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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Mars
Jay Sean Lyrics
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(Maybach Music)
(Maybach Music, Maybach Music, Maybach Music)
Oh girl
Come, baby
Come and get all my loving
Breathe it in with me
Let it get to yo head then get to Mars
I wanna watch you take it in
I'm so high I'm wasted, I don't wanna come down
Let me take you to Mars, girl
We'll make love on a star, girl, yeah
I'm so high I'm wasted, I don't wanna come down
Let me take you to Mars, girl
We'll make love on a star, girl
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna think
I'm up here waiting for you
I'm so high, high, high
You taste
So pure, you see something you see something, why can't I, babe.
My eyes must be cloudy, purple haze
Reaching down to touch you with you, heaven all night long
You're my fallen angel and I'm here to take you home oh
I'm so high I'm wasted, I don't wanna come down
Let me take you to Mars, girl yea yeah
We'll make love on a star, girl, yeah (we will baby)
I'm so high I'm wasted, I don't wanna come down
Let me take you to Mars, girl
We'll make love on a star, girl (so high, so high)(Maybach Music)
She's such a centerfold, you other chicks just run along
She shoot on Christian Louboutin, she will put it on
No logos on the bag if she got in on the arm
All she talk is swag and you know she gon' pour it on
On those cold nights fat boy had to keep her warm
Kept a paintbrush, studying The Art of War
Mr. Brainwash fuckin' to my favorite song
I run with cash money but you know my money long
I'm so high I'm wasted, I don't wanna come down
Let me take you to Mars, girl
We'll make love on a star, girl
I'm so high I'm wasted, I don't wanna come down
Let me take you to Mars, girl (Let me take you to Mars, girl)
And we'll make love on a star, girl (so high, so high)(Ma
I don't wanna talk
I don't wanna think
I'm up here waiting for you
I'm so high, high, high
The song "Mars" by Jay Sean mainly talks about love and the feeling of being so high on love that it takes you to another world, or in this case, to Mars. The lyrics talk about the singer's desire to take his lover to Mars where they can make love on a star. The opening lines of the song introduce a Maybach Music verse, claiming that the girl is different from others, as she flaunts her Christian Louboutin shoes, and speaks with swag. The lyrics portray the singer as being so high on love that he does not want to come down and is waiting for his girl to join him.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm so high I'm wasted, I don't wanna come down/Let me take you to Mars, girl/We'll make love on a star, girl." The phrase "I'm so high" is repeated to emphasize the singer's state of mind, and he wants to take his lover to Mars.
Jay Sean continues to describe his lover's qualities in the second verse by referring to her as a "centerfold," and describing her lavish lifestyle where she talks about designer clothing and pouring swag. The mention of "Mr. Brainwash" represents the singer's artistic side, giving a sense of depth to the lyrics.
In summary, the song "Mars" by Jay Sean is a romantic song that provides the audience with a sense of ecstasy and euphoria of being in love that takes them to another world, Mars. Additionally, the lyrics showcase the singer's artistic side and reveal the allure of the luxurious lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl
Addressing the woman the song is dedicated to
(Maybach Music)
A signature sound used by rapper Rick Ross’ label, as a nod to his involvement in the song
(Maybach Music, Maybach Music, Maybach Music)
Rick Ross repeats his signature sound
Oh girl
Addressing the woman again with emphasis
Come, baby
Asking the woman to come to him
Come and get all my loving
Offering her his love
Breathe it in with me
Encouraging her to breathe in his love
Let it get to yo head then get to Mars
Once intoxicated with his love they will journey to Mars
I wanna watch you take it in
He wants to witness her taking in his love
I'm so high I'm wasted, I don't wanna come down
He is so high on love that he doesn't want to come back to reality
Let me take you to Mars, girl
Asking her to go to Mars with him
We'll make love on a star, girl, yeah
Once on Mars they’ll make love on a star
You taste
Referring to how she makes him feel
So pure, you see something you see something, why can't I, babe.
She is pure and he wonders why he can't be like her
My eyes must be cloudy, purple haze
His perception is distorted, as if he is high on something
Reaching down to touch you with you, heaven all night long
He wants to touch her and stay with her all night
You're my fallen angel and I'm here to take you home oh
She is like a fallen angel and he wants to take her back to heaven
She's such a centerfold, you other chicks just run along
She is the most beautiful woman and he is telling others to leave her alone
She shoot on Christian Louboutin, she will put it on
She is fashionable and wears expensive shoes
No logos on the bag if she got in on the arm
She doesn’t need to show off her bags or brands
All she talk is swag and you know she gon' pour it on
She talks about her fashion style and she has a lot of it
On those cold nights fat boy had to keep her warm
He had to keep her warm on cold nights
Kept a paintbrush, studying The Art of War
He kept a paintbrush and read The Art of War
Mr. Brainwash fuckin' to my favorite song
A reference to a Mr. Brainwash film scene depicting a couple making love to music
I run with cash money but you know my money long
He has a lot of money and is associated with those who have a lot of money
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anthony Hannides, Jared Cotter, Jeremy Skaller, Khaled Rohaim, Michael Hannides, Robert Larrow, William Roberts, Kamaljit Jhooti
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jayseanworldwide
Thanks for sticking with me!
Pramod R Bhatt
Thanks for your music Jay!
Rohan Mahndiratta
Always there for you man
Warrior Mindset
Still to this day brother 👊😎
Rajeev Sharma
Always! You got it man......
Eliza
I absolutely love your music. Always coming back to it:)
Kat A.
I'm seriously wondering how this song wasn't a huge hit for him. It's sooo good
shakil mulla
he's completely flopped.. and just cuz songs aren't hits don't mean they suck.. there are so many songs that are hits and they're horrible.. sad to see him so underrated..
William Chen
shakil mulla he got stuffed up by ymcmb, they didnt let jay sean release any song, all ymcmb care about is drake and nicki, even tyga is leaving.
shakil mulla
tyga was gonna leave but hes staying.. i like tyga but if u gonna talk u gotta walk.. tyga wanna be safe.. jay knows he can go independent