Lemar was born in London to Nigerian (Igbo) parents, and was raised in Tottenham, London, listening to Soul Music and R&B. He used to sing at home with his brothers and sister, pretending to be The Jacksons. He was seventeen when he had his first concert at the Junior Jam at the Temple in Tottenham supporting Usher. He gave up an opportunity to study pharmacy at the Cardiff University to pursue a musical career. Lemar had some success supporting various artists such as Destiny's Child, Total, Uncle Sam and Usher Raymond on their UK club tours and after some years, managed to secure a recording contract with BMG. Following this, he released his debut single "Got Me Saying Ooh" in 2001. Unfortunately his record deal with BMG fell through in less than a year due to restructuring at the record label. He had to eventually take a job working as an accounts manager at NatWest in Enfield, north London.
Lemar's second single "Dance (With U)" reached number two on the UK Singles Chart in early 2003. His first album Dedicated was released late in 2003 with additional singles "50/50" and "Another Day" also achieving chart success in the UK. Lemar won a BRIT Award for "Best Urban Act" in 2004. Following the success of the album, he commenced his first headlining tour of the UK.
On the 12th of November 2004 Lemar guested on BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge and performed a cover of U2's song "Vertigo". He has also performed for Prince Charles' Prince's Trust.
4 September 2006 saw Lemar return with his eighth single, entitled "It's Not That Easy", which became his sixth UK top ten hit. A week later his new album The Truth About Love was released, which saw guest appearances from Styles P from The L.O.X., Mica Paris and Joss Stone. The album became Lemar's highest charting album to date, peaking at number three on the UK Albums Chart.
Lemar's 4th studio album "The Reason" is set for release on November 24th 2008. While the first single of the album will be called "If She Knew" released on 10th November 2008. Also the video has been released too.
Lemar featured on Sway's first single "Saturday Night Hustle" from the album The Signature LP. Lemar's fourth studio album "The Reason" was released on 24 November 2008, entering the UK Albums Chart at No. 41. Lead single "If She Knew" was released on 10 November 2008, and peaked on the UK Singles Chart at No. 14.
Lemar performed his new single “The Way Love Goes” on the BBC1 show “So You Think You Can Dance” on Saturday 9th January. The single was released on Valentine’s Day. "The Way Love Goes" first entered the UK Singles Chart on 21, February 2010. The single has so far managed to peak at #8, his first Top 10 single since "It's Not That Easy" in 2006. It became Lemar's seventh Top 10 single and made the Top 10 without making the BBC Radio 1 or BBC Radio 2 playlists.
It was followed on March 8 by his much anticipated album, 'The Hits', which - as well as including 10 hit singles from his four studio albums - also features four new tracks. In addtiton to 'The Way Love Goes', these include a duet with Britain's chart-topping pop/R&B boy-band JLS on a re-recording of Lemar's own 2003 ballad 'What About Love'.
Anniversary
Lemar Lyrics
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And this diamond necklace
Your love leaves me senseless
I dedicate tonight to you
'cause we made it through another year
My love only gets stronger
And I'll be here the next year
Same time, same place, same girl
They say after the honeymoon, the passion's almost gone
But I feel as thought our love
Has only just begun
[Chorus]
It's our anniversary
Celebrating you and me
Nowhere else I'd rather be, oh no
It's our anniversary
A special day in history
I will love you endlessly
It's our anniversary
Put on your best suit
I've got something for you
I'll cover you in kisses
'cause baby I adore you
Your touch leaves me breathless
And I only get weaker
I will be there regardless, for my man
I'm glad you're my man
This day always reminds me of, the reason I'm with you
I'll never search for love again
I've found the truth in you
[Chorus]
Forever I'll be here and waiting
(I'll stay the same though times are changing)
We were meant to be together
(No one could love you better)
Got a question for you
(Tell me I'm the answer)
Baby let's stay in love
I love you
I love you too
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Anniversary" by Lemar is a romantic ballad that celebrates the enduring love between two people. The lyrics emphasize the importance of commitment and dedication in relationships, especially in the face of challenges that may arise over time. In the first verse, the singer urges his partner to put on her best dress and diamond necklace, as he dedicates the night to her. He acknowledges that they have made it through another year of love and their relationship has only grown stronger. The second verse is a response from the female point of view, expressing her deep love and admiration for her man, and how he leaves her breathless every time they touch. The chorus highlights the significance of their anniversary, as they celebrate their love and cherish the memories of their journey together.
The lyrics reflect a deep emotional connection between the two people, as they vow to stay committed to each other no matter what. The lines "Forever I'll be here and waiting, We were meant to be together" signify their deep conviction that their love was meant to last forever. The ending is especially heartwarming, as they both declare their love for each other, further emphasizing the strength and power of their bond.
Overall, "Anniversary" is a beautiful and emotional love song that celebrates the journey of love and the importance of commitment and dedication in relationships. The lyrics are simple yet effective, conveying the depth of feelings between two people in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Put on your red dress
Dress up in your best clothes and look stunning for our special occasion
And this diamond necklace
Wear this diamond necklace that I got you as a symbol of my love for you
Your love leaves me senseless
Your love for me is so intense that it leaves me overwhelmed and unable to think straight
I dedicate tonight to you
Tonight is all about celebrating our love and commitment to each other
'cause we made it through another year
We've successfully made it through another year together, which is a milestone worth celebrating
My love only gets stronger
My love for you grows stronger with each passing day, and I want to express that to you on this special occasion
And I'll be here the next year
I promise to be by your side for many more years to come and celebrate our love on our future anniversaries
Same time, same place, same girl
I want our relationship to always remain constant and for you to be the only girl I love and celebrate anniversaries with
They say after the honeymoon, the passion's almost gone
People often say that the initial excitement in a relationship fades over time
But I feel as thought our love
I don't believe that our love has faded, and I still feel as passionate as ever before
Has only just begun
I believe our love is still in its early stages and will continue to grow and flourish over time
It's our anniversary
Today is a special day for us as we celebrate our anniversary
Celebrating you and me
Today is a celebration of our love and commitment to each other
Nowhere else I'd rather be, oh no
I wouldn't want to be anywhere else in the world on this special day other than with you
A special day in history
Our anniversary is an important day that marks the history of our relationship
I will love you endlessly
My love for you is infinite and will never fade, no matter what the future holds
Put on your best suit
Dress up in your best clothes and look dashing for our special occasion
I've got something for you
I have a surprise for you that I can't wait to give you
I'll cover you in kisses
I want to shower you with love and affection on our special day
'cause baby I adore you
I love you and cherish you more than anything in this world
Your touch leaves me breathless
Your touch is so electrifying and passionate that it takes my breath away
And I only get weaker
Your love for me makes me feel weak in the knees and powerless in the best way possible
I will be there regardless, for my man
I will always be there for you, no matter what happens in the future
I'm glad you're my man
I feel lucky to have you as my partner and to share this special day with you
This day always reminds me of, the reason I'm with you
Our anniversary serves as a reminder of why I fell in love with you in the first place and why I want to spend the rest of my life with you
I'll never search for love again
I have found the love of my life in you, and I will never need to search for love again
I've found the truth in you
I have found my soulmate and everything I ever needed in life in you
Forever I'll be here and waiting
I promise to always be here for you, waiting for you with open arms
(I'll stay the same though times are changing)
Even though the world around us may change, my love for you will always stay the same
We were meant to be together
I truly believe that fate brought us together and that we were always meant to be together
(No one could love you better)
I know that no one else in this world could love you as much as I love you
Got a question for you
I have an important question that I want to ask you
(Tell me I'm the answer)
I want to know if you feel the same way about me and if I am the answer to your prayers
Baby let's stay in love
Let's promise to always stay in love and to remain committed to each other for the rest of our lives
I love you
I love you with all my heart
I love you too
I love you just as much
It's our anniversary
Our anniversary is a special day that we will always cherish
A special day in history
Our anniversary marks a significant milestone in our relationship and is a day that we will always remember
I will love you endlessly
My love for you is infinite and will never fade, no matter what the future holds
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSS STONE, LEMARE IZUBUNDU NNAGDZIEM OBIKA, DANIEL PIERRE, JONATHAN NICHOLAS SHORTEN
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