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'.
Body Talk
Lemar Lyrics
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It's all about actions
Not about words
Got plans for you
What you want me to
Girl I will do
You can pick and choose
You know that I'll lay it on
You'll be holding on
In the day
Take pictures in the sun
In the night
Let the city lights turn us on
We can take it back to the crib
You can show me what
You're working with
Open up and let me in
Let your body do the talking
Now that we're finally all alone
I'm gonna give you something worth waiting for
So lets just hurry and get it on
Let your body do the talking
[Chorus:]
Let your body do the talking
Let your body talk
You can let your body talk
(So Come on!)
Let your body do the talking
(Get down through the night)
Let your body talk
(It's alright)
Just let your body talk
(So Come on!)
Wake up; it's a brand new day
And I've got plans to
Make you happy
Lace you with diamonds
A girl's best friend
Just watch me closely
I'll break you in
Come on, let's hit the club
No time for talking
Just rave non-stop
As the tempo slows
Its time to leave
As you look in my eye
You know what I need
We can take it back to the crib
I can show you what I'm flexin with
Open up and let me in
Let your body do the talking
Now that we're finally all alone
I can give you that something you've been waiting for
So lets just hurry and get it on
Let your body do the talking
[Chorus x2]
So many things I'd like to do
So many ways to make
Your body move
Now you're home with me
We can have a private party
Come get down with me
So come on!
(Get down through the night)
(It's alright)
(So come on!)
[Chorus x2]
The song "Body Talk" by Lemar is about a man who is asking his partner to trust him and let her body do the talking. He conveys that he has plans for her and will give her something worth waiting for. He emphasizes that it's all about actions, not words, and that she can pick and choose whatever she wants to do. He suggests taking pictures in the sun during the day and letting the city lights turn them on at night. They can go back to the crib, where she can show him what she's working with, and he can show her what he's flexing with. The tempo slows down, and they look into each other's eyes, knowing what each other needs. The song is essentially about two people getting together and letting their bodies express their emotions without the need for words.
Overall, this song is about passion, desire, and intimacy. The lyrics show a deep understanding of what can be communicated through physical touch and movement. Lemar speaks from experience, urging his partner to trust him and let her body do the talking. He expresses his love and affection for her, wanting to make her happy and give her something special.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight you gotta trust me girl
Tonight, I am asking you to trust me
It's all about actions
Actions speak louder than words
Not about words
I don't just want to talk about it, I want to show you
Got plans for you
I have plans for us tonight
What you want me to
Tell me what you want from me
Girl I will do
I'll do whatever you want
You can pick and choose
You are in control
You know that I'll lay it on
You know I'll be passionate
On the back of my bike
Let's ride together
You'll be holding on
Hold on to me tightly
In the day
During the day
Take pictures in the sun
Let's take photos in the sunshine
In the night
At night
Let the city lights turn us on
The city lights will set the mood
We can take it back to the crib
We can go back to my place
You can show me what
Show me what you've got
You're working with
What you can do
Open up and let me in
Be open and honest with me
Let your body do the talking
Actions speak louder than words
Now that we're finally all alone
Now that it's just the two of us
I'm gonna give you something worth waiting for
I have something special for you
So lets just hurry and get it on
Let's not waste any time
Wake up; it's a brand new day
It's a new day, time to wake up
And I've got plans to
I have plans for us
Make you happy
I want to make you smile
Lace you with diamonds
I'll give you jewelry
A girl's best friend
Diamonds are a girl's best friend
Just watch me closely
Pay attention to what I'm doing
I'll break you in
I'll make you comfortable
Come on, let's hit the club
Let's go to the club
No time for talking
Let's just dance
Just rave non-stop
Let's dance all night
As the tempo slows
As the music slows down
Its time to leave
Time to go home
As you look in my eye
When you look at me
You know what I need
You know what I want
I can show you what I'm flexin with
I can show you what I've got
Now that we're finally all alone
Now that it's just the two of us
I can give you that something you've been waiting for
I have what you've been wanting
So lets just hurry and get it on
Let's not waste any time
So many things I'd like to do
I have many ideas
So many ways to make
So many ways to get you moving
Your body move
To get you dancing
We can have a private party
Just the two of us, having fun
Come get down with me
Dance with me
Get down through the night
Dance all night long
It's alright
Everything is going to be okay
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: LEMAR OBIKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Junior Hamer
Still love this jam
zeal ajogbe
❤❤❤
pink280
no problem :) hehe.. it's really a great song ! :)))
Jesper Olsen
what about the nice remix?