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.
War
Sean Kingston Lyrics
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Fightin' for the one that I love and the one that I truly need
(I'm at war)
Shawty I take a bullet for you girl cause you mean the world to me
(I'm at war)
Me love you girl, you lovin' me
So don't fight together cause it was meant to be
Cause to be with you, that's where my heart wanna be
It's like I'm about to die just to get with you
Feel like you're putting me through World War II
Got my soldier suit and my Timberland boots
Girl I'm down for whatever cause my love is true
(So I tell her) I'm at war with the love of my life
Sweat from my brows running down to my eyes
Everything you are is what I need in my life (My life, my life)
(I'm at war)
Fightin' for the one that I love and the one that I truly need
(I'm at war)
Shawty I take a bullet for you girl cause you mean the world to me
(I'm at war)
(At war, at war, at war, at war, at war, I'm at war)
(At war, at war, at war, at war, at war, I'm at war)
Salute to all the veterans
And girl your love's like a nuclear weapon
I'm a five star purple hearter purple sparker camouflager
Follow my every command and order
You can just call me Captain Carter
So let the missiles rain on your parade
Cause my love is a soldier and my heart is a grenade
(Kabloom!)
I'll bomb any platoon, just call me World War Tune
(I'm at war)
Fightin' for the one that I love and the one that I truly need
(I'm at war)
Shawty I take a bullet for you girl cause you mean the world to me
(I'm at war)
Your mother said, don't talk to me (No!)
But it went through those ears girl, as I can see
So make me know what's your fantasies
Cause baby girl I think that stands to me
I'm on the front line and I'm risking my life
I'll make a sacrifice just to have you by my side
You're the one I love, you're the one I trust
I'll hurt someone that come between us
(So I tell her) I'm at war with the love of my life
Sweat from my brows running down to my eyes
Everything you are is what I need in my life (My life, my life)
(I'm at war)
Fightin' for the one that I love and the one that I truly need
(I'm at war)
Shawty I take a bullet for you girl cause you mean the world to me
(I'm at war)
Sean Kingston's "War" is a declaration of love, faithfulness, and devotion. Throughout the song, Kingston expresses his willingness to fight for the love of his life and do whatever it takes to keep their relationship alive. He equates his love to being at war, comparing his struggles to those faced by soldiers on the front lines.
Kingston sings about the strength of his love, declaring that he would take a bullet for the woman he loves because she means the world to him. He also acknowledges the challenges he faces, feeling like he's putting himself through World War II to be with her.
The song includes several military references, such as soldier suits, Timberland boots, and grenades. Kingston even refers to himself as Captain Carter, taking on a leadership role in the fight for love. Ultimately, Kingston declares that he will do whatever it takes to be with his love, fighting for her as though his life depends on it.
Line by Line Meaning
(I'm at war)
I am in a battle or conflict
Fightin' for the one that I love and the one that I truly need
I am fighting for the person that I love and need in my life
Shawty I take a bullet for you girl cause you mean the world to me
I am willing to risk my life for you because you are the most important person to me
Me love you girl, you lovin' me
I love you and you love me
So don't fight together cause it was meant to be
We are meant to be together, so we should not fight against each other
Me feel like, I'm in the army
I feel like I am in the military
Cause to be with you, that's where my heart wanna be
I want to be with you because that is where my heart belongs
It's like I'm about to die just to get with you
I am willing to risk my life to be with you
Feel like you're putting me through World War II
I feel like I am going through a difficult and intense struggle to be with you
Got my soldier suit and my Timberland boots
I am prepared for battle with my military attire
Girl I'm down for whatever cause my love is true
I am willing to do anything for you because my love for you is genuine
(So I tell her) I'm at war with the love of my life
I am in a battle with the person I love the most
Sweat from my brows running down to my eyes
I am working hard and feeling the effects of the struggle
Everything you are is what I need in my life (My life, my life)
You are everything that I need and want in my life
Salute to all the veterans
I pay respect to all those who have served in the military
And girl your love's like a nuclear weapon
Your love is powerful and has a strong impact on me
I'm a five star purple hearter purple sparker camouflager
I am a highly decorated and skilled soldier
Follow my every command and order
You should trust and follow my lead
You can just call me Captain Carter
You can refer to me as Captain Carter, a fictional military character
So let the missiles rain on your parade
Let the attacks come, I am prepared for anything
Cause my love is a soldier and my heart is a grenade (Kabloom!)
My love is strong, but it can also be dangerous and explosive
I'll bomb any platoon, just call me World War Tune
I will fight and defeat any opposing group or force
Your mother said, don't talk to me (No!)
Your mother warned you not to talk to me
But it went through those ears girl, as I can see
You did not listen to your mother's warning
So make me know what's your fantasies
Tell me your desires and wishes
Cause baby girl I think that stands to me
I believe that your desires align with mine
I'm on the front line and I'm risking my life
I am in a dangerous and risky position for the sake of love
I'll make a sacrifice just to have you by my side
I am willing to give up something important to me to be with you
You're the one I love, you're the one I trust
You are the person I love and trust the most
I'll hurt someone that come between us
I will harm anyone who tries to interfere in our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KISEAN ANDERSON, JONATHAN ROTEM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@godwinjay4673
2023 and this song still bumps into my memory
@dylanlamb8830
2024💯
@kobaltextreme3517
Weezys just different wha makes him so raw on feat is not just the bars alone but he grabs the title and what the songs about so perfectly and flawlessly on every beat his own or feat he just got it dialed it dude does not miss he hits everything even a miss 💯
@AnxiouslyGaming
Alot of people say the 80s was the best or The 90s but I was in Highschool 2007-2011 and I swear we had the best music.. Lil Wayne was absolutely killing the game.
@mohammadfarooqi6255
How about 2011 to 2015
@kobaltextreme3517
My high school days were 04-08 so I know exactly what you talking bout though and it was perfect dude entered his prime stretch when I got my first whip went picked up da drought 3 and it was a wrap
@royrios9486
Who else remembers the good times when this song came out
@loganjennings7772
Me, bumpin weezy in high school days
@andrewroberts625
sean kingston and lil wayne were huge back in the day
@Guyatwo_9321
Good times