.
Thou its only for a while
Even though it's temporary.
Till my worry subside
The artist will be happy once he is no longer worrying.
I will sweep my trouble underneath my pride
The artist will hide his problems so that others don't see him struggling.
Aye aye yah, tell dem me deh yah
The artist is letting others know he is present.
Friend you a look, look to him
The artist advises his friend to seek divine help.
He will never ever leave you
God will never abandon you.
Because you think everything cool thru me look polite
Don't assume everything is fine just because someone looks polite.
Nuttin nuh good, nuttin nuh alright
Things aren't going well, everything is bad.
So when you feel like stop
When you feel like giving up.
Just dont give up
Don't give up, keep trying.
You have life so just gwan look up
There's still hope and good things to look forward to.
So while I smile my heart cries
The artist is in pain despite his smile.
No one knows the pain I feel inside
The artist is suffering alone.
Never, never, no Nnver
Variation on 'never.'
Donโฒt watch the look on my face
The artist doesn't want his pain to be visible.
Never no never, don't you ever
Variation on 'never.'
Donโฒt you judge me by the look on my face
Don't assume things about the artist based on his appearance.
Writer(s): Philip Meckseper, Oliver Schrader, Joscha Hoffmann, Christopher Martin
Contributed by Lila J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robert SE
I love dis tune!.." Don't judge it by the look on my face"
Ndirangu Rebecca
Look on my face lyrics
Oohhhooo whoooo hoooooo
O Mi deh yahh oooo
Jah won't leave you for an inch
Anything you ask call on him
Got a big bright smile but my days are dark
Hungry till i can barely walk
Ohh oooo, don't watch the look on my face
No no, don't have no food and my cupboard dry
Only gods know how i get by
Ohh oooo, don't watch the look on my face
She's the sweetest thing you'll ever see
Sellig her body wasn't in her dreams
Ohh oooo, don't watch the look on her face
Nuh because we have a pleasent look
If yuh nuh know the story don't judge the book
Please don't, don't watch the look on my face
Even thou i smile
It is only for a while
Tears could file the river nile
But I keep my trouble underneath my pride
Guess am gonna smile
Thou its only for a while
Till my worry subside
I will sweep my trouble underneath my pride
Aye aye yah, tell dem me deh yah
Jah won't leave you for an inch
Anything you ask call on him
Aye yah, tell dem me deh yah
Friend you a look, look to him
He will never ever leave you
Because you think everything cool thru me look polite
Nuttin nuh good, nuttin nuh alright
Ohh oooo, don't watch the look on my face
So when you feel like stop
Just dont give up
You have life so just gwan look up
Jah alone knows the look on my face
So while I smile my heart cries
No one knows the pain I feel inside
Please don't, don't watch the look on her face
Even thou I smile
It is only for a while
Tears could file the river nile
But I keep my trouble underneath my pride
Guess am gonna smile
Thou its only for a while
Till my worry subside
I will sweep my trouble underneath my pride
Aye aye yah, tell dem me deh yah
Jah won't leave you for an inch
Anything you ask call on him
Aye yah, tell dem me deh yah
Friend you a look, look to him
He will never ever leave you
Never, never, no Nnver
Don't watch the look on my face
Never no never, don't you ever
Don't you judge me by the look on my face
Even thou i smile
It is only for a while
Tears could file the river nile
But I keep my trouble underneath my pride
Guess am gonna smile
Thou its only for a while
Till my worry subside
I will sweep my trouble underneath my pride
Runya Nyakusengwa
this song helped me get through the toughest years of my life.2013/14 were the worst years of my life,I went through a lot but whenever i listened to this track i was encouraged..I thank God for music artists like Chris because they help us believe in times of trials.2020 here i am listening to this song and i am reminded that i am a testimony๐..No situation is permanent y'll!!
choosen unstoppable
Amen
VICTOR CHIMUSORO
Haa ndikukunzwisisa mwana wamai
TurtleBayBlueOcean
Same from Germany bredda
Mandy Birch
2023 yes blessings from Stoke on Trent Staffordshire England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ xxxxx
Mimi
"I will sweep my troubles underneath my pride." This song is the truth.
Terrique Charles
Never give up on the struggles ur going through
Summer Owen
shokolatte those words always stick to me when i hear this song absolutely powerful
Sean Rodgers
This line hits so hard