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Riley is the son of veteran singer Jimmy Riley and nurse Lavern Tatham-Riley. He was born in the Bronx and grew up in South Florida. He began his musical career as a deejay working with Busta Rhymes, taking his birth sign as his stage name at his mother's suggestion (the spelling later changed from Taurus to Tarrus), and recorded his first singles for his father's Love & Promotion label. He was guided in his early career by Dean Fraser, who also performs in his band and produces much of Riley's work.
Riley has released three albums, Challenges (2004), Parables (2006), and Contagious (2009). Contagious features guest appearances from Damian Marley, Vybz Kartel, Etana, Konshens, Demarco and Duane Stephenson. His commercial breakthrough came in 2006 with the Parables album and the Jamaican number one single "She's Royal".
Riley was awarded the Reggae Runnins Caribbean Heritage Award at the 2009 HOT 105 FM Caribbean-American Heritage Awards. He was nominated in the Best Reggae category of the 2009 MOBO Awards.
CENTER OF ATTRACTION
Tarrus Riley Lyrics
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And all man gwaan easy
A 100 us fi di fluffes
Everyone a look paw you
And all who nah look blind
Girl dem haffi notice you
And when you step in a star time
Trend setter yea girl
Wine baby wine fi di better
Den wid style
Woman you a di center, center, center, center, of attraction
Center, center, center, center, of attraction
No dem no more than you
No dem cyan move like you
You a di center, center, center, center, of attraction
Nuff gyal deh yah but no body no si dem
Anytime you walk in a trouble you a gi dem
A bay expensive style you come a gi dem
Dem a model in a clothe but di clothe a no fi dem
Spot light a bright paw you
The video light deh paw you
Dem a look an you a di
I tell you baby girl you know you rock my world
Wid all di style dem you posses
And it a puzzle dem brain it a beat dem
It a fill dem life with stress
Mi seh you full up a class you full a quality
And you a beat dem naturally
While dem a kill up dem self you dweet easy easy
The song "Center of Attraction" by Tarrus Riley is an homage to women who exude confidence and style. The lyrics describe a woman who is the center of attention at any event she attends. The song is a celebration of women's beauty, strength, and class.
The first verse sets the scene for the song: all the girls are holding tight and the men are taking it easy because the woman in question has arrived. "A 100 us fi di fluffes" suggests that everyone is putting their best foot forward in her presence, trying to impress her. The next line, "Everyone a look paw you," confirms her status as the center of attention.
In the chorus, Riley repeats the phrase "center of attraction" to drive home the message that this woman is the focus of everyone's attention. He sings, "No dem no more than you / No dem cyan move like you," which suggest that while there may be other women present, they don't compare to her. She has a unique style and presence that sets her apart from the rest.
As the song progresses, Riley continues to praise this woman's style and class. He notes that she's a trendsetter and has expensive taste, but she wears her clothes with ease and natural grace. She's not trying too hard to be noticed; she simply radiates beauty and confidence. The line "While dem a kill up dem self you dweet easy easy" suggests that other women may be trying too hard to keep up with her, but she's secure in her own skin.
Overall, "Center of Attraction" is a song about celebrating strong, confident women who know their worth and aren't afraid to shine. Riley's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who commands attention simply by being herself.
Line by Line Meaning
Well ok all girls hold tight
Girls, pay attention
And all man gwaan easy
And guys, just relax
A 100 us fi di fluffes
We've got a 100 people waiting for the party
Everyone a look paw you
All eyes are on you
And all who nah look blind
Those who don't see must be blind
Girl dem haffi notice you
The girls can't help but notice you
And when you step in a star time
And when you enter the party, you shine
Wine baby wine fi di better
Dance, dance better
Trend setter yea girl
You're changing the game
Wine baby wine fi di better
Dance, dance better
Den wid style
And do it in style
Woman you a di center, center, center, center, of attraction
You are the center of attention
Center, center, center, center, of attraction
The center of attention
No dem no more than you
No one is better than you
No dem cyan move like you
No one can move like you
You a di center, center, center, center, of attraction
You are the center of attention
Nuff gyal deh yah but no body no si dem
There are many girls here, but no one sees them
Anytime you walk in a trouble you a gi dem
You cause trouble when you walk in
A bay expensive style you come a gi dem
You show them an expensive style
Dem a model in a clothe but di clothe a no fi dem
They model clothes that don't belong to them
Spot light a bright paw you
The spotlight is shining on you
The video light deh paw you
And the video light is on you too
Dem a look an you a di
They are looking at you
I tell you baby girl you know you rock my world
You know you are amazing
Wid all di style dem you posses
You have so much style
And it a puzzle dem brain it a beat dem
You're confusing and overwhelming them
It a fill dem life with stress
You're causing them stress
Mi seh you full up a class you full a quality
You have class and quality
And you a beat dem naturally
And you do it naturally
While dem a kill up dem self you dweet easy easy
While they are trying too hard, you make it look easy
Writer(s): d, h, tarrus riley
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