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
Let
Frankie Paul Lyrics
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Girl, I knew I had to have you
I wanted to wrap you with my embrace
Visions of your lovely face
All my love is for you
Whatever you want I will do
You're the only one I want in my life
[Chorus: x2]
Let's chill and let's settle down
That's what I wanna do
Just me and you
I'm so happy to have you here
Standing right by my side
Is it a dream or reality?
If it's a fantasy, please don't wake me
All my love is for you
Whatever you want I will do
You're the only one I want in my life
For you I'll make that sacrifice
[Chorus]
I want you to be by my side
You know I want you to be mine
It is no secret, you know how I feel
All I wanna do is just chill
Be mine for the rest of the night, baby
Now come on and let's ride
It is no secret, you know how I feel
All I wanna do is just chill
[Chorus]
The song "Let's Chill" by Frankie Paul is a beautiful love ballad that expresses the deep yearning and devotion of a man to his special lady. The opening lines of the song, "From the first time I saw your face, Girl, I knew I had to have you, I wanted to wrap you with my embrace, Visions of your lovely face," convey the feeling of love at first sight and the intense desire to never let go.
The words "All my love is for you, Whatever you want I will do, You're the only one I want in my life, For you I'll make that sacrifice" are a testament to the depth of the singer's feelings, his willingness to go the extra mile to make his lady feel loved and wanted. The chorus "Let's chill and let's settle down, That's what I wanna do, Just me and you" reflects the desire to build a life together, to create a peaceful and harmonious space where their love can blossom.
The final verse - "I want you to be by my side, You know I want you to be mine, It is no secret, you know how I feel, All I wanna do is just chill, Be mine for the rest of the night, baby, Now come on and let's ride" - is a plea to his lady to stay with him, to share the night with him because he wants nothing more than to be with her.
Overall, "Let's Chill" is a beautiful love song that speaks of the joy and depth of true love, and the desire to build a life together with that special someone.
Line by Line Meaning
From the first time I saw your face
When I initially caught sight of you
Girl, I knew I had to have you
I immediately sensed that you were the one for me
I wanted to wrap you with my embrace
I desired to hold you in my arms
Visions of your lovely face
Your beautiful face kept running through my mind
All my love is for you
My entire love and affection is directed towards you
Whatever you want I will do
I am willing to do whatever you desire
You're the only one I want in my life
You are the sole person I yearn for in my life
For you, I'll make that sacrifice
I'm willing to make all efforts for you
Let's chill and let's settle down
Let's take a break and relax together
That's what I wanna do
That's exactly what I desire
Just me and you
Only the two of us
I'm so happy to have you here
I feel delighted that you are here with me
Standing right by my side
Being next to me
Is it a dream or reality?
I'm unable to discern between whether this is reality or just imagination
If it's a fantasy, please don't wake me
If this is an illusion, I don't want to get woken up from it
I want you to be by my side
I desire you to be next to me
You know I want you to be mine
You are aware that I crave for you to belong to me
It is no secret, you know how I feel
There's nothing kept hidden, you know my emotions towards you
All I wanna do is just chill
All I desire is to unwind and relax with you
Be mine for the rest of the night, baby
Be my companion for the night, my dear
Now come on and let's ride
Let's enjoy this moment together
It is no secret, you know how I feel
There's nothing kept hidden, you know my emotions towards you
All I wanna do is just chill
All I desire is to unwind and relax with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: KENNETH HICKSON, KEITH SWEAT, BERNARD BELLE, MIKE CHESSER, ADAM GIBBS, EDWARD RILEY, CHARLES WILSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
winsome42
Hi this is Winsome, I'm glad you like this. I recorded this with Frankie just after I had my daughter. I was so in awe of him, everytime he spoke to me I cried. I prefer to think it was the hormones.
Ryan M
My favourite tune rember listening to this on a tape years ago 😂
Anthony Hay
FP, is my favorite singer. I am glad you made this beautiful hit with him. Your voice is so beautiful and soothing. One love. RIP FP
Econo Services
winsome42 true legends what a tune
Elois Chenevert
One if the BEST!!!!!!! One of my very favorites. Love FP!!!!
Andrea Lucas
winsome42 love this tune
esseng905
Classic, beautiful song, I still have this on tape!
Michella Mua
RIP Frankie you will be sadly missed and never forgotten #Legend ❤️
Vanta Black
Thank you Winsome. This was me and my wifes first dance song at our wedding . we will love this song til we die
Patience & Love
Still one my favourites 💯