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.”
Dreaming About You
Jaicko Lyrics
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Can you do me a favor
Promise me you'll say the same
Cause I'm digging you flavor
And I loved to hear you say my name
So tell me if it's cool if I lay on your bed tonight
I won't make a move girl I'll just watch you sleep
I wish that your love could fall down like rain
Everything you are is everything that a man could ever want girl
Baby I could just hope you'll love me the same
I won't make a move girl I'll just watch you sleep
Hoping your dreaming about about me
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
Hoping your dreaming about about me
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
Hoping your dreaming about about me
You be looking so fly girl
The way the wind be blowing through your hair
I want to make you my girl
And when you wake up I'll be standing there
I want to be the one who's laying by your side that tonight
Ima catch you in my arms girl when your falling deep
As long your dreaming about me
I wish that your love could fall down like rain
Everything you are is everything that a man could ever want girl
Baby I could just hope you'll love me the same
I wont make a move girl I'll just watch you sleep
Hoping your dreaming about about me
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh (yeah, yeah)
Hoping your dreaming about about me(hoping your dreaming)
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh(whoah)
Hoping your dreaming about about me
Touching your face
Touching your hair
When you wake up I'll be standing right there
Hoping your dreaming about me
Holding your head so you don't have to fear
Hoping you know how much I really care
And I hope your dreaming about me
I wish your love could fall down like rain
Cause everything you are is everything a man could ever want
Baby I just hope you'll love me the same
I wont make a move girl I'll just watch you sleep
Hoping your dreaming about me
Oh girl I hope that your dreaming
And when you close your eyes
I hope that your dreaming
Hoping your dreaming about me
Oh girl I hope that your dreaming
And when you close your eyes
I hope your dreaming
Hoping your dreaming about me
Hoping your dreaming about me
Hoping your dreaming about me
The lyrics of Jaicko's song "Dreaming About You" express the singer's intense longing and desire for someone he is attracted to. The opening line, "Nothing fits one part of radio-ooohh," suggests that the singer cannot find a song or anything on the radio that matches the feelings he has for this person. It implies that he is captivated by this individual and cannot stop thinking about them.
The next verse talks about the singer's infatuation and his request to the person to reciprocate his feelings. He asks them to promise that they feel the same way and acknowledges that he is attracted to their unique qualities, often referred to as their "flavor." He cherishes and craves hearing their voice saying his name. The lyric, "So tell me if it's cool if I lay on your bed tonight, I won't make a move girl I'll just watch you sleep," reveals the singer's desire to be close to the person, even if it's just to be in their presence while they sleep.
The chorus reflects the singer's longing for the person's love. He wishes that their love would shower down on him like rain, emphasizing the depth of his desire for them. He acknowledges that everything about them is everything he could ever want in a person. The line, "Baby I could just hope you'll love me the same," indicates that he hopes they reciprocate his feelings and that they can have a mutual, fulfilling love.
In the subsequent verses, the artist admires the person's physical appearance and expresses his desire to make them his own. He wants to be by their side, particularly when they wake up in the morning. He aims to be a source of support for them, catching and comforting them when they are feeling down. The repetition of "Hoping your dreaming about me" throughout the song implies that the singer hopes to be deeply ingrained in the person's thoughts and dreams.
The final verse reinforces the singer's devotion and care for the person. He touches their face and hair, symbolizing tenderness and affection. He wants them to know how deeply he cares about them and hopes that they can feel the same way. The closing lines reiterate his wish for their love to envelop him and emphasizes his yearning for them to dream about him.
Overall, "Dreaming About You" conveys the singer's intense desire for someone, hoping that their emotions and dreams align with his own. The lyrics depict a longing for reciprocated love and a longing to be close to the person he admires.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing fits one part of radio-ooohh
Nothing matches the unique sound and style that I bring to the music industry.
Can you do me a favor
Can you please grant me this request?
Promise me you'll say the same
Promise me that you feel the same way.
Cause I'm digging your flavor
Because I'm really attracted to your personality and vibe.
And I loved to hear you say my name
I feel special and loved when I hear you say my name.
So tell me if it's cool if I lay on your bed tonight
Can I sleep beside you tonight without making any advances?
I won't make a move girl I'll just watch you sleep
I won't be inappropriate; I just want to watch you peacefully sleep.
Hoping your dreaming about me
I hope that you are dreaming about being with me and feeling the same way.
I wish that your love could fall down like rain
I long for your love to come pouring into my life, refreshing and fulfilling me.
Everything you are is everything that a man could ever want girl
You possess all the qualities and traits that any man would desire in a partner.
Baby I could just hope you'll love me the same
I can only hope that you will have the same level of love and affection for me.
You be looking so fly girl
You look incredibly attractive and stylish, girl.
The way the wind be blowing through your hair
The wind adds an extra element of beauty and grace as it gently moves through your hair.
I want to make you my girl
I desire to have you as my girlfriend and create a loving relationship.
And when you wake up I'll be standing there
When you open your eyes, I'll be right by your side, ready to support and care for you.
I want to be the one who's laying by your side that tonight
I want to be the person who lies beside you tonight, providing comfort and love.
Ima catch you in my arms girl when your falling deep
I will be there to catch you and support you when you're going through a difficult time.
As long your dreaming about me
As long as you are envisioning a future with me in your dreams.
Touching your face
Gently caressing your face with my hands.
Touching your hair
Running my fingers through your hair tenderly.
When you wake up I'll be standing right there
When you open your eyes, I will be there, ready to support and love you.
Holding your head so you don't have to fear
Providing emotional support and protection so that you feel safe and secure.
Hoping you know how much I really care
I hope you understand the depth of my love and affection for you.
And I hope your dreaming about me
I want you to have dreams where we are together and happy.
Oh girl I hope that your dreaming
Oh girl, I genuinely hope that you dream about us being together.
And when you close your eyes
When you shut your eyes to sleep.
I hope your dreaming
I hope that your dreams are filled with thoughts of me and our love.
Hoping your dreaming about me
I hope that you are dreaming about being with me and feeling the same way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD BUTLER, JAMES SCHEFFER, WAYNE WILKINS
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