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'.
The Way Love Goes
Lemar Lyrics
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I never thought that I would ever love again
I might be wrong cos I can feel it happening
A little scared but I am not petrified
I love forever, I promise to stay by your side
Heart broken, my first and never spoken
I waited to hear and I gave it a year
So I stopped holding on and then you came along
I'm gonna, I'm, I'm, I'm gonna
I hold you, I love you the best that I can
Until you understand that I need you all in
And I can't dance alone cos the beat's just too slow
That's just the way love goes,
That's just the way love goes (uh uh)
I use to think that I would never get to be
In love again cos that was the only one for me
And now I feel that you have come and saved me
This heart of mine awoken by your smile
Heart broken, my first and never spoken
I waited to here and I gave it a year
So I stopped holding on and then you came along
And then you came along
I'm gonna, I'm, I'm, I'm gonna
I hold you, I love you the best that I can
Until you understand that I need you all in
And I can't dance alone cos the beat's just too slow
That's just the way love goes,
That's just the way love goes
I hold you, I love you the best that I can
Until you understand that I need you all in
And I can't dance alone cos the beat's just too slow
That's just the way love goes,
That's just the way love goes
(Gotta get strong, keep moving on)
(Gotta get strong, keep moving on)
(Gotta get strong, keep moving on)
(Gotta get strong, keep moving on)
(Gotta get strong, keep moving on)
(Gotta get strong, keep moving on)
(Gotta get strong, keep moving on)
(Gotta get strong, keep moving on)
Someone's coming to save me
Someone's coming to save me
Save me, save me, save me
I hold you, I love you the best that I can
Until you understand that I need you all in
And I can't dance alone cos the beat's just too slow
That's just the way love goes
That's just the way love goes
I hold you, I love you the best that I can
Until you understand that I need you all in
And I can't dance alone cos the beat's just too slow
That's just the way love goes
That's just the way love goes
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
The lyrics of Lemar's "The Way Love Goes" revolve around the idea of being hesitant to fall in love again after experiencing heartbreak, but ultimately finding someone who saves and awakens the heart. The opening lines express the singer's initial reluctance to love again, but as the song progresses, it becomes clear that they have found love again and are willing to stay committed to it. The repeated line "That's just the way love goes" suggests that the ups and downs of love are simply a part of the human experience.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer needs their partner to reciprocate the same love and commitment. The analogy of dancing with someone else to a slow beat and the inability to dance alone represents the absence of love and the need for connection with someone. The ending is a hopeful reminder to stay strong and keep moving forward, and the repeated phrase "Someone's coming to save me" reinforces the idea that love can be a saving grace.
Overall, the song portrays a journey of healing and renewed hope for love, while acknowledging the complexity and unpredictability of love itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh whoa oh oh
Just a vocalization to start the song
I never thought that I would ever love again
I didn't think I could love after my heartbreak
I might be wrong cos I can feel it happening
I might be mistaken about my belief that I can't love again since I feel it happening
A little scared but I am not petrified
I'm somewhat afraid, but not frozen in fear
I love forever, I promise to stay by your side
I'll love you always and promise to be by your side
Heart broken, my first and never spoken
My heart was broken and I never spoke of it
I waited to hear and I gave it a year
I waited for a response and gave it a year
So I stopped holding on and then you came along
I let go and then you appeared
And then you came along
And then you appeared
I'm gonna, I'm, I'm, I'm gonna
A declaration of what the singer intends to do
I hold you, I love you the best that I can
I hold and love you as best I can
Until you understand that I need you all in
Until you realize that I need you to be fully committed
And I can't dance alone cos the beat's just too slow
I can't love alone because it's just too slow and unfulfilling
That's just the way love goes,
That's how love works
That's just the way love goes (uh uh)
Reiteration of how love works with added vocals
I use to think that I would never get to be
I used to believe I could never be
In love again cos that was the only one for me
In love again because it felt like there could never be anyone else for me
And now I feel that you have come and saved me
Now I feel like you've come and rescued me
This heart of mine awoken by your smile
Your smile has awakened my heart
Someone's coming to save me
I believe that someone is coming to rescue me
Someone's coming to save me
Reiteration of the belief that someone will save me
Save me, save me, save me
Urging to be saved
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
I have to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
I hold you, I love you the best that I can
Reiteration of holding and loving as best I can
Until you understand that I need you all in
Reiteration of needing full commitment
And I can't dance alone cos the beat's just too slow
Reiteration of not being able to love alone
That's just the way love goes
Reiteration of how love works
That's just the way love goes
Reiteration of how love works
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Gotta get strong, keep moving on
Reiteration of having to be strong and keep going
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASH FRANCES HOWES, RICHARD STANNARD, STEVE MALCOLMSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shireen2296
I swear this is Lemar's most underrated song!
@Pro-sr1lh
2023
@michaelfrancis4795
Like a gem, it's hidden. Only those worthy, finds it.. This song is truly a gem
@andymarmion7345
I never tire of hearing this song. Fantastic!
@marciavasiliadou5147
amazing artist with amazing voice.. !! RESPECT TO LEMAR!!!!
@JoeyB1709
Most underrated song ever
@Loftylabug1
I still love this song to bits nearly 5 years ago it came out that's brill but Imad's right, it's underrated
@MrnintendoSEGAfan1
It also came out on now that's what I call music 75 in 2009
@emilmelikov8620
This song is much better than today's most endorsed ones.
@kevpetch7938
This track never gets old in my mind