Birth Name: Isaac Benjamin Blackman
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Birth Name: Isaac Benjamin Blackman
Birth Place and Date: November 26, 1982, San Fernando, Trinidad, W.I.
Official Bio
Born and bred in the twin-island republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Isaac grew up in Trini's first family of music and is a "Trini to de bone." Needless to say, he "Loves his country bad." Given this musical heritage, Isaac, "Benji I" or "Mr. Benji," as he is known by his industry peers, started early in the music business. The youngest of 23 musical prodigies, Isaac was raised in the jungle of Piparo, Trinidad. He was always fascinated with drums, and ever since he was six years old and could reach the kick drum pedal, Isaac has been throwing down the most original, yet loosely syncopated beats. Shortly after learning to play drums, he spent the rest of his youthful days touring with his father's family band "The Love Circle."
Growing up in a music-rich environment, Isaac was soon drawn to producing music of his own. In his youth, he also attended many of his father's recording sessions and learned different techniques from various producers. Isaac further expanded his music studies to include other instruments such as percussion, guitar and bass. Shortly before his father passed away, he recorded his first solo track "Glorify," backed by The Love Circle. Since then, he has performed as drummer, guitarist and background vocalist for numerous other artists.
You may have heard his signature voice on Christafari's "Lion of Zion" and "My Sustenance" (Gravity), The Love Circle's "Homegrown" effort and on the "Raggamuffin Hip Hop 2" and "Gathering" Compilations. "In Your Eyes," the debut solo album from vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Isaac Blackman, is a lyrically and musically potent introduction to an already familiar voice.
As the youngest member of the Love Circle, Isaac now offers his own unique twist on the group's trademark jamoo sound. He once told me that the greatest lesson he learned from his father, soca inventor Ras Shorty I, was one of faith. It took a lot of faith to see this album come to fruition. This Caribbean recording is a labor of love, packed with originally syncopated, yet loosely played live beats and tight programming. It is a wall of sound, with brash calypso guitars, heavy bass, rich vocal textures and lush harmonies that are drenched in reverb.
The majority of this project was recorded at Isaac's own Jamoo Recording Studio in Tunapuna, Trinidad, W.I. and the rest was done alongside Sherwin Gardner at "God's House of Flows." As a studio musician, engineer, producer and songwriter, Isaac used the tremendous experience gained from working in the past with artists such as Ras Shorty I, Sheldon Blackman and the Love Circle, Mark Mohr, Sean Daniel, Ceon Dindial, Koen Duncan and Johnny Bachew to help make this album what it is. Since becoming the front man for the Love Circle in spring of 2004, Isaac has been on a relentless schedule of recording and performing his own unique brand of jamoo. This album is the fruit of his sleepless nights and a lifetime of songwriting. Whether he is singing soca, reggae, hip hop, or calypso, every one of Isaac's tunes and collaborations has their own unique signature-- His recordings are 100% Jamoo (Jehovah's Music) at its best!
To the Ceiling
Isaac Blackman Lyrics
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Hey eh, well it's me
De 'I' to de 'B' (Whoa)
[chorus]
It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you (hey)
It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
Nana nan nana nan nana nan nana nan na nana nan nana nan na nan nana nan na (whoa)
Nana nan nana nan nana nan nana nan na nana nan nana nan na nan nana nan na (hey)
[verse 1]
You never leave me hungry
You never leave me thirsty
You always with me in my time of struggle
You never leave me weary
You never leave me lonely
Always guide and protect me (hey)
You never leave me desolated, and afflicted (further)
Cause in de desert storm, you are my rain (yeah)
So when they walk in de darkness
And they come at me with dey madness
You shine your light, so I could see through all de madness
[chorus]
[bridge]
You're my mission, and ah going on
You're my mission, even weather through the storm
You're my mission, said and ah going on
Meh say most high god, have meh back
And say most high god, go mash up de attack
[chorus]
Isaac Blackman's "To the Ceiling" is a song that expresses gratitude to God for His constant presence and protection in the face of trials and struggles. In the chorus, the repetition of the line "It is happening again" hints at the recurrence of difficult situations in the past, but the singer rejoices in the fact that God has taken away his pain. The use of the phrase "jumping up to the ceiling" suggests a sense of excitement and celebration in response to God's goodness, and the line "God you have my back, always defend me when I'm under attack" adds to the theme of protection and care.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges God's faithfulness and presence in times of need, noting that God has never left him hungry or lonely. The use of the metaphor "you are my rain" highlights God's ability to provide even in the midst of difficult circumstances. The line "so I could see through all de madness" speaks to the idea that God provides clarity and guidance in the face of confusion and chaos.
The bridge repeats the idea that God is the singer's mission, regardless of the storms he may face. The use of the phrase "mash up de attack" echoes the theme of protection and defense from the chorus.
Overall, "To the Ceiling" is a song that celebrates God's constancy, faithfulness, and protection in the face of trials and tribulations.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey eh, well it's me
This is Isaac Blackman introducing himself.
It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you (hey)
Isaac Blackman is rejoicing because God has taken his pain away and he feels the need to express his love for God.
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
Isaac Blackman is so happy with God protecting him that he feels like jumping up to the ceiling and it is an awesome feeling.
You never leave me hungry
You never leave me thirsty
You always with me in my time of struggle
You never leave me weary
You never leave me lonely
Always guide and protect me (hey)
Isaac Blackman is acknowledging that God is always with him through thick and thin, and he never feels hungry, thirsty, weary, or lonely because God guides and protects him.
You never leave me desolated, and afflicted (further)
Cause in de desert storm, you are my rain (yeah)
So when they walk in de darkness
And they come at me with dey madness
You shine your light, so I could see through all de madness
Isaac Blackman is saying that God never abandons him even in the toughest times and is a source of comfort during a desert storm or when others are acting crazy/in darkness. God's light helps him see through those difficult times.
You're my mission, and ah going on
You're my mission, even weather through the storm
You're my mission, said and ah going on
Meh say most high god, have meh back
And say most high god, go mash up de attack
Isaac Blackman sees God as his mission, something he must complete even when going through a storm, and is confident because he trusts that God has his back and will defeat any challenges he may face.
Contributed by Alex B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brianadams7226
Hey eh, well it's me
De 'I' to de 'B' (Whoa)
It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you (hey)
It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
Nana nan nana nan nana nan nana nan na nana nan nana nan na nan nana nan na (whoa)
Nana nan nana nan nana nan nana nan na nana nan nana nan na nan nana nan na (hey)
You never leave me hungry
You never leave me thirsty
You always with me in my time of struggle
You never leave me weary
You never leave me lonely
Always guide and protect me (hey)
You never leave me desolated, and afflicted (further)
Cause in de desert storm, you are my rain (yeah)
So when they walk in de darkness
And they come at me with dey madness
You shine your light, so I could see through all de madness
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you (hey)
It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
Nana nan nana nan nana nan nana nan na nana nan nana nan na nan nana nan na (whoa)
Nana nan nana nan nana nan nana nan na nana nan nana nan na nan nana nan na (hey)
You're my mission, and ah going on
You're my mission, even weather through the storm
You're my mission, said and ah going on
Meh say most high god, have meh back
And say most high god, go mash up de attack
It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you (hey)
It is happening again
God have come and take away all my pain
Know I got to say I love you
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
Said make ah jumping up to the ceiling
What a wonderful feeling
God you have my back
Always defend me when I'm under attack
Nana nan nana nan nana nan nana nan na nana nan nana nan na nan nana nan na (whoa)
Nana nan nana nan nana nan nana nan na nana nan nana nan na
@davidmaina5998
2023 and still gives me goosebumps... Such an expertly put together piece of gospel music.
@SweetTea742
I wish Trinidad and Tobago could have another nationwide gospel hit like this... Felt like it cleansed the country...
@danialeon1279
10 years later and ppl still liking ur comment
@carl8790
Even though your comment is a decade old, I have to agree. 2006 was a bless time.
@danialeon1279
@Carl i wish i could have been alive then 2009 is like 3 years after lol
@carl8790
@Dania Leon damn, I'm like twice as old as you lol
@sarahramphal2818
True that! π
@samuelhaywoodjnr7614
After 12 years of searching...I finally found it.. thank you Jesus!! My all time favorite songβ€
@habtamualem1488
"what a wonderfull feeling...."
@Ghanjah-Man
And me two years after you