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."
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Sean Paul Lyrics
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Sometimes i hear you calling out my name,
And i hear you deep down inna mi brain,
If i'm a fool i've only got myself to blame, self to blame, self to blame
Well i can see the sign 'cause i'm not blind,
Although you're not mine from time to time,
I've got to let you know you are my sunshine, my sunshine, my sunshine
I love you baby but you don't love me back...Why,
You drive me crazy 'cause yu fi gi mi dat...bly,
You make me high! I just can't deny,
Love out potential a fill up inna i and i,
Just give me the privilege and run a way yu man,
I got the plan! fi mek yu tun on,
Baby just believe me 'cause my word is my bond!,
Sometime i think i hear you but i am hearing wrong, girl!
[Chorus]
[Verse2:]
Rude bwoy loving a nu something fi she ramp wid,
Everyman him need a woman fi be a live blanket,
If she diss yu, spank it...you hold dat and crank it,
Baby girl you know i love you but you follow yu friend dem,
Now you gonna break Sean Paul heart in two,
You have the dapper all a bawl and all a mek phone call.
What yu really expect man fi do.
[Chorus]
[Verse 3:]
Tick, tock mi get heart attack,
When mi hear she leaving and she naw come back,
Mi caan believe me dreams to mi love world crash,
A lucky thing she never know where mi hide mi stash, but.
[Chorus]
I love you baby but you don't love me back...Why,
You drive me crazy 'cause yu fi gi mi dat...bly,
You make me high! I just can't deny,
Love out potential a fill up inna i and i
Duh Da Duh Da Duh Da Doww..(?)lets hear it again(?).....x2
[Chorus]
Rude bwoy loving a nu something fi she ramp wid,
Everyman him need a woman fi be a live blanket,
If she diss yu, spank it...you hold dat and crank it,
Baby girl you know i love you but you follow yu friend dem,
Now you gonna break Sean Paul heart in two,
You have the dapper all a bawl and all a mek phone call.
What yu really expect man fi do.
Sometimes i hear you calling out my name,
And i hear you deep down inna mi brain,
If i'm a fool i've only got myself to blame, self to blame, self to blame....
The song "My Name" by Sean Paul is a love song that expresses the singer's frustration with his unrequited love for a woman. The chorus repeats the line "Sometimes I hear you calling out my name, and I hear you deep down inna mi brain" to show how much the woman is on his mind. He accepts the fact that he is a fool for loving her when she does not love him back, but still believes that she is his sunshine.
The first verse starts with Sean Paul admitting that he loves the woman, but she does not love him back. He becomes frustrated as she drives him crazy and makes him feel high, but their love has potential that fills him up. Sean Paul suggests that the woman should leave her man for him, as he has the plan to make her happy. However, he admits that sometimes he hears her calling his name, but he might be mistaken.
In the second verse, Sean Paul calls himself a "rude boy" in love and implies that every man needs a woman to be his comfort. He advises the woman not to follow her friends and break his heart. He also warns her that if she disrespects him, he will punish her. The third verse describes Sean Paul's heartbreak when he thinks the woman is leaving him. He gets a heart attack and is devastated as his dreams of love are crashing. However, he is lucky she did not find his hidden stash.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes i hear you calling out my name,
I sometimes hear your voice calling out my name, expressing your desire for me.
And i hear you deep down inna mi brain,
I feel your intense love and affection buried deep within my mind and heart.
If i'm a fool i've only got myself to blame, self to blame, self to blame
If I end up getting hurt because I willingly put myself in this situation, I have no one to blame but myself.
Well i can see the sign 'cause i'm not blind,
I am aware of the reality of the situation, despite my strong feelings for you.
Although you're not mine from time to time,
You are not exclusively mine, and there are times when you are with others.
I've got to let you know you are my sunshine, my sunshine, my sunshine
Regardless of our circumstances, you bring me joy and happiness like the sunshine brings light.
I love you baby but you don't love me back...Why,
I have deep feelings of love for you, but you do not reciprocate those feelings, causing me confusion and pain.
You drive me crazy 'cause yu fi gi mi dat...bly,
Your actions and behavior towards me make me feel insane, as I cannot understand your mixed signals and motives.
You make me high! I just can't deny,
Your presence and affection towards me make me feel euphoric and addicted to the feeling of love.
Love out potential a fill up inna i and i,
The potential for our love to be something great fills me up and gives me hope.
Just give me the privilege and run a way yu man,
Please give me a chance to prove my love and be with you, even if it means leaving your current partner.
I got the plan! fi mek yu tun on,
I have a plan to make you fall in love with me and turn towards me instead of anyone else.
Baby just believe me 'cause my word is my bond!,
Trust me and believe in my love for you, as I always keep my promises and commitment to you.
Sometime i think i hear you but i am hearing wrong, girl!
Sometimes I think I hear you calling out to me, but I recognize that it may just be wishful thinking and not reality.
Rude bwoy loving a nu something fi she ramp wid,
A rough, tough man like myself having the capacity for love is not something to be joked about or taken lightly.
Everyman him need a woman fi be a live blanket,
Every man needs a loving woman in his life, to provide warmth and comfort like a blanket.
If she diss yu, spank it...you hold dat and crank it,
If your lover ever disrespects or mistreats you, stand up for yourself and show them the consequences of their actions.
Now you gonna break Sean Paul heart in two,
You are going to hurt and damage my heart, leaving me irreparably broken and damaged.
You have the dapper all a bawl and all a mek phone call.
You are crying and calling me on the phone, expressing your regret and apologies for breaking my heart.
What yu really expect man fi do.
What did you expect me, as a man, to do when you left me heartbroken and hurt?
Contributed by Alexandra E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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