In 1997, their album Think Like a Girl entered Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart at No.1. They also reached's Hot 100's top 40 with their cover version of the song "I Say a Little Prayer", which was featured in the soundtrack to the film My Best Friend's Wedding. They were also featured on the 1997 soundtrack to the documentary When We Were Kings, where they performed a duet of the same title with Brian McKnight. In 1998 they joined Celine Dion and Brownstone on stage to perform their hit "Treat Her Like A Lady" at the Essence Awards, in which they received a standing ovation. That year they also appeared on Soul Train, The RuPaul Show, and VIBE to promote Think Like a Girl.
By the new millennium, King was in negotiations with Madonna's Maverick label. In 2002 King released their third album Respect, it became a hit overseas, but was never released in the US, despite its first single "Summer Breezin'" receiving BET and VH1 video and radio airplay.
In 2007, they co-wrote and recorded the song "The Light Within" with the German reggae artist Gentleman, for his album Another Intensity. They also had the girl duo Brick & Lace join them on one of their concerts as backup singers. Later that year, they formed their own record label, ThinkLikeAgirl. They also tour Asia annually.
In 2010, King's record label ThinkLikeAgirL Music Inc. went through a licensing deal with Warner Music Japan with the release of their fourth album, Warrior Gurl. This was released in Japan on 22 September 2010. An upgraded version was released digitally in the United States on iTunes and all major online music stores (under the title Agirlnameking) on their birthday, November 8, 2012.
On June 28, 2012, Diana King declared "Yes I am a Lesbian" to their fans from their official Facebook page.
They were honored for their bravery on 16 December 2012 and were presented with the prestigious "Vanguard Award" at the Out Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV. King is the first Jamaican artist to ever publicly come out. Jamaica is at the top of the list of the countries who are extremely violent and intolerant toward the LGBT community. Their recent material can be heard on their official website http://www.dianakingdom.com.
Supa-Lova-Bwoy
Diana King Lyrics
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With a man who don't even try
Making a plan to escape, just can't wait
Fantasizing day and night
Wondering what it would be like
If the right one came along, to turn them on
Ya hav man like this and man like that,
Some a dem cool and some a dem not
Only one cane make you hot
Supa-lovva-bwoy, that's what ya need
Kinda lover who wants ta please
Supa-lover-bwoy, understands
He can lead ya to the promised land
Supa-lova-bwoy, it's no lie
He really knows how to make you fly
Fly on, fly on
Some guys jus cramp yer style
Bore you stiff and all da while
Cheat on you when yer back is turned, never learn
Never say what they really mean
Never mean what they try to say
Always taking you for a fool, so uncool
Girls over there, girls over here
Want a guy who can take dem there
Want a man to put a smile on their face
If they don't get it, they haffa replace
Supa-lovva-bwoy, that's what ya need
Kinda lover who wants ta please
Supa-lover-bwoy, understands
He can lead ya to the promised land
Supa-lova-bwoy, It's no lie
He really knows how to make you fly
Fly on, fly on
Fly on, (fly on) fly on
It's a bird, it's a plane
It's a dream, it's a game
Be strong, have faith
It's all worth the wait
It's a light in the sky
That won't pass you by
It's a prayer, that you say
Waiting for the one
To take your breath away
Supa-lovva-bwoy, that's what ya need
Kinda lover who wants ta please
Supa-lover-bwoy, understands
He can lead ya to the promised land
Supa-lova-bwoy, It's no lie
He really knows how to make you fly
Fly on
The lyrics of Diana King's "Supa-Lova-Bwoy" is about the search for a perfect partner. The song highlights the frustrations of women who are in relationships that don't fulfill their desires. The chorus emphasizes the need for a "Supa-Lova-Bwoy" who can make them fly, take them to the promised land, and please them in every way.
The song addresses men who are inconsiderate, unfaithful, and unromantic towards their partners. The lyrics suggest that these men are replaceable, and the women are looking for someone better. They imagine what it would be like to have a man who can turn them on, make them smile, and understand them."Supa-Lova-Bwoy" is the ideal lover; he can satisfy all their needs, make them fly, and take them to the promised land.
Overall, the song encourages women to keep searching for the right partner, the "Supa-Lova-Bwoy" who understands them and loves them perfectly. By rejecting men who don't treat them well, they can overcome their frustration and find true happiness in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Some girls they just living a lie
Some girls are living a life that's not true
With a man who don't even try
They are with a man who doesn't make any effort
Making a plan to escape, just can't wait
They are planning to leave and can't wait to do so
Fantasizing day and night
They are dreaming about a better life with someone else
Wondering what it would be like
They are curious about how a better life could be
If the right one came along, to turn them on
If they found the right person to make them feel alive
Ya hav man like this and man like that, Sum a dem slim, and some a dem fat
They have men who are skinny, fat, cool or not cool
Some a dem cool and some a dem not
Some are good and some are bad
Only one cane make you hot
Only one person can make them feel passionate
Supa-lovva-bwoy, that's what ya need
They need a superb loving man
Kinda lover who wants ta please
Someone who loves to please their partner
Supa-lover-bwoy, understands
He understands what they want and need
He can lead ya to the promised land
He can take them to a better life
Supa-lova-bwoy, it's no lie
He truly is an amazing lover
He really knows how to make you fly
He can make them feel alive and passionate
Some guys jus cramp yer style
Some men are a burden
Bore you stiff and all da while
They are boring and not exciting
Cheat on you when yer back is turned, never learn
They cheat and never improve or learn from their mistakes
Never say what they really mean
They are not honest about their feelings or intentions
Never mean what they try to say
They don't mean what they say
Always taking you for a fool, so uncool
They take others for granted and it's not cool
Girls over there, girls over here
Girls are everywhere, all around
Want a guy who can take dem there
They want a man who can take them to a better life
Want a man to put a smile on their face
They want a man who can make them happy
If they don't get it, they haffa replace
If they don't find what they are looking for, they have to move on
It's a bird, it's a plane
It could be anything
It's a dream, it's a game
It could be a dream or a game
Be strong, have faith
Be strong and have faith in a better future
It's all worth the wait
The waiting will be worth it in the end
It's a light in the sky
It's a sign
That won't pass you by
They won't miss it
It's a prayer, that you say
It's something they pray for
Waiting for the one
Waiting for the right person
To take your breath away
To make them feel amazed and passionate
Fly on, fly on
Go forward
Supa-lover-bwoy, understands
He understands their needs and desires
Supa-lova-bwoy, It's no lie
He truly is an amazing lover
He really knows how to make you fly
He can make them feel alive and passionate
Fly on
Go forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DIANA EUGENA KING, GARY BENSON, ANDREW MICHAEL SAIDENBERG, ALEXANDER TUCKER
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