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'.
Your Face
Lemar Lyrics
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When I'm tired of all the lying
Have no one to hold on to
When the tears are falling
The sun seems to hide behind the moon
Open arms I'm calling
Nothin will ever replace
Though I know you're watching
Sometimes I find a corner and I just wanna be alone
I don't wanna say no prayers
And I won't answer the phone
You showed me everybody goes through problems
Everybody cries
But no one can show you what to do when you lose someone in life
I need you now even more than the air I breathe
You always intervened when things got too hard for me
Where are you now?
Can you reach me somehow?
[Chorus]
Many times though I'm surrounded, I still feel so alone
That's when you send a sign to me that somehow makes me strong
It's only when you've been there that the words become so true
I'd give up everything I own for one last dance with you
I think about you each and every single day
I promise I won't let your memory fade away
How are you now?
Can you tell me somehow?
[Chorus]
Sometimes I find a corner and I break down and cry
I wish that I could see your face
Lemar's song "Your Face" is a heartfelt, emotional ballad about grief and the longing for the presence of a loved one who has passed away. The chorus repeats the desire to see the face of the lost loved one and the feeling of emptiness without them. The verses talk about the ups and downs of coping with the loss, feeling alone even when surrounded by people, and the hope for a sign or intervention from the departed loved one. The lyrics have a cathartic effect, acknowledging the pain of the bereaved and expressing the universal experience of loss and longing.
The song is a tribute to a deceased loved one and touches upon the difficult emotions associated with grief. The first verse talks about feeling alone, having no one to hold onto, and being engulfed by tears. The second verse reflects on the wise words the loved one had shared and how they gave strength to cope with problems. The chorus is the crux of the song, repeating the desire to see the loved one's face and the empty feeling without them. The final verse expresses the longing for a sign, to feel the loved one's presence, and to keep their memory alive.
Overall, "Your Face" is a touching and poignant interpretation of the human experience of grief and the longing for the presence of loved ones who have passed away.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm tired of all the lying
When I'm fed up with deceitful people
Have no one to hold on to
When I'm feeling lost and alone
When the tears are falling
When I'm crying and feeling emotional
The sun seems to hide behind the moon
The world seems dark and hopeless
Open arms I'm calling
I'm reaching out for comfort
Nothin will ever replace
There's nothing that can fill the void left by someone's absence
Though I know you're watching
Although I believe you're watching over me
I wish that I could see your face
I wish I could physically see you again
Sometimes I find a corner and I just wanna be alone
Sometimes I need solitude to cope with my feelings
I don't wanna say no prayers
I don't want to communicate with a higher power
And I won't answer the phone
I don't want to talk to anyone else
You showed me everybody goes through problems
You taught me that everyone experiences difficulties
Everybody cries
Everyone expresses their sadness in their own way
But no one can show you what to do when you lose someone in life
There's no definitive way to handle the loss of a loved one
I need you now even more than the air I breathe
I crave your presence and guidance to survive
You always intervened when things got too hard for me
You were always there for me when life was tough
Where are you now?
I wonder where you are now
Can you reach me somehow?
Can you communicate with me in some way?
Many times though I'm surrounded, I still feel so alone
Even with people around me, I feel isolated without you
That's when you send a sign to me that somehow makes me strong
You give me hope and strength through signs or memories
It's only when you've been there that the words become so true
Only those who have lost someone can truly understand the pain
I'd give up everything I own for one last dance with you
I would sacrifice everything just to be with you one last time
I think about you each and every single day
You're always on my mind
I promise I won't let your memory fade away
I vow to keep your memory alive
How are you now?
I wonder how you are now
Can you tell me somehow?
Can you communicate with me in some way?
Sometimes I find a corner and I break down and cry
Sometimes I can't hold back my tears and need to grieve
I wish that I could see your face
I long to physically see you again
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADAM OLIVER EUGENE MIDGLEY, JAMIE MICHAEL BRADLEY REDDINGTON, LEMARE IZUBUNDU NNAGDZIEM OBIKA
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