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.”
Perfect Love
Jaicko Lyrics
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We'll be riding this for so long
What is blue
And even when thigs start to get hard
We know what to do
And i just want let you know how precios are too
Toghether i do, i do
Unconditional
Never felt so right
And i know it's ...
Got this feeling inside
I want it to last a life time
Got me feeiling like
Feel like i'm on top of the world with you girl
Cause everything we do right know is so perfect baby
You know we took a wile to get this far
But it's worth it baby
I got your heart
You got mine
And this is the perfect love
Perfect love
Yeeh
They don't won't it with us
They don't want it now
They got nothing on us
They got nothing now
They don't won't it with us
Cause we got the perfect love
Oooh baby
Can't see my self tatoo at another ladys heart
And I could even go one day with out you this crazy
Girl we got all time in the world but if I poop that question on you girl
I'm sure you say i do, i do
Cause it's unconditional
Girl what we have it's damn indescribable
Never felt so right
And i know it's ...
Got this feeling inside
I want it to last a life time
Got me feeiling like
Feel like i'm on top of the world with you girl
Cause everything we do right know is so perfect baby
You know we took a wile to get this far
But it's worth it baby
I got your heart
You got mine
And this is the perfect love
Perfect love
Yeeh
They don't won't it with us
They don't want it now
They got nothing on us
They got nothing now
They don't won't it with us
Cause we got the perfect love
Do the rain and the storm we stuck it out
Never worry about
I bet they wish they have what we got
Oooh girl
So nobody take our love from us
And this thing it's perfect
Yeeh
Feel like i'm on top of the world with you girl
Cause everything we do right know is so perfect baby
You know we took a wile to get this far
But it's worth it baby
I got your heart
You got mine
And this is the perfect love
Perfect love
Yeeh
They don't won't it with us
They don't want it now
They got nothing on us
They got nothing now
They don't won't it with us
Baby girl we're so perfect yeeh now
Hey
And this thing it's perfect
Oooh
The song "Perfect Love" by Jaicko is a declaration of love between two people who have a strong and unbreakable bond. The lyrics suggest that their love is perfect and they will stick together through any challenges that may come their way. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. Jaicko sings, "Ooh baby, we'll be riding this for so long. What is blue? And even when things start to get hard, we know what to do." These lines indicate that the couple is in for the long haul and they are willing to work through any difficulties that may arise in their relationship.
Furthermore, the chorus states, "Cause everything we do right now is so perfect, baby. You know we took a while to get this far, but it's worth it, baby. I got your heart, you got mine, and this is the perfect love." The couple believes that their love is perfect and it took time to develop their strong bond. The lyrics suggest that their love will last a lifetime, and they will not let anything come in between them. The song portrays a sense of security and trust, and the couple is confident in their love for each other.
In the end, "Perfect Love" is a beautiful song about a couple that has found their perfect love. The lyrics express the strong bond between two people who are willing to go through any challenges to stay together. The song's message is one of hope, positivity, and love, making it an excellent anthem for true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh baby
Expressing affection or endearment towards a loved one
We'll be riding this for so long
Our love will last for a very long time
What is blue
Unknown, possibly a rhetorical question or statement about the mystery of love
And even when things start to get hard
Our love will endure through difficult times
We know what to do
We have a strong bond and understand how to overcome challenges together
And I just want let you know how precious you are too
Expressing appreciation and admiration for the loved one's worth and value
Together I do, I do
Committed to each other and the relationship
Unconditional
Love without limitations or conditions
Girl what we have it's something indescribable
Our love is so unique and special that it cannot be fully expressed in words
Never felt so right
Our love feels completely natural and fitting
And I know it's...
Our love is undeniably real and strong
Got this feeling inside
Experiencing strong emotions of love and happiness
I want it to last a lifetime
Hoping that our love will endure and last forever
Got me feeling like
Experiencing strong emotions of love and happiness
Feel like I'm on top of the world with you girl
Our love makes me feel incredibly happy and fulfilled
Cause everything we do right now is so perfect baby
Our relationship is going very well and we are very happy together
You know we took a while to get this far
Our love has been developing gradually over time and has reached a very positive point
But it's worth it baby
The effort and time we've invested in our love has paid off and made us very happy
I got your heart
We love each other very deeply and completely
You got mine
We have each other's love and devotion
And this is the perfect love
Our love is exactly what we want and need
They don't want it with us
Other people envy and admire our relationship
They got nothing on us
Our love is stronger and more fulfilling than any other relationship
Baby girl we're so perfect yeeh now
Our love is truly wonderful and fulfilling
Through the rain and the storm we stuck it out
We have successfully navigated difficult times and remained committed to each other
Never worry about
We do not fear the future because we have each other and our love
I bet they wish they have what we got
Other people admire our relationship and wish they had something similar
And this thing it's perfect
Our love is exactly what we want and need
Contributed by Grace M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.