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'.
Another Day
Lemar Lyrics
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Between us two,
Then why don't you love me?
The way that I still love you,
So many mistakes made,
In so little time,
Girl I'm so regretful,
I must have been out of my mind.
[Chorus]
I don't want to live another day
Without you by my side
I don't want to run anymore
Running out of places to hide
Ever since you went away
Slowly I've seen
That I shoulda got
Down on my knees
And begged you to stay with me
And what I'm feeling for you,
Never could I try to hide,
The fact that I adore you,
Always seems to come outside,
You were my heartbeat,
The reason I breathe,
Please baby forgive me,
While I'm down on my knees
[Chorus: x3]
I shoulda got down on my knees
And begged you to stay with me
I don't want to see
I don't want to throw
I can't see the night
You're my heart and soul
The lyrics to Lemar's song "Another Day" express regret and sorrow for a failed relationship, with the singer pleading for the other person to come back. The opening lines ask if the relationship is really over, indicating that the singer is struggling to accept the reality of the situation. The next line implies that although the relationship may have ended, the singer still loves the other person deeply, despite the mistakes that were made.
The chorus expresses the singer's desire to have the other person back in their life and the pain they feel without them. The repetition of the line "I don't want to live another day without you by my side" emphasizes the intensity of these feelings. The last verse is a declaration of love, with the singer admitting that they can't hide how deeply they feel for the other person. The line "You were my heartbeat, the reason I breathe" is particularly poignant, showing just how important the other person was in the singer's life.
Overall, "Another Day" is a moving song that captures the anguish of a heartbroken person. The lyrics are raw and emotional, with Lemar's soulful voice adding to the intensity of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it really over?
Questioning if the relationship actually ended
Between us two,
Clarifying that the question is about their relationship
Then why don't you love me?
Asking why the ex-partner doesn't have the same love anymore
The way that I still love you,
Stating that the singer still loves the ex-partner dearly
So many mistakes made,
Acknowledging that there were many mistakes in their relationship
In so little time,
Emphasizing that the mistakes were made in a short period of time
Girl I'm so regretful,
Expressing strong regret for the mistakes made
I must have been out of my mind.
Admitting that the singer was not in the right state of mind
I don't want to live another day
Not wanting to continue living without the ex-partner
Without you by my side
Not wanting to live without the ex-partner's presence
I don't want to run anymore
Expressing weariness from running away from the problem
Running out of places to hide
Revealing that there's no escaping the feelings anymore
Ever since you went away
Implying that the sadness started when the ex-partner left
Slowly I've seen
Realizing something over time
That I shoulda got
Acknowledging the mistake of not doing something
Down on my knees
Showing humility in begging
And begged you to stay with me
Admitting that the singer should've pleaded for the ex-partner to stay
And what I'm feeling for you,
Describing the intensity of the singer's feelings
Never could I try to hide,
Asserting that the singer never tried to conceal the feelings
The fact that I adore you,
Underlining that the singer adores the ex-partner very much
Always seems to come outside,
Saying that the adoration always manifests
You were my heartbeat,
Comparing the ex-partner to the singer's heartbeat
The reason I breathe,
Stating that the ex-partner is the reason for the singer's existence
Please baby forgive me,
Begging for forgiveness
While I'm down on my knees
Reiterating the humble begging gesture
I shoulda got down on my knees
Stating the regret of not begging before
And begged you to stay with me
Repeating the plea for the ex-partner to stay
I don't want to see
Unwilling to face the pain anymore
I don't want to throw
Unwilling to give up on the relationship effort
I can't see the night
Can't find light in the darkness anymore
You're my heart and soul
The ex-partner is an integral part of the singer's being
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM LEE WHEDBEE, SCHUYLAR KEETON, SCOTT FITZGERALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jack Wickens
Lemar deserved so much more from his career. It's a real shame he didnt achieve what he deserved.
Emmanuel Tsumba
Maybe if he could relocate to US he could take it to greater heights,, otherwise he deserves the best
Beatrice Priso
It is awesome he is being himself because most of the artists something wrong with them they lost their integrity but he didn't still delivers good music
hamza raj
To me he is still among the best guys I somuch respect hhhmm much respect Lemar
DapperTherapy
i agree. That lullaby song he did with alastair is a great song.
aria08
Very underrated
julie rodriguez
I do not understand why this young man is not all over the tv..radio and recieving awards here, there, and everywhere.His voice is amazing, songs that eveyone can relate to and really good on the eye. Whats up with music today. Lemar i do hope you read our commemts... your fab and please for all your solid fans please keep making great music.love j
Troy
He was around in a era before social media and where the Uk was dominated by dance and pop music still a legend!!!
Lemon meringue
One of the few artists who sings with every bit of their being
Barbara Collins
one of the best voices I have heard ...hes fabulous