After completing a high-school education at the Stockholm music school Södra Latin, Swedish producer Peter Cartriers heard of Stephens talent in 1995 and invited him to his studio in Stockholm where they made a demo that first attracted the attention of a Swedish indie label and then secured a record deal with the UK major label Parlophone/EMI Music as well as Priority Records in the US. Stephen wrote and Peter produced Stephens first critically acclaimed and 5 times Grammy nominated album "Alone" (the album was re-mixed and re-named "Spirit Tales" for his UK and US release) and Stephen Simmonds had his breakthrough in 1997 with the hit "Tears Never Dry" a duet with Swedish superstar Lisa Nilsson that quickly became the most played track on radio that year.
Since then his talent has brought him to the US and the UK where he has collaborated with renowned artists such as Raphael Saadiq, Masters At Work and Mica Paris. His US release "Spirit Tales" was highly recommended by Prince and the New Power Generation on their official website.
He has performed for Stevie Wonder and Amnesty and he is the only Swedish artist who has been reviewed in the Quincy Jones founded Soul and R&B bible Vibe Magazine.
Stephen is now 31 years of age and for the release of his third album "This Must Be Ground" he has started his own label For Father Recordings and through a leading distributor got the album out in Scandinavia during 2004/early 2005.
"This Must Be Ground" is a strong album lyrically and musically. With songs such as "Goodwill", "Mother Mary" and "Killing & Religion" the goal was to blend Stephens strong world conscious lyrics and music with creative and genre transcending production by Sweden's finest.
To achieve this Stephen has worked with the young, up and coming Swedish producer Alex Papakonstantinou as well as childhood friend Arnthor Birgisson ( Alongside Max Martin and Rami he is one of Sweden's and the worlds top producers and he has worked with Westlife, J Lo, Celine Dion and Ricky Martin among others.)
"This Must Be Ground" is an album unique with its blend of daringly personal ballads and furiously dance driven up tempo tracks.
Get Down
Stephen Simmonds Lyrics
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Her beauty destroyed and turned men into boys drove their senses beyond,
She was my all, I'm a brick in her wall, another book on her shelf
I'd run when she called, summer, winter or fall, I couldn't help myself
It's been a long time, but she's still on my mind, the way she moves should be a crime
And she don't stop, she rock until your eyes are sore,
Watch her get down (sweet lord) watch her get down (oh no )
Maybe you got the shot, but you ain't ever gonna score
She's got the skills, dirty dreams are fulfilled, when she walks in the room
When will you learn, if you play you'll get burned, like a heatwave in June
Outside in the rain, broken hearts cry her name, until the early morn'
She's heaven on earth, like perfection gave birth, let the word be born
The lyrics of Stephen Simmonds's song "Get Down" tell the story of a woman who faced the harsh realities of the world at a young age, yet still managed to captivate those around her with her beauty and sensuality. The singer himself appears to have been drawn to her, describing himself as another "brick in her wall" and unable to resist her calls no matter the season. Though it's been a long time since he's seen her, she still remains on his mind and leaves a lasting impression on him.
The chorus of the song is a celebration of this woman's ability to move and captivate those around her. The singer describes watching her get down and rock until your eyes are sore, but also acknowledges that, despite the allure, the woman is not to be conquered. She's got the skills and the ability to fulfill dirty dreams, but anyone who tries to play with her will ultimately get burned. The song ends with a nod to her perfection, as the singer likens her to heaven on earth and calls for the world to take notice.
Overall, "Get Down" is a song about a woman who commands attention and admiration wherever she goes, but is also not to be taken lightly. The lyrics are a blend of admiration and caution, showing both the allure and the danger in this woman's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
She was sixteen, just a child it would seem, when the world took her on
At a young age, she was exposed to the harsh realities of the world.
Her beauty destroyed and turned men into boys drove their senses beyond,
Her beauty had a powerful impact on men, often leading them to act foolishly.
She was my all, I'm a brick in her wall, another book on her shelf
She was everything to him, but to her he was just another small part of her life.
I'd run when she called, summer, winter or fall, I couldn't help myself
Despite knowing that he was being used, he couldn't resist her call.
It's been a long time, but she's still on my mind, the way she moves should be a crime
After all this time, she still holds a special place in his mind because of her irresistible allure.
Watch her get down (sweet lord) watch her get down (oh no)
Observe how she moves to the beat, it's both heavenly and addicting.
And she don't stop, she rock until your eyes are sore,
She keeps dancing without stopping, even if it exhausts those watching her.
Maybe you got the shot, but you ain't ever gonna score
Even if you think you have a chance, you'll never truly win her heart.
She's got the skills, dirty dreams are fulfilled, when she walks in the room
Her seductive abilities leave men feeling satisfied in ways they never even imagined.
When will you learn, if you play you'll get burned, like a heatwave in June
If you try to play her game, you'll end up getting hurt just like being in the heat of summer.
Outside in the rain, broken hearts cry her name, until the early morn'
Even in the pouring rain, men still cry out her name, longing for her.
She's heaven on earth, like perfection gave birth, let the word be born
She's the epitome of beauty and grace, and it's something that cannot be denied.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOO SUC PARK, HEE TAEK IM, JI HONG KIM, SEONG CHEON KIM, CHANG UI LEE, N LEO, N PENNY
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@MsIrinachka
She was sixteen, just a child it would seem, when the world took her on
Her beauty destroyed and turned men into boys drove their senses beyond,
She was my all, I'm a brick in her wall, another book on her shelf
I'd run when she called, summer, winter or fall, I couldn't help myself
It's been a long time, but she's still on my mind, the way she moves should be a crime
Watch her get down (sweet lord) watch her get down (oh no)
And she don't stop, she rock until your eyes are sore,
Watch her get down (sweet lord) watch her get down (oh no )
Maybe you got the shot, but you ain't ever gonna score
She's got the skills, dirty dreams are fulfilled, when she walks in the room
When will you learn, if you play you'll get burned, like a heatwave in June
Outside in the rain, broken hearts cry her name, until the early morn'
She's heaven on earth, like perfection gave birth, let the word be born
@michaelbull4639
i had this cd but it got stolen the whole cd was sooo damn good stephen simmons is slick and talented
@kevinscholaronehill5734
He is such a talented;vibrent and handsome dude. Much love and success to him.
@lennyjohnson3962
Cool sounds st Louis l0ves
@anubus22k
I love this song so much. European soul music is the ish!!!!!. Thanks for the upload
@fornlike
That's a very great rnb song and I really appreciate this artist.
@nadir1378
Awesome track from the 90s 😎. The UK had some serious talent
@sarasonsalas3472
Lol he is a Swedish artist, recorded in the US and partially in the UK....Connor Reeves and Lynden David Hall were English artists who came out during this era...ohhh and Craig David who was more popular.
@nadir1378
@Sarason Salas Haha, ok. Conner Reeves and the late Lynden David Hall were talented singers and so is Craig David who has been putting out new music lately
@MsIrinachka
She was sixteen, just a child it would seem, when the world took her on
Her beauty destroyed and turned men into boys drove their senses beyond,
She was my all, I'm a brick in her wall, another book on her shelf
I'd run when she called, summer, winter or fall, I couldn't help myself
It's been a long time, but she's still on my mind, the way she moves should be a crime
Watch her get down (sweet lord) watch her get down (oh no)
And she don't stop, she rock until your eyes are sore,
Watch her get down (sweet lord) watch her get down (oh no )
Maybe you got the shot, but you ain't ever gonna score
She's got the skills, dirty dreams are fulfilled, when she walks in the room
When will you learn, if you play you'll get burned, like a heatwave in June
Outside in the rain, broken hearts cry her name, until the early morn'
She's heaven on earth, like perfection gave birth, let the word be born
@sarahbenameur8360
Thanks :)