Richard Stephenson, better known as Richie Stephens, born December 5, 1966 … Read Full Bio ↴Richard Stephenson, better known as Richie Stephens, born December 5, 1966 in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica, is a R&B, dancehall and reggae singer and producer. In the early 90s Stephens was a part of the 2-time Grammy winning act Soul II Soul and had recorded at Motown, besides producing reggae records on VP and establishing his own label, Pot of Gold. Later that decade he published famed dancehall singles like "Winner", "Bus the Place" and the mock operatic "Slop Dem".

In 1998, Stephens album Winner was released on Greensleeves, produced by himself, Frenchie, Danny Brownie and Donovan Germain.

Stephens has sinced then focussed his music on Christian related themes.

In 2006, Stephens was rewarded the Jamaican Governor-General's Achievement Award for contributing to civic, social and recreational projects in and around the parish of Westmoreland.

Super Star
Richie Stephens Lyrics

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Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, woii
Super star
Yeah, yeah, eh yeah, eh yeah, yeah
No matter who you are
You can be a superstar
One fine day will be your day
As Jah will clear the way

Everybody want be a star
To uplift themself and set the future properly
Some buckle up and just go hard
Tell dem you nah go home without the food to feed the family
No mek dem tell you, you no ready fi the race
'Cause Bolt never get up and go run a dem deh place
It take some disciplining and lots of preparation
So let it be your motivation

You can be a superstar, no matter who you are
It can happen for you
Just believe in yourself and watch nobody else
Superstar, no matter where you are
It is all up to you
Always give dem your best and let Jah do the rest

Remember what you sow is what you reap
Me say a so it go, and there's no way around it
Put in the work and never cheat
'Cause when the pay day come, it's nice to know you earned it
No bother sit around and pree another man
Fi the things weh him work fah, find a likkle plan
Go sing a song and mek it bad like Junior Gong
And mek that be your motivation

You can be a superstar, no matter who you are
It can happen for you
Just believe in yourself and watch nobody else
Superstar, no matter where you are
It is all up to you
Always give dem your best and let Jah do the rest

Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, woii
Super star
Yeah, yeah, eh yeah, eh yeah, yeah
No matter who you are
You can be a superstar
One fine day will be your day
As Jah will clear the way

Make a difference in your life
Dig deeper and deeper, my friend
Just as long as you're alive
Take it to the very end
Tell yourself you're gonna try
Until they pull that curtain
And then you step to the front
Let the spotlight shine on you

You can be a superstar, no matter who you are
It can happen for you
Just believe in yourself and watch nobody else
Superstar, no matter where you are
It is all up to you
Always give dem your best and let Jah do the rest

You can be a superstar, no matter who you are
It can happen for you

Just believe in yourself and watch nobody else
Superstar

Overall Meaning

In the song "Super Star" by Richie Stephens, the message is clear that anyone has the potential to be a superstar, regardless of where they come from or their current circumstance. The song encourages the listener to believe in themselves and not be deterred by naysayers or negative circumstances. The lyrics remind us that becoming a star requires discipline, hard work and preparation, and that these qualities are necessary to achieve success.

Stephens uses the metaphor of a runner preparing for a race to emphasize the importance of putting in the work and being prepared for success. The song encourages the listener to focus on their own goals and not to compare themselves to others. Instead, they should strive to be their best selves and trust that "Jah" (a reference to God) will clear the way for them.

The chorus of "Super Star" is catchy, repeating the phrase "you can be a superstar, no matter who you are" and encouraging the listener to always give their best effort. The song is an uplifting anthem that inspires listeners to chase their dreams and strive for greatness.

Line by Line Meaning

Whoa oh, whoa oh, whoa oh, woii
Vocals to introduce the song

Super star
The title of the song

Yeah, yeah, eh yeah, eh yeah, yeah
Vocals to enhance the rhythm

No matter who you are
Regardless of your background, you have the potential to be successful

You can be a superstar
You have the ability to achieve greatness

One fine day will be your day
You will have a breakthrough or significant achievement in the future

As Jah will clear the way
God will remove obstacles in your path to success

Everybody want be a star
Everyone desires to be successful

To uplift themself and set the future properly
To improve their status and secure a better future

Some buckle up and just go hard
Some work diligently and tirelessly towards their goals

Tell dem you nah go home without the food to feed the family
Tell others that you will not stop working until you can provide for your family

'Cause Bolt never get up and go run a dem deh place
Usain Bolt did not become successful by waiting for opportunities to come to him

It take some disciplining and lots of preparation
Success requires discipline and extensive preparation

So let it be your motivation
Use the success of others as inspiration to pursue your own goals

It is all up to you
Your success is determined by your own efforts and choices

Always give dem your best and let Jah do the rest
Do your best and trust that God will take care of the rest

Remember what you sow is what you reap
The effort you put in will determine the reward you receive

Me say a so it go, and there's no way around it
This is how it is, and there is no avoiding the consequences of your actions

Put in the work and never cheat
Work hard and do not take shortcuts

When the pay day come, it's nice to know you earned it
It is satisfying to receive the reward for hard work

No bother sit around and pree another man
Do not waste time comparing yourself to others

Fi the things weh him work fah, find a likkle plan
For the things that he has achieved through hard work, create a plan for yourself

Go sing a song and mek it bad like Junior Gong
Create something memorable and successful, like Damian Marley

Make a difference in your life
Strive to make improvements in your life

Dig deeper and deeper, my friend
Work harder and harder towards your goals

Just as long as you're alive
As long as you are alive, you can still strive for success

Take it to the very end
Pursue your goals until the end

Tell yourself you're gonna try
Encourage yourself to make an effort

Until they pull that curtain
Until the end of your life

And then you step to the front
At the end of your life, you will have achieved success

Let the spotlight shine on you
Let others recognize your achievements and success

Writer(s): Richard Stephenson, Ranoy Gordon, Donald Dennis, Lamont Savory, Kirk Bennett, Andre Gordon

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