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 Love Me
Jay Sean Lyrics
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Cloud City got the Falcon
You out in London living that boujee life
Stole my heart and now you gone now
Hold me up, let it drink, let me grind now
Let me sip the pain 'til I pass out
These girls are all fake diamonds
May I know where to got the real thing?
You know its 2 am in LA
I'm too messed up to think straight out
I'm tryin' hard not to break
And blowin' up your phone like
Do you love me like I love you?
Do you breathe me like I breathe you?
Do you want me like I want you?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
'Cause you got me on the phone like
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
I know you turnin' those heads when you're out at night
And you know I'm all about it
Like to stay outside out of my ride
Way too many thoughts, it's crowded
Hold me up, let it drink, let me grind now
Let me sip the pain 'til I pass out
These girls are all fake diamonds
And yeah, you know I got the real thing
You Know its 2 am in LA
I'm too messed up to think straight out
Tryin' hard not to break
And blowin' up your phone like
Do you love me like I love you?
Do you breathe me like I breathe you?
Do you want me like I want you?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
'Cause you got me on the phone like
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
Its 2 am in LA
I'm tryin' hard not to break
But it's 2 am in LA
And you got me on the phone like
Do you love me? (yeah)
Girl, do you love me? (tell me)
'Cause you got me on the phone like
Do you love me? (Do you love me, baby?)
Do you love me? (Do you love me, baby?)
Do you love me? (Do you love me, baby? )
Do you love me?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
Do you love me? (Do you love me, baby?)
Do you love me?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
The lyrics to "Do You Love Me" by Jay Sean describe a person who is deeply in love with someone who seems to be living the high life in London, leaving the singer alone and heartbroken. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's pain and despair as he tries to cope with his feelings. He is "too messed up to think straight," and he finds himself blowing up the other person's phone in a desperate attempt to find out if they still love him. The lyrics also suggest that the other person may be playing games and enjoying the attention they receive from others, while the singer is left alone to suffer.
The use of metaphor in the opening lines helps to set the tone for the rest of the song. Comparing the feeling of being in love to being on Cloud City or flying the Millennium Falcon is a clever way to express how the singer is feeling. The lyrics also use repetition effectively, emphasizing the singer's desperation as he repeatedly asks if the other person loves him. The use of the phrase "Do you love me?" is particularly effective because it is such a simple and direct question, but it carries a lot of emotional weight.
The overall message of the song is one of heartbreak and desperation. The singer is deeply in love with someone who seems to be playing games and enjoying the attention of others, leaving him feeling alone and neglected. The lyrics suggest that he is struggling to cope with his feelings, and he can't help but reach out to the other person in a desperate attempt to win them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh you got me so high like I'm Lando
You make me feel ecstatic, like I'm soaring in the sky just like Lando Calrissian of Cloud City that controls the Millennium Falcon.
Cloud City got the Falcon
Cloud City has the Millennium Falcon, a starship Lando Calrissian and Han Solo used in Star Wars movies.
You out in London living that boujee life
You are enjoying a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle in London.
Stole my heart and now you gone now
You stole my heart and now you are gone, leaving me feeling bereft and longing for you.
Hold me up, let it drink, let me grind now
Lift me up and let me drink to forget the pain and dance to the music.
Let me sip the pain 'til I pass out
Let me gradually drink alcohol to ease my pain until I eventually pass out.
These girls are all fake diamonds
The other girls I have known are nothing special and don't stand up to you.
May I know where to got the real thing?
Can you tell me where to find someone that is genuinely special, unlike the other girls?
You know its 2 am in LA
It is already 2am in Los Angeles.
I'm too messed up to think straight out
I am feeling disoriented and cannot think clearly at the moment.
I'm tryin' hard not to break
I am doing my best to hold myself together and not fall apart.
And blowin' up your phone like
I am repeatedly calling and texting you, desperate for a response.
Do you love me like I love you?
I am wondering if you love me with the same intensity and passion that I love you.
Do you breathe me like I breathe you?
Do you rely on me as much as I rely on you?
Do you want me like I want you?
Do you desire me as much as I desire you?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
Do you share the same emotions and feelings towards me as I do towards you?
'Cause you got me on the phone like
You have me on the phone, as I am still waiting for an answer from you.
Its 2 am in LA
It is already 2am in Los Angeles.
I know you turnin' those heads when you're out at night
I know other people are attracted to you when you go out at night.
And you know I'm all about it
And you know that I am aware of it and it bothers me.
Like to stay outside out of my ride
You prefer to stay outside my car rather than being inside with me.
Way too many thoughts, it's crowded
I am feeling overwhelmed and crowded with numerous thoughts at once.
But it's 2 am in LA
It is already 2am in Los Angeles.
Girl, do you love me? (tell me)
Girl, do you have feelings for me and are you willing to express them?
Do you love me? (Do you love me, baby?)
I am asking you if you have love for me.
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
Do you share the same intense and passionate emotions and feelings towards me as I do towards you?
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRETT JAMES, MAC POWELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sumit Bhall
lyrics:-
Oh you got me so high like I'm Lando
Cloud City got the Falcon
You out in London living that boujee life
Stole my heart and now you gone now
Hold me up, let it drink, let me grind now
Let me sip the pain 'til I pass out
These girls are all fake diamonds
May I know where to got the real thing?
You know its 2 am in LA
I'm too messed up to think straight out
I'm tryin' hard not to break
And blowin' up your phone like
Do you love me like I love you?
Do you breathe me like I breathe you?
Do you want me like I want you?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
'Cause you got me on the phone like
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
I know you turnin' those heads when you're out at night
And you know I'm all about it
Like to stay outside out of my ride
Way too many thoughts, it's crowded
Hold me up, let it drink, let me grind now
Let me sip the pain 'til I pass out
These girls are all fake diamonds
And yeah, you know I got the real thing
You Know its 2 am in LA
I'm too messed up to think straight out
Tryin' hard not to break
And blowin' up your phone like
Do you love me like I love you?
Do you breathe me like I breathe you?
Do you want me like I want you?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
'Cause you got me on the phone like
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you love me?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
Its 2 am in LA
I'm tryin' hard not to break
But it's 2 am in LA
And you got me on the phone like
Do you love me? (yeah)
Girl, do you love me? (tell me)
'Cause you got me on the phone like
Do you love me? (Do you love me, baby?)
Do you love me? (Do you love me, baby?)
Do you love me? (Do you love me, baby? )
Do you love me?
Do you feel the things I feel for you?
Do you love me? (Do you love me, baby?)
Do you love me?
Do you feel the things I feel for you
Saad Hassan
Such an underrated artist. His songs aren't out-of-this-world extraordinary, but they're still really solid songs. Shame he doesn't get the fame he deserves.
Juan Christian Taneh
Exelente cancion Jay Sean, Gracias por crear musica tan increible, saludos desde Mexico.
Kumar Chetri
Jay you rock man! Your music is wicked! Make some more, we can't wait for more new releases
Michelle A.
all his songs are so good & catchy af! <3
DJ ELL JAY
This song deserves more views.
Felipe Sean
Como eu amo esse cara ♡
Hemant Rana
awesome song...on repeat👌👌😍
Gizele Nascimentto
Já tô tão viciada 💟💟😻😻💟💟
Cia Jackson
Seriously such an underrated song! Just so good ♥️♥️♥️
MrBlue494
Love the song & the music video it's on repeat 😍🌹