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.
My Girlfriend
Sean Kingston Lyrics
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Kingston in the place tonight, like whoa
Fernando, oh
You make me feel special guy
This the one that the DJ plays
All the sexy gal dem wah shake
All the sexy gal dem wah shake
She walked right over to me
And her eyes dem went right through me
She said you're somebody I should know
And all the things that she was saying
Had my actions delaying
Before I knew it, we're on the floor
Whoa
Oh you're slipping me your number, oh it makes me start to wonder
What I, what I should do
Your intentions are so clear so keep your body right here
Don't you move, 'cause I feel it too, oh
[Chorus]
You're dancing on me like you're my girlfriend
You tell me you wanna be my girlfriend
But just for tonight, and I won't regret it
And even if we break up, no matter what, tonight you're my girlfriend
DJ play the song and dedicate to me and my new girlfriend
DJ play the song and dedicate to me and my new
No we're touching like we're dating
I could see that you ain't playing
I could tell you know what you're looking for, oh
And I'm a mess so I gotta say it
Oh, I wanna take it
And I won't make you wait anymore
And you put your hands up under so I don't have to wonder
What you, what you came here for
'Cause the way you put it on me girl, I won't leave you lonely girl,
She said, I want that and more
[Chorus]
DJ play the song and dedicate to me and my new girlfriend
DJ play the song and dedicate to me and my new
Tonight I'm not gonna let you be alone
Baby come on, baby come on,
Since you my girlfriend I want to take you home
Baby come on, baby come on
[Chorus]
DJ play the song and dedicate to me and my new girlfriend
DJ play the song and dedicate to me and my new
DJ play the song and dedicate to me and my new girlfriend
DJ play the song and dedicate to me and my new
One night, oh, one night
One night, oh, one night
One night, oh, one night
One night, oh, one night
In Sean Kingston's song My Girlfriend, the artist is narrating his experience of meeting a girl at a club who catches his attention. Initially, he is unsure of her intentions but intrigued by her interest in him. As the night progresses, they dance together, and he begins to feel a connection with her. She tells him that she wants to be his girlfriend for the night, and he agrees not to regret it. He wants to take her home and spend the night with her. The repetition of the phrase "DJ play the song and dedicate it to me and my new girlfriend" emphasizes the newfound connection between the two.
The song is about the thrill of meeting someone new and experiencing a night of pure passion. The lyrics describe the intense chemistry between two people in a club, where the music and atmosphere heighten their senses. However, the lyrics also imply a sense of impermanence as the relationship only lasts for one night. The artist is expressing his desire for this connection to extend beyond the club and into the real world.
Line by Line Meaning
Kingston in the place tonight, like whoa
Sean Kingston is excited to be at this event or club, and he thinks it's a big deal.
You make me feel special guy
Sean Kingston is addressing someone named Fernando and telling him that he feels special around him.
This the one that the DJ plays
All the sexy gal dem wah shake
Sean Kingston is talking about how his song is popular with women and they enjoy dancing to it.
She walked right over to me
And her eyes dem went right through me
She said you're somebody I should know
And all the things that she was saying
Had my actions delaying
Before I knew it, we're on the floor
Whoa
Sean Kingston is describing how he met a woman and they immediately hit it off. They began dancing together and he was very into her.
Oh you're slipping me your number, oh it makes me start to wonder
What I, what I should do
Your intentions are so clear so keep your body right here
Don't you move, 'cause I feel it too, oh
The woman who Sean Kingston is dancing with is showing interest in him and gives him her number. He is torn about what to do, but he knows that she is attracted to him and wants to stay close to her.
You're dancing on me like you're my girlfriend
You tell me you wanna be my girlfriend
But just for tonight, and I won't regret it
And even if we break up, no matter what, tonight you're my girlfriend
The woman who Sean Kingston is dancing with is saying that she wants to be his girlfriend, but just for the night. He agrees and doesn't regret it, even if it doesn't last.
No we're touching like we're dating
I could see that you ain't playing
I could tell you know what you're looking for, oh
And I'm a mess so I gotta say it
Oh, I wanna take it
And I won't make you wait anymore
Sean Kingston and the woman he is dancing with are being very intimate, and he can tell that she is serious about what she wants. He also admits that he is somewhat of a mess, but he still wants to pursue her and won't make her wait any longer.
And you put your hands up under so I don't have to wonder
What you, what you came here for
'Cause the way you put it on me girl, I won't leave you lonely girl,
She said, I want that and more
The woman who Sean Kingston is dancing with is being very forward with him, and he likes it. He wants her to keep showing him affection, and she says that she wants even more than just one night together.
Tonight I'm not gonna let you be alone
Baby come on, baby come on,
Since you my girlfriend I want to take you home
Baby come on, baby come on
Sean Kingston wants the woman he is dancing with to come home with him because he sees her as his girlfriend for the night and doesn't want her to be alone.
DJ play the song and dedicate to me and my new girlfriend
Sean Kingston wants the DJ to play his song and dedicate it to him and the woman he's dancing with as if they are a couple.
One night, oh, one night
Sean Kingston acknowledges that this relationship with the woman is only for one night.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUNO MARS, FERNANDO GARIBAY, PHILIP LAWRENCE
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Malbora Osmani
i love this song! every time i hear it i just wanna get up and dance lol :)
Shax H
LOVE THIS TUNE!!!!!
Marjorie Ostiguy Tétreault
Love it !:)
Nastia Nesterenko
love this song
Shubham Jana
2018 n still my favorite
laxmi saini
My favorite song
SK Ringette 2019
i love this song my boyfriend told me it reminded it of me and so know its our song
MANGESH BHISE
Good vibes
calsonstyle
I loveeeeeeeeeee this song
oROSE1714
i like it alot!