Kevin Lyttle (born Lescott Kevin Lyttle Coombs, on 14 September 1976) is a … Read Full Bio ↴Kevin Lyttle (born Lescott Kevin Lyttle Coombs, on 14 September 1976) is a soca artist hailing from Saint Vincent, who had a worldwide hit with the interpellative soca ballad, "Turn Me On" which was recorded by Lyttle and the ragga soca artist Spragga Benz. The song was originally done by the rhythm and a blues group

Lyttle recorded "Turn Me On" in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2001. His strong live performances of soca influenced by hip hop and r&b made the song a hit throughout the Caribbean.

The song started finding its way into clubs in the UK. It was officially released as a single in the UK in late 2003 and reached Number 2 in its first week, spending seven weeks in the Top Ten of the UK singles chart. It later reached #11 in Finland and #3 in Australia; and was a hit in another 12 countries. The single was released in the U.S. in 2004 and the video was added to MTV on 24 May 2004. "Turn Me On" eventually peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Kevin Lyttle signed with Atlantic Records in 2003. His self-titled album was released on July 27, 2004 in the U.S. The second single "Last Drop" has been released in markets outside the U.S., and has reached the top ten in Finland, top 20 in Switzerland and top 40 in the Netherlands, Sweden and Australia.

Kevin Lyttle's most recent release is called "Fyah". Songs include the title song, as well as "Come See Me" featuring Lexxus and "Something About You," which is co-produced by Kevin Rudolf ("Let It Rock" featuring Lil Wayne.)

Don't Want You To Cry
Kevin Lyttle Lyrics

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[Intro]
Never Wanna Make U Cry
Never wanna make those tears , come to your eyes

Yeah Yeah... Oh Oh , Oh Oh Ah Ah Ah!

[verse 1]
I know it's been hard between us

Don't know who you can trust
But girl it's me
Cuz what we had was more than just lust
It seems that we always quarillin'
But that don't mean a damn thing
Just as long as we always have an understanding

[Bridge]
So put all of your betters on the side
Cuz i'm gonna take you on a ride ( Oh Oh )
And forget your pride
I never want to hurt you lady
So just come and hold me honey I...OH I.. !!

[chorus]
I wanna make you mine, all the time
Thats no lie (thats no lie!)
I wanna make you mine, all the time
Thats no lie.....Oh girl
Never Wanna Make U Cry (Never wanna make you cry)
Never wanna make those tears (Never wanna make those tears)
Come to your eyes (Never wanna make you cry)

[verse 2]
You think that I really don't love you (don't love you)
That could never be true (be true)
Cuz no matter what I'll always be real to you (real to you)
So tell me what I layed on my life (my life)
Without you I'm ready to die
Cuz it's so hard for a man to expresse true love (true love)

[Bridge]
So put all of your betters on the side
Cuz i'm gonna take you on a ride ( Oh Oh )
And forget your pride
I never want to hurt you lady
So just come and hold me honey I...OH I.. !!

[Chorus]
I wanna make you mine, all the time
Thats no lie (thats no lie!)
I wanna make you mine, all the time
Thats no lie.....Oh girl
Never Wanna Make U Cry (Never wanna make you cry)
Never wanna make those tears (Never wanna make those tears)
Come to your eyes , Oh..

Never Wanna Make U Cry (Never wanna make you cry)
Never wanna make those tears (Never wanna make those tears)
Come to your eyes , Oh..

[4x]
Never wanna make , wanna make you , never wanna make you cry

I...OH I.. !!

[chorus]
I wanna make you mine, all the time
Thats no lie (thats no lie!)
I wanna make you mine, all the time
Thats no lie.....Oh girl
Never Wanna Make U Cry (Never wanna make you cry)
Never wanna make those tears (Never wanna make those tears)
Come to your eyes (Never wanna make you cry)

[T'll It Fades]
Never wanna make , wanna make you , never wanna make you cry

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Want You To Cry" by Kevin Lyttle conveys a message of love, commitment, and reassurance to a partner who may have doubts or insecurities. The singer expresses his deep feelings and desire to make his partner feel secure and loved, emphasizing that he never wants to see them cry or hurt in any way.

In the intro, the singer sets the tone by stating that he never wants to make his partner cry, indicating a strong sense of empathy and emotional connection. The repetitive "Yeah Yeah... Oh Oh, Oh Oh Ah Ah Ah!" adds to the emotional intensity of the lyrics, as if the singer is pleading with his partner to believe his words.

The first verse addresses the challenges and misunderstandings that may have arisen in the relationship, but the singer reassures his partner that their connection goes beyond mere physical attraction (lust). Despite disagreements, he emphasizes the importance of understanding and communication in their relationship to overcome obstacles.

In the chorus, the singer repeatedly emphasizes his commitment to his partner, expressing his desire to make them feel loved and cherished at all times. The repetition of "Never wanna make you cry" reinforces the sincerity of his words and his intention to protect his partner from any pain or sadness. The bridge further emphasizes his devotion and willingness to put his partner's needs and feelings above all else.

Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability, honesty, and a deep emotional investment in the relationship. Through his lyrics, Kevin Lyttle portrays a man who is willing to go to great lengths to make his partner feel valued and appreciated, promising to always be there for them and never wanting to see them shed tears of sorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

Never Wanna Make U Cry
Never wanna make those tears come to your eyes

I know it's been hard between us
I understand that we've had difficulties in our relationship

Don't know who you can trust
You may be unsure of who to trust

But girl it's me
But rest assured, it's me

Cuz what we had was more than just lust
Our connection was deeper than just physical attraction

It seems that we always quarillin'
It may seem like we're always arguing

But that don't mean a damn thing
But that doesn't diminish our love

Just as long as we always have an understanding
As long as we communicate and have mutual understanding

So put all of your betters on the side
Forget about any doubts or insecurities

Cuz i'm gonna take you on a ride
Because I want to take you on a journey

And forget your pride
Let go of any pride or ego