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'.
Caroline
Lemar Lyrics
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Is anybody holding?
Caroline, my Caroline
Has anybody told you
They'd give it up for you?
Caroline, sweet Caroline
Weren't you the one who said you're better off alone
Can't find the reason to get up and face each day
Please run to find me
Caroline
Still go to the movies?
Fall asleep at the ending?
Caroline, oh Caroline
Are you still laughing?
Same sense of humor?
Caroline, Caroline
Did you forget there are things we used to do?
I don't regret, I treasure moments shared with you
And I'll be here if you decide to change your mind
I'll give you time
Please Caroline
You should have said it wasn't working out for you
We could have sat down and talked it through
Just too many wasted tears
I'm left without a prayer
Is anybody hurting?
Like I'm sitting here hurting?
Caroline
I love you, Caroline
The song "Caroline" by Lemar details the singer's desperation for his former flame to come back into his life. The song opens with Lemar asking if anybody is calling or holding Caroline, indicating that he misses her deeply and wonders if she is feeling the same way. He then asks if anyone has told her that they would give it all up for her, showing that he wants her to understand that he is willing to do whatever it takes to win her back. The repetition of her name throughout the song adds a personal touch and emphasizes his desire for her.
Lemar then recalls how Caroline had said she was better off alone, but also questions if her mother had warned her that her heart would need a home. He cannot find the reason for her absence from his life and appeals to her to come back to him. He goes on to ask if she still likes the same things they used to do together and if she is still laughing, showing that he remembers her deeply and imagines that they could pick up where they left off. Lemar expresses that he would cherish the moments shared with Caroline and would be there for her if she ever changes her mind.
The chorus repeats multiple times, emphasizing Lemar's unrequited love and longing for Caroline. He expresses that Caroline should have communicated to him that their relationship was not working out and they could have talked it through. He then questions if anyone else is hurting like him in the aftermath of their breakup, indicating that his pain is intense and that he loves her despite everything.
Overall, Lemar's "Caroline" is a poignant love song that conveys the singer's longing for his lost love. The lyrics showcase his deep feelings for her and his regret for not being able to make the relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Is anybody calling?
Is anyone contacting you?
Is anybody holding?
Is anyone physically embracing you?
Caroline, my Caroline
Addressing the person he's singing about
Has anybody told you
Has someone recently informed you
They'd give it up for you?
They'll make a sacrifice for you?
Caroline, sweet Caroline
Addressing the person he's singing about affectionately
Weren't you the one who said you're better off alone
A reminder that she once claimed she's better off without anyone
Didn't mama tell you that your heart would need a home
A parent's advice about finding love
Can't find the reason to get up and face each day
Lost motivation to go about one's daily routine
Please run to find me
A plea to come back to him
Caroline
Addressing the person he's singing about
Still go to the movies?
Do you still watch movies in theaters?
Fall asleep at the ending?
Do you still fall asleep during the end credits?
Caroline, oh Caroline
Addressing the person he's singing about
Are you still laughing?
Are you still able to find the humor in things?
Same sense of humor?
Do you still have the same appreciation for comedy?
Caroline, Caroline
Addressing the person he's singing about
Did you forget there are things we used to do?
A question about past shared experiences
I don't regret, I treasure moments shared with you
He cherishes the memories they made together
And I'll be here if you decide to change your mind
He'll be here if she decides to come back to him
I'll give you time
He's willing to be patient
Please Caroline
A plea to come back to him
You should have said it wasn't working out for you
A wish that she told him the relationship wasn't working
We could have sat down and talked it through
A suggestion that they could have communicated to save the relationship
Just too many wasted tears
Too many tears shed for something that could have been prevented
I'm left without a prayer
He feels hopeless and doesn't know how to solve things now
Is anybody hurting?
Does anyone else feel as much pain as he does?
Like I'm sitting here hurting?
Is anyone else hurting as much as he is right now?
Caroline
Addressing the person he's singing about
I love you, Caroline
Expressing his love for Caroline
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FITZGERALD SCOTT
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Caroline
Is anybody calling?
Is anybody holding?
Caroline, my Caroline
Has anybody told you
They'd give it up for you?
Caroline, sweet Caroline
Weren't you the one who said you're better off alone
Didn't mama tell you that your heart would need a home
Cant find the reason to get up and face each day
Please run to find me
Caroline
Still go to the movies?
Fall asleep at the ending?
Caroline, oh Caroline
Are you still laughing?
Same sense of humour?
Caroline, Caroline
Did you forget there are things we used to do?
I don't regret, i treasure moments shared with you
And i'll be here if you decide to change your mind
I'll give you time
Please Caroline
You should have said it wasn't working out for you
We could have sat down and talked it through
Just too many wasted tears
I'm left without a prayer
Is anybody hurting?
Like i'm sitting here hurting?
Caroline
I love you, Caroline...
@yotambanda9984
I love this song as in serious lemar am number one fan here in Zambia
@okaforokafor9787
2020 and I'm still into this song big time..
@girltalk8709
Just wondering how many carols relate to this song as deeply as I do..because I feel like this song was sang for me
@missflovia
This is one of the most talented yet underatted artist EVER!!
@cathymorrison4251
Truth
@sechelanjisichone8314
I love this song
@mwilachikwanda1233
Love this song so muuuuch.Did u forget these are the things we used to do. O gosh. Loving this song too much.Anyone in November?
@philipmumba3788
8 years, 26 comments. What's wrong with this world
@sihlelurv
Still my favorite voice and this is still my go to sad song ❤️😔
@olipanjovu4074
Wish I could have been Blessed with a man with this kind of love 😔😔