Like it Like That Sebastian's 5th studio album was released on 23 October 2009. There are presently two singles released which are #1 ranked Like it Like That 2 x platinum and #8 ranked Art of Love (Feat. Jordin Sparks) Gold. Penning all tracks on this album, Sebastian's songwriting skills are as strong as his rich soulful voice which are influenced by the genres of soul, Rhythm and Blues and Pop. John Mayer plays on and provides backing vocals on three tracks with a guitar solo on the track Fail to Mention.
Early in 2007, Sebastian travelled to the home of blues, roots and soul - Memphis, Tennessee - to record his fourth album The Memphis Album. The record that took Sebastian back to his roots features legendary guitarist Steve Cropper (of Booker T & The MG’s). Cropper, who co-wrote Otis Redding's soul classic "Dock of The Bay" among other classic Stax/Volt hits played on and produced the album as well as traveling to Australia in 2008 to tour "The Memphis Album' and he brought the MG's with him. Of Guy’s soulful voice Cropper enthuses, “Guy is one of the best singers I’ve ever worked with. He's the voice that we've been looking for.” Two tracks off the album are I've Been Loving You Too long (an Otis Redding classic) and Take Me To The River (an Al Green classic),
Discography
2009 Like it Like That
2007 The Memphis Album
2006 Closer to the Sun
2004 Beautiful Life
2003 Just As I Am
Early Life and becoming inaugural Australian Idol Winner in 2003
Guy Sebastian was born in Klang, Malaysia to a Sri Lankan and Portugese father from Malaysia, and a mother of Portuguese and Irish/Scot descent who had been born and raised in India. He moved to Adelaide, South Australia as a child. Sebastian has never had any formal voice training but was influenced by artists such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, Brian McKnight, Otis Redding and Al Green.
After giving up University studies in medical radiation to concentrate on music, and while working as a recording engineer and a singing teacher, he decided to enter Australian Idol establishing a fanbase and winning praise from the judges, who also made reference to his afro hairstyle, which became a focal part of his image at that time. The Grande final of Australian Idol which was held in Sydney, Australia was the most popular program broadcast in Australia during 2003 and the second most popular non-sporting broadcast in Australian television history.
During the competition is became clear that Sebastian was as an accomplished musician (drums, keyboard, guitar and even a little violin), who created his own arrangements for his songs and that, together with his unique soulful voice and innate rhythm, drew many fans.
Official Website: www.guysebastian.com.au
More information on: Guy Sebastian Wikipedia
All to Myself
Guy Sebastian Lyrics
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And it's clear that your no good for me
But hard as I try baby, I just can't stay away
So in my mind I play out this fantasy
That one day you will end up here with me
But I must be crazy coz I know you're only out to play
(Chorus)
I want you all to myself
A little sample just won't do
I gotta have all of you
All to myself, I want you all to myself
Now that ive had my own preview
I gotta have all of you
There's a fire in your eyes that can't be tamed
And I don't know how I got caught in this game
But somehow you made me feel like
There is no one else
I know that I should know better
This never will be forever
But baby I don't wanna share your lovin
So until the day your mine girl I aint gunna rest
(Chorus)
So tell me what I gotta say to make you stay
Coz I bet my intentions clear as day
Come on baby
You're like my last piece of candy and I don't wanna share it
Coz I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
A little sample just wont do
I gotta have all of you
All to myself all to myself
I want you all to myself
Now that ive had my own preview
Ive gotta have every little part of you
No one else will do I gotta have all your lovin baby
If you give your love to me
Baby I will never leave no no no
You can count on me I gotta have all of you
All to myself, Baby all to myself
The song "All to Myself" by Guy Sebastian is a confession of a man being attracted to a woman who he knows is not good for him. He acknowledges that she is not like any other woman he has seen before, and he cannot resist the temptation to be with her. He plays out his fantasy of having her with him, despite knowing that it is not realistic. The chorus is a repetition of his desire to have her all to himself and how he cannot settle for a little sample of her. He is fully consumed by his attraction to her and cannot be satisfied with just a part of her; he must have all of her.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire, mixed with a feeling of desperation. The singer is willing to do anything to have her and even tries to convince her to stay. He compares her to his last piece of candy that he does not want to share with anyone else. The song is a classic tale of unrequited love, and the lyrics suggest that the man is not in a healthy emotional state. He knows that he should know better, but he cannot help himself. It is a relatable song for anyone who has experienced an attraction to someone who is not good for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Your not like any girl I've ever seen
You are unique and different from any woman I've come across before.
And it's clear that your no good for me
I understand that being with you is not the best idea for me.
But hard as I try baby, I just can't stay away
Despite the fact that being with you is not good for me, I can't resist the attraction I feel towards you.
So in my mind I play out this fantasy
I often imagine being together with you in my mind.
That one day you will end up here with me
I envision a future where you and I are together and happy.
But I must be crazy coz I know you're only out to play
I'm aware that you are not interested in settling down in a relationship, so wanting to be with you forever is probably foolish.
But I want you all to myself
I desire to have you solely for myself.
I want you all to myself
I don't want anyone else to have you.
A little sample just won't do
I don't want a small part of you, I want you completely.
I gotta have all of you
I need every aspect of you, not just a part.
All to myself, I want you all to myself
I want no one to interfere with our connection.
Now that ive had my own preview
After tasting a bit of what it might feel like being with you, I've become even more determined to have you entirely.
There's a fire in your eyes that can't be tamed
Your gaze is intense and it's impossible for me to control the strong, affectionate feelings I have for you.
And I don't know how I got caught in this game
I'm confused about how I ended up in this situation with you.
But somehow you made me feel like
But you made me feel like I'm in a trance whenever I'm around you.
There is no one else
I feel like no one else matters besides you and that you are the only one for me.
I know that I should know better
I'm aware that I should be smarter and move on, but I can't seem to let you go.
This never will be forever
Realistically, I understand that our connection doesn't have a long-term future.
But baby I don't wanna share your lovin
However, I am not ready to let anyone else experience the love and affection you give to me.
So until the day your mine girl I aint gunna rest
Until the day I win your heart and have you completely, I won't rest.
So tell me what I gotta say to make you stay
Please let me know what I can say to make you stay with me.
Coz I bet my intentions clear as day
My feelings and intentions towards you are very clear.
Come on baby
Please consider staying with me.
You're like my last piece of candy and I don't wanna share it
You are like the last piece of candy to me, and I don't want anyone else to enjoy it.
No one else will do I gotta have all your lovin baby
No one else can replace the love and affection that you give me.
If you give your love to me
If you choose to give me your heart and love.
Baby I will never leave no no no
I will never abandon you if you choose to be with me.
You can count on me I gotta have all of you
You can depend on me and trust me because I want to have you entirely.
All to myself, Baby all to myself
I want to have you all to myself.
Contributed by Hannah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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All to Myself
Guy Sebastian
Your not like any girl I've ever seen
And it's clear that your no good for me
But hard as I try baby, I just can't stay away
So in my mind I play out this fantasy
That one day you will end up here with me
But I must be crazy coz I know you're only out to play
But I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
A little sample just won't do
I gotta have all of you
All to myself, I want you all to myself
Now that ive had my own preview
I gotta have all of you
There's a fire in your eyes that can't be tamed
And I don't know how I got caught in this game
But somehow you made me feel like
There is no one else
I know that I should know better
This never will be forever
But baby I don't wanna share your lovin
So until the day your mine girl I aint gunna rest
But I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
A little sample just won't do
I gotta have all of you
So tell me what I gotta say to make you stay
Coz I bet my intentions clear as day
Come on baby
You're like my last piece of candy and I don't wanna share it
Coz I want you all to myself
I want you all to myself
A little sample just wont do
I gotta have all of you
All to myself all to myself
I want you all to myself
Now that ive had my own preview
Ive gotta have every little part of you
No one else will do I gotta have all your lovin baby
If you give your love to me
Baby I will never leave no no no
You can count on me I gotta have all of you
All to myself, Baby all to myself
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Carl Dimataga / Guy Sebastian
All to Myself lyrics © Sony/atv Music Publishing (australia) Pty Lim
@pamelagodfrey6020
Probably the best modern soul song. Bloody brilliant. Guy you have cracked it. Xxx
@FuerzaArmada
Ah, always submerged in a pool, always on a track. You time warp me into happy places and I smile and have done as much for many years now. Keep writing and never stop singing it from the roof tops.
@patmebg3794
It seems it's not just the voice, his smile is star quality. 👍👍👍👍
@sherylbayeta8522
I honestly love his songs😊😊
And his song deserves 100 viewssss , he deserves moreee‼️
@TheLugiagirl
Guy, you're a legend!
@prinia
Guy Sebastian SO awesome! A legend already in Australia
@MrCosmo1995
omg guy sebastian is one of the most amazing singer that makes sense that you won australian idol
@threetimesfull
love this song and love the album hes amazing!
@Koochyle
this is actually a GOOD song :D
@normancudiamat3164
Why is this song not popular?