He auditioned at Sonic Sounds studio, but while Sly Dunbar was impressed, his touring commitments with Black Uhuru prevented him from signing Wonder. He had more success, however, with King Tubby, who produced his first single, "Long and Lasting Love", in 1985, with two more following.
His new album Foreva boasts collaborations with world renowned dancehall producers Don Corleone and Tony Kelly (Sean Paul, Elephant Man). It includes the singles Again and For My Love.
Wayne rose to fame in 2003 with the song No Letting Go, which reached number 11 on the Billboard Top 100.
While other dancehall artists are known for their rapping style, Wayne Wonder's claim to fame is his unparalleled, velvety smooth singing voice.
Wayne was born in Buff Bay, Portland, Jamaica, and moved all over eastern Kingston including a stint in Rae Town - home of the weekly Reggae/R oldies street dance which inspired him to take a more soulful approach to dancehall.
Close Your Eyes
Wayne Wonder Lyrics
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Gotta Gotta Get Get Get Away
Wooo Wooo
Gotta Get Get Get Get Get Get Get Get Get Away
Close your eyes (your eyes)
Spread your wings and fly
Baby you and I
Way up to the sky
Baby you and I
Let's get away
On the wings on love
Let's fly away
Like a pair of botteld doves
They keep watching
Every move I make
Still yapping
What they don't know so they speculate
Is it shocking?
Don't you know I always set the pace
Still mopping
I leave no evidence I leave no trace
Close your eyes (your eyes)
Spread your wings and fly
Baby you and I
Elevate in mind (your mind)
Way up to the sky (up and away)
Baby you and I
So amazing
Sunshine in the rain
Stimulating
Every nerve up in my brain
My hearts for saving
Feels like I'm gunna go insane
Sometime frustrating
But I must endore the pain
Close your eyes (your eyes)
Spread your wings and fly
Baby you and I
Elevate in mind (your mind)
Way up to the sky (up and away)
Baby you and I
Let's get away
On the wings on love
Let's fly away
Like a pair of botteld doves
Get Get Get Get Get Get Get Get
Get away, so
Close your eyes (your eyes)
Spread your wings and fly
Baby you and I
Elevate in mind (your mind)
Way up to the sky (up and away)
The lyrics of Wayne Wonder’s song “Close Your Eyes” entail a story of wanting to escape the struggles of reality and drift away into a fantasy world with the person he loves. The first verse illustrates that Wayne is going through a difficult time and needs to remove himself from this situation. He emphasizes this by repeating “Gotta Get Away” numerous times. The chorus then begins with Wayne telling his love interest to “Close Your Eyes” and “Spread Your Wings and Fly” with him. He promises to take her to another place where they can be free from their worries and stresses.
In the second verse, Wayne acknowledges the people who may be watching him and speculating on what he is doing. Despite this, he still maintains his confidence and sets his own pace while leaving no evidence behind. He then proceeds back to the chorus where he sings about how he wants to be with his love interest and fly away with her. The final verse talks about how “amazing” they are together, and the love that is felt when they’re with each other. Wayne recognizes how frustrating it can be, but ultimately, endures the pain because he knows it will be worth it to be with his significant other.
Overall, “Close Your Eyes” is a song about wanting to escape from the struggles of life, and finding solace in a fantasy world with a loved one. Wayne Wonder’s powerful vocals and metaphoric storytelling enable the listener to understand his pain and desire for a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it's stressful, but I gotta end all the pain
Life can bring you down, but I have to find a way to overcome the hardships
Gotta Gotta Get Get Get Away
I really need to get away from everything and find some peace of mind
Wooo Wooo
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm to break free from life's struggles
Close your eyes (your eyes)
Shut out the world and focus on your inner self
Spread your wings and fly
Leave behind all your troubles and take control of your life to achieve your dreams
Baby you and I
Together, we can make anything happen
Elevate in mind (your mind)
Unlock the full potential of your mind and think positively
Way up to the sky
Imagine yourself soaring high in the sky, free from worries and stress
Let's get away
Let's leave behind everything that's been holding us back and start fresh
On the wings on love
With love and positivity, we can achieve anything
Like a pair of botteld doves
Just like doves, we can fly away and find peace and love with each other
They keep watching
People are always watching and waiting for you to fail
Every move I make
No matter what I do, people will always find something to criticize
Still yapping
Despite their constant chatter, they will never know the true story
What they don't know so they speculate
People tend to speculate things they do not know and create rumors that are often untrue
Is it shocking?
The truth can be shocking enough to make people believe in rumors
Don't you know I always set the pace
I am in control of my life and I know what I am doing
Still mopping
I don't leave behind any evidence to prove their rumors
I leave no evidence I leave no trace
I don't give them anything to hold me down and I will never let them control my life
So amazing
Life is truly amazing when I'm with my loved one
Sunshine in the rain
My loved one's presence makes everything feel better, even in tough times
Stimulating
Being with my loved one awakens all my senses and fills me with joy and happiness
Every nerve up in my brain
My brain is constantly aware of my loved one's presence and I feel so alive
My hearts for saving
My heart has finally found true love and I will do everything to save it
Feels like I'm gunna go insane
The thought of losing my loved one fills me with dread and fear
Sometime frustrating
Relationships can be tough and challenging, but it's worth it in the end
But I must endore the pain
No matter what life throws at me, I must stay strong and endure the hardships to find happiness
Get Get Get Get Get Get Get Get
Emphasizing the need to escape and find relief from the struggles of life
Up and away
Let's fly away and leave all our troubles behind
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONOVAN KEITH BENNETT, CRAIG SERANI MARSH, VON WAYNE CHARLES
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