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.
Warrior Love
Etana Lyrics
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Dem caan stop di way a feel for you ma love as no boundry dem caan bully di way mi feel a fight for you wen you fight for me dem caan stop di way dem wish and dem hope and dem fight and dem pray dem caan stop dis worrior love
Living in a house wid a bed and a bruk down fridge a was dere a me cook di cabbage wen tings din't go from bad to worst a kiss from your lips seems to break di curse now dat we're living glorious ther's no way I can forget wen it was just us you and I trying hard to get by behind every strong man there is a good woman thats who I lead to be you seems to be please with who I am cause your the strongest man I've ever seen
I'm a whole lotta woman full of everything and love is worth you to have me on your mind always you must be carrying the weight of the earth
Dem caan stop di way a feel for you ma love as no boundry dem caan bully di way I feel a fight for you wen you fight for me dem caan stop di way dem wish and dem hope and dem fight and dem pray dem caan stop dis worrior love
Di love inna wi hart it will lead us to jah mek im bun dun di wicked wid di living fire and di rite of correction will give us direction away from the eden and bless us di children
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Dem caan stop di way a feel for you ma love as no boundry dem caan bully di way I feel a fight for you wen you fight for me dem caan stop di way dem wish and dem hope and dem fight and dem pray dem caan stop dis worrior love(rept1)
(Outro)
Dem wish and dem hope and dem fight and dem pray
The song "Warrior Love" by Etana speaks about the power of love in overcoming obstacles and struggles in life. The lyrics convey a sense of strength and determination, with the singer proclaiming her love for her partner and their ability to conquer anything together. She sees herself as his queen and him as her king, both offering support and guidance to each other. The singer also acknowledges the difficult times they went through together, when they were living in poverty and struggling to survive. But their love and perseverance helped them overcome those challenges, and they are now living a better life.
The chorus repeats the phrase "dem caan stop di way a feel for you" which means that no one can prevent her from loving her partner, and no one can bully or stop her from fighting for him. The song emphasizes the importance of love in one's life and the need to fight for it, no matter the obstacles. The lyrics also touch upon the concept of spiritual strength, with references to Jah and living fire as forces that can help one overcome wickedness and find the right path.
Overall, "Warrior Love" is a powerful song that celebrates love and the strength it provides to face life's challenges. It is a reminder that we can conquer anything when we have the support of someone we love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm your queen your the king beside of me your my strenght you are here to guide me
The singer and her partner have a strong and equal relationship, with the partner being her source of strength and guidance.
wanna be your warrior break down every barrier with my love as my weapon
The singer wants to fight for her partner and overcome any obstacles with the power of her love.
I can walk the world without a fear I can hold my head high without a care and I can fight the world every grudgeful one and every badminder
The singer feels empowered and unstoppable with her partner's love and support, able to handle any challenges or criticism from others.
Dem caan stop di way a feel for you ma love as no boundry dem caan bully di way mi feel a fight for you wen you fight for me
The singer is declaring that no one can interfere with her love for her partner, and she will fight for him just as he fights for her.
Living in a house wid a bed and a bruk down fridge a was dere a me cook di cabbage wen tings din't go from bad to worst
The singer reflects on a time when she and her partner struggled to make ends meet, living in a humble home with limited resources.
a kiss from your lips seems to break di curse now dat we're living glorious ther's no way I can forget
The singer credits her partner's love and support for helping them overcome their previous struggles and achieve success, and cherishes the memories of their early years together.
I'm a whole lotta woman full of everything and love is worth you to have me on your mind always you must be carrying the weight of the earth
The singer is a strong, powerful woman who believes that her love is worth her partner's constant attention and dedication.
Di love inna wi hart it will lead us to jah mek im bun dun di wicked wid di living fire and di rite of correction will give us direction away from the eden and bless us di children
The singer believes that their love is righteous and will guide them towards a better future, with the power of their love and spiritual beliefs.
Dem wish and dem hope and dem fight and dem pray
The outro repeats the earlier sentiment that others may try to interfere with their love, but their bond is unbreakable.
Contributed by Cameron K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kimberly John
Goodness, this is beautiful and powerful.
Sally COoper
This song is underrated! I wish this would blow up, I love this song. My parents played this when I was younger and I play this song to my boyfriend and he even likes it 😍❤❤❤
Tackielemkwa
A Great Song Beautifully done!
Allison Joan Hall
Wonderful song;:melody, beat, lyrics and video. You rock Miss Thing. Jah bless you. One of your top fans Clarrie turned me on to your music.
tamara bowden
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!
Yavette -Yvette M Velez- LePree
beautiful song!!!
Fanzy P
Great song great voice good looking person
Jason Foster
Great song, from beginning to end.
Rodney Georges
OMG! She's incomparable. Love u bbe
Jaiie Williams
Still my favorite in 2020