Then, two days before Beyonce arrived for her European gigs, Shawn got another call-up. He hot-tailed it up to Sheffield and wowed 15,000 Bootylicious fans with his fresh-cut gleam, impromptu dance routines and self-penned R&B.
After the Beyoncé tour, Shawn came to a decision. He needed a shift in musical direction. “At the end of the tour I realised that I liked listening to R&B pop but it wasn’t what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a leader, wanted to be different.” A fortuitous meeting with Brixton’s Mr Dan (man behind Kylie’s smash hit ‘Slow’) in a record shop was the answer. “We had a ritual – every morning we’d go to the cafe, fill our stomachs and then talk music.” Debut Single ‘Slow It Down’ was inspired by the choppy, scratchy guitar sounds of late ‘70s reggae and Shawn’s dad, who records under the name Dixie Peach, had a few hits on the Jah Tubby’s label. The result is tricked-out R&B, full of submerged electronic flicks and bass flashes.
Signed to Major label EMI for a 5 album deal, Shawn’s debut LP, 'Dreamworld', features fresh new songs "Clap Ur Hands (I Can Make You A Star)" and "U Better Believe it" as well as a song that showcases the singer’s star potential to full effect. Titled "Keep Me From The Rain", it’s an old-school, man-and-his-piano number which Shawn believes is the song that got him signed. “People think it’s a love song,” he says, “and it can be, but it shouts out to anyone who’s ever felt alone. I grew up without my father around and it touches on that.” As well as songs, style and pure talent, the album is bubbling with Shawn’s trademark slant on things.
Music, music, all day long. He’s been playing piano since he was four and has now taken up guitar. “I’m gonna be getting all [Jimi Hendrix] on everybody.” In case you hadn’t guessed, he’s a born performer. A stint at West London youth-produced TV station YCTV helped hone his behind-the-scenes skills, but it’s centrestage where he really shines. “Every time I perform it’s like the first time or the last time I’m ever gonna sing the song. I want to connect one to one with the audience. I want to bring my songs to life.” So fresh, so clean – so Shawn Emanuel.
U Better Believe It
Shawn Emanuel Lyrics
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No one said
that this was gonna be too easy
No one said
u was gonna fall for me
now i aint gonna lie girl
I weren't gonna try girl
I was gonna walk away
and i was forced 2 wait a while
then I tried - till i found another way
see this was all to much girl
it was getting jus too deep girl
in such a short time
see when I...
PRE-CHORUS:
Got up and walked away
I said i wasn't gonna stay
ohh
I wasn't really thinking babe
and when
I heard u say u loved S.E
I knew what u meant 2 me
no i aint gonna lose u girl
no i aint gonna lose u girl
CHROUS:
I aint leaving
u better believe it
so we better find a way
u better believe
girl i would never turn my back on u
u better believe it
all u gotta do is say u need me
u better believe it
and i'll be on my way
u better believe it
aint nutting gonna make me stay away from u
u better believe it
VERSE2:
I know u kinda of think that this is
out of the blue
we aint been together to long
and u
turned and said them 3 words
then wait for my 4 words... "i love u too"
but girl that wouldn't be tru
see when i say something
yea
its cause i mean that thing
girl give me a lil while
maybe in a lil while
i could say it back to u
PRE-CHORUS:
I got up and walked away and
I said i wasn't gonna stay
ohh
I wasn't really thinking babe
and when
I heard u say u loved SE
I knew just what u meant 2 me
i aint gonna lose u girl
no i aint gonna lose u girl
CHROUS:
I aint leaving
u better believe it
so we better find a way
u better believe
girl i would never turn my back on u
u better believe it
all u gotta do is say u need me
u better believe it
and i'll be on my way
u better believe it
aint nutting gonna make me stay away from u
u better believe it
RAP:
CHROUS:
I aint leaving
u better believe it
so we better find a way
u better believe
girl i would never turn my back on u
u better believe it
all u gotta do is say u need me
u better believe it
and i'll be on my way
u better believe it
aint nutting gonna make me stay away from u
u better believe it
I aint leaving
u better believe it
so we better find a way
u better believe
girl i would never turn my back on u
u better believe it
all u gotta do is say u need me
u better believe it
and i'll be on my way
u better believe it
aint nutting gonna make me stay away from u
u better believe it
The song "U Better Believe It" by Shawn Emanuel is about a man who seemed hesitant to stay in a relationship with the girl he's with. He thought that this relationship was getting too deep in such a short time and he just wanted to walk away. But when the girl cried and begged him to stay, he found a way to make things work. The song talks about how sometimes relationships can be difficult and that it takes effort from both parties to make it work.
In the pre-chorus, the man talks about how he almost walked away and wasn't thinking about it. But when he heard the girl say that she loved S.E, he knew that she meant a lot to him and he wasn't going to lose her. The chorus repeats the same line, "I ain't leaving, u better believe it" and emphasizes how determined he is to make things work with her. The rap verse talks about how he's willing to do anything for her and that no matter what happens, he'll always be there for her.
Overall, "U Better Believe It" is a song about the challenges that come with relationships and how it takes effort and determination to make it work. The song emphasizes the importance of communication and understanding between two people who are in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
No one said that this was gonna be too easy
This relationship was never guaranteed to work out without effort
No one said u was gonna fall for me
I never assumed that you would fall in love with me
I weren't gonna try girl, I was gonna walk away
I almost gave up on this relationship without putting in the effort
then u cried and i was forced 2 wait a while
When you cried, I realized the depth of my feelings and was willing to wait for you to feel the same
Got up and walked away, I said i wasn't gonna stay
I initially left because I wasn't sure of my feelings for you
I knew what u meant 2 me
When you said you loved me, I understood the importance of our relationship
u better believe it
I am deeply committed to our relationship
girl i would never turn my back on u
I will always support you and stand by your side
aint nutting gonna make me stay away from u
Nothing will keep me from being with you
I know u kinda of think that this is out of the blue
I understand that my answer may come as a surprise
turned and said them 3 words then wait for my 4 words... 'i love u too'
When you said 'I love you', I wasn't ready to say it back yet
maybe in a lil while i could say it back to u
I need more time to process my feelings and be sure of my love for you
aint nutting gonna make me stay away from u
No matter what challenges come our way, I will always choose to be with you
Contributed by Eliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex Bernard
Love this song remember back when I was 14 please man come back to singing 🎤