Tessanne was introduced to music at a very early age by her parents. Her mother was the trumpeter/singer in a band called The Carnations and her father was the drummer. Tessanne started her stage career when she was six years old with Cathy Levy’s “Little People and Teen Players Club”, one of Jamaica's top performing arts schools. Most of her vocal coaching came from her mother, and also from noted vocal coach, Lecie Wright.
Tessanne learned firsthand about cultural diversity when she moved to England at age 12. She devoted a lot of her time to songwriting to express her feelings about her new life, in what was to her, a completely different world. Upon her return to Jamaica, Tessanne joined the Jamaican Rock Band, Mile High and performed for crowds at numerous local venues, including Jazz Fest, Rock Fest, and RETV Unplugged.
Tessanne left Mile High to pursue a solo career. She recorded tracks with producers Rudy Valentino and Paul Kastick. Creatively, she draws on the strengths of a diverse group of musicians, including Celine Dion, Pat Benatar, Diana King, Papa Roach, Bob Marleyand many more. With such powerful influences to inspire her, Tessanne is creating music with her own bold signature style. Songwriting for her is a very real, organic process, just some notepaper and her acoustic guitar. A purist at heart, she believes there is life and magic in live music that can't be duplicated using computer-generated tracks.
As a solo act, Tessanne has already opened on stage for such musical greats as Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, Atlantic Starr, and Boyz II Men. She also toured worldwide with Reggae legend, Jimmy Cliff, as a backup singer, for three years. It was during that time that her love for the road, music, and the stage was sealed.
Over the past two years, Tessanne has performed on numerous shows in Jamaica such as the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, The Deck, Carlos Café, The Port Royal Music Festival, Welcome to Jamrock, Original Dancehall Jam Jam and her very own full set show 'Arabian Night' which featured Roots Underground as the opening act. She has also performed on various other gigs across the Caribbean, New York, Atlanta, Florida, Belize and Japan.
Tessanne's debut single, Hide Away, has received heavy rotation on [tagJamaican[/tag] radio, as well as select stations in New York, Florida and Atlanta. The single and video has topped Jamaican singles and video charts respectively as well as MTV's Tempo Countdown. Her second single was the edgier 'Black Books' which has been followed by the conscious 'Messenger', her third single.
Tessanne is currently in studio working on new material to be featured on her debut album which has not received a release date as yet.
Next to Me
Tessanne Chin Lyrics
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Rolling dice or staying out 'til three
You won't ever find him be unfaithful
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
You won't find him tryna chase the devil
For money, fame, for power, out of greed
You won't ever find him where the rest go
Next to me — ooh hooo
Next to me — ooh hooo
Next to me — ooh hooo
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished
And I can't seem to find no help or love for free
I know there's no need for me to panic
Cause I'll find him, I'll find him next to me
When the skies are grey and all the doors are closing
And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
When all I need's a hand to stop the tears from falling
I will find him, I'll find him next to me
Next to me — ooh hooo
Next to me — ooh hooo
Next to me — ooh hooo
I will find him, I'll find him next to me
When the end has come and buildings falling down fast
When we've spoilt the land and dried up all the sea
When everyone has lost their heads around us
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
Next to me — ooh hooo
Next to me — ooh hooo
Next to me — ooh hooo
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
Next to me — ooh hooo
Next to me — ooh hooo
Next to me — ooh hooo
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
In Tessanne Chin's song "Next To Me," the lyrics portray the idea of a comforting partner who is always there for the singer, even in the toughest of times. The first verse suggests that this person doesn't engage in typical behaviors like drinking and gambling, and is always faithful. The following verse highlights that this person is not motivated by money, fame or power. Instead, he is always present and doesn't follow the crowd. The chorus focuses on the idea that this person will always be next to her, providing comfort and support.
The second verse delves deeper into the specific situations where the singer may need this person the most. The first scenario highlights that when the singer feels like everyone has abandoned her, this person will always be there. The following lines suggest that when everything seems to be going wrong and she feels suffocated, he will provide a breath of fresh air. And finally, the third scenario imagines a post-apocalyptic world where this person is still the only thing that matters to the singer. Overall, the lyrics express a sense of security and trust in the strength of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You won't find him drinking at the table
He does not engage in irresponsible behavior like drinking and partying.
Rolling dice or staying out 'til three
He will not waste his time on activities that go against his values and principles.
You won't ever find him be unfaithful
He values loyalty and trust in a relationship and would never betray the one he loves.
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
He is always by her side, supporting and loving her in everything she does.
You won't find him tryna chase the devil
He is not tempted by evil forces like money, fame or power.
For money, fame, for power, out of greed
He does not pursue success at the expense of his values or the well-being of others.
You won't ever find him where the rest go
He stands out from the crowd by following his own path and values.
When the money's spent and all my friends have vanished
She knows she can count on him even in her darkest moments when all others have abandoned her.
And I can't seem to find no help or love for free
She cannot find anyone else who genuinely cares for her without expecting something in return.
I know there's no need for me to panic
She has faith in their relationship and knows he will always be there for her.
Cause I'll find him, I'll find him next to me
She knows he will always be beside her, ready to face any challenge together.
When the skies are grey and all the doors are closing
She feels alone and helpless, but she knows he will be there to help her through it.
And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe
She is under a lot of stress and feels overwhelmed by the challenges she faces.
When all I need's a hand to stop the tears from falling
She only needs someone to be there for her, to offer a comforting hand when she is feeling emotional.
When the end has come and buildings falling down fast
Even in the face of disaster and chaos, she knows he will be there to support her.
When we've spoilt the land and dried up all the sea
Even in a world plagued by environmental destruction and calamity, he will always remain faithful to her.
When everyone has lost their heads around us
Even when everything else is falling apart, he will remain calm and grounded, providing her with strength and stability.
You will find him, you'll find him next to me
No matter what happens in the world around them, he will always be there for her, faithful and loving until the end.
Contributed by Aubrey I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@onlyaheenan
This is my favorite battle EVER! These ladies KILLED it!
@jenniferduncan4490
Absolutely killed it
@brandonbechtold9625
I can't believe nobody stole donna!!!both of these ladies did amazing
@vincentmjohnson41
Donna made Tessanne bring that shit from deep in her soul!! Still best battle ever!!❤❤
@aileenreed9432
i never get tired of watching this : )
@jodiewilliams9395
Same
@onlyaheenan
Sameee
@lavern1402
I will watch this video until forever… Tessanne is so gracious in her win! An overall decent and sweet human being, who just happens to have a beautiful singing voice! I’m Jamaican, but I know I would’ve loved Tessanne -a-n-y-w-a-y 💞🇯🇲💜
@AJ-vm8ft
May be the best battle on the US Voice
@redhotnblue9954
When I heard Donna Allen kill it, I thought Tessanne didn't have a chance, then she sang and killed it. Donna had raw power, Tessanne had controlled power with nuances. My favorite battle of all time. 😍😍😎😎