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
Shame
Jay Sean Lyrics
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And we don't seem to talk anymore.
And I don't know if we get to see another year,
Coz when I opened you closed every door.
Girl you used to be the one,
But the trust went apart,
When you messed with my heart.
Coz I saw that kiss goodnight,
When he tracked you home and fighted.
It's such a shame,
You don't appreciate,
It's a shame to say we're through,
No more crying over you,
Ain't it a shame,
Just like the seasons change,
Girl the sun just don't shine anymore,
Some other day, some other night, some other week,
Baby I won't think of you anymore,
But at times I wish that I could bring you back to me.
And I told you the same as before,
Girl you used to be the one,
But the trust went apart,
When you messed with my heart.
Over I got to know that you,
Coz I saw that kiss goodnight,
When he tracked you home and fighted.
It's such a shame,
You don't appreciate,
It's a shame to say we're through,
No more crying over you,
Ain't it a shame,
Just like the seasons change,
Girl the sun just don't shine anymore,
Is it really lovin'
Is it really somethin'
Or was it over nothin'
But because we just let it fall apart,
Or was it over from the start, girl.
Coz any way that I go girl,
You go we won't go.
And everything I see, girl I see you don't go,
It's such a shame,
You don't appreciate,
It's a shame to say we're through,
No more crying over you,
Ain't it a shame,
Just like the seasons change,
Girl the sun just don't shine anymore,
Girl you used to be the one,
But the trust went apart,
When you messed with my heart.
Over I got to know that you,
Coz I saw that kiss goodnight,
When he tracked you home and fighted.
It's such a shame,
You don't appreciate,
It's a shame to say we're through,
No more crying over you,
Ain't it a shame,
Just like the seasons change,
Girl the sun just don't shine anymore
The lyrics to Jay Sean's "Shame" tell the story of a couple who have drifted apart due to trust issues. The singer expresses his sadness that they no longer talk and wonders if they will make it to another year together. He reveals that he saw his girlfriend kissing another guy and they fought over it, causing their relationship to crumble. The chorus emphasizes the disappointment and regret in the relationship's demise, as the singer laments that his partner doesn't appreciate him and that it's a shame they are through.
The verses reflect on the ups and downs of the relationship, with the singer admitting that there were times he wished he could get his girlfriend back. He questions whether their love was ever real or if it was just something they let fall apart. The bridge suggests that despite their differences, the singer and his girlfriend are always connected, and everything he sees reminds him of her. Despite this, he acknowledges that the relationship has ended and that the sun no longer shines with her around.
Line by Line Meaning
Another day, another fight, another tear,
Every day brings a new fight and another round of tears.
And we don't seem to talk anymore.
Communication has broken down between us.
And I don't know if we get to see another year,
I'm not sure if our relationship will last another year.
Coz when I opened you closed every door.
Every time I tried to connect with you, you shut me down.
Girl you used to be the one,
You were once the most important person to me.
But the trust went apart,
Our trust for each other has been broken.
When you messed with my heart.
You hurt me deeply.
Over I got to know that you,
Eventually I found out about your lies.
Coz I saw that kiss goodnight,
I witnessed you kissing someone else goodbye.
When he tracked you home and fighted.
He followed you home and fought with you.
It's such a shame,
It's so disappointing.
You don't appreciate,
You don't value what we had.
It's a shame to say we're through,
It's unfortunate that we have to end our relationship.
No more crying over you,
I won't shed any more tears for you.
Ain't it a shame,
Isn't it unfortunate?
Just like the seasons change,
Things can change quickly, just like the seasons.
Girl the sun just don't shine anymore,
My life feels darker now that you're not in it.
Some other day, some other night, some other week,
In the future, there will be other days, nights, and weeks.
Baby I won't think of you anymore,
I won't think of you as much anymore.
But at times I wish that I could bring you back to me.
Sometimes I wish we could go back to how things used to be.
And I told you the same as before,
I've said the same thing to you many times before.
Is it really lovin',
Did we really love each other?
Is it really somethin',
Did our relationship mean anything?
Or was it over nothin',
Did we break up for no real reason?
But because we just let it fall apart,
Our relationship fell apart because we didn't work on it.
Or was it over from the start, girl.
Maybe our relationship was doomed from the beginning.
Coz any way that I go girl,
No matter where I go, I can't escape the memories of you.
You go we won't go.
We won't go together anymore.
And everything I see, girl I see you don't go,
Everywhere I look, I see things that remind me of you.
It's such a shame,
It's so disappointing.
You don't appreciate,
You don't value what we had.
It's a shame to say we're through,
It's unfortunate that we have to end our relationship.
No more crying over you,
I won't shed any more tears for you.
Ain't it a shame,
Isn't it unfortunate?
Just like the seasons change,
Things can change quickly, just like the seasons.
Girl the sun just don't shine anymore,
My life feels darker now that you're not in it.
Contributed by Elliot Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@moe9001
Another day, another fight, another tear,
And we don't seem to talk anymore.
And I don't know if we get to see another year,
Coz when I opened you closed every door.
Girl you used to be the one,
But the trust went apart,
When you messed with my heart.
Over I got to know that you,
Coz I saw that kiss goodnight,
When he tracked you home and fighted.
It's such a shame,
You don't appreciate,
It's a shame to say we're through,
No more crying over you,
Ain't it a shame,
Just like the seasons change,
Girl the sun just don't shine anymore,
Some other day, some other night, some other week,
Baby I won't think of you anymore,
But at times I wish that I could bring you back to me.
And I told you the same as before,
Girl you used to be the one,
But the trust went apart,
When you messed with my heart.
Over I got to know that you,
Coz I saw that kiss goodnight,
When he tracked you home and fighted.
It's such a shame,
You don't appreciate,
It's a shame to say we're through,
No more crying over you,
Ain't it a shame,
Just like the seasons change,
Girl the sun just don't shine anymore,
Is it really lovin'
Is it really somethin'
Or was it over nothin'
But because we just let it fall apart,
Or was it over from the start, girl.
Coz any way that I go girl,
You go we won't go.
And everything I see, girl I see you don't go,
It's such a shame,
You don't appreciate,
It's a shame to say we're through,
No more crying over you,
Ain't it a shame,
Just like the seasons change,
Girl the sun just don't shine anymore,
Girl you used to be the one,
But the trust went apart,
When you messed with my heart.
Over I got to know that you,
Coz I saw that kiss goodnight,
When he tracked you home and fighted.
It's such a shame,
You don't appreciate,
It's a shame to say we're through,
No more crying over you,
Ain't it a shame,
Just like the seasons change,
Girl the sun just don't shine anymore
@kunaguero1628
Schade dass es solche Lieder nicht mehr gibt. Das waren echt Zeiten...
@aco64umjenovic
Eines der besten Lieder überhaupt 👌👌
Abartig was Jay Sean alles für Lieder hat! Dieser Mann verdient 20 mal mehr Anerkennung für diesen Ohrenorgasmus 🙏
@dujanaalkurdi4447
Wer hört es immer noch ??
@jasonsydney28
2022
@elloco2215
Ich nicht ich guck mir nur das Bild an 😂
@OvOGoerk
Love this song❤️
@MrSavios
immer noch der hammer!
@KissMyFlow
Das waren Zeiten ;)
@xbreeezy1909
😍😍😍 immer noch am hören 💁
@yongc7064
2020 nostalgisch dieses Lied dieser Vibe