Spirited in her approach to communicate fitting and inspirational messages to the youth she’s been described by critics as the truth, one who will bring about real change with her powerful and captivating voice that at times seem flawlessly pure. Rebellious in her approach to denote systematic oppression against all races Etana takes pride in being an artist, she feels strongly that her responsibility as a recording artist is to express positive vibrations in her music and from this she will graceful admit to staying the course.
Born Shauna McKenzie Etana spent her youthful days playing in the hill side community of August Town situated in the South Eastern side of Jamaica. The only daughter of a fairly large family of boys she was as curious then as she is determined now doing the mischievous things most children tend to do at an early age. Attending school locally up until 1992 when she migrated to the U.S to start a new life in the sunshine state of Miami Florida Etana was a budding achiever; she finished grade school and eventually went off to college the year after with plans of becoming a Registered Nurse.
During her studies at Broward Community College Etana became extremely passionate about music, she was consumed with the joy of creating her own mix of the different genres she would attentively listen to in her earlier years. A hardened fan of Reggae, Pop, Hip Hop and Jazz Musicians she found inspiration in Whitney Houston, Lauren Hill, Jill Scott, Sizzla Kalongi, Marcia Griffiths and the legend Bob Marley all of who eventually gave the then academic the will to explore a new and potentially more suited career in Music.
In 2000 after making a tough decision to prematurely exit college Etana attempted a shot at stardom when she joined a girl group by the name "GIFT" which was being courted by Universal Records. Sexy, Reviling and conforming to the industry stereo type of how a woman should dress Etana fell victim to her dreams of becoming a mainstream star. It wasn’t her ideal fit but she conformed to the record labels requests and gave in to her groups glamorous appeal until one day while on a video shoot for their lead single she could bear it no more, walking away from the spotlights and returning to her place of birth Kingston, Jamaica to start fresh as an entrepreneur looking to grab a piece of the Cyber Market with an Internet Cafe.
Down but not out Etana still wanted to do music but only in her own way, she wanted to send a different message and portray a more eloquent look and this opportunity came in 2005 when a friend brought her to Fifth Element who at the time was prospering from the strength of Richie Spice who was heavily booked for several American and European Tours. Auditioning for a shot at becoming the backup vocalist for Spice Etana vocally floored his management team and was handed a plane ticket to do a few shows in the U.S. The ensuing fifteen months followed with the now permanent songstress soaking up valued experience as a stage performer with performance credits in Europe and North America. Eager to make her own mark Etana boldly attempted a hit single one day while chilling with the guitar player and Percussionist from Richie Spice’s band. The idea had been floating in her thoughts for weeks and like magic the melody for her debut smash single "Wrong Address" was born. Simple yet effective the single was a fusion of Jazz and Reggae, it was the first of its kind and in 2006 the song was rewarded with heavy radio rotations plunging it in the number 1 position of several local charts.
Describing her style back then Etana was quoted as saying "I do music straight from the heart, straight from the soul, straight from the people i see in everyday life" and so came about her second major hit Roots which was an intriguing mix of African and reggae cultural sounds fused with Jamaican Creole. The song became an anthem because of the definitive statement "You can’t water down and dilute" featured in the chorus.
Video’s for both songs helped bring Etana to the forefront of Reggae and during the summer and winter of 2007 she made her mark as a solo artist performing on international events like Reggae Sumfest, Fully Loaded, ATI Live Concert, Irie Jamboree, Welcome to Jamrock and Guinness Sting. Picking up where she left off in 2007 Etana began 2008 with the same level of focus rocking the likes of an Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival in late January so much so that patrons lashed the promoters for putting her on too early. A few well deserved awards in the bag Etana took home Best Female Vocalist at both the Excellence in Music & Entertainment (EME) Awards and the IRIE FM Radio Awards not to mention an award for Best Solo Female Reggae Vocalist copped at the 1st annual Reggae Academy Awards for which she had nominations in 3 separate categories.
Currently promoting her new singles "Warrior Love" and "I Am Not Afraid" off her soon to be released debut album ETANA THE STRONG ONE on VP Records Etana is boldly taking on the world of music with the help of her new management team at Solid Agency. Owner of Free Mind Music / The Best Records Etana is poised to do Reggae proud.
Closer
Etana Lyrics
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You're in the air that I breathe
You're everything I've been waiting for
You brought the key
Unlocked my heart
From the start
I knew you were the one
Heaven sent you to me
Just at the right time
You brought the sunshine in my life
There's no more rain
Only tears of happiness
CHORUS
Closer, closer come a little closer
Rock me in your thoughts until it slows down
Hold me closer
Just a little closer
Give me all night
Closer, closer come a little closer
Rock me in your thoughts until a slow trance
Hold me closer
Just a little closer
Give me all night
Take me places far away
you are my love song
Make me want to have your child
Little angels running all around
What a cross we have to bear
But you know patience rules
I feel you deep down in my soul
When you're old
I will be right next to you
CHORUS
The sweetest love that I've ever known
You showed me just how deep love could be
You brought the sun back in my life
There's no more rain only tears of happiness
CHORUS
Just a little closer
Just a little closer
Oh baby (give me all night)
Etana's song "Closer" is a love song that expresses the singer's gratitude towards her partner. The lyrics exude the singer's joy at finding the one she had always been waiting for. The song touches on the idea of the partner completing her and how he had brought sunshine into her life. She acknowledges that he is her everything, and he had unlocked her heart with his love. She sings, "From the start, I knew you were the one. Heaven sent you to me just at the right time, you brought the sunshine into my life. There's no more rain only tears of happiness."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's request for her partner to come closer and hold her all night. She sings, "Closer, closer come a little closer. Rock me in your thoughts until it slows down. Hold me closer. Just a little closer. Give me all night." The lyrics paint a picture of a vulnerable person who needs her partner's presence to feel complete. The verses speak of how the partner's love has affected her profoundly and how the love she shares with him will bring little angels running around them.
In conclusion, "Closer" by Etana is a great love song that describes the effect of love. She expresses her gratitude towards her partner, acknowledging the peace and fulfillment his presence brings into her life. The song's lyrics illuminate the joy and happiness that come with finding the right person to share life with.
Line by Line Meaning
You're in the air that I breathe
You are an indelible part of my life
You're everything I've been waiting for
You are the missing piece that completes me
You brought the key
You unlocked my heart and allowed me to love again
Unlocked my heart
You have broken through the walls I put up, and have helped me love again
From the start
From the moment we met, I felt something special
I knew you were the one
I knew I had found my soulmate in you
Heaven sent you to me
You were a blessing, something that came from the divine power above
Just at the right time
Right when I needed someone the most, you came into my life
You brought the sunshine in my life
You have illuminated my life with joy and warmth
There's no more rain
I am no longer sad or lonely
Only tears of happiness
I only cry tears of joy because of the love we share
Closer, closer come a little closer
I want to be close to you, both physical and emotional
Rock me in your thoughts until it slows down
Let me feel your love in my mind and heart until I am fully calm and relaxed
Hold me closer
Embrace me tightly and make me feel loved
Give me all night
I want to spend the entire night with you making love
Take me places far away
I want to embark on adventures with you and create lasting memories
you are my love song
You are the melody to my heart, my constant source of love and inspiration
Make me want to have your child
I want to bear your children and start a family with you
Little angels running all around
Our children will bring joy and happiness to our home
What a cross we have to bear
Although our lives won't be perfect, we must support each other through life's ups and downs
But you know patience rules
We must be patient with each other and build a strong foundation for our relationship
I feel you deep down in my soul
My love for you is deep and eternal, and resonates on a spiritual level
When you're old
Even in old age, I will still be by your side
The sweetest love that I've ever known
Our love is the sweetest thing I have ever experienced
You showed me just how deep love could be
You've taught me the true meaning of love and how powerful it can be
Just a little closer
I want to be extremely close to you, both physically and emotionally
Oh baby (give me all night)
I want to spend the entire night with you, buried in our love and passion
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
enock
on Love Song
nice
Nocawra Anreh
on The Prayer
nice ..i like d song
Ben le Noble
on Mocking Bird
etana's songs make me in other travel