There are multiple artists called Sanchez:

1) Kevin Anthony Jackson… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Sanchez:

1) Kevin Anthony Jackson (Sanchez) is a Jamaican reggae artist.

Born on November 30, 1964 in Kingston, Jamaica and christened Kevin Anthony Jackson, Sanchez grew up with his Mother, Father, two brothers and two sisters, in the Stony Hill and Waterford Communities under strong Christian principles. He says, "I had to go to church every Sunday and often during the week as well. I was a member of the Rehoboth Apostolic Church junior choir and later the senior choir where I was the lead singer. I just love singing and going to church. However, when I started to attend St. Andrew Technical High School, I started hanging out with a new set of friends, things began to change and we would go to parties where sound systems like Rambo, Small Ax and Crystal would play. I really began to like the music and went through a period of conflict which later resulted in me drifting from the church."
His first hit, the Winston Riley produced, 'Loneliness,' recorded in 1988, is still one of his biggest hits. In that same year, he was voted Singer of the Year, Best Up and Coming and Best New Artist by Rockers and Bins awards respectively. 'Loneliness' was also voted Song of the Year, and this led him to his first appearance at Reggae Sunsplash. Since Loneliness, Sanchez has scored with big hits such as, "Wild Sanchez", "Love Mi Lover Bad"(a combination with DJ Florigan), "Fall In Love," "If I Ever Fall In Love Again," "Pretty Girl," "One In A Million," "Hello," 'Amazing Grace,' and "Frenzy.” Frenzy won for Sanchez the 2002 songwriter of the year award from The Martin International Awards.

2) Sanchez are a Swedish glam rock band.

3) Sanchez is a Swedish hip-hop/r&b DJ.

4) Sanchez are an indie/alt-rock group from Augusta, Georgia, USA.

5) Sanchez are a UK metal band.

6) Sanchez is an experimental artist from Washington State, USA.

7) Sanchez, also known as Shin Jaemin (신재민) is a South Korean rapper, singer, and producer. He was also a former member of Phantom, a South Korean hip hop group formed by Brand New Music that disbanded on December 22nd of 2017 after a six year run.

Can We Talk
Sanchez Lyrics

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Last night I, I saw you standing
And I started, started pretending
I knew you, you knew me too

And just like a lonely, you were too shy
And you were the only and so was I

And I, dreamed of you ever since

Now I, build up my confidence
That next, next time you come my way
I'll know just what to say

Can we talk for a minute?
Girl, I want to know your name
Can we talk for a minute?
Girl, I want to know your name

I started, to write you letters
'Cause I want her to be more than ever
I wanted to get down and receive
To hug you, girl, yeah

But, just like a baby, I do not talk
I tried to get closer, but I could not walk

And I dreamed of you ever since
Now I build up my confidence
That next, next time you come my way
I'll know just what to say

Can we talk for a minute?
Girl, I want to know your name
Can we talk for a minute?
Girl, I want to know your name

Last night I, I saw you standing
And I started, started pretending
I knew you and you knew me too

And just like a lonely, you were too shy
And you were the only 'cause so was I

And I, dreamed of you ever since
Now I, build up my confidence

Overall Meaning

Sanchez's song "Can We Talk" is a love song that centers around a man's fleeting encounters with a woman he longs to get to know better. The lyrics paint a picture of a shy man who sees a woman he is attracted to, but feels too nervous to approach her. He dreams of her constantly and even writes letters to her, but cannot find the courage to speak to her in person. The chorus, "Can we talk for a minute? Girl, I want to know your name," captures the longing and yearning that the singer feels towards the woman in the song.

One interesting interpretation of the lyrics is that they speak to the common experience of missed connections that many people have in their romantic lives. The singer's inability to talk to the woman he is attracted to speaks to a larger theme of communication breakdowns in relationships. Additionally, the dream-like quality of the lyrics, where the singer is constantly dreaming of the woman, speaks to how powerful and all-encompassing unrequited love can be.

Another interesting interpretation of the song is that it reflects the cultural moment in which it was created. "Can We Talk" was released in 1990, at the height of the New Jack Swing trend in R&B music. The song reflects the upbeat, danceable qualities of the genre, while still retaining a soulful and romantic tone. The music video for the song features the classic elements of 90s R&B videos - moody lighting, intense close-ups, and a lot of choreographed dancing.

Line by Line Meaning

Last night I, I saw you standing
Sanchez saw the girl he likes for the first time last night.

And I started, started pretending
Sanchez pretended that he knew the girl to make a connection.

I knew you, you knew me too
Sanchez and the girl recognized each other, but didn't really know each other.

And just like a lonely, you were too shy
The girl was also lonely and shy around Sanchez.

And you were the only and so was I
Both Sanchez and the girl felt like they were the only lonely ones in the room.

And I dreamed of you ever since
Sanchez has been dreaming about the girl since he first saw her.

Now I build up my confidence
Sanchez is gaining confidence for the next time he sees the girl.

That next, next time you come my way
Sanchez is hoping the girl will come back his way again.

I'll know just what to say
Sanchez is preparing himself to finally talk to the girl.

Can we talk for a minute?
Sanchez is asking the girl for a conversation.

Girl, I want to know your name
Sanchez is interested in getting to know the girl and her name.

I started to write you letters
Sanchez has been trying to get the girl's attention by writing letters.

'Cause I want her to be more than ever
Sanchez wants more than just a casual conversation with the girl.

I wanted to get down and receive
Sanchez wants to have a close and intimate relationship with the girl.

To hug you, girl, yeah
Sanchez wants to hug the girl, showing his affection for her.

But just like a baby, I do not talk
Sanchez feels like a child who is too nervous to speak to the girl.

I tried to get closer, but I could not walk
Sanchez attempted to get closer to the girl, but his nerves stopped him.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, DARYL SIMMONS

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