In 2005 he released his third studio album, The Trinity, and collected another #1 hit, 'Temperature'. Sean Paul's 2002 sophomore album, Dutty Rock, is his most successful, with 4 top 20 hits, including the worldwide smash "Gimme The Light", "Get Busy", "Like Glue" & "I'm Still In Love With You" were also huge hits, keeping the Dutty Rock album a best seller throughout 2003. "Temperature," from his 2005 follow-up cd, The Trinity, was a Billboard #1 Hot 100 hit.
Sean Paul has Portuguese heritage from his paternal grandfather, Sephardic Jewish heritage from his paternal grandmother, African heritage from his maternal grandfather, and Chinese heritage from his maternal grandmother. Both his parents are Jamaican natives. His nicknames include Zion Lion and King of Israel. Because of his mixed heritage, some consider him a personification of the Jamaican Motto "Out of Many, One People". Sean Paul's voice and style of singing is often compared to Jamaican 1990s dancehall sensation Super Cat.
He played for the Jamaican national water polo team and alleges to be related to King Solomon through his father.
In 1996, Paul and Spanner Banner recorded the Jamaican chart-topper, "Ladies Man", through the singer's Sweet Angel Productions. The song resulted in his embarking on sessions with Jeremy Harding, a then little-known producer who burst on the scene with his production of Beenie Man's crossover hit "Who Am I". The producer released the dancehall favorite "Baby Girl." The following single, "Infiltrate", joined the singer's combination hit in the Jamaican top charts.
A new version of Paul's "Punkie" track from the Dutty Rock album featuring Tego Calderón appeared on a recent (February 2005) Promo Only album with automaten spiele. April 2005's Promo Only Caribbean Series album included a new song by Paul ("We Be Burnin'"). Recently, Paul also collaborated with Nina Sky for his song "Touch My Body". Sean Paul has just recently released his new album, The Trinity. Sean Paul was a feature artist on Beyonce's number one hit, "Baby Boy."
Close To Me
Sean Paul Lyrics
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Dutty dem a kill it yo yo, Sean-A-Paul deh yah pon di go
All a di girls dem know, know, know , know, know
Dutty dem a kill it yo yo (Sean-A-Paul)
Sean-A-Paul deh yah pon di go (Pon di track)
All a mi girls seh so, so, so
Chorus:
Close to me girl mi love it when yuh close to me
Dat's di way it's supposed to be
Real love true love it's our destiny
Wait till mi get all alone
Close to me girl mi love it when yuh close to me
Dat's di way it's supposed to be
Real love true love it's our destiny
Verse 1:
This how mi waan har stack it up pack it up
Buff it up and mek a rudebwoy jack it up
From mi spot it up mi dun know she fat enough
And mi know gal seh yuh hot enough
Yo! Baby call mi anytime when yuh get it
Buss up di gal mi alone yuh fi let it
Up inna yuh love a weh di dappa waan step in
Lot a hard work and sweatin
Girl! Any guy a try beg yuh fi bligh
Tell dem seh Dutty Cup alone mek yuh high
Dutty dem a kill yuh own yuh bonafide
Nah go sell nuh somfy, girl
Chorus:
Wait till mi get all alone
Close to me girl mi love it when yuh close to me
Dat's di way it's supposed to be
Real love true love it's our destiny
Wait till mi get all alone
Close to me girl mi love it when yuh close to me
Dat's di way it's supposed to be
Real love true love it's our destiny
Verse 2:
Seh mi waan to be close girl yuh what mi dear
Seh mi love yuh di most is mi waan yuh hear
Girl, till now mi well prepared
Fi gi yuh this a lovin yuh be and compare
Girl! Tek yuh coast to coast mek yuh don't have nuh care
Problem eliminate these good time we share
I hope yuh listen clear
Fruit of di love it must be
Yo girl any guy a try beg yuh fi di bligh
Tell dem seh Dutty Cup alone mek yuh high
Dutty dem a kill yuh own yuh bonafide
Nah go sell nuh somfy. yo girl
Chorus:
Wait till mi get all alone
Close to me girl mi love it when yuh close to me
Dat's di way it's supposed to be
Real love true love it's our destiny
Wait till mi get all alone
Close to me girl mi love it when yuh close to me
Dat's di way it's supposed to be
Real love true love it's our destiny
Repeat Verse 1 & Chorus till end
The lyrics of Sean Paul's "Close To Me" are about the desire to be physically close to someone that you love. The chorus expresses how the singer enjoys being close to his lover and how he believes that it is the way it should be. He proclaims that "real love" and "true love" are their destiny. In the first verse, the singer talks about his desire to be intimate with his lover and how she is attractive to him. He suggests that he is the only man that she needs to satisfy her desires. The second verse goes on to say that the singer wants to be close to his girl, as he loves her the most. He states that he is prepared to give her everything she needs and to eliminate any problems that may arise in their relationship. He urges her to listen to him and tells her that the fruit of their love must come to fruition.
The lyrics touch on the theme of intimacy in a relationship, which is a common topic in many love songs. The words express the desire to be physically close to a partner and share a deep connection with them. This type of connection is crucial for the success of any relationship. The lyrics of "Close To Me" show that Sean Paul believes that being close to someone you love is the most natural thing in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Dutty dem a kill it yo yo, Sean-A-Paul deh yah pon di go
Sean Paul's doing great and is on the move, while his competitors are struggling.
All a di girls dem know, know, know , know, know
His music is famous among girls, and they know all his songs by heart.
Wait till mi get all alone
The singer wants to be alone with his girl.
Close to me girl mi love it when yuh close to me
The singer loves it when his girl is close to him.
Dat's di way it's supposed to be
The singer believes that being close to one's partner is important for a healthy relationship.
Real love true love it's our destiny
The singer believes that true love is fated and is necessary for a fulfilling life.
This how mi waan har stack it up pack it up
The singer wants his girl to impress him by stacking up her qualities.
Buff it up and mek a rudebwoy jack it up
The girl should be confident and should make the singer proud.
From mi spot it up mi dun know she fat enough
The singer knows that he has found a great girl.
And mi know gal seh yuh hot enough
The singer believes that his girl is attractive and can attract other men as well.
Baby call mi anytime when yuh get it
The singer wants his girl to call him whenever she wants him.
Buss up di gal mi alone yuh fi let it
The singer wants to be the only one in his girl's life.
Up inna yuh love a weh di dappa waan step in
The singer wants to be inside his girl's heart.
Lot a hard work and sweatin
The singer has worked hard to find the right girl.
Girl! Any guy a try beg yuh fi bligh
The singer knows that other guys will pursue his girl.
Tell dem seh Dutty Cup alone mek yuh high
The singer is confident that he's the only one who can match up to his girl's standards.
Dutty dem a kill yuh own yuh bonafide
The singer's competition is not able to match his skills.
Nah go sell nuh somfy, girl
The singer won't let his girl be tricked or cheated.
Seh mi waan to be close girl yuh what mi dear
The singer wants to be close to his girl.
Seh mi love yuh di most is mi waan yuh hear
The singer wants his girl to know that he loves her more than anything else.
Girl, till now mi well prepared
The singer is well-prepared for his relationship.
Fi gi yuh this a lovin yuh be and compare
The singer will give his girl the best love she's ever had.
Girl! Tek yuh coast to coast mek yuh don't have nuh care
The singer wants his girl to travel with him so that she does not have to worry about anything.
Problem eliminate these good time we share
The singer wants to eliminate any problems that might come in the way of their good times.
Fruit of di love it must be
The singer believes that love must bear fruit.
Contributed by Taylor P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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