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'.
Heartbreaker
Lemar Lyrics
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I've been around the world a few times.
I never seen a girl like her.
You got that kind of body that makes a man wanna buy the whole bottle.
It's amazing, the way you got me, ready to spend anything.
Boy ya kisses, wait a minute think I had a little too much to drink
I can be your man and you can be my own lady.
She can pop it down. Ah ha
Nearly hit the ground for ya. Ah ha.
Turn it all around. Ah ha
Then she'll back it up for ya.
But she's sophisticated that you made it here tonight
Know exactly what has been missing from my life
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Won't ya shake what your mamma gave ya
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Won't you shake what your mamma gave ya
Every time she goes to walk past I can feel my world shaking
The way she got my heart going
Messing around won't make it (won't make it)
Hallelujah Hallelujah
Girl you really got me going.
Once upon a time I was blind. But now I got my eyes open. (Wide open)
Looks good to me like ice cream and cake
And you can feed it to me like it's my birthday
She can pop it down. Ah ha
Nearly hit the ground for ya
Turn it all around ah ha
Then she'll back it up for ya
But she's sophisticated that you made it here tonight
Know exactly what has been missing from my life
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Won't ya shake what your mamma gave ya
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Won't you shake what your mamma gave ya
Taken my heart, more then you'll know
Hate to see you go, but I love to see you walk away
Breaking my heart more then you'll know
Hate to see you go, but I love to see you walk away (walk away)
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Won't you shake what your mamma gave ya
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Little miss heartbreaker
Won't you shake what your mamma gave ya
The song "Heartbreaker" by Lemar is about a girl who draws attention with her amazing body, seductive moves, and captivating personality. The lyrics describe her as someone who can make a man do anything he wants, and who knows that she is the missing piece of the singer's life. The chorus emphasizes her power to break hearts, but despite this, the singer still wants to be part of her life and shower her with gifts.
The first stanza talks about the impact the girl has on the singer. He has traveled around the world but never seen anyone quite like her. Her body, in particular, is so irresistible that he is willing to spend anything just to be with her. However, he is also aware that he is probably under the influence of alcohol when he feels this way. The rest of the lyrics describe her moves and how she mesmerizes everyone around her. She knows how to work her body in a way that drives men crazy, and she is fully aware of her power.
Overall, the song is an ode to a girl who knows how to get what she wants and who captivates everyone around her with her beauty and moves. It portrays the singer as someone who is willing to be swept away by her and who is drawn to her despite her reputation as a heartbreaker.
Line by Line Meaning
Give it to me
Asks the girl to give him a chance.
I've been around the world a few times.
He has traveled to many places but never found a girl like her.
I never seen a girl like her.
She is unique and special to him.
You got that kind of body that makes a man wanna buy the whole bottle.
Her attractive physique can make a man spend a lot on her.
It's amazing, the way you got me, ready to spend anything.
He is in awe of her and is willing to spend anything to be with her.
Boy ya kisses, wait a minute think I had a little too much to drink
Her kisses are intoxicating to him, making him feel like he's had too much to drink.
Tell me what you want, because you can have it all baby
He is willing to give her everything she wants in order to be with her.
I can be your man and you can be my own lady.
He is willing to be with her and wants to make a commitment to her.
She can pop it down. Ah ha
She can dance and move her body in a seductive manner.
Nearly hit the ground for ya. Ah ha.
Her dancing is so intense that it seems like she might fall, but she recovers quickly.
Turn it all around. Ah ha
She can change her dancing style and turn it around in a surprising way.
Then she'll back it up for ya.
She will reverse her direction and dance towards him.
But she's sophisticated that you made it here tonight
He admires her for being sophisticated and elegant, which is why he feels lucky to be with her.
Know exactly what has been missing from my life
She has brought meaning and joy into his life that he was previously missing.
Won't ya shake what your mamma gave ya
He wants her to dance and move her body in a way that she inherited from her mother.
Every time she goes to walk past I can feel my world shaking
She has a strong impact on him that he can feel even when she is just walking by.
The way she got my heart going
She has made his heart race and feel alive.
Messing around won't make it (won't make it)
He knows that playing games won't make their relationship successful.
Hallelujah Hallelujah
He is grateful and praising her for the positive impact she has had on his life.
Girl you really got me going.
She has an exciting effect on him that he cannot resist.
Once upon a time I was blind. But now I got my eyes open. (Wide open)
He was blind to her previously, but now he has realized her true worth and is fully aware of her beauty and importance in his life.
Looks good to me like ice cream and cake
He finds her as enticing and alluring as ice cream and cake.
And you can feed it to me like it's my birthday
He wants to indulge in her and receive everything from her as if it was his birthday.
Taken my heart, more then you'll know
She has captured his heart in a way she may not even be aware of.
Hate to see you go, but I love to see you walk away
He doesn't want her to leave, but he still enjoys watching her walk away because of how attractive she is.
Breaking my heart more then you'll know
She is unknowingly causing him emotional pain and sadness.
Little miss heartbreaker
He sees her as someone who has the power to break his heart.
Won't you shake what your mamma gave ya
He still wants her to dance and move her body in a way that she inherited from her mother.
Contributed by Carson H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JoanneLx3
love the song & him. he's excellent live :) x
@jagnaC
whole album is totally crazy!!! amazing!!!
@ebaroch
this is even better live !!
@megnbeth08
I Saw Him Last Night Too ! Every Single Act Was Amazing , The Score And JLS Are Incredible Too ! Sex On Fire Is So Good !
@4evaEllenx
I saw him at portsmouth!! He is amazing!! LOVE LEMAR!! :)
@Smilygirl91
loooove that beat..and I cant believe nobody as already posted a comment already :D that song is just too amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Fredye45
2020 still listening to this song... Its real hard to find it in many platforms 😒
@d26s10
this is a good change for Lemar
@4evaEllenx
Lol yeah, was amazing tho! wanna go see him again haha. did u meet the score afterwards??
@wierdofreak123
I saw him the same time as you too ! lol, check out my videos of him and JLS i was second row so i had a pretty good view !!! and the sound is great. I didnt get much film of lemar tho my cam ran out of memory !!!!! sex on fire was AMAZING ! i dont think the crowd sung that loud all night except for sex on fire :D x