Emerging from the English-Indian underground, Sean's first album featured political content as well as emotional songwriting baring his personal insecurities and struggles, all of it drawing influence from the traditional pop music of India (such as Bhangra). Released 8 November 2004 in the U.K., January 2005 in Malaysia, and February 2005 in India on 2Point9 Records, Relentless Records, and Virgin Records, 'Me Against Myself' achieved highly supportive critical reviews, with Dan Gennoe of Yahoo! Music praising Sean's work as "an album of phenomenally accomplished R&B". His release was certified as multi-platinum in his native India and gold in the U.K. His three singles (composed with help from Sean's mentor Rishi Rich) also met with British chart success: "Dance With You" (#12), "Eyes On You" (#6), and "Stolen" (#4).
Sean's touring, as well as the success of his singles in clubs, led Tareck Ghoneim of Contactmusic.com to call Sean an "Asian sensation". Still, he had his eyes on breaking into the U.S. while also keeping his stride with the U.K. charts, and he wanted as well to incorporate more of a slick pop sound to his coming work. His sophomore release, 'My Own Way', featured him on the cover looking as dapper in his light brown suit as a master of business. Released 12 May 2008 on Jayded Records and 2Point9 Records, the work suffered from various leaks and also received some mixed reviews from critics.
Nonetheless, the album became commercially successful in the U.K., reaching #6 on the U.K. Albums Chart and #1 on the UK R&B Chart. It eventually became certified platinum. Lead single "Ride It" also garnered major airplay throughout Europe, featuring Sean remarking about "all about the games people play across the dance-floor on a night out". Momentum building, his third studio album, 'All or Nothing', came out 23 November 2009 with strong promotion in the U.S.
International top 40 singles "Down" and "Do You Remember" cemented Sean's status as a global superstar. With massive tours leading him from TV show to stadium across countries, "Down" (also known as "Down (Feat. Lil' Wayne)" and other titles due to Lil' Wayne's presence) in particular hit the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming later known as one of the iconic singles of 2009 in American memory. Other nation's listeners also gave his singles strong airplay.
The first official single from Jay Sean's fourth studio album, titled 'Worth It All', was "I'm All Yours", which he sent for airplay on April 18, 2012. The song featured rapper and entertainer Pitbull. Although not quite achiving as much success as he had hoped in the U.S., it became a major international hit, reaching the top 40 in both Germany and New Zealand, and it ended up being mutli-platinum certified in Australia.
When it comes to the business of being a singer there are artists, there are stars and there are phenomenons. Jay Sean is all of the above. The proof is in the press, the sales, the fans and above all, the music.
ALL OR NOTHING is both Jay Sean's first American release and first for Cash Money/Universal Republic Records. But while it's his debut over here, the 29-year-old Pop/R&B singer/songwriter/producer has been a major sensation and multi-platinum artist over there since 2004; releasing two smash albums, scoring two top ten singles, nominated for Britain's heralded MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award twice and building a worldwide, fervid fan-base that stretches from Russia to Australia to NYC.
In some ways ALL OR NOTHING is the best of both worlds. Featuring sizzling, brand new tracks like the lead off single "Down" (featuring label mate Lil' Wayne), ALL OR NOTHING also includes some of the songs that helped Jay Sean blow up around the rest of the world.
One of those songs is "Ride It" written "strictly on a vibe," built on a hypnotic, sinewy track, and delivered with Jay Sean's slick vocals. The video for "Ride It" clocked an astonishing 12 million hits on You Tube (20+ million hits across all online video channels) and captivated fans everywhere; including Cash/Money Records CEO and co-founder, Ronald "Slim" Williams who was turned on to Jay Sean's music by one of the singer's producers. Slim liked what he heard and proved it by making Jay Sean the first UK artist to join the Cash/Money family.
The match up of Nawlins swagger and UK Pop/R&B drives ALL OR NOTHING's first single "Down" ft/ Cash/Money soldier Lil' Wayne. Already taking radio by storm, "Down" resulted from a conversation that began about what's wrong in the world, and blossomed into a celebration of everything that's right - namely love.
Offers Jay Sean, "I'm a very positive, optimistic person and thought let me write a song about the idea that if you've got someone special in your life then nothing else really matters how you need to appreciate the little things. The title is a play on the word 'down.' That's why Lil' Wayne says, 'Are you down like the economy.' It's a fun, very easy track something to pump in your car."
Another mid tempo breeze born out of real life is "War." The message? "To battle with anybody, whether it's your girl, family or another country never solved anything," explains Jay Sean.
It is that mix of introspection and keenly crafted Pop/R&B songs that has brought Jay Sean from where he was to where he is.
Born and raised in London, England and of Indian/Punjabi heritage, Jay Sean started rapping at 12 and credits rap with helping him structure, produce and write songs. Inspired by R&B stars Jodeci, Brian McKnight, Joe, and Musiq Soulchild, Jay Sean started singing hooks and then stepped it up.
Amazingly, at the same time he was exploring his artistic side, Jay Sean was at med school; surely a steadier profession than "pop-star." Luckily Jay Sean's parents had his back.
"It wasn't as though they suddenly went 'you sing?' Jay Sean laughs. "They knew there might be a strong possibility I'd do music. They told me, 'The same way you apply yourself to your studies you have to work hard doing music.' That's always stayed with me."
Jay Sean's songs caught the attention of a producer putting together a groundbreaking project fusing traditional Punjabi music and contemporary Pop/R&B. As soon as the single dropped, Jay Sean became the face and voice of a new generation.
"It was so interesting that the kids who love listening to Pop/R&B and traditional Indian music said, 'What the hell is this, it's brand new.'"
Along with galvanizing a heretofore, untapped demographic, Jay Sean caught the ears of the industry, because as he explains, "The English labels knew I had this huge following.
His solo debut ME AGAINST MYSELF dropped in 2004 and exploded on the Internet. Jay Sean toured through Europe, South East Asia, as well as spot dates in the US. He even performed, with Akon, at the Ruler of Dubai's daughter's sweet sixteen. In India, this album outsold Jay-Z, Britney Spears and Madonna.
"I have a heavy fan-base in many countries including India. I'm in a minority culture but in many countries, there's still Indians there and they all knew me," says Jay Sean.
After dealing with creative issues and the desire to change his musical direction to straight-forward Pop/R&B, Jay Sean made the decision in 2008 to go for self.
"I realized I had a global fan base so why not make the music myself?"
Those instincts paid off and then some when MY OWN WAY, his first release on his own label, Jayded Records, out sold and then some Jay Sean's prior effort. The album peaked at #6 on the UK album chart.
All of which brings Jay Sean to ALL OR NOTHING and a future that is just beginning.
Speaking with a refreshing mix of humility and confidence, Jay Sean says, "I've got a different up-bringing and take on a music that you guys make so well and would like to think that I'm a fresh new face and voice. Hopefully American audiences will like it. People always like a change. That's what I have to offer."
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Do You
Jay Sean Lyrics
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Sean Paul, yeah!
Lil' Jon
This one right here is for all the ladies
Ladies who want to take it back
Holler at them Jay
I've been thinking about you
Back when it didn't have to live we could start again
There's nothing left to say
Don't waste another day
Just you and me tonight
Everything will be okay
If it's alright with you, then it's alright with me
Baby let's take this time let's make new memories
Do you remember, do you remember, do you remember
All of the times we had
Do you remember, do you remember, do you remember
All of the times we had
Let's bring it back (Bring it back!)
Let's bring it back (Bring it back!)
Let's bring it back (Bring it back!)
Let's bring it back (Bring it back!)
Let's bring it back
(Yo Jay Sing to these ladies!)
So long since you've been missing
It's good to see you again
How you, how you doing?
And how about we don't let this happen again
There's nothing left to say
Don't waste another day
Just you and me tonight
Everything will be okay
If it's alright with you then it's alright with me
Baby let's take this time let's make new memories
Do you remember, do you remember, do you remember
All of the times we had
Do you remember, do you remember, do you remember
All of the times we had
Let's bring it back (Bring it back!)
Let's bring it back (Bring it back!)
Let's bring it back (Bring it back!)
Let's bring it back (Bring it back!)
Yo ay girl yo bring it back to the time when you and me had just begun
When I was still your number one
Well it might seem far-fetched baby girl but it can't be done
I've got this feeling fire blazing and it's hot just like the sun
Know you feel it too my girl just freeze up and the good vibes run
Gal take a sip of the champagne,
Take a little trip down my lane my girl
Wildin' out every night and we feel alright
Let me tell you this girl welcome to my world
Don't change, me a nah rearrange my girl
I'm a tell you this straight, that's my word
I hear that you wanna come kiss this girl
Cause you miss this, that's what I heard
That's what I heard that's what I heard word girl
There's nothing left to say
Don't waste another day
Just you and me tonight
Everything will be okay
If it's alright with you then it's alright with me
Baby let's take this time let's make new memories
Do you remember, do you remember, do you remember,
All of the times we had
Do you remember, do you remember, do you remember,
All of the times we had
Let's bring it back (Let's bring it back)
Let's bring it back (Bring it back)
Let's bring it back (Let's bring it back)
Let's bring it back (Oh)
Let's bring it back
The lyrics of Jay Sean's "Do You Remember" bring back memories of a past relationship that the singer wishes to rekindle with their former partner. As the song progresses, Jay Sean takes a nostalgic look back at his time with his ex-lover and reminisces about the good times they had together. He pleads with her to "bring it back" and "make new memories" with him as they try to forget the past and move forward together.
The lyrics convey intense emotions of love and longing to be reunited with his former partner. The peak of the song is marked by Lil' Jon's high energy and style that intensifies the mood and emotion in the song. In collaborating with other successful artists, Jay Sean was able to produce a hit that combines elements of R&B, reggae, and pop music, creating a song that has stood the test of time and is still relevant today.
In summary, the song captures a feeling of yearning for the past and the desire to create new memories with someone you once loved. The lyrics give a sense of hope for a future opportunity to reunite and start afresh.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinking about you
Jay Sean is reminiscing about a past relationship and thinking about the person he was with.
And how we used to be then
He misses the way things were in the past between him and his ex.
Back when it didn't have to live we could start again
Jay Sean wishes to go back to the beginning of the relationship when things were easier and there was no pressure.
There's nothing left to say
Jay Sean believes that there is no need to say anything because the love is still there.
Don't waste another day
He is urging his ex to make the most of the time they have together and not let it go to waste.
Just you and me tonight
Jay Sean wants to spend the night alone with his ex and rekindle their love.
Everything will be okay
He assures his ex that things will be alright between them.
If it's alright with you, then it's alright with me
Jay Sean is willing to do anything to make his ex feel comfortable and happy.
Baby let's take this time let's make new memories
He wants to create new memories with his ex and make their relationship stronger.
Do you remember, do you remember, do you remember
He is asking his ex if she remembers all the good times they had together.
All of the times we had
Jay Sean is referring to all the special moments they shared in their past relationship.
Let's bring it back
He wants to bring back the love and passion they used to share.
(Bring it back!)
This is a call to action for his ex to join him in bringing back their love.
So long since you've been missing
Jay Sean is alluding to the fact that his ex has been absent from his life for a while.
It's good to see you again
He's happy to see his ex and wants to rekindle their relationship.
How you, how you doing?
Jay Sean is checking in on his ex and wants to know how she's been.
And how about we don't let this happen again
He wants to make sure they don't lose each other a second time and wants to make their relationship work.
Yo ay girl yo bring it back to the time when you and me had just begun
Jay Sean is asking his ex to think back to the beginning of their relationship.
When I was still your number one
He wants to be her number one again and rekindle the love they had for each other.
Well it might seem far-fetched baby girl but it can't be done
Jay Sean acknowledges that their love may have been lost for a while, but he still believes that they can make it work.
I've got this feeling fire blazing and it's hot just like the sun
He feels passionate about his ex and wants to ignite their love again.
Know you feel it too my girl just freeze up and the good vibes run
He wants his ex to feel the same passion he feels and let their love flow naturally.
Gal take a sip of the champagne,
Jay Sean is offering his ex some nice things to consume.
Take a little trip down my lane my girl
He wants to take his ex on a journey back to their past memories.
Wildin' out every night and we feel alright
Jay Sean wants to let loose and enjoy every moment with his ex.
Let me tell you this girl welcome to my world
He's welcoming his ex into his life and showing her who he truly is.
Don't change, me a nah rearrange my girl
He wants his ex to accept him for who he is and not try to change him.
I hear that you wanna come kiss this girl
Jay Sean is aware that his ex wants to be intimate with him.
Cause you miss this, that's what I heard
He thinks his ex has been missing him and wants to rekindle their relationship.
That's what I heard that's what I heard word girl
Jay Sean is convinced that his ex wants to be with him again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC. , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL M. NAKAMURA, JAMIE CULLUM, TEREN DELVON JONES
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