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.
Love Song
Etana Lyrics
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i will love you without a million
Even when you're friends are gone and left you one
i will love you when the pact is empty
i will love you when you're not so stong
i will love even if you can't see right from wrong
And i ley here in the dark
Ties really know my face and flowing from my heart
i will never leave your side, right or die
right here to the end my love or my friend
i'll be there when you ahs no else
sure you're bright in the dark
i be there when it's the coldest to keep you warm
i will love you even when you can't
love me the way i love you
even when you think it's over i be right there next to you
even you know you broke my heart
and i ley in the dark
ties really know my face and flowing my heart
i will never leave your side right or die
right here to the end my love or my friends
even you know you broke my heart
and ley in the dark
ties really know my face and flowing from my heart
i will never leave your side right or die
right here to the end my love or my friends
Etana's song "Love Song" is a powerful testament to love without conditions. The lyrics exemplify what it takes for one person to love another without holding back, no matter what the situation presents. The artist's message to the listener is clear: love is an action that should be consistent and unwavering, even in the most difficult moments.
In the opening verses, the artist pledges to love without conditions, regardless of what happens. She insists that her love will continue to be present when others have left, which serves as a powerful metaphor for the strength of unconditional love. She is committed to being there when her partner's life is empty, providing a steady presence even in the most difficult of times. Even if he can't see right from wrong, she insists that her love will remain steadfast, serving as a beacon of hope and light in dark times.
The chorus repeats the pledge to love unconditionally, even when her partner's heart has been broken. Her love is described as ever-present and reliable, no matter how dire the circumstances may become. The song reaches its climactic moment when she declares that she will never leave his side, promising to be there until the end, no matter what it may cost her.
This timeless love song reminds us all of the power and importance of unconditional love in our lives, regardless of the challenges we may face. Etana delivered this message with passion and commitment, making "Love Song" one of her most beloved tracks to date.
Line by Line Meaning
i will love you without condition
I promise to love you unconditionally
i will love you without a million
I will love you even if you have nothing
Even when you're friends are gone and left you one
Even if you are alone, I will be there for you
i will love you when the pact is empty
I will love you even if you have nothing left to give
i will love you when you're not so stong
I will love you even if you are weak
i will love even if you can't see right from wrong
I will love you even if you are lost and confused
Even you know you broke my heart
Even though you hurt me
And i ley here in the dark
I lay here alone in the darkness
Ties really know my face and flowing from my heart
Tears flow from my heart and show on my face
i will never leave your side, right or die
I will always be by your side, even through the toughest times
right here to the end my love or my friend
I will remain your lover or your friend until the end
i'll be there when you ahs no else
I will be there for you when nobody else will
sure you're bright in the dark
I will be your light in the darkness
i be there when it's the coldest to keep you warm
I will be there to keep you warm during the coldest times
i will love you even when you can't
I will love you even when you are unable to love me back
love me the way i love you
Love me in the way that I love you
even when you think it's over i be right there next to you
Even if you think our love journey is over, I will still be there by your side
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
enock
nice
@nimohreagan3875
My all time song any Kenyans🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪?Pita na like
@Muuraywamungai
❤ our ringtone in Kenya
@yvonneraddie6165
Pppp
@yvonneraddie6165
Pp
@maykorir3389
2 years later! Bado tuko 😅
@tabithaoyugi5952
Tuko kwa sanaa
@mercyjansen9966
Kenyans will never disappoint. We are full here. Love it.
@rosinanicolle8752
Iyeeeeeeap
@qrdnk
Tears came to my eyes when I was listening to this song at Naivas for the very first time after I came back to Kenya to see my love... This is very
special❣