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.
No Letting Go
Wayne Wonder Lyrics
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Where do you wanna, baby?
Where do you wanna, baby?
Whoa-oh-whoa-whoa
Whoa-oh-whoa-whoa, mmm
Where do you wanna, baby?
Got somebody, she is a beauty
Take good care of me like it's her duty
Want you right by my side, night and day
No letting go, no holding back
Because you are my lady
When I'm with you it's all of that
Girl, I'm so glad we've made it
No letting go, no holding back
No holding back, no, yeah
When I'm with you it's all of that
All of that (yeah, yeah, baby)
They say good things must come to an end
But I'm optimistic about being your friend
Though I make you cry by my doings
With Keisha and Anisha
But that was back then
No letting go, no holding back
Because you are my lady
When I'm with you it's all of that
Girl, I'm so glad we've made it
No letting go, no holding back
No holding back, no, yeah
When I'm with you it's all of that
All of that, yeah, yeah, yeah
Really appreciate you loving me
After all that we've been through
Really appreciate you loving me
All times, time
Got somebody, she is a beauty
Very special, really and truly
Take good care of me like it's her duty
Want you right by my side, night and day
No letting go, no holding back
Because you are my lady
When I'm with you it's all of that
Girl, I'm so glad we've made it
No letting go, no holding back
No holding back, no, yeah
In this song, Wayne Wonder is speaking about his love interest and the beauty he sees in her. He mentions how she takes care of him, showing how valuable and special she is to him. He desires her by his side day and night, and he wants to take their relationship a step further without holding back, indicating his willingness to commit fully.
The chorus "no letting go, no holding back" reinforces his determination and commitment to their relationship. He is glad they have made it to where they are, and he longs for the relationship to achieve greater levels.
He acknowledges that he had relations with other girls in the past who made his love interest cry, but he is optimistic about being together with her, indicating that he is committed to making things work with her.
Wayne Wonder sings about how he appreciates his lover, and he desires to keep her by his side through thick and thin. Overall, the song speaks about the desire for a fulfilling and lasting relationship, filled with love and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh-ooh
Expressing interest or asking for directions.
Where do you wanna, baby?
Asking the partner where they want to go or what they want to do.
Whoa-oh-whoa-whoa, mmm
An expression of excitement or pleasure.
Got somebody, she is a beauty
The artist is in a relationship with a beautiful person.
Very special, really and truly
The partner is unique and holds a special place in the artist's heart.
Take good care of me like it's her duty
The partner takes care of the artist with great love and responsibility.
Want you right by my side, night and day
The artist wants the partner to always be with them, regardless of the time of day.
No letting go, no holding back
The artist wants to fully commit to the relationship without hesitation or fear.
Because you are my lady
The partner is the artist's significant other or romantic interest.
When I'm with you it's all of that
Being with the partner makes everything better and worthwhile.
Girl, I'm so glad we've made it
The artist is grateful and happy that the relationship has worked out.
They say good things must come to an end
There is a common sentiment that positive experiences will inevitably end.
But I'm optimistic about being your friend
Despite the possibility of the romantic relationship ending, the artist is hopeful that the friendship will endure.
Though I make you cry by my doings
The artist acknowledges that their actions may have caused their partner emotional pain.
With Keisha and Anisha
The artist may have had negative experiences in past relationships with people named Keisha and Anisha.
No holding back, no, yeah
The artist is emphasizing that they want to go all-in without holding anything back.
All times, time
Gratitude for the partner's love throughout all of the times they've spent together.
Really appreciate you loving me
The artist is expressing appreciation for the partner's love.
All of that, yeah, yeah, yeah
Being with the partner is amazing and everything the artist could ask for.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steven Marsden, Von Wayne Charles
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