Born Clifford Smith in Kingston, Jamaica, he was given the nickname Mr. Vegas by his cousin for the neon pink shorts he wore on the football field; in addition to his athletic skills Mr. Vegas also demonstrated musical talents early on. However an unfortunate dispute over the ownership of a DAT resulted in Vegas being hit in the jaw with an iron pipe; after the assault Vegas' mouth was wired shut so he was forced to create a unique method of vocalizing through his teeth. That style was first heard on "Nike Air", the song that initially positioned Vegas on the dancehall charts. Characterized by uplifting lyrics aimed (especially) at young women, he followed "Nike Air" with another affirming and very appealing tune "Heads High" which reached number one in Jamaica, hit the British Top Ten and found its way onto several urban stations across America.
Vegas' 1997 debut album "Heads High" (Greensleeves Records) further displayed his captivating vocal capabilities on songs like "Jacket", "Sweet Pineapple" and "Everywhere I Go"; it also earned him a British Mobo Award as Best Reggae artist, while establishing his fan base beyond the Jamaican dancehall.
However Vegas demonstrated even greater versatility on his 2001 sophomore release "Damn Right" (Greensleeves) which featured a stronger R&B and hip-hop flavor on the hits "Girls Time" and "She's A Ho", sensitive singing on the roots rocking "Rise" and a sensational duet with Sean Paul "Hot Gal Today".
With his move to the Los Angeles based independent label Delicious Vinyl Vegas released his third CD "Pull Up". The title track was recorded on Scatta Burrell's wildly popular Coolie Dance riddim, entered the Billboard charts and took Vegas' music into previously uncharted territory. Another single from "Pull Up" "Tamale" also did well, particularly in Europe.
Vegas has just completed his fourth and finest CD so far "Constant Spring" which presents an amalgam of styles including reggaeton productions by the red hot duo Luny/Tunes on the tracks "Johnny" and "Papito" and Latin tinged duets with Don Omar ("Pobre Diablo") and El Medico ("Penicilin"). Another scorching combination "Burnin" features soca sensation Kevin Lyttle. Vegas' long time associate Jamaica's Richard "Shams" Browne produced several tracks including "Million Dollar Baby" and "Slow Wine" while veteran dancehall hit makers Steely and Clevie's Sleepy Dog riddim scampers under Vegas' current Jamaican chart topper, the CDs title track "Constant Spring". Another Jamaican hit that is currently finding popularity throughout Europe is Vegas' self-produced, uncharacteristically contemplative "More Love", his emotive singing lamenting Jamaica's upwardly spiraling crime rate but the song's lyrics are applicable to many troubled territories throughout the world:
"I walk these Kingston streets, everyday a bare a beat/I can't get no sleep all I hear is AKs when they speak/ I walk Spanish town all I hear is people get gunned down, when I look around all I see is bodies on the ground. My shadow's afraid to even walk beside me, my shadow's afraid to even walk this city gun dawg and his friend full the morgue in Kingston city/too many guns in town."
"Crime, violence, war, it affects everyone," Vegas says, "and there is nothing in that song that doesn't relate to what is going on everywhere, especially Kingston. We want this album to be versatile so a Latino person a hip hop person, urban kids or all nationalities will listen to it."
Reflecting the ongoing changes within the music industry, Vegas and his manager Leslie Cooney of the Los Angeles based company Addict Management will be taking a very different approach regarding the release of "Constant Spring": they will not be signing to just one label. "We have found that as an independent artist Vegas can better exploit his appeal in every territory without the expectations and limitations of being signed to one label," says Ms. Cooney. "Instead, we will directly supply his fans with music worldwide and will seek licenses with different labels in their respective territories. Whether by an actual record or digital distribution, if there is a demand for Vegas it can now be met without waiting for the record label machinery to spring into action. We are taking matters in our own hands and Vegas is planning his own future."
And for Mr. Vegas the future appears to be shining even brighter than the flashing neon lights that abound in the Nevada city that is his namesake. www.mr-vegas.com
Can't Get Over You
Mr. Vegas Lyrics
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Good Bye!!! Yo Yo,Ey Ey Goin to neva let you say goodbye ,Ya where ever in the world ur at gurl, This song is for U
(Chorus)
Baby I cant get over you, No matter how I try
No one can love me like you do, And thats the reason why
Baby If had ever knew, I would'nt never let you say good bye
(Verse 1)
I should not make you sad, Should not make you brew
Rather even thought that maybe I am missing you
Should of been there for you rubbin you down when you got the flu
Instead i ran it down chasing gurls beyond the crew
Right now she's gone, (gone gone gone gone)
I dont wea she at I wish I could of get her back
To give her lil of this and to give her lil of that
Keeping her from far To giving the sweet the swant and wat
(Repeat Chorus 1x)
(Verse 2)
I wake up in the morning and rise to see the sun
Comeback on from work and she's not dea wit the day is done
Call me not to empty house thats dea no phone
Now I know wat she needs is wait for me to come
Right now she's gone,(gone gone gone away)
Oh I wish that I could see her for a single day
What am gonna do I got to sit and pray
Hope to fatha god to send my baby back my way
(Reapeat Chorus 1x)
(Verse 3)
Baby comeback, comeback to me
Oh baby gurl juss bring your lovin back to me
We can even be fednomony baby gurl i tell you love is love kissin is free
Me and you, you and me
Oh baby gurla we can make a family
My honey, drop a cup a tea
My money copy Ima soon get money
(Repeat Chorus 1x)
(Repeat Verse 1)
(Repeat Chorus 1x)
The song "Can't Get Over You" by Mr. Vegas is a heartfelt plea to a lost lover. The lyrics express the singer's regret for not treating his lover better and not being there for her when she needed him. Despite his efforts to move on, the singer is unable to let go of his feelings for his lover because he knows that no one can love him like she did.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges his mistakes and admits that he should have been a better partner. He confesses that he pursued other women instead of being there for his lover when she was sick. Now that she's gone, he realizes that he took her for granted and wishes he could have her back.
In the second verse, the singer describes the emptiness he feels without his lover. He wakes up and goes to work, but his home feels empty without her. He wishes he could see her again, even for just one day, and prays to God for her return.
In the final verse, the singer makes a final plea for his lover to come back to him. He promises to love her better and start a family with her. He acknowledges that money is not everything and that love is the most important thing in life.
Overall, "Can't Get Over You" is a poignant song that expresses a deep sense of longing for a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
Good Bye!!! Yo Yo,Ey Ey Goin to neva let you say goodbye ,Ya where ever in the world ur at gurl, This song is for U
Mr. Vegas starts the song by addressing his ex-girlfriend and saying that this song is for her. He also mentions that he will never let her say goodbye and wishes that she is listening to him wherever she is.
Baby I cant get over you, No matter how I try
Mr. Vegas admits that he cannot stop thinking about his ex-girlfriend and cannot move on from her despite trying hard.
No one can love me like you do, And thats the reason why
The reason he cannot move on from his ex-girlfriend is that no one can love him like she did.
Baby If had ever knew, I would'nt never let you say good bye
Mr. Vegas regrets that he did not realize the importance of his ex-girlfriend earlier and now wishes that he had not let her go.
I should not make you sad, Should not make you brew
Mr. Vegas acknowledges that he should not have made his ex-girlfriend sad and regretted his actions.
Rather even thought that maybe I am missing you
He realizes that he is missing his ex-girlfriend and should have recognized it before.
Should of been there for you rubbin you down when you got the flu
Mr. Vegas regrets not being there for his ex-girlfriend when she was unwell and needed his support.
Instead i ran it down chasing gurls beyond the crew
Instead of being there for her, he chased other girls and made her feel uncared for.
Right now she's gone, (gone gone gone gone)
Mr. Vegas acknowledges that his ex-girlfriend has left him, and he cannot find her.
I dont wea she at I wish I could of get her back
He does not know where she is and wishes that he could find her and bring her back.
To give her lil of this and to give her lil of that
If he could have her back, he would shower her with love and affection.
Keeping her from far To giving the sweet the swant and wat
He promises to keep her close to him and give her all the love and care that she deserves.
I wake up in the morning and rise to see the sun
Mr. Vegas wakes up in the morning and begins his day wishing that his ex-girlfriend was with him.
Comeback on from work and she's not dea wit the day is done
When he returns from work in the evening, he feels sad and lonely as his ex-girlfriend is not there.
Call me not to empty house thats dea no phone
He gets no calls or messages from her, and his house feels empty without her.
Now I know wat she needs is wait for me to come
Mr. Vegas realizes that his ex-girlfriend needs him, and he hopes to come back to her soon.
Oh I wish that I could see her for a single day
He wishes that he could see her for even a single day and spend time with her.
What am gonna do I got to sit and pray
He realizes that he cannot do anything and can only pray for her to come back.
Hope to fatha god to send my baby back my way
Mr. Vegas hopes that God will answer his prayers and send his ex-girlfriend back to him.
Baby comeback, comeback to me
He appeals to his ex-girlfriend to come back to him.
Oh baby gurl juss bring your lovin back to me
He misses her love and affection and wants her back.
We can even be fednomony baby gurl i tell you love is love kissin is free
He offers to provide for her and tells her that love and affection are all that he needs from her.
Me and you, you and me
Mr. Vegas indicates that he and his ex-girlfriend belong together and should be together.
Oh baby gurla we can make a family
He hints at starting a family with her if she comes back to him.
My honey, drop a cup a tea
He addresses her affectionately and promises to take care of her.
My money copy Ima soon get money
He promises to earn money soon and take care of her financial needs.
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.