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.
I Can 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
(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)
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 cause 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 cause 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)
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 cause your not my lady (lady)
And the situation got ah second shady (shady)
Cause I want you in (oh lord)
(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
Eh, I wanna be with you tonight (you tonight)
Let's leave the club shawty
It's a quarter to three shawty
Eh, 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 cause your not my lady (lady)
And the situation got ah second shady (shady)
Cause I want you in (oh lord)
(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 lyrics of Sean Kingston's "I Can Feel It" is about a man who is infatuated with a woman he just met. He is attracted to her physical appearance and the way she dances. He is not concerned about her having a boyfriend and even suggests that he does not mind if she cheats because he does not consider her his lady. He is focused on winning her over and sharing her with whoever she is with at the moment. He is confident that he can make her want him and make her his before the night is over.
The lyrics of the song showcase the objectification of women and the lack of respect for relationships. It also portrays the shallow perspective of someone who is more concerned about physical appearances and getting what they want for the moment than developing an emotional connection with someone.
Overall, "I Can Feel It" is a catchy tune that highlights the lustful side of human desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea
Expressing agreement or confirmation
Na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na na na
Repeating nonsensical sounds in the form of a melody
(I can feel it)
When me look in your eyes fo' sho'
Expressing confidence in being able to perceive feelings or emotions when looking into the eyes of a person who is of romantic interest
(can you feel it?)
Me haffi make you mine lets go
Asking if the person being addressed can also sense the attraction and desire to pursue a romantic relationship; expressing the desire to make the person being addressed their own and encouraging them to take action towards the same goal
(I can feel it)
If you give me a chance I'll show ya (show ya girl)
Reiterating that the artist can sense a connection and wants to prove it by pursuing a romantic relationship; expressing the desire to demonstrate their feelings to the person being addressed and referring to them affectionately
(can you feel it?)
Me ah go' have you when the night ova (oh lord)
Asking if the person being addressed can also sense a feeling of sexual attraction; expressing the belief that the singer will be able to have a sexual encounter with the person being addressed at the end of the night
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 cause 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)
Asserting that the singer does not care about any obstacles in their way because they want and need the person being addressed as their romantic partner; stating that there is no issue with sharing the person being addressed as the singer considers them the perfect match; complimenting the person being addressed's appearance and style and claiming that they are the type of person the singer is looking for in a partner
Baby! you fine as hell and I know I might sound crazy (crazy)
But I just don't mind if you cheat cause your not my lady (lady)
And the situation got ah second shady (shady)
Cause I want you in (oh lord)
Complimenting the person being addressed's appearance and acknowledging that the artist's attraction to the person may come across as irrational; stating that they do not care if the person being addressed is in a relationship and is unfaithful to their partner as the artist does not consider them their official lover; pointing out that the situation may be considered inappropriate and possibly illegal but that does not deter the artist from wanting to pursue a romantic encounter
[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)
Repeating the chorus of the song, which focuses on the artist's desire for a romantic relationship with the person being addressed and expressing confidence in being able to sense a connection with them
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)
Complimenting the person being addressed's appearance and expressing the desire to be closer to them and have a better look at their body; suggesting that the person being addressed's current partner is inferior and should be dismissed; stating that the way the person being addressed dances is sexually alluring to the artist
Yes you gotta man shawty
But I just don't care shawty
Eh, I wanna be with you tonight (you tonight)
Let's leave the club shawty
It's a quarter to three shawty
Eh, I wanna be with you tonight (you tonight)
Acknowledging that the person being addressed is already in a relationship but expressing a willingness to ignore that fact and pursue a romantic encounter that night; suggesting that the two of them leave the current location and spend the night together somewhere else
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jonathan Rotem, Kisean Anderson, Phil Collins
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