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.
Slowly But Surely
Wayne Wonder Lyrics
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I'll walk away from that old desperate and tainted love
Caught up in a maze of love, the crazy, crazy love
Thought it was good, thought it was real
Thought it was but it wasn't love
I just don't know where I should go
I'll walk away from self-serving, undeserving
Constantly hurting me love, deserting me love
You said, I said, we said but
Slowly surely
I'll walk away from confusing love
Misusing love, abusing love
This can't be
Slowly surely
I'll walk away from self serving, undeserving
Constantly hurting me love
I just don't know where I should go
No, I just don't know, know, know, know
Where I should go, so
Slowly surely
I'll walk away from that old desperate and dazed love
Caught up in the maze of love, the crazy craze of love
Thought it was good, thought it was real
Thought it was but it wasn't love
I just don't know where to go, So
Slowly surely
I'll walk away from, I'll walk away from
Slowly surely
I'll walk away from love, oh
Lonely, surely one step at a time but surely
I will pass the old love aside and love me
Lonely, surely I'll walk away from
Slowly surely I'll walk away from desperating love
Caught up in the maze love, crazy, crazy, crazy love
Slowly surely, I'll walk away from
Slowly surely, I'll walk away from
Slowly surely, I'll walk away from
Slowly surely, I'll walk away from
Slowly surely, I'll walk away from
Slowly Surely, slowly surely
The lyrics to Wayne Wonder's song "Slowly But Surely" speak about a person who is slowly realizing that the love they thought was good and real was not love at all. They are caught up in a maze of love, a crazy, confusing kind of love that is constantly hurting and deserting them. Although they are unsure of where they should go, they are determined to walk away from this self-serving, undeserving love that has been confusing, misusing, and abusing them.
The song portrays a message of self-love and empowerment, as the singer realizes that they deserve better than the toxic love they have been experiencing. The repetition of "slowly surely" emphasizes the slow and deliberate process it takes to walk away from damaging relationships, but also shows the determination and strength needed to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Slowly surely, slowly surely
I am determined to move on from a toxic relationship, even if it takes a while.
I'll walk away from that old desperate and tainted love
I am leaving a relationship that was based on neediness and negativity.
Caught up in a maze of love, the crazy, crazy love
I was confused by the intensity of the relationship, and it was not healthy.
Thought it was good, thought it was real
I had hope that the relationship could work, that it was genuine and honest.
Thought it was but it wasn't love
But I came to realize that it was not real love, that it was unbalanced and unsatisfying.
I just don't know where I should go
I am uncertain about my future and how to find happiness.
So slowly surely
I am taking my time and being cautious, but also determined to move on.
I'll walk away from self-serving, undeserving
I am leaving behind someone who took advantage of me, and did not truly care for me.
Constantly hurting me love, deserting me love
The relationship was causing me pain, and my partner was absent when I needed them.
You said, I said, we said but
Although we had discussions about the future, nothing ever changed and the relationship continued to be unhealthy.
I'll walk away from confusing love
I am leaving behind a relationship that was difficult to understand and navigate.
Misusing love, abusing love
My partner was using love as a weapon, and it caused me harm.
This can't be
I know deep down that this is not the way love is supposed to feel, and it is not sustainable in the long run.
Slowly surely
I will take the time I need to move on, but I am committed to doing so.
I'll walk away from self serving, undeserving
I am leaving behind someone who was only concerned about their own needs and desires, and did not treat me with respect.
I just don't know where I should go
I am still unsure of my future path, but I know that staying in this relationship is not the answer.
No, I just don't know, know, know, know
My future is uncertain, and although it is scary, I know that staying in this relationship is not the answer.
Slowly surely
I will take the time I need to move on, but I am committed to doing so.
I'll walk away from that old desperate and dazed love
I am leaving behind a relationship that was based on desperation and confusion.
Slowly surely, I'll walk away from
I am determined to take my time, but also to move forward and leave this relationship behind.
Lonely, surely one step at a time but surely
Although it is a lonely journey, I am taking it one step at a time and remain committed to moving forward.
I will pass the old love aside and love me
I am committed to prioritizing myself and learning to love myself, rather than relying on unhealthy relationships.
Slowly surely, I'll walk away from desperating love
I am committed to taking my time and moving on from a relationship that was causing me desperation and sadness.
Caught up in the maze love, crazy, crazy, crazy love
The relationship was confusing and chaotic, and it was not healthy for me to stay in it.
Slowly surely, I'll walk away from
I am taking my time, and remaining committed to moving forward and leaving this relationship behind.
Slowly surely, I'll walk away from
I am taking my time, and remaining committed to moving forward and leaving this relationship behind.
Slowly surely, I'll walk away from
I am taking my time, and remaining committed to moving forward and leaving this relationship behind.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: OMAR MCNAUGHT, OWEN RENNALLS, VON WAYNE CHARLES, OWEN CLAUDE RENNALLS
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