Born on February 3, 1990, Sean Kingston spent his early youth in the Half Way Tree section of his parents' hometown of Kingston, Jamaica – hence his name, before moving to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida at age six. By 1996, Sean's love of music led him to a prodigious performance of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You", forever changing his path. "My mom heard me, and she started bringing me around to family members. Then, I graduated from singing, and started picking up rapping from listening to Ice Cube and Slick Rick." The gangster raps of Cube and the storytelling of Rick the Ruler had a profound effect on the boy, who also was exposed to heavy doses of Buju Banton, Dennis Brown, and Rakim from his young parents. Not only did their music affect Sean, but so did their traits. "I feel like I'm my father, 'cause I got a hustler's mentality; if I want something, I'm gonna get it. I'm like my mom, because we're picky about what we do, but we're always gonna make the right choice," says the 19-year-old today.
By his early teens, Sean Kingston was performing his raps throughout South Florida. "I did talent shows and showcases, but I never really battled," he says of his effort to get discovered. With Ft. Lauderdale twenty miles north of Miami, Sean has already shared stages with Trina, Pitbull, Ludacris, Pretty Ricky, and Trick Daddy. Like Trick, Sean has definitely felt the allure of street life. Beginning with a breaking-and-entering charge at age 11, Sean has seen his share of trouble. As the youngest of three supportive siblings, this let down the boy's mother, presently incarcerated herself for identity fraud. "I've been through a lot. I did 21 days in jail, been to boot camp, got sent to Jamaica, slept in cars with my family; I had a rough life," says an appreciative Sean today.
Around 2004, Sean began incorporating elements of his Reggae heritage with his rapping abilities. The gifts have allowed Sean's music to have a unique blend of street raps with Caribbean flare and catchy, homegrown hooks. This one-of-a-kind presence eventually led Sean Kingston's music to the ears of chart-topping producer Jonathan "J.R." Rotem (The Game, Rick Ross, Britney Spears, 50 Cent, Rihanna, Dr. Dre, etc.), who quickly saw potential in the teenage rapper. "He sent me two of his early tracks, and I recorded them, and sent them back in two days," says Kingston. Soon after J.R. and Zach Katz signed the artist to their Beluga Heights record label – and subsequently Cinematic Music Group for Management, a three-way bidding war between Warner Brothers, Atlantic, and Epic/Sony developed.
In addition to having J.R. producing the majority of the album, producers Cool & Dre, DJ Khaled, Just Blaze and others are expected to contribute tracks. In terms of guests, Sean looks forward to appearances by Akon, Rick Ross, Baby Cham and Damian Marley.
As hip-hop moves away from the limited expectations of "kiddie rappers," Sean thinks today's young listeners deserve more, "When people hear my music, I want them to be inspired. Whether a White kid or a Black kid, I want them to know, 'Damn, imagine me being in his predicament.' I want to send messages, and I rep for the streets as a real ass n$#%@. It's all about being true." As most 16-year-olds are concerned with getting a job, Sean Kingston is sitting in the driver's seat of hip-hop's future, and like late great Biggie Smalls, he's got a story to tell.
Can You Feel It
Sean Kingston Lyrics
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Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
[Chorus]
(I can feel it)
When me look in your eyes fo' sho'
(can you feel it?)
(I can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya (show ya girl)
(Can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night ova (oh lord)
Dis here ah man me na care nuh
Cause I want you and need you right here love
Ain't no problem, we can share cuz you the one (you the one)
I neva saw a girl that look so
She dance to reggae and calypso
She's my type by description, here I come (here I come)
Baby! you fine as hell and I know I might sound crazy (crazy)
But I just don't mind if you cheat cuz your not my lady (lady)
And the situation got ah second shady (shady)
Cause I want you in (oh lord)
[Chorus]
(I can feel it)
When me look in your eyes fo' sho'
(can you feel it?)
Me haffi make you mine lets go
(I can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya (show ya girl)
(Can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night ova (oh lord)
[verse 2]
Me love the way ya look wid ya eyes so
Tell ya boyfriend to move he's a joker
The way you dance and move, ya turn me on (turn me on)
Oh my baby come closer
Lemme get a good look at that figure
How dem jeans just hold it together, tell me how (tell me how)
Baby! you fine as hell and I know I might sound crazy (crazy)
But I just don't mind if you cheat cuz your not my lady (lady)
And the situation got ah second shady (shady)
'Cause I want you in (oh lord)
[Chorus]
(I can feel it)
When me look in your eyes fo' sho'
(Can you feel it?)
Me haffi make you mine lets go
(I can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya (show ya girl)
(Can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night ova (oh lord)
Yes you gotta man shawty
But I just don't care shawty
Ehhhh, I wanna be with you tonight (you tonight)
Let's leave the club shawty
It's a quarter to three shawty
Ehhhh, I wanna be with you tonight (you tonight)
Baby! you fine as hell and I know I might sound crazy (crazy)
But I just don't mind if you cheat cuz your not my lady (lady)
And the situation got ah second shady (shady)
'Cause I want you in (oh lord)
[Chorus]
(i can feel it)
When me look in your eyes fo' sho'
(Can you feel it?)
Me haffi make you mine lets go
(i can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya (show ya girl)
(Can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night ova (oh lord)
The song "Can You Feel It" by Sean Kingston is about a man who is interested in a woman and wants to make her his own. He admits that he does not care if she has a boyfriend and that he is willing to share her if that's what it takes. He is lured in by her looks, the way she dances and moves, and the way she holds herself together in her jeans. He is confident that he can make her his own and promises to show her a good time if she gives him a chance. The chorus emphasizes his desire to be with her and have her all night.
The lyrics of the song are quite simple, but they convey the message of wanting someone who may not be available. The song has a catchy rhythm and a Caribbean feel. The use of Jamaican patois adds to the overall vibe of the song. The chorus repeats several times, underscoring the singer's persistence in winning over the girl. Although the message of the song may not be universally relatable, it captures the feeling of someone who is captivated by another and willing to do whatever it takes to be with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeaaa
Just an opening sound
Na na na na na na na na
Just background music
Na na na na na na na na
Just background music
(I can feel it)
When me look in your eyes fo' sho'
I can sense the attraction when I look into your eyes
(can you feel it?)
Me haffi make you mine lets go
Are you feeling the same way? Let's make it official
(I can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya (show ya girl)
If you let me, I'll prove how much I'm into you
(Can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night ova (oh lord)
Can you feel the chemistry between us? I'll have you by the end of the night
Dis here ah man me na care nuh
I don't care about other guys
Cause I want you and need you right here love
I want and need you here with me
Ain't no problem, we can share cuz you the one (you the one)
There's no problem sharing you because you are the one for me
I neva saw a girl that look so
I have never seen a girl that looks like you
She dance to reggae and calypso
I like the way you dance to reggae and calypso music
She's my type by description, here I come (here I come)
You fit the description of the type of girl I like, and here I come to take you
Baby! you fine as hell and I know I might sound crazy (crazy)
You are stunning, I know I might sound foolish
But I just don't mind if you cheat cuz your not my lady (lady)
I don't care if you cheat, you're not my girlfriend
And the situation got ah second shady (shady)
I know things are a bit sketchy
Cause I want you in (oh lord)
Because I want you badly
Me love the way ya look wid ya eyes so
I love the way you look at me with your eyes
Tell ya boyfriend to move he's a joker
Tell your boyfriend to leave, he's a joke
The way you dance and move, ya turn me on (turn me on)
Your dancing and movements turn me on
Oh my baby come closer
Come closer to me, my baby
Lemme get a good look at that figure
Let me admire your figure
How dem jeans just hold it together, tell me how (tell me how)
Your jeans are holding your figure together, tell me how
Yes you gotta man shawty
I know you have a man, babe
But I just don't care shawty
I don't care about your man, babe
Ehhhh, I wanna be with you tonight (you tonight)
I want to be with you tonight
Let's leave the club shawty
Let's leave the club, baby
It's a quarter to three shawty
It's almost 3 am, baby
(I can feel it)
When me look in your eyes fo' sho'
I can sense the attraction when I look into your eyes
(Can you feel it?)
Me haffi make you mine lets go
Are you feeling the same way? Let's make it official
(i can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya (show ya girl)
If you let me, I'll prove how much I'm into you
(Can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night ova (oh lord)
Can you feel the chemistry between us? I'll have you by the end of the night
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Damon J. Blackman, Earl Simmons, Phillip David Charles Collins
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