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'.
Be Faithful
Lemar Lyrics
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Got a lonely heart that needs you
I've got two cars, I can only drive one
Material things that can't replace your touch
If you wanna come
The only thing you really
Gotta bring is true love
I'm a man you can trust
Everything that's now mine
Will become ours
[Chorus]
My house is your home
You can come and go
As long as I know that you're faithful
What's mine is yours
You can have it all
Come sail the world
Own all that you see
Just be faithful to me
Wanna take you to a
Snow covered mountain
So cold but the sun's still shining
So many wonders we can both see
I'm praying you're the one
Who'll share the memories
[Chorus]
Every night and every day
Every promise ever made
I wanna share it all with you
Every breath you ever take
Every child you ever name
I wanna be there for you
Be faithful
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of Lemar's song "Be Faithful" are a declaration of love and commitment. In the first verse, Lemar talks about his material prosperity, but he acknowledges that these things are meaningless without the person he loves. He invites this special person to his life, promising that everything he has will become theirs, and nothing else but true love is required. The chorus is a repetition of this promise, that his house is their home, and his possessions are also theirs, as long as they stay true to each other. Lemar further expresses his desire to create shared memories with his partner, taking them to the top of a snow-covered mountain with sunlight shining on it. He wants to share everything, every promise, every breath, and every child with his beloved, and he wants them to be faithful to each other.
The song's lyrics are straightforward and sincere, delivering a message of commitment and loyalty. The simple melody and harmonies further enhance the emotion in the lyrics, resonating with many people who can relate to the plight of being alone despite material achievements. The song is an excellent example of how a simple message can touch the hearts of many people.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a new house with much room
I have a house with enough space for both of us
Got a lonely heart that needs you
I have an empty heart that only you can fill
I've got two cars, I can only drive one
I have extra material possessions that are meaningless without you
Material things that can't replace your touch
No amount of money or possessions can replace your love and affection
If you wanna come
If you want to be with me
The only thing you really
The most important thing you need
Gotta bring is true love
Is genuine love and commitment
I give you my word
I promise you
I'm a man you can trust
You can have faith in me
Everything that's now mine
All my possessions
Will become ours
Will be shared between us
My house is your home
My home is your home
You can come and go
You can come and leave whenever you please
As long as I know that you're faithful
As long as you remain loyal and committed to our relationship
What's mine is yours
You can have anything that is mine
You can have it all
I am willing to share everything with you
Come sail the world
Travel with me around the globe
Own all that you see
Experience everything that the world has to offer
Just be faithful to me
As long as you remain loyal to me
Wanna take you to a
I want to bring you to
Snow-covered mountain
A scenic, snow-filled location
So cold but the sun's still shining
Despite the chilly temperature, the sun still shines bright
So many wonders we can both see
We can witness so many beautiful things together
I'm praying you're the one
I hope that you are the person for me
Who'll share the memories
Who will create and cherish memories with me
Every night and every day
Throughout each day and night
Every promise ever made
Every commitment made
I wanna share it all with you
I want to share everything with you
Every breath you ever take
Every moment of your life
Every child you ever name
Every child you give birth to
I wanna be there for you
I want to support and be by your side
Be faithful
Stay committed and loyal to me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FITZGERALD SCOTT
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