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.
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Back In The Day
Guy Sebastian Lyrics
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Baby like I loved you back in the day
Baby I remember when
You and I just began
Knowing we were more than friends I had 2 make you understand
Said I gotta get to know ya
Give me one chance to show ya
Just what you mean to me
So we talked a little
And we danced a little
Told me that I treated you like the perfect gentleman
From the day love started
We could not be parted
Lets get back to how our love was
[Chorus]
Back in the day
All we had was you and me but
That was all we ever needed
I was your superman girl
You were meant for me
Back in the day
The way I said I love you daily
But girl I haven't told you lately
I'm gonna love you baby
Like I loved you back in the day
All of those things I wort
You cried everytime you read
The Friday night theater show
Where I would be watching you instead
All the bad jokes id say
But you would laugh anyway
You were my closest friend
Together 24/7
Forever till the very end
But I haven't been there baby
Or sent you flowers lately
Lets get back to how our love was
[Chorus]
When I look into your eyes baby
Its then I realize I've been
Acting like a fool
I'm still crazy for you
So tonight I'm gonna show ya
By the way I'm gonna hold ya
My love is still the same girl
I'm crazy for you
Ooh just like
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Guy Sebastian's song "Back In The Day" tell the story of a couple looking to rekindle and regain the love they once shared. The song takes the listener through their journey of falling in love, the ups and downs of their relationship and how their love has changed over time. The chorus reflects on the simplicity of their love in the past, repeating the lyrics "Back in the day, all we had was you and me, but that was all we ever needed."
In the opening verse, Sebastian recounts the early days of their relationship when they were just friends and he had to work hard to win her heart. He reminisces about how they talked and danced together and how he had to convince her to give him a chance. The second verse delves into their shared experiences and moments of laughter, but also alludes to his own shortcomings and mistakes in neglecting the relationship.
The chorus acts as a call to action, with Sebastian acknowledging his own faults and expressing his desire to bring back the love they once had. In the final verse, he affirms that he is still deeply in love with her and will demonstrate this through his actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna love ya like..[times 3]
I'm going to express my love for you with intensity and passion
Baby like I loved you back in the day
I'm going to love you with the same strength and depth as I did in the beginning of our relationship
Baby I remember when
I recall the time when we started our relationship
You and I just began
We were just starting to get to know each other
Knowing we were more than friends I had 2 make you understand
I knew that we had a special connection and I had to make you aware of my feelings
Said I gotta get to know ya
I expressed the desire to know you better
Give me one chance to show ya
I requested an opportunity to demonstrate my love for you
Just what you mean to me
I wanted to convey the significance of your presence in my life
And everything that we could be
I acknowledged the potential of our relationship
So we talked a little
We had conversations and got to know each other more
And we danced a little
We had fun times and shared moments of joy
Told me that I treated you like the perfect gentleman
You appreciated how I treated you with respect and kindness
From the day love started
Our relationship began with love and affection
We could not be parted
Our connection was so strong that we couldn't bear to be separated
Lets get back to how our love was
I want to revive the love and passion that we once had
[Chorus]
Refrain with the main idea of the song
All we had was you and me but
Our love was strong enough on its own, we didn't need anything else
That was all we ever needed
Our love was enough to sustain us
I was your superman girl
I wanted to be your protector and support system
You were meant for me
I believed that we were meant to be together
The way I said I love you daily
I used to tell you every day how much I loved you
But girl I haven't told you lately
But I haven't expressed my love for you in that way recently
All of those things I wort
All the things I wrote for you
You cried everytime you read
Your emotional reaction when you read them
The Friday night theater show
The place where we would go on Fridays
Where I would be watching you instead
Instead of paying attention to the show, I would watch you
All the bad jokes id say
The jokes I made that weren't that funny
But you would laugh anyway
But you still found joy and happiness in our time together
You were my closest friend
Our love grew from a strong, foundational friendship
Together 24/7
We were always together
Forever till the very end
I wanted our love to last for all time
But I haven't been there baby
I haven't been present and available to you
Or sent you flowers lately
I haven't shown you affection with tangible gestures like sending flowers
When I look into your eyes baby
When I gaze into your eyes, I see the depth of our connection
Its then I realize I've been
I recognize that I've been acting foolishly and not prioritizing our love
Acting like a fool
Behaving in ways that don't show love and respect for our relationship
I'm still crazy for you
I'm still deeply in love with you
So tonight I'm gonna show ya
Tonight I'm going to demonstrate my love for you
By the way I'm gonna hold ya
I'm going to hold you in a way that shows my affection and commitment
My love is still the same girl
My love for you hasn't faded or changed, girl
Ooh just like
Just like how our love was in the beginning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: FREDRIK MATS ODESJO, GUY THEODORE SEBASTIAN, MATS FREDRIK BERNTOFT
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