Shontelle was born in Saint James, Barbados, to Raymond and Beverley Layne, the oldest of three sisters. Shontelle has stated that she was highly athletic when she was young, participating in track & field while excelling in school. Shontelle's aunt, Kim Derrick, a Caribbean singer, encouraged her to pursue singing. While in high school, Shontelle participated in a group called Cadets in which she was a drill sergeant over Rihanna, which sprouted a friendship.
Shontelle began work on her debut studio album in early 2008, and completed the album in six months. The album's title was given to her by the album's engineer who used the word "shontelligence" as a joke after Shontelle and her producers were playing a game that involved making up words from her name. "T-Shirt", Shontelle's debut single, was released in July 2008 and reached number thirty-six on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming a moderate hit. However, it was a hit in the United Kingdom, reaching the Top 10 there.
Shontelle's debut album, Shontelligence, was released on November 18, 2008. The album reached number 115 on the Billboard 200, selling 6,200 records in its first week, and reached number twenty-four on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It was re-released on March 10, 2009, and has since sold 30,000 records in the US.
The second single from the album, "Stuck with Each Other", featuring Akon, was released in February 2009 in the US and May 2009 in the UK. The single failed to chart in the US, but reached number twenty-three in the UK. Shontelle toured as a supporting act for the UK leg of the New Kids on the Block World Tour in January 2009. Shontelle was also Beyoncé Knowles' opening act for her I Am... Tour from May to June 2009 during the UK leg.
Shontelle was also the host of My Prom Style! and Universal Motown's 2009 Ultimate Prom fashion reality series. She performed at a high school prom in New York City in June 2009, but first she led three students in a competition to design the dress that singer Kat DeLuna, the headliner, wore at the Ultimate Prom concert.
Shontelle's sophomore album, No Gravity, was released in the US on September 21, 2010. Shontelle stated that the album would be experimental and that she wanted to change her original sound for the record. While the title 'No Gravity' symbolises a mantra, Shontelle states she has adapted to her life and to her career, to motivate herself to keep climbing higher and to have nothing hold her down or hold her back. Shontelle collaborated with Bruno Mars, Tony Kanal and Darkchild among others for the record.
The lead single from the album, "Impossible", was released in February 2010 for digital download, but failed to garner success until May 2010, when it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100. It has since become her most successful single to date, reaching number thirteen on the Billboard Hot 100. The second single from the album, "Perfect Nightmare", was released in August 2010. In the first week of release, No Gravity placed at number 81 on the Billboard 200, selling 7,000 copies.
The 3rd single will be Say Hello To Goodbye according to the tweet she wrote December 19th.
Love Shop
Shontelle Lyrics
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I'll do all of the things that you like.
I'll give you everything that you need,
Everything that you want,
Everything that you need, tonight.
(It's okay)
I'll be open for you
Don't you worry boy
(I'll be right here)
And I don't want you to go away.
(Just so you know)
My love for you is
(Over low)
Just the touch from you
(Makes me explode)
I just can't wait to get you close
Oh
I'll be your love shop, baby, tonight.
I'll do all of the things that you like.
I'll give you everything that you need,
Everything that you want,
Everything that you need, tonight.
(Don't you stop)
Just the thought of you
(It get's me hot)
So I can't wait for you
(For you to drop)
Drop by so you can have all my
(Sugar, pie, honey, pop, make me like your lollipop)
(Pop, pop)
I'm addicted to you
(Like a drug)
All I want, baby, is your
(Is your love)
So please come here (Give me some)
And gimme some (Come and gimme some)
(Yummy, yummy bubblegum)
I'll be your love shop, baby, tonight.
(I'll be your love shop)
I'll do all of the things that you like
(All of the things you like)
I'll give you everything that you need,
(Yeah, yeah)
Everything that you want,
(Oh, oh)
Everything that you need, tonight.
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
My love is open from six am
To six am
I will always be open, before you
So come inside
And hurry up in my
'Cause I, I, I,
I'll be your love shop baby tonight
(Oh)
I'll give you all of the things you like
I'll give you everything that you need,
(Oh)
Everything that you want,
(Oh)
Everything that you need, tonight.
I'll be your love shop, baby, tonight
I'll do all of the thing that you like
(I'll be your love shop)
I'll give you everything that you need,
(Oh)
Everything that you want,
(Oh)
Everything that you need, tonight.
(I'll be your love shop, baby, tonight)
(Oh)
It's good night now
(Oh)
It's good night now
(Oh)
It's good night now
(Oh)
In the song "Love Shop" by Shontelle, the singer is essentially telling her partner that she is open and available for him in a romantic and sexual sense. She sings "I'll be your love shop, baby, tonight" to imply that she is ready and willing to satisfy all of his desires. She promises to do everything he likes and give him everything he needs and wants. She adds that her love is open from six am to six am, indicating that she is available at any time of the day or night. She also admits that she is addicted to him and that all she wants is his love.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes that the singer will be the "love shop" for her partner, providing him with everything he needs and wants. The bridge in the song talks about how just the thought of him gets her hot, and she can't wait for him to come and see her. The use of repetitive phrases such as "yummy, yummy bubblegum" and "sugar pie, honey pop, make me love your lollipop" further emphasize the sexual connotations in the song. Despite the blatant sexual innuendos, the song has a playful and fun tone to it, making it a feel-good party anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be your love shop, baby, tonight.
I am here to give you love and everything that comes with it for tonight.
I'll do all of the things that you like.
I will please you by doing whatever you desire.
I'll give you everything that you need,
I am your provider of all the things necessary for your contentment.
Everything that you want,
You can have all your heart's desires with me.
Everything that you need, tonight.
For tonight, I am here to cater to you, without any hesitations or reservations.
(It's okay)
I'll be open for you
(Everyday)
Don't you worry boy
(I'll be right here)
And I don't want you to go away.
I am available to you every day, and I want you to feel secure and comfortable with me, so please don't leave me.
(Just so you know)
My love for you is
(Over low)
Just the touch from you
(Makes me explode)
I just can't wait to get you close
Oh
My love for you is overflowing, and even just your slightest touch can make me feel complete, and I yearn to be closer to you.
(Don't you stop)
Just the thought of you
(It get's me hot)
So I can't wait for you
(For you to drop)
Drop by so you can have all my
(Sugar, pie, honey, pop, make me like your lollipop)
(Pop, pop)
Just the thought of you elicits an intense emotional and physical response from me. I am eagerly waiting for you to come and have all that I have to offer (which includes everything mentioned in the lyrics).
I'm addicted to you
(Like a drug)
All I want, baby, is your
(Is your love)
So please come here (Give me some)
And gimme some (Come and gimme some)
(Yummy, yummy bubblegum)
I am hopelessly and intensely drawn to you - I crave your love, please give it to me, just as I will give you all that I have to offer.
My love is open from six am
To six am
I will always be open, before you
So come inside
And hurry up in my
I am available 24/7 for your love and devotion, so come to me whenever you need me, and let's get intimate quickly.
'Cause I, I, I,
I'll be your love shop baby tonight
(Oh)
I'll give you all of the things you like
I'll give you everything that you need,
(Oh)
Everything that you want,
(Oh)
Everything that you need, tonight.
I will be your personal love shop for this particular moment, providing everything that you desire and want from me, without any reservations from my end.
It's good night now
(Oh)
It's good night now
(Oh)
It's good night now
(Oh)
Goodnight to you now, my love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THERON MAKIEL THOMAS, TIMOTHY JAMAHLI THOMAS, JORDAN HOUYEZ, DJIBRIL KAGNI, JASON KPANA, FOTEMAH E. MBA
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