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
Believer
Guy Sebastian Lyrics
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What gave you the idea
I'd be better off with someone else?
You keep picking yourself apart
Say you're not good enough
Made up the truth in your mind
But if you really mean
The words you just said to me
Then show me a light that shines
Brighter than your green eyes
And find me a pain that cuts
Deeper than losing you
If you think I should leave
Sell it to me like a preacher (like a preacher, like a preacher)
But you'll never make me
You'll never make me a believer
You are the reason
That I believe in myself
The fighter of all of my demons
You love me through heaven and hell
From the center to the surface
Every inch is perfect
If you only you looked at yourself
Through my eyes you would see
There's no way that I could leave
So show me a light that shines
Brighter than your green eyes
And find me a pain that cuts
Deeper than losing you
If you think I should leave
Sell it to me like a preacher (like a preacher, like a preacher)
But you'll never make me
You'll never make me a believer
Oh, how could I leave?
How could I give up morning coffee and kisses
You're like religion to me
Dancing at midnight, red wine, your hand in mine
Yeah, you're everything
You're everything
You're everything
(You're everything)
You're everything
(You're everything)
So show me a light that shines
Brighter than your green eyes
And find me a pain that cuts
Deeper than losing you
If you think I should leave
Sell it to me like a preacher (like a preacher, like a preacher)
Like a preacher
But you'll never make me
You'll never make me a believer
Ooh
Take a deep breath 'cause you're getting ahead of yourself
The lyrics of Guy Sebastian's "Believer" portray a conversation between two lovers where one, who happens to be self-doubting and insecure, suggests that the other should be with someone better than themselves, while the other, more confident partner, tells them that they are the reason for their self-belief and love. The opening lines urge the self-doubting partner to pause and not rush into conclusions. It's one of those moments where the singer tells them to "take a deep breath" and not get ahead of themselves.
The insecure partner keeps doubting themselves and suggests that the other one might be better off with someone else, to which the other person asks them to show them "a light that shines brighter than your green eyes" and "find me a pain that cuts deeper than losing you" if they truly believe that they should leave. The second verse is a proclamation of love where the confident partner tells the other that they are the reason for their self-belief and that they love them through both the good and bad. They express that every inch of the other person is perfect and that they should see themselves through their eyes to realize how much they mean to them.
In essence, the song portrays the timeless love between two partners and how the faith and belief that one has in the other can bring everything into perspective, including one's own self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a deep breath 'cause you're getting ahead of yourself
Slow down and stop overthinking, you may be creating problems in your mind that aren't actually there.
What gave you the idea
I'd be better off with someone else?
Why do you think I need someone else when you and I are perfect for each other?
You keep picking yourself apart
Say you're not good enough
Stop being so hard on yourself, you're amazing just the way you are.
Made up the truth in your mind
You're coming up with your own negative thoughts and convincing yourself they're true, even though they're not.
But if you really mean
The words you just said to me
Then show me a light that shines
Brighter than your green eyes
If you're serious about your negative thoughts, prove it to me with a reason good enough to overshadow the wonderful things about us.
And find me a pain that cuts
Deeper than losing you
If you want me to believe leaving you is the best option, give me an example of something that would hurt me more.
If you think I should leave
Sell it to me like a preacher (like a preacher, like a preacher)
If you want to convince me to leave, you need to make it as convincing as a preacher selling a powerful message.
But you'll never make me
You'll never make me a believer
No matter how hard you try, I won't believe that leaving you is the right choice.
You are the reason
That I believe in myself
You give me the confidence and support I need to believe in myself and overcome any obstacle.
The fighter of all of my demons
You love me through heaven and hell
You help me battle my inner demons and stand by me through good times and bad.
From the center to the surface
Every inch is perfect
You're perfect in every way, from your soul to your outer appearance.
If you only you looked at yourself
Through my eyes you would see
There's no way that I could leave
If you could see yourself the way I do, you would know that I could never leave you.
How could I give up morning coffee and kisses
You're like religion to me
Dancing at midnight, red wine, your hand in mine
Yeah, you're everything
You're everything
You're everything
(You're everything)
You're everything
You're irreplaceable, from the small moments like morning coffee and kisses to the big moments like dancing at midnight with red wine in our hands. You are everything to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Hodges, Guy Theodore Sebastian, Steve Solomon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joanne Archbold
Just heard you sing this on the Voice Guy.
I was left hanging on every lyric, waiting for the next verse.
Incredible performances.
Absolutely fantastic song.
You go from strength to strength.
Thank you Guy.
You are amazing!
God bless you.
Love always.
Lydia D. Naga
Lyrics:
Take a deep breath 'cause you're getting ahead of yourself
What gave you the idea, I'd be better off with someone else?
You keep pickin' yourself apart, say you're not good enough
Made up the truth in your mind but if you really mean
The words you just said to me
Then show me a light that shines brighter than your green eyes
And find me a pain that cuts deeper than losin' you
If you think I should leave, sell it to me like a preacher
(Like a preacher, like a preacher)
But you'll never make me, never make me a believer
You are the reason that I believe in myself
The fighter of all of my demons
You love me through Heaven and Hell
From the center to the surface
Every inch is perfect
If you only looked at yourself
Through my eyes, you would see
There's no way that I could leave
So show me a light that shines brighter than your green eyes
And find me a pain that cuts deeper than losin' you
If you think I should leave, sell it to me like a preacher
(Like a preacher, like a preacher)
But you'll never make me, never make me a believer
Oh-oh-ooh, how could I leave?
How could I give up mornin' coffee and kisses?
You're like religion to me
Dancin' at midnight, red wine, your hand in mine
Yeah, you're everything, you're everything
You're everything (you're everything)
You're everything (you're everything)
So show me a light that shines brighter than your green eyes
And find me a pain that cuts deeper than losin' you
If you think I should leave, sell it to me like a preacher
(Like a preacher) like a preacher (like a preacher)
But you'll never make me, never make me a believer
Ooh-ooh
Take a deep breath 'cause you're getting ahead of yourself
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SING TORRES
You can never make a bad song. All Masterpieces.
iAmJas
Ikr
Sasha Curic
Absolutely classic Guy.
Jessica Johnson
Never ever!!!!! He's brilliant
Sharon Burns
Agree 💯
Courtenay Oeltjen
I agree I love all of Guys music. He’s amazing!
Joanne Archbold
Just heard you sing this on the Voice Guy.
I was left hanging on every lyric, waiting for the next verse.
Incredible performances.
Absolutely fantastic song.
You go from strength to strength.
Thank you Guy.
You are amazing!
God bless you.
Love always.
Bow bow
Yes totally
Guy Sebastian
Thanks for your comment you are a true fan
Johnwell Villasanta
This song is so goooood. This deserves more attention. Guy Sebastian’s voice is so timeless, I hope more youth will appreciate his music.