Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born January 9, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica… Read Full Bio ↴Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born January 9, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a Grammy Award winning reggae and dancehall singer and rapper. He released his debut solo album, Stage One, in 2000 and followed this in 2002 with Dutty Rock, which won the 2004 Grammy Award for best reggae album and generated four top twenty Billboard Hot 100 hits, including #1 'Get Busy'. His new cd, Tomahawk Technique, was released in February 2012 and has generated another hit "She Doesn't Mind".Also in 2012 he married Jodi Stewart and made some songs for here like body.
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."

Play The Music
Sean Paul Lyrics

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So many years of sacrifice
So many years now de people dem rejoice
Mek dem jump up feel nice
Sing lyrics an represent dem life

Dey don't know really do dey
Dey don't know really do dey
Some a dem don't know now, know now?

Yow yow!

Year afta year we keep on runnin the town
Though dey keep tryin as thats holdin us down
Treat dem wid love
Dey greetin us wid a frown
It's a pity dey doan see us wearin a crown
Tell dem!

Play, play, play de music
Dem a gwaan like dem waan refuse it
Play play play de music
Yuh nuh see all de piepl a choose it
Play play play de music
SP a de man whe a boost it
Play play play de music
Wha wi tell dem seh!, yow!

Gyal dem a bubble an de gyal dem a whine
Look pon de clock controllin our time
Reggae music wi strictly, and I
Got de groove whe u get so strictly designed
Many gyal dem move to baseline
Mek yuh feel like yuh up inna di air an flyin
So we keep it top of de line
Imma bun out de bad mind yutes ev'ry time

Cah who jah bless not a man cyan curse
Dats why wi keep on top de chart
Our music playin, gal keep swayin
Cause it's really hot

Year afta year we keep on runnin the town
Though dey keep tryin as thats holdin us down
Treat dem wid love
Dey greetin us wid a frown
It's a pity dey doan see us wearin a crown
Tell dem!

Play, play, play de music
Dem a gwaan like dem waan abuse it
Play play play de music
Yuh nuh see all de piepl a choose it
Play play play de music
SP a de man whe a boost it
Play play play de music
Wha wi tell dem seh!, yow!

Reggae music, is lovin music
Jah Jah music, so don't confuse it
Bwoy Violate an wah abuse it
Like dem waan come batter bruise it

Dancehall music a tuggin music
Militancy weh mek crooked music
Dj a dance and we deh yah cruise it
Nah put nuttin up above wi music

Cah who Jah Jah bless not a man cyan curse
Dats why wi keep on top de chart
Our music play, got keep swayin
Cause it's really hot

Year afta year we keep on runnin the town
Though dey keep tryin as thats holdin us down
Treat dem wid love
Dey greetin us wid a frown
It's a pity dey doan see us wearin a crown
Tell dem!

Play, play, play de music
Dem a gwaan like dem waan refuse it
Play, play, play de music
Yuh nah see all de gyal dem a choose it
Play, play, play de music
Every brews, each and every DJ a boost
(puts?) it play, play, play de music dJ!

So many years of sacrifice
So many years now de people dem rejoice
Mek dem jump up, feel nice
Sing lyrics an represent dem life

Dey don't know really do dey
Some a dem don't know now, do dey?
Dey don't know really do dey
Don't got a clue, dey don't got a clue yow

Year afta year we keep on runnin the town
Though dey keep tryin as thats holdin us down
Treat dem wid love
Dey greetin us wid a frown
It's a pity dey doan see us wearin a crown
Tell dem!

Play, play, play de music
Dem a gwaan like dem waan refuse it
Play play play de music
Yuh nuh see all de piepl a choose it
Play play play de music
SP a de man whe a boost it
Play play play de music
Wha wi tell dem seh!, yow!

Play, play, play de music
Dem a gwaan like dem waan refuse it
Play play play de music
Yuh nuh see all de piepl a choose it
Play play play de music
SP a de man whe a boost it

Play play play de music
Wha wi tell dem seh!, yow!

Overall Meaning

In "Play The Music," Sean Paul celebrates the power of reggae and dancehall music, highlighting the years of sacrifice made by artists and the joy it brings to the people. He addresses those who may not understand or appreciate the music, urging them to open their minds and experience the positive energy it creates.

The song opens with Sean Paul acknowledging the years of sacrifice that artists have made to create the music that people now rejoice in. He emphasizes that through the music, people can jump up and feel nice, singing lyrics that represent their lives. He questions if those who don't understand the music truly know its value and importance.

Sean Paul expresses the perseverance of reggae and dancehall despite the challenges they face in gaining recognition and respect. He mentions how their love and positive attitude contrasts with the negative reception they receive from some individuals. He asserts that the music-wearing a crown symbolizes its significance and power in the industry.

Throughout the song, Sean Paul encourages the playfulness and enjoyment that comes with the music. He highlights the way dancehall and reggae music make people move, dance, and feel free. He refers to the music as strictly designed and able to make people feel like they are flying. He addresses the bad-minded individuals who want to abuse or disregard the music, but he affirms its importance and value in the cultural landscape.

In summary, "Play The Music" is Sean Paul's celebration and defense of reggae and dancehall music, highlighting the sacrifices made by artists and the joy it brings to people's lives. He encourages the understanding and appreciation of the music's power, encouraging others to embrace it and let it play.

Line by Line Meaning

So many years of sacrifice
After dedicating many years and making sacrifices, we have reached a point where the people are now celebrating and rejoicing.

So many years now de people dem rejoice
The people have been waiting for this moment for a long time and now they are filled with joy and happiness.

Mek dem jump up feel nice
Let them jump up and experience the euphoria, feeling good and enjoying themselves.

Sing lyrics an represent dem life
Through the lyrics of the songs, we express and represent the lives and experiences of the people.

Dey don't know really do dey
They genuinely lack the understanding and knowledge about what we do and represent.

Dey don't know really do dey
They truly have no idea of the depth and impact of our work and artistry.

Some a dem don't know now, know now?
Do some of them still not comprehend and grasp the essence of our music?

Yow yow!
Expressing an energetic and enthusiastic response to the lack of understanding from some people.

Year afta year we keep on runnin the town
Continuously, year after year, we maintain our dominance and influence in the music industry.

Though dey keep tryin as thats holdin us down
Despite their constant efforts to impede our progress, we remain resilient and steadfast.

Treat dem wid love
We respond to them with love and kindness, regardless of their negative attitudes and actions.

Dey greetin us wid a frown
Although they may greet us with disapproval and negativity, we remain undeterred.

It's a pity dey doan see us wearin a crown
Unfortunately, they fail to recognize and acknowledge our greatness and the recognition we deserve.

Tell dem!
Asserting the need to enlighten and inform them of our achievements and impact.

Play, play, play de music
Let the music be played repeatedly, emphasizing its importance and appeal.

Dem a gwaan like dem waan refuse it
Some people seem to act as if they want to reject and resist the music.

Yuh nuh see all de piepl a choose it
Can't you see that the people are actively selecting and embracing the music?

SP a de man whe a boost it
Sean Paul is the man who is promoting and elevating the music to new heights.

Wha wi tell dem seh!, yow!
What we're telling them is, listen up and pay attention!

Gyal dem a bubble an de gyal dem a whine
The girls are dancing and moving their bodies in a lively and sensual manner.

Look pon de clock controllin our time
Despite the constraints of time, we continue to exert control and influence over the music.

Reggae music wi strictly, and I
We are dedicated to and strictly focused on reggae music.

Got de groove whe u get so strictly designed
We possess a groove that is intricately and skillfully designed to captivate and entertain.

Many gyal dem move to baseline
Numerous girls are dancing and responding to the rhythmic baseline of the music.

Mek yuh feel like yuh up inna di air an flyin
The music creates a sensation and feeling of being airborne and euphorically free.

So we keep it top of de line
We consistently maintain the highest quality and standards in our music.

Imma bun out de bad mind yutes ev'ry time
We will always condemn and reject those with negative and envious intentions.

Cah who jah bless not a man cyan curse
No one can bring harm or negativity to those blessed by Jah (God).

Dats why wi keep on top de chart
This is why we consistently rank at the top of the music charts.

Our music playin, gal keep swayin
As our music plays, the girls continue to dance and move in rhythm.

Cause it's really hot
The music is incredibly popular and trendy.

Reggae music, is lovin music
Reggae music is associated with love and positivity.

Jah Jah music, so don't confuse it
This music is divinely inspired, so don't mistake it for anything else.

Bwoy Violate an wah abuse it
Those who violate and abuse the music will face the consequences.

Like dem waan come batter bruise it
They want to come and harm and damage the music.

Dancehall music a tuggin music
Dancehall music is a captivating and compelling genre.

Militancy weh mek crooked music
It carries a sense of resistance and strength, which gives birth to powerful and impactful music.

Dj a dance and we deh yah cruise it
The DJ is seamlessly mixing and controlling the music while we are here enjoying and flowing with it.

Nah put nuttin up above wi music
We prioritize and value our music above all else.

Play, play, play de music
Let the music keep playing repeatedly and without interruption.

Dem a gwaan like dem waan refuse it
Some people act as if they want to reject and resist the music.

Yuh nuh see all de piepl a choose it
Can't you see that people are actively selecting and embracing the music?

Play play play de music
Continue playing the music enthusiastically and energetically.

SP a de man whe a boost it
Sean Paul is the man who is promoting and elevating the music to new heights.

Wha wi tell dem seh!, yow!
What we're telling them is, listen up and pay attention!

Year afta year we keep on runnin the town
We have been consistently dominating and leading the music scene year after year.

Though dey keep tryin as thats holdin us down
Despite their constant attempts to hinder and limit our success, we remain resilient.