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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Beg
Guy Sebastian Lyrics
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Still you had the heart to hit ignore
Emotions see sore in
So tell me how am I supposed to give more
It's getting colder where we stand
And I'm trying to touch your hand
But you're just out of reach
Is can you meet me halfaway
But if you're staying there instead
I'm not gonna beg
I'm not gonna make you want me
I'm not gonna fall to my knees
I shouldn't have to say please
I'm not gonna beg
'Cause this is me all fair
You should wanna be here
And give my life a no
But I'm not gonna beg
It's your way or the high way
There's only so much bend before I break
And it's like I paddled into a tidal wave
And now I feel like all it's lost in it's wave
It's getting older every day
I'm holding on but I'm afraid
It's not all in my head
There's nothing more that I can say
You gotta meet me halfaway
But if you're staying there instead
I'm not gonna beg
I'm not gonna make you want me
I'm not gonna fall to my knees
I shouldn't have to say please
I'm not gonna beg
'Cause this is me all fair
You should wanna be here
And give my life a no
But I'm not gonna beg
You shouldn't feel like this feel like this baby no
We should be in this together
And if it stays like this ,stays like this you know
I won't be here forever no,no
I'm not gonna beg
I'm not gonna make you want me
I'm not gonna fall to my knees
I shouldn't have to say please
I'm not gonna beg
'Cause this is me all fair
You should wanna be here
And give my life a no
But I'm not gonna beg
I'm not gonna beg
I'm not gonna beg
The song "Beg" by Guy Sebastian is a song about a relationship where one person is giving more than the other. The singer is calling out their partner who has been ignoring them, and they are getting tired of being the only one making an effort towards the relationship. They are expressing their frustration towards their significant other who is not doing enough for the relationship, and they want them to meet them halfway. The singer is pleading to their partner to come back to them, but they won't beg for it.
The song's lyrics are relatable to many, as it talks about how people should not have to beg for attention, love, or affection in a relationship. It is essential to communicate and work towards the relationship's mutual interest, which is giving an equal amount of love, trust, and support. The song's message also resonates with self-respect and self-worth, as the singer refuses to beg for someone who does not value them enough.
Overall, "Beg" is a powerful and emotionally-driven song about a call for equality and respect in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm calling and calling
I have been trying to get in contact with you repeatedly
Still you had the heart to hit ignore
Despite my calls, you chose to ignore them
Emotions see sore in
My feelings are hurt
So tell me how am I supposed to give more
I am at a loss as to how to continue to put effort into our relationship
It's getting colder where we stand
Our relationship is growing distant
And I'm trying to touch your hand
I am trying to reconnect with you
But you're just out of reach
You are emotionally distant from me
And all I'm really tryin' to say
I am attempting to communicate clearly
Is can you meet me halfaway
Can we find a way to work together to fix our problems?
But if you're staying there instead
If you choose to remain distant, we can't move forward
I'm not gonna beg
I will not plead or grovel for your attention
I'm not gonna make you want me
I cannot force you to have feelings for me
I'm not gonna fall to my knees
I will not debase myself to win your love
I shouldn't have to say please
It should not be necessary for me to beg
'Cause this is me all fair
I am being honest and straightforward
You should wanna be here
I hope that you desire to work on our relationship
And give my life a no
I am focused on making my life better, regardless of your decision
It's your way or the high way
You are unwilling to compromise
There's only so much bend before I break
I am reaching my limit with your lack of effort
And it's like I paddled into a tidal wave
I feel overwhelmed by the problems in our relationship
And now I feel like all it's lost in it's wave
I fear that our relationship may not be salvageable
It's getting older every day
Our relationship is deteriorating over time
I'm holding on but I'm afraid
I am struggling to keep our relationship together
There's nothing more that I can say
I have exhausted my efforts to communicate my feelings
You gotta meet me halfaway
You need to put in effort too
You shouldn't feel like this feel like this baby no
I don't want you to feel unhappy
We should be in this together
We should work together to fix our problems
And if it stays like this ,stays like this you know
If nothing changes, I may need to move on
I won't be here forever no,no
I cannot hold on forever if things don't improve
I'm not gonna beg
I will not plead or grovel for your attention
I'm not gonna beg
I will not plead or grovel for your attention
I'm not gonna beg
I will not plead or grovel for your attention
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