Garrett is responsible for a series of chart-topping compositions, most notably Usher's "Yeah!", Ciara's breakout track "Goodies" Teairra Mari's debut single "Make Her Feel Good" Mario's single "Break Up" and Chris Brown's debut single "Run It!". He is in a production duo with Swizz Beatz, and together they produced several Beyoncé Knowles singles: "Ring the Alarm", "Get Me Bodied", "Upgrade U" and "Check on It". He also writes often over productions by Polow da Don. Garrett is currently working on a new album by Whitney Houston.
Garrett also embarked on a career as a performer,. His debut album, Turbo 919, was released June 24, 2008 on his Bet I Penned It Music imprint, through Interscope Records. (Garrett's catch-phrase, which is featured in multiple songs he has produced, is "Smash on the radio, bet I penned it".)
Ludacris appeared on Garrett's debut single, "Grippin'". In return,[citation needed] Garrett was featured on Ludacris's "What Them Girls Like", alongside Chris Brown. He also wrote and produced a song called "I Did It for Love" for Korean popstar BoA for her first eponymous English album. Garret is featured and appears in the music video.
Lay Up Under Me
Sean Garrett Lyrics
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I was out shopping, thinking of something I should get you
Cause I been gone so many weeks, Girl I miss you
Don't wanna do nothing more but just to stare in your face
Let you know I'm so happy your my best friend
[B-Section:]
Part of this Fortune girl I owe you
Take time out it's starting with today
For my babe
[Chorus:]
We're gonna hit the floor & (Slow Dance Naked Babe)
Girl Let the candles be your light tonight (Kiss your favorite place)
Girl I'm a DJ all your song (Rock your body for you)
You ain't gotta (worry bout a club just come & lay up under me tonight)
[Bridge:]
Hey, girl you know just how I do (when I'm on my way)
And you know when it comes to my lady, I bring my Best
I'm a be so horny (tonight)
(Don't worry bout a club just come and lay up under me tonight)
[Ad-Libs]
[Verse 2:]
You been having car trouble, here's your new keys I got you
Remember that's your dream car girl, now your dream is true
Two years together nothing you asked me for
That says a lot about you no doubt about it for you any thing I'll do
[B-section]
[Chorus x2]
[Bridge:]
Hey, girl you know just how I do (when I'm on my way)
And you know when it comes to my lady, I bring my Best
I'm a be so horny (tonight) Relax honey I'll be use to see
This is where I wanna be, just let me look at you
Oh your wearing my favorite thing (just let me taste)
Girl you already know in what way
And if they don't know, how much you meaning to me
Then you might just wanna flash them the ring oh oh oh oh
[Ad-Libs]
[Chorus x2]
The lyrics of Sean Garrett's song, Lay Up Under Me, express the singer's love and appreciation for his partner. In Verse 1, the singer acknowledges the time he has been away from his partner and misses her. He wants to do nothing more than look into her face and express his gratitude for their friendship. In the B-Section, the singer acknowledges that he owes part of his fortune to his partner, who has always been there for him. He promises to make up for lost time, starting from that moment. In the Chorus, the singer invites his partner to spend time with him, slow dancing, kissing, and rocking their bodies together. He tells her they don't need to go to a club; they can just lay up under him. In Verse 2, the singer surprises his partner with a new car, fulfilling her dream. He recognizes her as a person who has never asked for much and who he is willing to do anything for.
Overall, the lyrics of Lay Up Under Me depict a loving and grateful partner who wants to make up for lost time and show their significant other how much they mean to them. The imagery of the slow dance, candles, and rocking bodies creates a sensual and loving atmosphere that emphasizes the singer's desire to be close to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I was out shopping, thinking of something I should get you
I was thinking of a gift to give you while I was shopping
Cause I been gone so many weeks, Girl I miss you
I've been away for many weeks and I miss you a lot, girl
Don't wanna do nothing more but just to stare in your face
All I want to do is look at your beautiful face
Let you know I'm so happy your my best friend
I just want you to know that I'm happy you're my best friend
Part of this Fortune girl I owe you
I owe you a part of my fortune, girl
For being always here to talk too
Because you're always here to talk to
Take time out it's starting with today
Let's take some time out for ourselves, starting today
We're gonna hit the floor & (Slow Dance Naked Babe)
We'll dance slowly on the floor, naked babe
Girl Let the candles be your light tonight (Kiss your favorite place)
Let the candles be your source of light tonight as I kiss your favorite place
Girl I'm a DJ all your song (Rock your body for you)
I'll DJ all your songs and I'll rock your body for you
You ain't gotta (worry bout a club just come & lay up under me tonight)
You don't have to worry about going to a club, just come lay with me tonight
Hey, girl you know just how I do (when I'm on my way)
You know how I do when I'm on my way, girl
And you know when it comes to my lady, I bring my Best
And you know I always bring my best when it comes to my lady
I'm a be so horny (tonight)
I'm going to be so horny tonight
(Don't worry bout a club just come and lay up under me tonight)
Don't worry about a club, just come lay with me tonight
You been having car trouble, here's your new keys I got you
You've been having trouble with your car, so I got you new keys
Remember that's your dream car girl, now your dream is true
Remember that's your dream car, girl, and now it's true
Two years together nothing you asked me for
We've been together for two years, and you've never asked me for anything
That says a lot about you no doubt about it for you any thing I'll do
That says a lot about you, and I'll do anything for you without a doubt
Hey, girl you know just how I do (when I'm on my way)
You know how I do when I'm on my way, girl
And you know when it comes to my lady, I bring my Best
And you know I always bring my best when it comes to my lady
I'm a be so horny (tonight)
I'm going to be so horny tonight
Relax honey I'll be use to see
Relax, honey, I'll be used to this
This is where I wanna be, just let me look at you
This is where I want to be, just looking at you
Oh your wearing my favorite thing (just let me taste)
You're wearing my favorite thing, let me taste it
Girl you already know in what way
You already know how I want you
And if they don't know, how much you meaning to me
And if they don't know how much you mean to me
Then you might just wanna flash them the ring oh oh oh oh
Then you might want to show them the ring, oh oh oh oh
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