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."
Pepperpot
Sean Paul Lyrics
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I wanna know, I wanna know
My girl
Try to tell you that I love you baby girl
But it's all in vain (in vain, in vain)
Try to tell you that I'll be there for you
When you call my name (my name, my name)
Then I might as well leave you girl and don't come back again
'Cause you know I can't pretend
I tell you that I give you love straight to the end
But bad-mind cuts we off, them don't want we correspond
They don't understand, it's from my heart
Baby girl you know this from the start
Well any which path you walk, you got me caught, you are the top
My pepperpot
Baby girl I put you at the top
Well any which path you walk you got me caught, you are the top
My pepperpot
Girl I'm giving you the best of me
Baby girl you deserve the best indeed
Enough of them try to cut my speed
And that just keeps depressing me
But nothing's gonna break my stride
And baby girl let me tell you this, you are my pride
If I don't get the chance to treat you right
Might as well them take my life
Have you ever buck a woman and you feel so close
That you can't do without her think about her the most
Family and friends they don't stop from appose
It's like water in a rose that never will grow
Time after time me try prove my love
'Cause the bond that me feel got to be from up above
None of them nuh want to see
No them make me want to grief
They don't want believe, it's from my heart
Baby girl you know this from the start
Well any which path you walk, you got me caught, you are the top
My pepperpot
Baby girl I put you at the top
Well any which path you walk you got me caught, you are the top
My pepperpot
Yeah
Girl I wanna know (I wanna know)
Are you with me, baby?
And I wanna know (I wanna know)
Can you feel me, lady?
Well I wanna know (I wanna know)
Are you with me, baby?
Then don't listen none a them fools
'Cause they don't understand
Try to tell you that I love you baby girl
But it's all in vain (in vain, in vain)
Try to tell you that I'll be there for you
When you call my name (my name, my name)
The very little thing I try to do with you don't cause you pain (pain, pain)
Then I might as well leave you girl and don't come back again
'Cause you know I can't pretend
And baby girl this is driving me insane
Bad mind a cut we off, them don't want we correspond
They don't understand it, from my heart
Baby girl you know this from the start
Well any which path you walk, you got me caught, you are the top
My pepper-pot
Baby girl I put you at the top
Well any which path you walk you got me caught, you are the top
My pepper-pot
In Sean Paul's song "Pepperpot," the singer expresses his love for a woman and his desire for her to believe him. He sings about his attempts to express his love, but to no avail. He assures her that his feelings are genuine and that he is ready to give her his all. Despite facing opposition from family and friends, Sean Paul makes it clear that he is determined to love this woman and wants her to believe him.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "my pepperpot," which is a Jamaican term of endearment. The phrase is often used to refer to a person's significant other, usually a girlfriend or wife. The term "pepperpot" comes from a traditional Jamaican dish that includes a variety of ingredients mixed together, much like a romantic relationship.
The lyrics of "Pepperpot" also touch on the theme of bad-mindedness, a common Jamaican term used to describe jealousy or envy. Sean Paul sings about how bad-minded people are trying to cut him off from his relationship and make him feel like he is not worthy of love. However, he is undeterred and is willing to fight for the love he deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you with me, baby?
The singer is checking if the listener is on the same page as he is.
I wanna know, I wanna know
He wants to be sure he is understood properly.
Try to tell you that I love you baby girl
The singer is trying to convince his partner that he loves her dearly.
But it's all in vain (in vain, in vain)
However, his partner is not easily convinced, and he is feeling dejected.
Try to tell you that I'll be there for you
He wants to assure his partner of his support and loyalty
When you call my name (my name, my name)
He is emphasizing how much he wants to be there for her.
The very little thing I try to do with you don't cause you pain (pain, pain)
Even little gestures or actions from him are causing his partner pain, which is frustrating him.
Then I might as well leave you girl and don't come back again
He feels like there is no point in staying in this relationship if he cannot make his partner happy.
'Cause you know I can't pretend
He cannot pretend to be something he is not, and he wants to be true to himself and his partner.
I tell you that I give you love straight to the end
He promises to love his partner unconditionally.
But bad-mind cuts we off, them don't want we correspond
Other people's negative opinions about their relationship are only causing more problems.
They don't understand, it's from my heart
Despite what others say, the artist knows that his love for his partner is genuine.
Baby girl you know this from the start
The singer believes that his partner has always known how he feels about her.
Well any which path you walk, you got me caught, you are the top, My pepperpot
The partner means everything to the singer, and he is willing to follow her anywhere, as she is his everything.
Girl I'm giving you the best of me
The singer is giving his all to his partner in this relationship.
Baby girl you deserve the best indeed
He acknowledges that his partner deserves the best from him.
Enough of them try to cut my speed
Other people are trying to sabotage this relationship because they do not understand it.
And that just keeps depressing me
This negative interference from others is only making him feel hopeless and sad.
But nothing's gonna break my stride
Despite the obstacles, the singer is determined to stay committed to this relationship.
And baby girl let me tell you this, you are my pride
He is expressing that his partner brings him a sense of pride and joy.
If I don't get the chance to treat you right
He wants the opportunity to show his partner how much he loves her.
Might as well them take my life
Without the ability to treat his partner right, he feels he would have no reason to live.
Have you ever buck a woman and you feel so close
He is asking if his audience has ever felt such a strong emotional connection to someone.
That you can't do without her think about her the most
That person is constantly on their mind and drives their daily thoughts and actions.
Family and friends they don't stop from appose
Those close to them may be unsupportive or against their relationship.
It's like water in a rose that never will grow
This negative energy is preventing their love from growing and blooming like a flower.
Time after time me try prove my love
The singer has tried many times to prove his love for his partner.
'Cause the bond that me feel got to be from up above
He feels that the strong connection they share is a sign that it was meant to be.
None of them nuh want to see
Others are not interested in recognizing the authenticity of their love.
No them make me want to grief
These negative outside opinions are causing him heartache and sadness.
They don't want believe, it's from my heart
The singer knows that their love comes from the heart, even if others cannot see it.
Yeah
Just an interjection from the artist.
Girl I wanna know (I wanna know)
Reiterating that he wants clarity in their relationship.
Can you feel me, lady?
He wants to make sure that she understands the depth of his feelings.
Then don't listen none a them fools
He is urging his partner to ignore the negative influences from outside sources.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW MCINTYRE, JASON HENRIQUES, SEAN PAUL HENRIQUES, SHAUN ANDERSON
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