Music career
After a short time singing in local clubs and bars, in the 1980s, he joined Push, a British funk band, and toured with them in Japan. In Asia, he joined a blues band in Thailand for a while before separating from the group and journeying throughout India on his own. Seal returned to England, sleeping on the couch of friend Julian Bunster, then a model. He sometimes asked him "Do I sing well?"; to which he often met the response that he sang better than most current artists. His break came when he met the producer Adamski. He was given the lyrics of the song "Killer", which was a huge hit in 1990.
Seal (1991)
As the vocalist on the Adamski single "Killer", Seal became a hot property when the single reached number one in 1990 in the UK. Like many other Adamski tracks, the single was also a hit in night clubs. Seal subsequently signed to ZTT Records and released his debut album (produced by Trevor Horn), titled Seal, in 1991. Two versions of the album are known to be in circulation: the original "premix" version and a second, more common version with an updated mix. This is attributed to the demand for a produced single rushing the final album edit, and as Seal puts it, his and producer Horn's "inability to let go." The album was positively received by critics and the singles "Crazy", "Future Love Paradise", and his own rendition of "Killer" from the album all performed well on the charts, with "Crazy" becoming a big worldwide hit, reaching the number one in several countries. Excerpts from "Crazy" have been used as commercial background music, and more recently, Alanis Morissette has covered it.
Seal (1994)
His second album, also eponymous, was released in 1994. A critical success, the album featured the singles "Prayer for the Dying" and "Newborn Friend", receiving a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. A third single, "Kiss from a Rose", performed modestly when released but was later featured in the film Batman Forever which resulted in its worldwide success. It went on to win Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1996 and became Seal's best performing single in the US market. Later, he recorded a cover of Steve Miller Band's "Fly Like an Eagle" for the soundtrack of the film Space Jam, which was again a hit.
Human Being (1998)
Four years after the release of his previous album, in 1998, Seal released Human Being. The album was the product of a turbulent time in his life, including a split and later reconciliation with producer Horn as well as Seal's parting with ZTT Records and his signing with Warner Bros. Records in 1997. The record was critically panned upon its release. However, it received Gold record certification by the RIAA just two months after its release date. The album provided three singles, "Human Beings", "Latest Craze", and "Lost My Faith".
Failed Album: Togetherland
In 2001, fans awaited the arrival of a new album, announced as Togetherland. However, after a protracted post-production period the album was cancelled in its entirety. The official word was that Seal simply didn't think it made the grade, although this conflicts with other reports that said the album was turned down by the label, which felt that it wouldn't be commercially successful. Although one single was released from the album. "This Could Be Heaven" was released in the US and featured on the Family Man soundtrack. Since December 2006, Seal has been indicating that, while still feeling the album as a whole is "not worthy", he plans to excerpt certain cuts from Togetherland and make them available for streaming download.
Meanwhile, Seal made something of a comeback in dance and club scene when he co-wrote and provided vocals for the hit single "My Vision" from Jakatta in 2002.
Seal (2003)
In 2003, Seal released his fourth album, which was again self-titled, except for Australia, where it was released under Seal IV. Although it did not sell as much as either of his first two albums, this release brought him back into the public eye in the United States and continental Europe. Singles from the album included "Waiting For You", "Get It Together", and "Love's Divine" (released in 2004, and a big hit in several European countries).
Greatest Hits Album: Best 1991-2004
In 2004, a greatest hits album entitled Seal: Best 1991-2004 was released, including a cover of the Bacharach / David classic "Walk on By" and a cover of Echo and the Bunnymen's song "Lips Like Sugar".
Live In Paris (2004)
Also in 2004, Seal performed a couple of shows at the Olympia Theatre in Paris, France. The July 6, 2004 show was recorded and released about one year after as CD/DVD package, simply titled Live In Paris.
One Night To Remember (2006)
In June 2005, Seal recorded a special concert which was subsequently released in 2006 entitled One Night To Remember as CD/DVD whereby the DVD includes a special "the making of" documentary in addition to the live performance. Recorded in a historic steel mill, the Altes Kesselhaus ('old boiler house'), in Düsseldorf, Germany, this 16-track package includes a special version of Brahms' Lullaby which Seal sings in German and then in English for the exclusive audience. Unusually, he is accompanied by his band, and a full orchestra comprised of 52 musicians and singers. This CD/DVD is not yet available in the USA.
System (2007)
During his 2007 spring tour, Seal announced his new album, System, which was released in 2007. He said it would be more dance-oriented, apparently a return to the roots of his first album. Years active 1989 - present.
Soul (2008)
Main article: Soul (album)
Seal's sixth studio album Soul was released on 11 November 2008, in the United States and 3 November 2008, internationally, and contains eleven soul classics produced by David Foster.[13][14] The video for the first single, a cover of Sam Cooke's "A Change Is Gonna Come" is up on his official YouTube page. As well, he will be mentoring the top 9 on Deutschland sucht den Superstar and performing one of his songs from the album.
Seal coached the participants of Germany's TV show "Deutschland sucht den Superstar" (Popidol) in February/March 2009.[15]
Hits
Main article: Hits (Seal album)
On 4 December 2009, Hits, a compilation album was released. It contains two new tracks, "I Am Your Man" and "Thank You".
7 (2015)
Oh Girl
Seal Lyrics
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I'd be in trouble if you left me now
'Cause I don't know where to look for love
I just don't know how
Oh, girl
How I depend on you
To give me love when I need it
All my friends call me a fool
They say, "Let the woman take care of you?
So I try to be hip and think like the crowd
But even the crowd can't help me now, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, girl
Tell me what am I gonna do
I know I've got a guilty face
Girl, I feel so out of place, oh, yeah, yeah
Don't know where to go, who to see, yeah
All my friends call me a fool
They say, "Let the woman take care of you?
So I try to be hip and think like the crowd
But even the crowd can't help me now, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, girl
I guess I better go
I can save myself a lot of useless tears
Girl, I've gotta get away from here
Oh, girl
Pain will double if you leave me now
I don't know where to look for love
And I don't, I don't know how
Oh, yeah
Mmm, hmm,
Oh, girl
Why do I love you so, yeah
Mmm,
Better be on my way, I can't stay
Have you ever seen such a helpless man
Oh, oh, no,
Oh Girl by Seal is a song about a man who is completely dependent on his lover for love and affection. In the first verse, he talks about how lost he would be if his lover left him because he doesn't know where to look for love or how to find it. He is completely reliant on her to give him the love and affection he needs. The chorus talks about how much he depends on her and how she always gives him love right when he needs it. Throughout the song, the man struggles with trying to be "hip" and follow what his friends are saying about letting the woman take care of him but he realizes that even they can't help him now.
The second verse talks about how he is lost without his lover and doesn't know where to go or who to see without her. He feels out of place and doesn't know what to do. The chorus repeats the same sentiment about how much he depends on her and how lost he would be without her. In the bridge, he talks about how he doesn't want to be in pain because he knows that it would be worse without her. The song ends with him admitting that he doesn't know why he loves her so much but that he has to leave because he can't stay.
Overall, Oh Girl is a song about dependency and how love can make people feel lost and vulnerable without their partners. It's a powerful song about the importance of love and how much we desperately need it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, girl
The singer addresses the woman.
I'd be in trouble if you left me now
The singer is completely dependent on the woman; he would be lost without her.
'Cause I don't know where to look for love
The singer is lost and doesn't know where to find love.
I just don't know how
The singer doesn't know how to find love on his own.
How I depend on you
The singer is completely reliant on the woman for love and support.
To give me love when I need it
The singer needs the woman's love, especially during difficult times.
Right on time you would always be
The woman always provides love and support when the singer needs it most.
All my friends call me a fool
The singer's friends think he's foolish for relying on the woman so much.
They say, "Let the woman take care of you?
The singer's friends feel that he should rely less on the woman and try to take care of himself.
So I try to be hip and think like the crowd
The singer attempts to conform to the opinions of his friends and society.
But even the crowd can't help me now, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Even trying to conform to the opinions of others cannot help the singer at this point in his life.
Tell me what am I gonna do
The singer is at a loss and doesn't know what to do without the woman's support.
I know I've got a guilty face
The singer is aware that he's relying too much on the woman and feels guilty about it.
Girl, I feel so out of place, oh, yeah, yeah
The singer feels disconnected from himself and his surroundings.
Don't know where to go, who to see, yeah
The singer is lost and doesn't know where to turn for help.
I guess I better go
The singer realizes that he needs to leave the woman and try to find his own way.
I can save myself a lot of useless tears
Leaving the woman now will save the singer from more pain and heartache in the future.
Girl, I've gotta get away from here
The singer needs to distance himself from the woman and try to find his own way.
Pain will double if you leave me now
The singer knows that the pain of leaving the woman will be twice as bad as the pain of staying with her.
And I don't, I don't know how
The singer still doesn't know how to find love on his own.
Why do I love you so, yeah
The singer is still confused about why he loves the woman so much.
Better be on my way, I can't stay
The singer needs to leave the woman and try to find his own way.
Have you ever seen such a helpless man
The singer is completely lost and helpless without the woman.
Oh, oh, no,
The singer is in a desperate situation and has no idea what to do.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eugene Record
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hyldethsouza2986
Seal é um cantor sensacional. Sua voz nos transporta através do Universo. Oh! Mister Seal!
@apmll65
As vezes nem acredito , assisti ao show desse cara em Recife - PE- BRAZIL........lindo demais !!! a voz, o charme . . Permanbuco amou te receber !!! THE BEST VOICE .....
@jossilenemcvaz4556
A voz desse maravilhoso Seal é linda a letra da música é uma viagem ❤
@edersoncleber8674
Linda música na voz do Seal lembrando que essa música foi composta pelo Chi Lites
@Katonho2012
Isso que é música de qualidade. Seal é muito bom.
@karloyu3484
👍👍
@brunoflaviopereirasoares7850
Seal, simplesmente sensacional!!!!
@karloyu3484
👍
@nildesantos34
Amo esta música!❤❤
@rosemeiredasilvapintosilva8715
Cantor maravilhoso. Seal é show.