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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Boyfriend
Guy Sebastian Lyrics
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So maybe it was meant to be
She looked at me I smiled at her
And told her she could take a seat
Her name was Janice but call her Jane
She told me she was 25
She lives at home with her mum, dad and a dog
She said I'm new in town
Can you show me around
She said I think I'm falling for you
[Chorus]
She never said she had a boyfriend
I never knew there was another man
I couldn't read between the lines
I must be blind
Not to see she had a boyfriend
About her age about her name
She even lied about the dog
I'll never get her, I shoulda known better
'cause there was something kinda odd
(When she said hey) Hey boy I'm new in town
Can you show me around
I can't believe I was falling for you, for you
[Chorus]
Maybe I'll wait around
Till you and him are through
I wish I never knew the truth
I know you're not new in town
But I'll still take you around
I'll just pretend like I never knew
[Chorus]
The song "Boyfriend" by Guy Sebastian is a song about a man who was charmed by someone he met at a club. At the beginning of the song, the singer sees a woman who is alone and introduces himself to her. She tells him her name is Janice, but to call her Jane, and that she's new in town. The singer is smitten with Jane and offers to show her around. However, at the end of the song, the singer discovers that Jane has a boyfriend and has been lying to him about various things, including her age and the fact that she has a dog.
The lyrics of the song showcase the universal experience of being deceived by someone in a relationship. The singer is enamored by Jane and opens himself up to her, only to be lied to and let down. However, the song also suggests that the singer is not completely innocent in the situation, as he failed to see the signs that Jane was already in a relationship.
Overall, "Boyfriend" is an impactful song that explores the complexities of modern relationships and the challenges of finding genuine connections in a world where deception is commonplace.
Line by Line Meaning
She was alone and so was I
Both of us were alone, which may have been fate that brought us together.
So maybe it was meant to be
Their loneliness might be destiny in bringing them together.
She looked at me I smiled at her
They shared a moment of mutual attraction.
And told her she could take a seat
He invited her to sit down and talk to him.
Her name was Janice but call her Jane
Though she introduced herself as Janice, she preferred to be called Jane.
She told me she was 25
She informed him that she was twenty-five years old.
She lives at home with her mum, dad and a dog
She shared that she lived at home with her parents and dog.
And I just feel for every line
He was drawn in by everything she said.
She said I'm new in town
Jane claimed that she was new in town.
Can you show me around
She asked him if he could give her a tour of the area.
She said I think I'm falling for you
Jane revealed that she was starting to feel an emotional connection with him.
She never said she had a boyfriend
Jane didn't mention that she already had a significant other in her life.
I never knew there was another man
He was unaware that Jane was already in a relationship.
I couldn't read between the lines
He couldn't see the subtle hints that would suggest she was taken.
I must be blind
He feels foolish for having been unaware of her relationship status.
Not to see she had a boyfriend
He failed to notice that Jane was already taken.
About her age about her name
Guy realized that Jane had lied about her age and name previously given.
She even lied about the dog
To Guy's surprise, Jane was also dishonest about the dog she had mentioned earlier.
I'll never get her, I shoulda known better
He realized that he would never be able to have a relationship with someone who is dishonest and unavailable.
'cause there was something kinda odd
Guy felt that there was something peculiar about Jane's behavior.
I can't believe I was falling for you, for you
He couldn't believe he was getting emotionally involved with someone that was unavailable.
Maybe I'll wait around
He thought about pursuing things further with Jane in hopes that she may one day be single.
Till you and him are through
He would wait until she ended things with her current boyfriend before pursuing a relationship with her.
I wish I never knew the truth
He would rather have been ignorant to Jane's relationship status, rather than being disappointed and let down.
I know you're not new in town
Guy knew that Jane was lying about being new to the area.
But I'll still take you around
Even if Jane wasn't new in town, Guy would still hang out with her.
I'll just pretend like I never knew
Guy would lie to himself that he didn't know Jane was already taken for the sake of spending time with her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID RYAN HARRIS, GUY THEODORE SEBASTIAN
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