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."
Faded
Sean Paul Lyrics
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Jigga
Dutty
We deport di one dem a couldnt stand up yuh know gwaan
Yo
Di gyal dem never feel it yuh undastand dem picture rated a so we seh
Uh
Mi go so den
[Chorus]
Dem gyal dem faded
It a look like di whole a dem girly outdated
Dem mek yuh leh nuh rate it
You a look comfortable but dem like frustrated
Dem nuh have a man
But yuh got di stuff fi shine
Yuh man a gi yuh bun
But yuh nah mek he hang
She seh Sean you are the numba one
Yo
(Verse 1)
Well a listen dutty clan between yuh see mi wid anodda chick
Nuh badda check
Becau yuh done know seh yuh buck up inna di love specialist
Seh Sean A Paul and Dutty Cup we ever got on di grip
So di girl dem haffi stick
An Jah know mi nah guh quit
So mi pull out a mi chest and tell a girl nuh badda beck
Cau yuh done know seh di Dutty Clan nuh buck di playa flex
When di honeys dem a bawl fi di es-ee-ex
Toppa di line you a guh rest so baby girl nuh badda stress
Well mi seh
[Chorus]
Well oonu listen Dutty Clan seh one more time man
Haffi tell yuh seh yu a di
Numba one
An any gyal a weh yuh see mi wid a slam man gallang
Yo di gyal dem look so good a bay temptation
Now di honeys dem a have mi unda observation
Technically dem a tune in pon di Dutty station
When a gyal nuh haffi date wi nuh cooper long
Mek it known up inna England mek it known up inna Japan
When di Dutty dem a come a bare gyal program
But
[Chorus]
Well a listen dutty clan between yuh see mi wid anodda chick
Nuh badda check
Becau yuh done know seh yuh buck up inna di love specialist
Seh Sean A Paul and Dutty Cup we ever got on di grip
So di girl dem haffi stick
An Jah know mi nah guh quit
So mi pull out a mi chest and tell a girl nuh badda beck
Cau yuh done know seh di Dutty Clan nuh buck di playa flex
When di honeys dem a bawl fi di es-ee-ex
Toppa di line you a guh rest so baby girl nuh badda stress
Well mi seh
[Chorus]
Onu listen to di whine yo
A you own the man
Girl
Yuh get a outa land
Yeah
A 'nough a dem still run dem competition
Oonu listen Sean A Paul again
The song "Faded" by Sean Paul starts with a series of energetic, upbeat expressions and sounds. This song is an ode to women who have been overlooked or underestimated, and its main theme is that they should strive to stay strong and confident. The chorus warns that the women who are unable to stand out are "faded" and out of fashion. In the first verse, the artist sings about a previous relationship that ended badly because she saw him with another woman. However, the chorus exhorts all self-assured women to remain shining bright, even if they are not in a relationship, as they will always be desirable without a man's approval.
Sean Paul, a Jamaican rapper, singer, and record producer, is known for fusing dancehall and reggae elements with modern R&B, hip-hop, and pop sounds. Sean Paul's longevity over the years is due to his versatility and ability to switch his style of music while remaining authentically Jamaican. The song "Faded" is part of his album called "Dutty Rock," released in 2002.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh
Sean Paul is starting his song with an exclamation of excitement.
Jigga
Word used to address someone, possibly a friend.
Dutty
A nickname for Sean Paul and his crew.
We deport di one dem a couldnt stand up yuh know gwaan
Sean Paul and his crew 'deport' people who cannot handle their lifestyle and attitude.
Yo
Another word used to address someone, possibly a friend.
Di gyal dem never feel it yuh undastand dem picture rated a so we seh
Women cannot handle Sean Paul and his crew's lifestyle, which is why they are often left out of their pictures and underrated.
Uh
Sean Paul is exclaiming to signify the start of another part of his song.
Mi go so den
Sean Paul is concluding his introduction and beginning the chorus of his song.
Dem gyal dem faded
Women have lost their attractiveness and appeal to Sean Paul and his crew.
It a look like di whole a dem girly outdated
All the women appear to be out of style and uncool.
Dem mek yuh leh nuh rate it
Women are not worth Sean Paul and his crew's attention or respect.
You a look comfortable but dem like frustrated
While you look content, women seem to be unfulfilled and unhappy.
Dem nuh have a man
Women are single and without partners.
But yuh got di stuff fi shine
Despite women being single, Sean Paul acknowledges their potential to thrive and succeed.
Yuh man a gi yuh bun
Your partner is cheating on you.
But yuh nah mek he hang
You don't let your partner's cheating get to you and your lifestyle.
She seh Sean you are the numba one
A woman recognizes Sean Paul as one of the best male performers.
Well a listen dutty clan between yuh see mi wid anodda chick
Nuh badda check
Becau yuh done know seh yuh buck up inna di love specialist
Seh Sean A Paul and Dutty Cup we ever got on di grip
So di girl dem haffi stick
An Jah know mi nah guh quit
So mi pull out a mi chest and tell a girl nuh badda beck
Cau yuh done know seh di Dutty Clan nuh buck di playa flex
When di honeys dem a bawl fi di es-ee-ex
Toppa di line you a guh rest so baby girl nuh badda stress
Well mi seh
Sean Paul is warning women to not question his loyalty or relationship with another woman. He is content with his role in the group and is reassuring them to not stress or worry about him.
Dem nuh have a man
But yuh got di stuff fi shine
Sean Paul acknowledges that women don't need a man to succeed and shine in their own ways.
Well oonu listen Dutty Clan seh one more time man
Haffi tell yuh seh yu a di
Numba one
An any gyal a weh yuh see mi wid a slam man gallang
Yo di gyal dem look so good a bay temptation
Now di honeys dem a have mi unda observation
Technically dem a tune in pon di Dutty station
When a gyal nuh haffi date wi nuh cooper long
Mek it known up inna England mek it known up inna Japan
When di Dutty dem a come a bare gyal program
But
Sean Paul and his crew are assuring themselves and others that they are number one and in complete control of themselves and their relationships. They are confident in their appeal to women and are popular among them.
Onu listen to di whine yo
A you own the man
Girl
Yuh get a outa land
Yeah
A 'nough a dem still run dem competition
Oonu listen Sean A Paul again
Sean Paul is championing the woman and encouraging her to be confident in her appeal to men. He is acknowledging her as the winner and telling her to listen to his song again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: ANDRE GRAY, IRIS JAMES, SEAN HENRIQUES
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