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.
Happy Heart
Etana Lyrics
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Oh yeah
Yeah
Good morning, baby
I'm so happy I'm alive
Grateful for the sunrise
And that you're right here by my side
And I just want to thank you
For always being there for me
And when we're apart, baby
I just want you to know
You're always in my heart
Baby, I love you, love you, love you unconditionally
Baby, I love you, love you, never, never wanna leave
Baby, I love you, love you, love you unconditionally
No matter what, no matter what, baby
I'm always gonna be, always gonna be your girl
Your girl, always gonna be your girl
Yeah, yeah, always gonna be your girl
I hope on the days when you're down
The memories of me will turn your frown upside down
And they will be curious to know
What you're smiling all about is me, baby, me, baby
The lady in your life
Forever I wanna be, gonna be
Right there by your side
Baby, I love you, love you, love you unconditionally
Baby, I love you, love you, never, never wanna leave
Baby, I love you, love you, love you unconditionally
No matter what, no matter what, baby
I'm always gonna be, always gonna be your girl
Your girl, always gonna be your girl
Yeah, yeah, always gonna be your girl
Every time you come on by
You make me feel so happy inside
And every time you rock my world
You make me feel like a little bitty girl
Baby, I love you, love you, love you unconditionally
Baby, I love you, love you, never, never wanna leave
Baby, I love you, love you, love you unconditionally
No matter what, no matter what, baby
I'm always gonna be, always gonna be your girl
Your girl, always gonna be your girl
Yeah, yeah
The song "Happy Heart" by Etana is a love song filled with gratitude and appreciation. It starts with a joyful "Oh yeah" repeated three times, setting a happy tone. The singer shares how happy she feels to be alive and grateful for witnessing the sunrise with her partner by her side. She expresses her thankfulness for her partner's constant presence and assures him that he's always in her heart even when apart. The singer proclaims her unconditional love for her partner and promises to always be his girl. The song's bridge speaks of the singer's desire to be the lady in her partner's life forever and make him happy.
The song has an infectious, upbeat melody that makes it ideal for happy occasions such as weddings or anniversaries. From the lyrics, it's evident that the song is about deep, meaningful love and not just a fleeting attraction. It's also clear that the singer values the stability and security of her relationship. The song celebrates a love that is unwavering and endures through all circumstances, and this makes it inspiring to fans of love songs.
Fact 1: "Happy Heart" was released in 2018 as a part of the album "Reggae Forever."
Fact 2: The album featured 14 songs.
Fact 3: The album was produced by Tony Rebel.
Fact 4: The song is classified under the Reggae genre.
Fact 5: Etana was born in Kingston, Jamaica.
Fact 6: Etana's real name is Shauna McKenzie.
Fact 7: Etana is a prolific songwriter and has written hits for other artists.
Fact 8: Etana's music often deals with social injustice and empowerment issues.
Fact 9: Etana has won several awards for her music, including the Female Vocalist of the Year award at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.
Fact 10: Etana has advocated for the legalization of marijuana in Jamaica.
Chords: Unfortunately, we don't have access to the chords at the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning, baby
I am starting the day feeling positive and addressing my significant other with affection
I'm so happy I'm alive
I am embracing life with joy and happiness
Grateful for the sunrise
I am acknowledging my appreciation for the start of a new day
And that you're right here by my side
I am thankful for my partner's presence in my life
And I just want to thank you
I am showing gratitude towards my partner
For always being there for me
I recognize the constant support and care my partner provides me
And when we're apart, baby
I acknowledge the times when physical distance separates us
I just want you to know
I am reassuring my partner of my feelings towards them
You're always in my heart
I hold my partner in high regard and they always have a place in my heart
Baby, I love you, love you, love you unconditionally
I express my feelings of love towards my partner with no conditions attached
Baby, I love you, love you, never, never wanna leave
I indicate my intention to stay with my partner forever, sharing my deep love for them
No matter what, no matter what, baby
I assure my partner that my love for them will endure through any obstacles that may arise
I'm always gonna be, always gonna be your girl
I identify myself as my partner's significant other, and indicate my commitment to always being there for them
Your girl, always gonna be your girl
I reiterate my role in the relationship as my partner's girl and exclaim that this is not subject to change
I hope on the days when you're down
I express my desire to provide comfort for my partner during difficult times
The memories of me will turn your frown upside down
I anticipate that memories of me will bring happiness and alleviate sadness in my partner's life
And they will be curious to know
I indicate that others may inquire about the source of my partner's joy and happiness
What you're smiling all about is me, baby, me, baby
I assert confidently that the reason for my partner's happiness is me
The lady in your life
I describe myself as the significant female figure in my partner's life
Forever I wanna be, gonna be
I express my desire to maintain a long-term relationship with my partner
Right there by your side
I reiterate my intention to always be next to my partner
Every time you come on by
I express anticipation and excitement for my partner's arrival
You make me feel so happy inside
I describe my emotions towards my partner, of happiness and positivity
And every time you rock my world
I express my appreciation for my partner's actions in ameliorating my life
You make me feel like a little bitty girl
I describe the emotions of joy and glee that my partner has filled me with
Contributed by Kylie Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
leretour23
She's splendid, what a powerful singer, God bless Jamaica from Canada.
Ibeji Kamo Lebitsa
Etana always hits the deepest cores of my soul when I listen to her music,such high vibrational music is rare
Basia Gough
2020 is crazy this song is beautiful and calming especially for stress
Jamar Bruce
Im telling you
Natalee Jervis
L best song 🐩🐩 l like the song
Sabrina Sailman
💯🎶💞
her voice takes me to a HIGHER LEVEL..... 💫
janique reid
Sabrina Sailman so true
Brian Owuoche
This is among the first songs I started listening from Etana. My best female artist ever! It’s quite coincident that I even share birthday with Etana. Keep up! #Teamkenya
sherla cocom
So relaxing and refreshing song and her voice is so beautiful
Welcome To The Beautiful World Pluto
I love this song so much all of her music is beautiful. Her amazing voice is so strong unique