Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984 in Inglewood, California),… Read Full Bio ↴Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984 in Inglewood, California), better known as Omarion, is an American Grammy nominated R&B singer, actor and former lead singer of B2K. He released his debut solo album O in 2005, it went Platinum and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. In 2006 his second album, 21, also debuted at #1 and went Gold, selling over 900,000 copies worldwide. In 2007 he collaborated with rapper Bow Wow and they released an album together entitled Face Off. Recently he announced that he had signed to producer Timbaland's Mosley Music Group and Lil Wayne's Young Money label, but he left both of these labels to eventually sign with EMI.

Born and raised in Inglewood, California, Omarion rose to fame while still a teen as a member of the groundbreaking urban "boy band" B2K. His soulful vocals, riveting stage presence, and undeniable charisma helped B2K score a hit with the group's very first single, "Uh Huh," in 2001; achieve gold status with the group's self-titled debut album in 2002; and go RIAA platinum with the group's best-selling sophomore outing, Pandemonium! in 2003.

Omarion's undeniable media-geniality has led to numerous television guest appearances including "Punk'd," "The Sharon Osbourne Show," "Regis & Kelly" and the "American Music Awards." In addition to his musical performances, Omarion has acted on the big screen with key roles in "You Got Served" and "Fat Albert." Omarion stars in "Somebody Help Me," an innovative horror film directed by Chris Stokes and may be seen in the film "Feel The Noise" and Tyger ("Menace II Society") Williams' "Street Soldier."

For season five of America's Best Dance Crew on MTV, Omarion replaced Shane Sparks as a judge.

Currently he's signed to Rick Ross's label.

Damn
Omarion Lyrics

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[Omarion Talking]
Yeah uhh yeah
i don't know if ya'll
ready for this one right here
Omarion solo, ya'll ain't ready
it's time tick tock tick tock

[Verse 1]

1, here comes the 2 to the 3 and 4
girl yo body sick
you the hottest thang on the floor
you bustin through them AppleBottom jeans
i can't stop getting next to you cuz i'm a fein
lookin at my wrist, starin at my pinky ring
whispering in my ear real close
sayin kinky things
tattoo on the small of you back
and ya booty so fat mami shake that

[Chorus]
Damn
Shorty got a hold of me
shorty tryna take control of me
got me sayin damn
shorty wanna roll with me
shorty wanna be involved with me
she got me like damn
[Repeat]

[Verse 2]
Now we sneakin out the back door of the club
girl i know you tipsy
homie rollin with me simply swiftly
cuz she feelin in love when she kissed me
just one touch and shorty was history
and i ain't tryna brag or boast but ya body jivey
need a good lovin from a somebody
and the way you was moving i could see you know
what you doin girl let's get to it girl

[Chorus]

Whoo, whoo, yeah ya'll ain't ready Omarion yeah whoo damn damn

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Omarion's song "Damn," he expresses his attraction to a woman who captures his attention with her physique and seductive behavior. The first verse starts with Omarion admiring the woman's body, claiming that she is the hottest thing on the floor. He can't stop wanting to be next to her, and he admires her jewelry and tattoos. The chorus repeats the phrase "shorty got a hold of me" as Omarion acknowledges that this woman has a strong grip on his mind, body, and soul. She wants to be a part of his life, and he can't resist her. The second verse describes how they sneak out of the club together, and Omarion hints that the woman is in love with him. He boasts about the way her body moves when they are together, and he intimates that he is willing to give her the physical affection that she desires.

Overall, the song "Damn" is a steamy and sensual depiction of a man's attraction to a woman. Despite the objectification of the woman's body, the song is catchy and engaging, drawing listeners into the storyline. It's a classic R&B track that showcases Omarion's talent for creating an irresistible groove.

Line by Line Meaning

Here comes the 2 to the 3 and 4
The singer is signaling the start of something exciting.

Girl yo body sick
Addressing a girl whose body is appealing.

You the hottest thang on the floor
The girl is attractive and stands out among others.

You bustin through them AppleBottom jeans
The girl is wearing form-fitting clothing that enhances her physique.

I can't stop getting next to you cuz I'm a fein
The artist is drawn to the girl and can't resist being close to her.

Lookin at my wrist, starin at my pinky ring
The singer is showing off his expensive jewelry and wealth.

Whispering in my ear real close, sayin kinky things
The girl is flirting and expressing sexual interest in the singer.

Tattoo on the small of your back and ya booty so fat
The girl has a tattoo on her lower back and a large, shapely buttocks.

Mami shake that
The artist is requesting that the girl dance provocatively and show off her assets.

Shorty got a hold of me, shorty tryna take control of me
The girl has a strong grip on the artist and is attempting to dominate him.

Got me sayin damn, shorty wanna roll with me, shorty wanna be involved with me, she got me like damn
The girl is arousing the singer and has him saying 'damn' in response to her advances.

Now we sneakin out the back door of the club, girl I know you tipsy
The artist and the girl are leaving the club unnoticed, and the girl is slightly intoxicated.

Homie rollin with me simply swiftly, cuz she feelin in love when she kissed me
The singer's friend is accompanying them quickly, and the girl is falling for the singer after kissing him.

Just one touch and shorty was history, and I ain't tryna brag or boast but ya body jivey
The girl was easily seduced by the singer, and he is complimenting her physique.

Need a good lovin from a somebody and the way you was moving I could see you know what you doin girl let's get to it girl
The singer wants sexual intimacy with the girl because he perceives her as skilled and experienced.

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