1) Jeremiah Jermaine … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist using this name:
1) Jeremiah Jermaine Paul became known as a background vocalist of Alicia Keys. He featured on the #1 smash hit, grammy nominated duet “Diary”.
He also, as the lead singer of 1Accord, recorded a song that appeared on the movie soundtrack Bootycall featuring Jamie Fox.
Determined to reach his dreams, he than begin crafting his writing skills and producing songs of his own. At 22, Jermaine joined a live band named FOCUS and reeked havoc on the showcase circuit in the ti-state area.
In all efforts to be a solo act, with the support of his band FOCUS, Jermaine is determined to capture the crown of R/B with a his mellow tenor, powerful high natural, soothing falsetto, the ability to play live instruments, write and produce his own music with timeless lyrics.
Jermaine was the winner of the second season of the NBC show The Voice in 2012, earning a recording contract with Universal Republic records.
2) Jermaine Paul started his music career in days when silky smooth garage consisted of deep underlying soulful bass lines with catchy melodies. This inspired him to learn to Dj.
He learned about mixing music genres and the ins and outs of music in its beautiful art form.
During the late 90s Jermaine then moved onto producing music from his home studio, This is where he found his true form of expression.
While producing and Dj'ing Jermaine started to write songs and began circulating the mc'ing circuit in London. He started performing at various well known events with other established mcs and djs within London.
Jermaine has studied all forms of Art from Fine Art to Architecture. This has influenced his music and made it into a true art form.
Earlier this year Jermaine was featured on a BBC T.V programme called Extreme Dreams with Ben Fogle. He trekked for two weeks across the Himalayas, its experiences like this that add to the layers of inspiration behind his talented song writing skills.
His genre of music is a form of free flowing lyrics with natural melodies. His music is the tool to express the roller coaster of life that we all can relate to.
The artists that inspire him stretch across the whole spectrum from indie, jazz, house and garage to hip pop and today’s urban scene. Jermaine makes music to release what's going on inside him and that's what creates his sound.
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Against All Odds
Jermaine Paul Lyrics
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Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
There's just an empty space
There's nothing left here to remind me
So take a look at me now
There's just an empty space
And you coming back to me
Is against all odds, and that's what I've got to face
I wish that I could make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you
And so many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
There's just an empty space
And you coming back to me
Is against all odds, and that's what I've got to face
Just take a look at me now
I'll be standing here
And you coming back to me
Is against all odds, and that's what I've got to face
Just take a look at me now
Jermaine Paul's "Against All Odds" is a song about the pain of losing someone you love and the struggle to move on. The singer is reflecting on the emptiness he feels after losing his love, emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "just an empty space." He's bewildered by the fact that he has to face this reality, despite the fact that he longs for his lover to come back to him. The phrase "against all odds" implies that there is no logical reason for him to believe that she will return, yet he cannot help but hold onto hope.
The song's chorus is particularly poignant, encapsulating the desperation and sorrow of the singer. He wishes that he could make his lover turn around and see the depth of his pain. He longs for the chance to tell her all the things he needed to say before she left, knowing that she was the only one who truly understood him. Despite the odds being against him, he still stands in the emptiness she left behind, hoping against hope that she will find her way back to him.
Overall, "Against All Odds" is a powerful ballad about heartbreak and the difficulty of letting go. It speaks to anyone who has experienced the pain of losing someone they love and the complex emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away
I cannot bear the thought of you leaving and not knowing how I feel.
Just let you leave without a trace
I do not want to let you go without leaving my mark on you or without any closure.
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
When I am with you, every breath I take is shared with you.
You're the only one who really knew me at all
You are the only person who truly knows me and understands me.
So take a look at me now
Reflect on me, see where I am in life.
There's just an empty space
My life is missing something because you are not in it.
There's nothing left here to remind me
I do not have anything left that reminds me of you.
Just the memory of your face
The only thing left of you is the image of your face in my memory.
And you coming back to me
The possibility of you returning to me.
Is against all odds, and that's what I've got to face
The chance of you returning is very unlikely, but I have to accept that possibility.
I wish that I could make you turn around
I wish I could get your attention and make you notice me and my feelings.
Turn around and see me cry
I want you to see the pain and sadness I feel.
There's so much I need to say to you
There are so many things left unsaid between us.
And so many reasons why
There are so many things I need to explain and clarify.
I'll be standing here
I will always be here waiting for you to return.
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J.R. Lobinsky
Great song, great rendition, Jermaine Paul’s an amazing singer!
Jewls Smith
He was absolutely incredible!! I still watch his videos. He's amazing! God Bless him😘
Danny G.
Just amazing! he's one of the absolute best to ever sing on the voice.
no
He was always an amazing singer. Alicia Keys knew what she was doing by putting him on her song Diary, long before the voice. He just needed the publicity.
debbie smith
This guy has a beast of a voice. This may be my very favorite version. I almost forgot about Jermaine Paul. Dude is a monster
Cacilda Alves de Almeida
Grande intérprete...essa musica é demais!!!!
iesha wilson
such a powerful singer
Miss • Point _
Jermaine Paul is a wonderful amazing gifted well grounded person very talented singer he deserved to win the voice
Jesse Robinson
I still think Juliette should have won, but cannot deny the sheer force and talent that is this man!
Lucas Lee
Michael Jordan of The Voice...best The voice’s version of this hit,appreciated ❤️