Ninjaman alias Don Gorgon (born Desmond John Ballentine on January 20, 1966… Read Full Bio ↴Ninjaman alias Don Gorgon (born Desmond John Ballentine on January 20, 1966, in Annotto Bay, Jamaica) is a popular dancehall deejay, known for his controversial and pro-gun lyrics and his stuttering and melodramatic style.

After moving from his birthplace Annotto Bay to Kingston at the age of 11, he launched his deejay career with the Black Culture Sound System at age 12 as "Double Ugly". In 1980, he joined Killamanjaro, there got the chance to learn from established deejays Super Cat and Early B, and released his debut single as "Uglyman". Yet another name change made him the now well known Ninjaman.[2] In 1987, Ninjaman recorded - and produced himself - his first hit single "Protection", a duet with Courtney Melody. The following years brought many prolific collaborations with producers like King Jammy, Witty, Xterminator, Philip "Fatis" Burrell, Redman, Ini Kamoze, Bobby Digital, Augustus "Gussie" Clarke, and Steely & Clevie and Henry "Junjo" Lawes. It has been said that Ninjaman comes up with all of his lyrics on the spot in the recording studio, in a freestyle manner.

His hits over the years 1989-1992, like "Murder Dem", "Permit to Bury" and "Above the Law" reinforced Ninjamans image of a violent rude boy. One of his most infamous rivalries (besides the ongoing quarrels with Flourgon and Super Cat) was the one with Shabba Ranks, leading to a number of clashes.

In 1993, criticism of Ninjamans violent and pro-gun lyrics arose, leading to a decline in performing gigs and chances to record.

By 1997, Ninjaman had changed his name once again, now performing gospel reggae songs as "Brother Desmond". He sought help to fight his Crack cocaine addiction in born again Christianity. It was not a complete changeover though, earning him criticism from parts of the Jamaican Christian community.

In the late 1990s, he was accused (but later acquitted), among other things, of having raped a woman at knifepoint in his home and having murdered a taxi driver. He was sentenced to one year in jail in late 1999, after being convicted of unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition.

In July 2001, Ninjaman was assaulted with a machete, suffering several wounds, some to the head.

Lovers
Ninjaman Lyrics

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Let's take our time and concentrate
The mood is right for living, ooh I can't wait
I've waited so long to be with you this special way
Don't be afraid, afraid to stay
And share your love with me this way

I understand baby it's your very first time
I'll be gentle with you baby, it's gonna be alright

And so if we're gonna be together tonight
I'll be good to you baby, sweet to you lady
Guess what we're gonna be tonight

[Chorus:]
Lovers
Baby, let me be your lover
Lovers
Let me be the only one
Lovers
Baby let me be your lover
Lovers
Let me be the one

Don't let your thoughts get in the way
The time is right for love, it's not too late
The feeling's so strong to be as one this special way
Just take my hand, I'll lead the way
I need you so much, baby won't you stay

I understand baby it's your very first time
I'll be gentle with you baby, it's gonna be alright
And so if we're gonna be together tonight
I'll be good to you baby, sweet to you lady
Guess what we're gonna be tonight

[Chorus x3]

I want to hold you
I want to touch you
I want to squeeze you
I'll never tease you
Hold you tight all through the night
I'm gonna make you feel alright

Lovers

Overall Meaning

The song "Lovers" by Ninjaman is a romantic ballad that talks about two people coming together for the first time and sharing their love in a special way. The lyrics encourage taking time, going slow, and not being afraid to experience love. The singer assures his lover that he will be gentle with her as it's her first time, and he promises to be good to her and make her feel special.

The chorus of the song is repetitive, with the word "Lovers" being the central theme, emphasizing the intimacy and love between the two people. The lyrics echo the need for love, affection, and a strong emotional connection to make a relationship work.

The song's tone is very comforting, soothing, and warm. Ninjaman’s vocals are soulful and emotional, and the music is soft and mellow. This song is perfect for a candlelit dinner or a slow dance with your partner.

Overall, "Lovers" by Ninjaman is a beautiful love ballad that highlights the importance of physical affection, emotional connection, and intimacy in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's take our time and concentrate
Let's focus and be present in this moment.

The mood is right for living, ooh I can't wait
The atmosphere is perfect for experiencing life to the fullest, and I am excited for what's to come.

I've waited so long to be with you this special way
I have been anticipating this moment of connecting with you in an intimate way for a long time.

Don't be afraid, afraid to stay
Don't let fear hold you back from staying with me and sharing this experience together.

And share your love with me this way
Let us share our love with each other in this special way.

I understand baby it's your very first time
I understand that this is your first experience like this and I will treat you with care and sensitivity.

I'll be gentle with you baby, it's gonna be alright
I will treat you with tenderness and everything will be okay.

And so if we're gonna be together tonight
If we are going to spend the night together in this way.

I'll be good to you baby, sweet to you lady
I will treat you well, and show you how much I love and care for you.

Guess what we're gonna be tonight
Can you guess what we are going to do tonight?

[Chorus:] Lovers Baby, let me be your lover Lovers Let me be the only one Lovers Baby let me be your lover Lovers Let me be the one
I want to be your lover and the only one you share this experience with.

Don't let your thoughts get in the way
Don't let your mind overthink or worry about this, just let yourself be free to experience it.

The time is right for love, it's not too late
The time is perfect for us to share this love, it's not too late to start this now.

The feeling's so strong to be as one this special way
The emotion of being united in this special way is so powerful and strong.

Just take my hand, I'll lead the way
Trust me and let me guide us in this experience.

I need you so much, baby won't you stay
I want you so much and I hope you will stay with me.

I want to hold you I want to touch you I want to squeeze you I'll never tease you Hold you tight all through the night I'm gonna make you feel alright
I want to hold you close, touch you, squeeze you lovingly, never tease you, and spend the night holding you tight and making you feel good all over.

Lovers
Our love is taking us to new heights and depths beyond just simple attraction.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, ANTONIO REID, DARNELL BRISTOL, KEVIN ROBERSON

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