It’s an intriguing tale, the rebel with a cause. But 17-year-old Jaicko [pronounced Jay-ko], has long been the author of his own destiny. Though he’s matter-of-fact about his forthcoming album on Capitol Records –“It’s life through the eyes of a 17-year-old”– this is an artist with a lot to say.
In fact, the native of Barbados is very much culling the classic American story: an immigrant who comes to our shores armed only with the best intents and an idea he believes has currency. The plan: “Caribbean-infused music: it’s a bit of Barbados brought to America. Music fans will want to listen to me all day. Caribbean fans will want to listen to me all day.” In this vein, Jaicko is a far cry from the current wave of teenybopper talents; no skin-deep musical charlatan, he writes and produces much of his own music. He and his father Phillip Forrester, a longtime nightclub musician in Barbados, comprise a formidable songwriting duo. “My dad has always been a good friend, and a creative partner, so it’s never really been difficult to work as a father and son team,” Jaicko notes. “We write a lot of our songs together; most of the songs that got me my deal were songs we wrote and produced.” Indeed, under Phillip’s tutelage, Jaicko has been performing on stage since the tender age of nine. Yes, nine. And recording in studios since age ten. So while a 17-year-old’s gripes about the struggles inherent in the music industry may at first warrant a sidelong glance, further inspection reveals an earnest and unfazed artist.
“Around that time I was actually rapping,” he reveals. “I always knew I could sing but I never took it seriously. Back then, if you were a rapper, you couldn’t be a singer. That’s changing now though.” Jaicko first stepped onto the stage at a club called the Ship In, one of many establishments lining the famed St. Lawrence Gap, a hub of Barbadian culture and nightlife. Response was instant and unilateral. Jaicko went on to cut an independent album that sold 6,000 copies islandwide—“a good number,” he reminds, “considering our population is under 300,000 people.” Jaicko scaled the nation’s two Top 40 radio stations, “sandwiched between Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z,” he jokes. He opened for Ne-Yo when the latter made a tour stop in Barbados. Jaicko has also been nominated for numerous Barbados Music Awards, including five last year, often pitted in the same category as breakout Barbadian Rihanna.
Indeed, the island queen has quickly become the face of the small Caribbean nation. And her exploits are respected both home and abroad: “We were always seen as apart from the rest of the world,” Jaicko asserts. “It almost seemed impossible for a Barbadian artist to get a record deal. I was pursuing this before Rihanna, but seeing her success made me believe more I could do it, it removed whatever doubt was there.”
In looking at Jaicko, doubt seems a foreign concept. In hearing his music, it’s a word utterly stricken from the lexicon. He’s concocted an intoxicating island brew that washes over the listener as readily as a Caribbean swell. Leading the charge is “Oh Yeah,” an effervescent anthem boasting an infectious hook and Jaicko’s tongue-in-cheek sensibilities. The bouncing beat + Jaicko’s lightly-lilted vocals = this song is a no-doubter.
Also of note is the throbbing sing-song “Two Piece,” orchestrated by the talented production team Stargate (Ne-Yo, Beyonce). Gifted writer Robert Allen (Chris Brown, Rihanna’s “Disturbia”) contributes the smoothly sweet lyrics and deft hook. Jaicko describes the ditty thusly: “We don’t need all the fancy things in life, all the glitz and glamour, to be happy. All we need is each other.” Seems a good theme to adopt given the state of the economy. Look also for the driving “Will You Be There?” from the artful hands of producer Jim Jonsin (Lil’ Wayne’s “Lollipop”) and Wayne Wilkens. Jaicko flexes his silver pipes while invoking what he terms the song’s double meaning: “Will you be there when the darkness covers the sky/Will you be there when the Earth stands still and there’s nothing left but pride.” A disciple of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, Jaicko is intent on infusing his music with sophistication and sentiment. “Will You Be There?” stands as ample testament.
More battle cry than waxing ballad, “Can I” is Jaicko’s most personal offering. It’s also marvelously catchy and yet mature. The surging chorus brims with uplift. “I really express myself in “Can I,” he notes. “It’s the story of my coming here, being here—my struggle with broken promises in music and in my personal life. That song speaks most to me. I was in a frustrated place when I wrote it; the whole song was an accident. We were working on something else, and my father stepped out for a few minutes, and in that time I wrote this song. The beat itself tells a story; the beat indicates what the song is going to talk about. The beat inspired me to write my own story. It was a marriage between my emotion and the music.”
Indeed, Jaicko personifies harmony: between cultures, genres, ages, genders. His particular brand of music is set to shove aside the driftwood on American airwaves. “My lane,” he grins, “is wide open. This is something that I have been trying to do for years, to break out internationally. I built a fanbase back in Barbados so it’s a good feeling to take to the States and the rest of the world now.” Soon, the rest of the world will know that very good feeling, too.”
Dance All Night
Jaicko Lyrics
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What the hell's on ur mind quit acting serious
Brought u out to this club to have a good time
Tell the DJ what's up, gotta set the mood right
'Cause I'm feeling groovy
Follow me to the floor
We'll make u look like a movie
Won't u take my hand?
We can dance till forever
It's such a wonderful feeling
We shoud dance, dance, dance all night
'Cause we don't get the chance, chance to live twice
And I promise everything will be alright
U don't know what u're missing
U just need to listen
Baby, we shoud dance
I know u're feeling it, girl
They watching us
But only thing in the world
Right now is us
'Cause we don't get back ur body, baby
Even if they leave, we're as crazy
'Cause I'm feeling groovy
Follow me to the floor
We'll make u look like a movie
Won't u take my hand?
Right now I'm the man
]We can dance till forever
It's such a wonderful feeling
We shoud dance, dance, dance all night
'Cause we don't get the chance, chance to live twice
And I promise everything will be alright
U don't know what u're missing
U just need to listen
Baby, we shoud dance, dance, dance all night
'Cause we don't get the chance, chance to live twice
And I promise everything will be alright
U don't know what u're missing
U just need to listen
Baby, we shoud dance
Ohh, wish they understand how I'm feeling
Like I'm capable of pushing to the limit
So we can go all night
I'll make ur body rise
And I know u won't regret it
We shoud dance, dance, dance all night
'Cause we don't get the chance, chance to live twice
And I promise everything will be alright
U don't know what u're missing
U just need to listen
Baby, we shoud dance, dance, dance all night
'Cause we don't get the chance, chance to live twice
And I promise everything will be alright
U don't know what u're missing
U just need to listen
Baby, we shoud dance
Baby, we shoud dance, dance, dance
The lyrics of Jaicko's song Dance All Night are suggestive of a fun and carefree night in a club accompanied by a romantic partner. The artist invites the girl to leave her serious demeanor behind and join him in a liberating experience. The upbeat and groovy melody sets the tone for a dance floor romance.
The lyrics emphasize the temporary nature of life and the need to make the most of one's time. Through the repetition of the phrase "we don't get the chance, chance to live twice," the artist urges the girl to seize the moment and dance all night long. The lyrics suggest that dancing is a form of liberation that can make everything seem alright.
Although the lyrics are relatively simple, they align with the song's feel-good melody, making it a popular party song. The combination of Jaicko's soulful voice and the song's positive message have earned it a spot on many playlists dedicated to dancing and partying.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, I think it's time for an experience
I think it's time we have a memorable time.
What the hell's on ur mind quit acting serious
Don't be so serious, let's just enjoy ourselves.
Brought u out to this club to have a good time
I brought you here to enjoy ourselves.
Tell the DJ what's up, gotta set the mood right
Let's get the DJ to play music that will make us feel good.
'Cause I'm feeling groovy
I'm feeling good, happy.
Follow me to the floor
Come with me to the dance floor.
We'll make u look like a movie
We'll make it look like we're in a movie.
Won't u take my hand?
Could you hold my hand?
'Cause right now I'm the man
I'm confident and in control right now.
We can dance till forever
We can dance all night.
It's such a wonderful feeling
It feels really good right now.
We shoud dance, dance, dance all night
We should dance all night long.
'Cause we don't get the chance, chance to live twice
We only live once, so we should have fun while we can.
And I promise everything will be alright
I promise everything will be okay.
U don't know what u're missing
You don't know what you're missing out on.
U just need to listen
Just listen and enjoy yourself.
I know u're feeling it, girl
I know you're enjoying this too, girl.
They watching us
People are watching us.
But only thing in the world
Right now, the only thing that matters is us.
Right now is us
We're the only important thing right now.
They watching us
People are watching us.
'Cause we don't get back ur body, baby
We won't get a chance to have this moment again.
Even if they leave, we're as crazy
Even if people leave us, we'll still have this moment.
Ohh, wish they understand how I'm feeling
I wish people could understand how good I'm feeling right now.
Like I'm capable of pushing to the limit
I feel like I can have a lot of fun.
So we can go all night
We can stay up dancing all night long.
I'll make ur body rise
I'll make you feel good and want to dance more.
And I know u won't regret it
I know you'll enjoy it and won't regret it.
Baby, we shoud dance
Let's dance, baby.
Baby, we shoud dance, dance, dance
Let's keep dancing, baby.
Writer(s): LAWRENCE JAICKO RAPHAEL, EDWARDS ANTHONY G
Contributed by Carter R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Edward Delapena
Good song for a prom :)
陳明心
Cause we don't get the chance to live twice... :) seize the day!!!
Muradi Messi
Hamma Song Danke fürs Hochladen :D