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'.
Beauty Queen
Lemar Lyrics
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And all the things I really didn't need
'cause you're an uptown girl
And your body, it speaks to me
Said, you ever take it to the wild side?
Put the pedal to the floor?
Come let's break a few rules
Girl your love is criminal
[Chorus]
You look like something straight from a magazine
You're my beauty queen
Slow motion love like a clip on a movie screen
You're my beauty queen
Here's her Victoria Secrets
She puts the g on a string
Make a blind man walk on water
She can make the holy man sin
Over and over and over
You're like the fatal attraction
You're my lifetime addiction
[Chorus]
Breakfast in the morning
Loving in the evening
Caught up in the moment
Now you got me feenin'
I'm a selfish lover
Let me take it further
After me, there'll be no other
[Chorus]
The song Beauty Queen by Lemar appears to be a love letter to a woman who is considered to be physically stunning. The lyrics praise her beauty and describe how the singer can't resist her, even though she is not necessarily what he needs. Despite her looks being flawless, the singer seems to acknowledge that there might be some wildness or risk associated with her, as he suggests breaking rules together. The singer compares her to something out of a magazine, which could suggest a degree of artifice or superficiality, but he also seems to regard her with genuine affection, referring to her as a lifetime addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
You're everything I ever wanted
You embody all the qualities I have ever desired in a person.
And all the things I really didn't need
In addition, you possess characteristics that were not necessary for me to desire you.
'cause you're an uptown girl
Your social status is high and you have an affluent lifestyle.
And your body, it speaks to me
The way you present yourself physically is intriguing and attractive to me.
Said, you ever take it to the wild side?
I wonder if you have ever dared to engage in risky or unconventional behavior in your life.
Put the pedal to the floor?
Have you ever driven at high speed with an unyielding attitude?
Come let's break a few rules
If not, let us act to flout some conventions and do things uniquely.
Girl your love is criminal
Your affection and desire is so overwhelming, it feels like an illegal activity.
You look like something straight from a magazine
You bear the appearance of a picture-perfect model, as if from a publication.
You're my beauty queen
To me, you are a royal and stunning figure of perfect beauty.
Slow motion love like a clip on a movie screen
Our romantic moments seem to play out leisurely, just like in a motion picture.
Here's her Victoria Secrets
She is wearing lingerie attire from a popular brand known for its sexy designs.
She puts the g on a string
She wears a thong, where the letter 'g' represents the piece of string that goes between her buttocks.
Make a blind man walk on water
Your beauty is so mesmerizing, it creates miracles and defies logic.
She can make the holy man sin
Even the most pious and devout religious figure would be tempted to yield to your seductive powers.
Over and over and over
Repeatedly, without end or cease.
You're like the fatal attraction
You have a strong and dangerous allure, akin to a fatal attraction that captivates and engulfs your admirers.
You're my lifetime addiction
You are not only alluring, but you have also become an unshakable compulsion that I cannot live without.
Breakfast in the morning
Starting the day with a morning meal together.
Loving in the evening
Expressing affection and intimacy during late hours of the day.
Caught up in the moment
Being captivated by the current experiences and emotions, losing track of time and surroundings temporarily.
Now you got me feenin'
You have become the source of my intense craving and desire.
I'm a selfish lover
I am possessive of you and only want to experience pleasure with you.
Let me take it further
I want to escalate our intimacy and deepen our connection.
After me, there'll be no other
No one else can replace the intensity and depth that we share in our love, and I do not desire any partner after you.
You're my beauty queen
To me, you are a royal and stunning figure of perfect beauty.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: FITZGERALD SCOTT
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