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."
See: www.jaysean.com
Fire
Jay Sean Lyrics
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You know she's fire fire oh
Uh oh she's fire fire oh
You know she's fire fire oh
Can nobody do it like she do
Anything just to please you
And she doesn't mean to
I cant lie she sees through me
The way that she moves me
Her beauty's not everything
Everything
She don't know what she does
That's why I'm into her
I just melt with her touch (when I get close to her)
I just cant get enough (when I'm alone with her)
And I can feel myself burning
Cause that girl is fire, fire, fire
That's why I desire, sire, her
Cause that girl is fire, fire, fire
That's why I desire, sire, her
Uh oh she's fire fire oh
You know she's fire fire oh
Uh oh she's fire fire oh
You know she's fire fire oh
Sometimes I catch myself staring
As your doing your hair in the mirror
(and I just cant leave you alone)
So I'll will get up and just grab you
I'm so glad that I have you
I found you
Lets do it right here and right now
She don't know what she does
That's why I'm into her
I just melt with her touch (when I get close to her)
I just cant get enough (when I'm alone with her)
And I can feel myself burning
Cause that girl is fire, fire, fire
That's why I desire, sire, her
That girl is fire, fire, fire
That's why I desire, sire, her
I cant stop
I know it's a cliche
I don't do this everyday
But let me hear you sing
Just don't stop
Cause you're the one that I freak with
You know my secrets
Baby I'm burning
Cause that girl is fire, fire, fire
That's why I desire, sire, her
Cause that girl is fire, fire, fire
That's why I desire, sire, her
Uh oh she's fire fire oh
You know she's fire fire oh
(I do)
Uh oh she's fire fire oh
You know she's fire fire oh
The song "Fire" by Jay Sean is a romantic and upbeat song about a girl the singer is deeply attracted to. The song speaks about the singer's love interest in a metaphorical way, comparing her to fire. The opening lines of the song - Uh oh she's fire fire oh, you know she's fire fire oh- sets the tone for the song as it describes the girl as someone who is attractive and powerful, much like fire. The singer admits that he is completely enamored by her and that he finds it difficult to resist her charms.
The chorus repeats the line "Cause that girl is fire" several times. It is clear the singer's attraction to the girl is all-consuming, and he desires her intensely. The bridge of the song speaks directly to the girl, asking her to sing for him and admitting his secrets, demonstrating a level of intimacy and trust between them.
Overall, the song speaks to the experience of being deeply in love with someone and the feelings that come with that level of attraction. It uses the metaphor of fire to describe the girl's power and the effect she has on the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh oh she's fire fire oh
Expressing the irresistible attraction he feels towards the girl
You know she's fire fire oh
Reinforcement of the inevitability of his attraction
Can nobody do it like she do
Comparison of her unique skills and abilities to please him to no one else
Anything just to please you
Willingness to go to any extent to keep him pleased
And she doesn't mean to
Her abilities come naturally to her, not staged or faked
It comes naturally
Her talents for pleasing him are innate and spontaneous
I cant lie she sees through me
He is transparent to her, she knows him well
The way that she moves me
Her presence and impact on him are intense
Her beauty's not everything
There is more to her than just being beautiful
Everything
She embodies all the qualities that he desires
She don't know what she does
Her impact on him is powerful, yet she is not aware of it
That's why I'm into her
The mystery and intrigue of her impact on him is what keeps him interested
I just melt with her touch (when I get close to her)
Her touch has a powerful effect on him, making him feel consumed by her
I just cant get enough (when I'm alone with her)
The more time he spends with her, the more he wants to be with her
And I can feel myself burning
Her effect on him is so intense that he feels like he is burning with desire
Cause that girl is fire, fire, fire
She is so desirable that she is like a blazing fire, impossible to resist
That's why I desire, sire, her
The strong attraction he has towards her is what makes him desire her even more
Sometimes I catch myself staring
His attraction to her is so strong that he finds himself staring at her often
As your doing your hair in the mirror
Even the most mundane things she does attract and captivate him
(and I just cant leave you alone)
He is so drawn to her that he wants to be around her all the time
So I'll will get up and just grab you
He is so impulsive that he can't resist grabbing her when he is close to her
I'm so glad that I have you
She means so much to him that he is deeply grateful for having her in his life
I found you
He feels like he discovered her, like a rare gem that he found
Lets do it right here and right now
His desire for her is so strong that he wants to be intimate with her immediately
I know it's a cliche
Even though he knows what he is saying is overused and trite, it is still true for him
I don't do this everyday
The level of attraction he has to her is not something he experiences frequently
But let me hear you sing
He is so enamored with her that he wants to hear her voice and experience her energy
Just don't stop
He wants her to continue acting towards him with the same energy and passion
Cause you're the one that I freak with
She is the one that he loves to be intimate with
You know my secrets
The level of intimacy between them is so deep that she knows more about him than anyone else
Baby I'm burning
His desire for her is so intense that he feels like he is on fire
Lyrics © CTM Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CLAUDE KELLY, ROBERT LAROW, JEREMY SKALLER, KAMALJIT SINGH JHOOTI, JONATHAN PERKINS, JAY SEAN, JARED COTTER, ROBERT W LAROW
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Pablo Romero
2023 and still listening to it... By far, this song is the best of the album... Never gets old... His voice is amazing, the feeling of the song, the beat, this song is Fire!!
BoNdAgEbReAka87
Jay Sean is the man....very good singer...Jay makes me wanna keep on singing and write more songs.
I C
Good Lyrics + Great Beat = Excellent Song
asdfg qwerty
Jay Sean's music is FIRE! ... i am excited of what he's coming up...
Yuvraj Sorathiya
why this song is underrated ? :'(((
Айка Аб
Ээээх, когда-то у меня на звонке стояла это песня 😢 ностальгия 🎉❤
Hayley Fisher
Him and his music cant get any better can they :D amazing!
don't hate appreciate be happy with your own life.
love this song it's sweet how he describes his feelings towards a certain girl it's lovely to hear deep expressing compliments 😉🔥😍💯😂✌️💪😱👌👅😊
Megan Grenfell
i think this should be his next single. i'm addicted to this song<3
Naitik Pasi
Hey, you are addicted to song after 10 years ??