Born in Jamaica in 1965, Blake was born blind but as a child had his sight partially restored by an operation on a hospital ship. He sang for, and impressed Stevie Wonder when Wonder visited the school that Blake attended, prompting him to pursue a singing career.
Adopting the stage name Frankie Paul, he first found fame in the early 1980s, and he recorded prolifically throughout the decade. He has recorded for virtually every producer and studio in Jamaica at some time, and has been known to release several albums a year.
Notable works of Frankie Paul include the popular "Sara" and "Worries in the Dance".
Paul has resided in Gambia since 1994. In January 2016 he underwent surgery to amputate a foot and part of his leg.
Frankie Paul died on 18 May 2017 at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica.
Citation
"Frankie Paul has a voice that improves with each release and, although initially compared with Dennis Brown, he has evolved a strange nasal, throaty style that makes him sound much older. It's the sheer exuberance of his best performances that give away his youthfulness, and his two London appearances have been joyous occasions." - NME (4 May 1985)
Discography
Albums
Give The Youth A Chance (1982), Freedom Sounds - also released as Rich & Poor
Pass the Ku-Sheng Peng (1985) Nyam Up
Tidal Wave - (1985) - Greensleeves
Over the Wall (1985) Crystal
Still Alive (1985) Jammy's
Shut Up Bway (1986) Ujama
Sara (1987) Jammy's (JA) / Live & Love (UK/US)
Warning (1987) RAS
Alesha - (1987)
Fire Deh a Mus Tail (1988) Blacka Dread
Dance Hall Duo (1988) RAS
Slow Down (1988) VP
Frankie Paul at Studio One (1988) Studio One
Veteran (1989) VP
Reaching Out (1989), Blue Mountain
Can't Get You Out of My Mind (1990) Rohit
Detrimental (1990) Rohit
Get Closer (1990) Profile
Start of Romance (1991) Sonic Sounds
Best in Me (1991), VP
Let's Chill (1991) VP
Jamming (1991) VP
Should I (1991) Heartbeat
Money Talk (1991) Jammy's
Sleepless Night (1992) Sonic Sounds
Hot Number (1992) VP
Tomorrow (1992) Sonic Sounds
Cassanova (1992) Dynamic Sounds
Live & Love (1992) VP
Sizzling (1992) VP
Don Man (1993) Philo
Talk All You Want (1994) VP
Hard Work(1994) RAS
Time Less (1995) Tan-yah
If You Want Me Girl (1995) Trojan
Come Back Again (1996) VP
Freedom (1996) RAS
A We Rule (1997) RAS
Live at Maritime Hall (1999) Artists Only
Give Me That Feeling Freedom Blues (1999) Foxtail
Forever (1999) World
Rock On (1999) Charm
Every Nigger Is a Star! (2000) Greensleeves
Remember the Time (2001) Artists Only
I Be Hold (2001) T.P.
Don't Wanna Get Funky (2001) Prestige Elite
Sara (2002) Fatman
Blessed Me (2002) Scorpio
Hardcore Loving (2003) Charm
Asking for Love (2004) Jet Star
Who Issued the Guns (2006) Music Avenue
Are You Ready (2007) Cousins
Best of Friends (2007) Charm
Tink Say Dem Know Me (2008) Jet Star
Most Wanted (2011) Greensleeves
Cassanova
Frankie Paul Lyrics
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How
How how how
How how
I ainβ²t much on Casanova
Me and Romeo ain't ever been friends
Canβ²t you see how much I really love you?
I ain't much too serious
And I donβ²t wanna let you down
I love, I love, I love, I love you baby
Donβ²t you know I wanna be your man?
So let me love you
Hear you whispering into my ears, now baby
Let me love you!
Feel your warm body close to me, now baby
Oh yeah
I ain't much on Casanova
Me and Romeo ainβ²t ever been friends, friends
Can't you see how much I really love you?
And Iβ²ll sing it to you time and time again
Oh Casanova
Casanova
I can't let it get away, oh baby
Casanova
Oh yeah!
Casanova
I canβ²t let it get away
I ain't much too serious
And I don't wanna let you down
I love, I love, I love, I love you baby
Donβ²t you know I wanna be your man?
Let me love you
Hear you whispering inside my ears, now baby
Let me love you!
Feel your warm body close to me, now baby
Yeah eh, babe
I ainβ²t much on Casanova
Me and Romeo ain't ever been friends
Canβ²t you see how much I really love you?
And I'll sing it to you time and time again
Oh Casanova
Casanova
I canβ²t let it get away
Oh yeah
Casanova
Oh babe
Casanova
I can't let it get, I canβ²t let it get away
Casanova
The lyrics to Frankie Paul's song "Casanova" express the singer's feelings towards a love interest. He starts off by saying that he is not someone who actively pursues multiple romantic interests like Casanova or Romeo. Instead, he wants his love interest to see how much he truly loves her. He promises to sing this message to her repeatedly.
The singer emphasizes that he is not a serious person, but he doesn't want to disappoint his love interest. He expresses his love for her and his desire to be with her, asking for the opportunity to love her. He wants to hear her whisper to him and feel her warm body close to him.
The refrain of the song repeats the desire for the love interest not to let the opportunity slip away. The repetition of "Casanova" emphasizes the contrast between the singer and the famous lovers like Casanova and Romeo. He wants his love interest to understand how much he loves her and to not let their chance at love escape.
Overall, the lyrics of "Casanova" convey the singer's earnestness and desire to be with his love interest. He wants her to see that he is not like the infamous Casanova or Romeo and that his love for her is genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
How
Expressing curiosity or a desire for an explanation
How
Expressing curiosity or a desire for an explanation
How how how
Repeatedly expressing curiosity or a desire for an explanation
How how
Repeatedly expressing curiosity or a desire for an explanation
I ain't much on Casanova
I do not excel in the art of seduction
Me and Romeo ain't ever been friends
I have never been skilled in romance or courtship
Can't you see how much I really love you?
Do you not realize the depth of my affection for you?
And I'll sing it to you time and time again
I will repeatedly express my love for you
I ain't much too serious
I do not take everything too seriously
And I don't wanna let you down
I do not want to disappoint or betray you
I love, I love, I love, I love you baby
I deeply and intensely love you, my darling
Don't you know I wanna be your man?
Do you not understand my desire to be your partner and lover?
So let me love you
Allow me to express and demonstrate my love for you
Hear you whispering into my ears, now baby
Listen to your sweet words and endearments in my ears, my love
Let me love you!
Allow me to shower you with my affection and care!
Feel your warm body close to me, now baby
Experience the physical intimacy and closeness between us, my dear
Oh yeah
Expressing agreement or enthusiasm
Oh Casanova
Referring to a charming and seductive man
Casanova
Referring to a charming and seductive man
I can't let it get away, oh baby
I cannot allow this opportunity or love to slip away, my darling
Casanova
Referring to a charming and seductive man
Oh yeah!
Expressing agreement or enthusiasm
Casanova
Referring to a charming and seductive man
I can't let it get away
I cannot allow this opportunity or love to slip away
I ain't much too serious
I do not take everything too seriously
And I don't wanna let you down
I do not want to disappoint or betray you
I love, I love, I love, I love you baby
I deeply and intensely love you, my darling
Don't you know I wanna be your man?
Do you not understand my desire to be your partner and lover?
Let me love you
Allow me to express and demonstrate my love for you
Hear you whispering inside my ears, now baby
Listen to your sweet words and endearments in my ears, my love
Let me love you!
Allow me to shower you with my affection and care!
Feel your warm body close to me, now baby
Experience the physical intimacy and closeness between us, my dear
Yeah eh, babe
Expression of agreement or affirmation, my love
I ain't much on Casanova
I do not excel in the art of seduction
Me and Romeo ain't ever been friends, friends
I have never been skilled in romance or courtship
Can't you see how much I really love you?
Do you not realize the depth of my affection for you?
And I'll sing it to you time and time again
I will repeatedly express my love for you
Oh Casanova
Referring to a charming and seductive man
Casanova
Referring to a charming and seductive man
I can't let it get away
I cannot allow this opportunity or love to slip away
Oh yeah
Expressing agreement or enthusiasm
Casanova
Referring to a charming and seductive man
Oh babe
Expressing affection or endearment
Casanova
Referring to a charming and seductive man
I can't let it get, I can't let it get away
I cannot allow this opportunity or love to slip away
Casanova
Referring to a charming and seductive man
Writer(s): Reggie Calloway
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nicolahewitt8437
Anybody listening in 2020? I'm only 23 and this man is one a my fav artist βΌ
@bestgreenpest
No one cares cuh
@nicolahewitt8437
@@bestgreenpest obviously u do, finding time to reply.
@JIDAYAH1981
@@bestgreenpest shut yuh mouth Chris.
@JIDAYAH1981
Yes, this tune was hot when i was a kid in JA nineteen-eighty something
@bestgreenpest
@@JIDAYAH1981 Come shut it for meh cuh
@nadinelee2728
Gone but not forgotten a true Legend β€β€β€
@katunghill8448
R.i.p. mr. Frankie Paul one of Jamaica's and the world finest talent..gone but never forgotten
@shimusic6647
This song reminds me of how music should sound
@sharonhowell9287
always love reggae versions of songs