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.
Tomorrow
Sean Kingston Lyrics
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Oh, oh,
Visions in my head would lay,
All the plans I had delayed.
Tricks on me my mind will play
See you laying next to me
Kurt the only friend of me
He prepared me food and drinks
'Cause I will need all my strength.
Tomorrow, I'm finally coming home tomorrow.
I just gotta get through today,
But hey, what's one more day to wait
Tomorrow, you'll be back in my arms tomorrow,
I just gotta get through today,
But hey, what's one more day to wait.
(One more day)
I've been counting all the days,
(Hey) watching all the seasons change.
(Hey) and I no longer have to wait,
(Hey) 'cause I'm a see your pretty face.
I meet with this foolish shrink,
Tries to tell me what to think.
But I'm wiser than he know,
In one ear and out it goes.
How can they say you don't exist,
When I've been branded by your lips.
Nothing they can say or do,
Will stop me from seeing you.
Tomorrow, I'm finally coming home tomorrow.
I just gotta get through today,
But hey, what's one more day to wait
Tomorrow, you'll be back in my arms tomorrow,
I just gotta get through today,
But hey, what's one more day to wait.
(One more day)
I've been counting all the days.
Watching all the seasons change
And I no longer have to wait,
'Cause I'mma see your pretty face
Tomorrow, I'm finally coming home tomorrow.
I just gotta get through today,
But hey, what's one more day to wait
(One more day)
Tomorrow, you'll be back in my arms tomorrow,
I just gotta get through today,
But hey, what's one more day to wait.
Oh, oh,
Oh, oh,
Oh, oh,
Oh, oh
In Sean Kingston’s song Tomorrow, the singer speaks of his anticipation of being reunited with his lover. He admits to having had to delay plans as a result of the separation and having thoughts and visions of her that are clear and vivid in his mind. The singer compares his relationship to the wind that shakes the barley tree—a metaphor that suggests an unshakeable and strong bond. He also has a friend, Kurt, who prepares him food and drinks to give him the necessary strength to handle the events leading up to the reunion.
The singer has a therapy session where he claims to be wiser than the therapist because he knows what he wants and how he feels about the situation. Presumably, the therapy is because he has been struggling with the separation from his lover. The singer's recollections of his lover and his anticipation of their reunion serve as inspiration and motivation for him to patiently wait for the next day—the day he gets to see her. The song highlights the emotion and eagerness that comes with loving someone deeply and the joy of reunion after a long time apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Visions in my head would lay,
I have long-term goals I haven't been able to achieve yet.
All the plans I had delayed.
I have postponed my plans and goals for some time now.
Tricks on me my mind will play
I keep obfuscating myself and playing mind games.
See you laying next to me
I keep imagining having you by my side.
Wind that shakes the barley tree,
The fluctuating fate of life that is uncontrollable and unpredictable.
Kurt the only friend of me
My only true friend, Kurt, can support me when I need it.
He prepared me food and drinks
Kurt is there to physically help recharge me when I feel low.
'Cause I will need all my strength.
I have many struggles to come that will require my strength and resilience.
Tomorrow, I'm finally coming home tomorrow.
I have been away for too long, and finally it's time for me to go home tomorrow.
I just gotta get through today,
I have one more day left to endure before I can finally go home.
But hey, what's one more day to wait
Delaying my return for one day is not a big deal, and it will be worth it in the end.
I've been counting all the days,
I have been eagerly waiting for this day for a long time, counting every single day.
Watching all the seasons change.
I've been observing life pass by, waiting to return home to you.
And I no longer have to wait,
Finally, the day has arrived for me to come home.
'Cause I'm a see your pretty face.
I'm excited and looking forward to seeing your beautiful face soon.
I meet with this foolish shrink,
I've been seeing a silly therapist who thinks they can help me.
Tries to tell me what to think.
They are attempting to influence my thoughts but I know better.
But I'm wiser than he know,
I'm much smarter than they know or think I am.
In one ear and out it goes.
I'm not giving their opinions any weight or consideration.
How can they say you don't exist,
The therapist doesn't believe you exist in my life.
When I've been branded by your lips.
But, I know in my heart that you are real, and I can feel our deep, profound connection.
Nothing they can say or do,
Their words or actions won't change how I feel about you.
Will stop me from seeing you.
I believe in our love, and no one can stop me from loving you.
(One more day)
One more day until I can finally be with you.
Oh, oh,
An expressive sound to show excitement or enthusiasm.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEINAN WARSAME, JONATHAN ROTEM, PHILLIP LAWRENCE, BRUNO MARS
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