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 βThe Way Love Goesβ on the BBC1 show βSo You Think You Can Danceβ on Saturday 9th January. The single was released on Valentineβs 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'.
Dance
Lemar Lyrics
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Dance dance dance
Makes me want to dance
When I saw you girl I knew
That you were something out of a story book
And I told me heart that we gotta take one look
I imagine both me and you
Holding hands in the park
Making love girl after dark
(The ooh the ahh the ooh)
The sounds of the birds and the bees
Bringing you to your knees
Is all I want to do yeah
[Chorus:]
Dance dance dance, dance dance dance
Makes me want to dance
I just want to dance with you
I just want to roll with you
I just want to be the one who really gets to know you
I don't care and I don't mind
I will spend the whole of my time
This is what it takes for me
To hold it down and make you mine
Every day spent like the first
Taking us right back to the birth of our love
Seems to me like I never get enough
Think about the way that we first kissed
It was a night like this
We stayed together every day, ever since
(The ooh the ahh the ooh)
The sounds of the birds and the bees
Bringing you to your knees
Is all I want to do yeah
[Chorus: Repeat 2X]
The only thing between us is the floor
The DJ's playing our favorite song
So lets not take to long
I want to dance all through the night with you
Dance, dance daaance, yeah
I just want to dance with you
I just want to dance with you
I just want to roll with you
I just want to be the one who really gets to know you
I don't care and I don't mind
I will spend the whole of my time
This is what it takes for me to hold it down and make you mine
Dance dance dance, dance dance dance
Makes me want to dance
In the song "Dance" by Lemar, the artist expresses his desire to dance and be close to the person he loves. The lyrics convey a strong feeling of passion and excitement as he imagines a future with that person. The song is upbeat and fast-paced, reflecting the energy of the dance floor.
Lemar describes seeing his love interest and immediately knowing she was someone special. He and his heart were captivated, and he wants to take a chance with her. He imagines spending time with her, from holding hands in the park to making love after dark. The artist also recalls how they first kissed and stayed together every day since then. The vision of their romance gets him excited and exhilarated.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of how dancing makes Lemar want to dance more. He wants to roll and be the one who really gets to know his lover. He does not care about anything else but spending time with her and making her his. The artist also mentions how the DJ is playing their favorite song, and they should not take too long. He wants to dance with her all night and never let her go.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance dance dance
The joy of dancing is so great that it needs to be reiterated three times.
Makes me want to dance
The power of dance is so potent that it has the ability to make someone want to dance even more.
When I saw you girl I knew
Upon seeing the girl, the singer had an intuitive feeling that she was special.
That you were something out of a story book
The girl was so extraordinary that she seemed like a character from a fairy tale.
And I told me heart that we gotta take one look
The artist's heart urged him to take a closer look and pursue the girl.
I imagine both me and you
The singer has a vivid imagination that includes both himself and the girl.
Doing what lovers do
He envisions a future where he and the girl are in a romantic partnership.
Holding hands in the park
The imagined future includes traditional romantic gestures like holding hands in public.
Making love girl after dark
The envisioned future also includes physical intimacy in private settings.
(The ooh the ahh the ooh)
This is a vocal expression of pleasure and excitement.
The sounds of the birds and the bees
The natural world is a source of beauty and sensuality.
Bringing you to your knees
The artist wants to make the girl swoon with his romantic overtures.
Is all I want to do yeah
His desire is fixated on romancing the girl.
[Chorus:] Dance dance dance, dance dance dance
The chorus reinforces the central theme of the song: the power of dance to bring people together.
I just want to dance with you
The singer's primary desire is to share the experience of dance with the girl.
I just want to roll with you
The phrase 'roll with you' conveys a sense of being carefree, relaxed, and comfortable in each other's presence.
I just want to be the one who really gets to know you
The artist doesn't just want physical intimacy; he also wants emotional intimacy and connection.
I don't care and I don't mind
His feelings for the girl are so strong that he is willing to overlook any obstacles or challenges that might arise.
I will spend the whole of my time
The singer is willing to devote all of his time to the girl.
This is what it takes for me to hold it down and make you mine
The artist is willing to put in the effort required to make the girl his romantic partner.
Every day spent like the first
The artist wants to recapture the magic and excitement of the first day he met the girl.
Taking us right back to the birth of our love
The artist wants to renew and deepen the love he shares with the girl.
Seems to me like I never get enough
The singer is insatiable in his desire for the girl.
Think about the way that we first kissed
The artist reflects on a shared experience that was pivotal in their romantic journey together.
It was a night like this
The setting of the first kiss is significant and meaningful.
We stayed together every day, ever since
Their relationship has endured since that fateful moment.
The only thing between us is the floor
There is nothing standing in the way of them dancing together except the literal floor.
The DJ's playing our favorite song
The music they are dancing to is meaningful and personal to them.
So lets not take to long
The artist wants to savor the moment and not let it slip away.
I want to dance all through the night with you
The singer wants to share an extended period of time with the girl, dancing together and enjoying each other's company.
Dance, dance daaance, yeah
The song's final lines reiterate the joy and power of dance.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEMAR OBIKA, CRAIG PAUL HARDY, FITZGERALD SCOTT
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No Arguments Please
Hello
Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial.
On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people.
While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there. Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there.
I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes.
I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life. Can we talk?
No Arguments Please
Hello
Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial.
On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people.
While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there. Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there.
I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes.
I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life. Can we talk?
No Arguments Please
Hello
Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial.
On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people.
While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there. Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there.
I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes.
I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life. Can we talk?
No Arguments Please
Hello
Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial.
On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people.
While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there. Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there.
I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes.
I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life. Can we talk?
Michael Molloy
This world desperately needs more Lemar
HelloKittykat21
Sunday mornings on Magic soul π
Marcella O'Reilly
I can't believe this song is nearly 20 years old. I was 10 and loved it so much β€β€β€
LL Cool L
I was 10/11 too. Still love this π―ππΎπ
Karen May
Such a feel good song that actually 'makes me wanna dance' :) It's nothing like todays so called 'music'. The quality of Lemar's music has stayed consistent since he released his first album. Such an amazing artist!!
No Arguments Please
Hello
Something I have been in search for quite sometime is a connection with somebody that goes beyond vanity. It's very hard to do in this day and age. People can be, somewhat very superficial.
On my quest to achieve this I have learnt a lot about human nature. It seems to me that those who are not given traits such as beauty or being wealthy are some of the nicest, kindest and generous people.
While the "gorgeous" and well off seem to be the most arrogant and greedy people out there. Of course that's not to say there aren't beautiful kind people out there.
I've been in the process of change for a while now and I have made some decent changes but don't you just hate it when people can't let go of your past mistakes.
I saw your profile and it intrigued me. I wanted to learn more about who you are and what type of path you would like on in life. Can we talk?
Sana Xx
Lemarβs singing is amazing. I used to hear this song a lot when it used to play on Heart radio in the mornings around the year 2004.
Martin Sakutu
The way he's adlibbing at the end of this song makes it fit for any R&B mixtape with tracks from 1992-2012. Kill me every time
MCMRecords LTD
bangerrrrrr still to this day. just heard it radio and said to mum who is this again and had to search it. How could i forget a banger like this. Hope music is still in Lemars grasp, great vocals.
The16BitPrick
Such a tune, has it really been 18 years already?