1) An American Rapper… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists with this name:
1) An American Rapper
2) A Post-Punk band from Leamington Spa. Alternative page: Saigon
3) A Swedish heavy metal band
4) A punk band from Orange County, California
5) A Finnish poprock group from the 80s
6) A Swedish group formed in Berlin in 2010 but, at the time of writing, based in Stockholm.
1) Saigon (born Brian Carenard, 1978) is an African-American rapper. Born in Newburgh, New York, He spent his upbringing moving between immediate and extended family members in Spring Valley, New York and Brooklyn as well as parts of New Jersey and Virginia. He cites his mother's inattention towards him due to the new arrival of numerous younger siblings as being the catalyst for his roughly 15-year rebellious period. At age 11 he began selling marijuana and at age 13 he had joined in a neighborhood gang. By the time Saigon reached 15 he had already been involved in at least two shootings for which he received jail time. This would be his home for the majority of the next several years of his life as he was "raised" in the New York Penal System. While incarcerated, he took the stage name Saigon from the influential Vietnam War book “Bloods” by Wallace Terry, which he read while he was serving time in prison.
He is currently signed to Just Blaze's Fort Knox Entertainment record label and is working on his major label debut entitled The Greatest Story Never Told for a November 2006 release, which has now been postponed to a later unannounced date.
He appeared on the second season of the HBO television series Entourage and this is credited as being a big boost to his career to the point where the mainstream U.S. population is beginning to recognize him as opposed to simply his previously small following. He also appears in the third season.
He also performed separate tracks with both Australian hip hop MC Phrase and singer Daniel Merriweather in 2005.
MTV News reported that on January 19th 2006, Saigon was stabbed in the temple with a beer bottle as he left a dinner in the Chelsea section of New York. A man approached Saigon and attempted to steal a chain of his, worth $18,000. When Saigon grabbed it back, a fight started. Saigon, bleeding from the head, tried to hail down a taxi (not wanting to get blood in his Mercedes Benz) but was unable to and drove himself to Bellevue Hospital where he received seventy stitches.
2) Saigon is also the name of an early 80s 3 piece Post-Punk band from Leamington Spa. Their music was released through First Floor Records.
3) Also the name of a Swedish heavy metal band.
4) Punk band from orange County California. Released a self-titled EP in 1981.
5) Finnish pop rock band founded 1980 and disbanded 1985. Made two unsuccessful albums and six singles during their career.
6) Saigon's "Ready For Romance?" was made available on Bandcamp in May 2013. The style is broadly lo-fi indie rock.
All I Know
Saigon Lyrics
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I have loved, never loosing sight.
I have sighed at the sight of Paris.
All I want is you. All I need is you.
I would die from a soldiers bullet.
I would wait in the noon day sun.
I would cry from the highest mountain.
All I want is you. All I need is you.
I can have the finest jewels.
I could climb the himalayas.
I am the one who kneels down, don't you know?
I want the things only you could ever show.
You need a man who loves you more than his life.
Zero's the price for the ride into life.
I never thought the sun would rise on a day as fine as this.
All my life, I would dream it happened.
All I want is you. All I need is you.
In Saigon's song "All I Know," the rapper begins by boasting about his accomplishments--"I have danced in the finest ballrooms" and "I have loved, never losing sight." However, the chorus reveals that despite these material successes, all he wants and needs is his love interest. He would die for her, wait for her, and cry for her. He even claims he can run with the bulls in Spain and climb the Himalayas, but ultimately he is the one who kneels down for her. He wants to experience life with her--"zero's the price for the ride into life." He finishes the song by expressing his gratitude for a beautiful day and declares that all he wants and needs is his love interest.
The central theme of the song is the power of love and how it can overshadow even the most extravagant experiences or accomplishments. Saigon's lyrics depict how love inspires devotion and sacrifice, as he declares that he is willing to die for his love interest. He also highlights how love can bring meaning to life, as he is willing to give up all his accomplishments and experiences for the chance to experience it fully with her. Finally, he acknowledges that love can bring a deep appreciation for simple things, like a beautiful day.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the nature of love and how it can shape a person's life. Saigon's lyrics convey a deep emotional depth, as he expresses his longing and devotion for his love interest through vivid descriptions of his experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I have danced in the finest ballrooms.
I have experienced luxury and sophistication.
I have loved, never loosing sight.
I have loved deeply and never lost my focus on it.
I have sighed at the sight of Paris.
I have been moved by the beauty of Paris.
All I want is you. All I need is you.
You are my everything, my desire and necessity.
I would die from a soldiers bullet.
I am willing to risk my life for what I believe in.
I would wait in the noon day sun.
I am willing to endure hardships for what I want.
I would cry from the highest mountain.
I am willing to express my emotions, even in the most extreme circumstances.
I can run with the bulls in Spain.
I can handle challenges and have adventurous experiences.
I can have the finest jewels.
I have the means to possess luxury material items.
I could climb the himalayas.
I am capable of accomplishing great feats.
I am the one who kneels down, don't you know?
I am humble and willing to show respect.
I want the things only you could ever show.
I desire the unique and special qualities that you possess.
You need a man who loves you more than his life.
You deserve someone who loves you more than anything else in this world.
Zero's the price for the ride into life.
I am willing to do anything for you.
I never thought the sun would rise on a day as fine as this.
I never imagined I would find such happiness.
All my life, I would dream it happened.
I have spent my entire life dreaming of finding someone like you.
All I want is you. All I need is you.
You are the sole focus of my love and affection.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON L. BIELER
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