Jean moved to Brooklyn, New York when he was nine, then to Northern New Jersey, where he began playing the guitar and studying jazz in his high school. In 1987, Jean, his friend (so close they told people they were cousins growing up) Prakazrel Michel (Pras) and his classmate, Lauryn Hill, formed a group called the Tranzlator Crew before becoming The Fugees. Wyclef worked as a cabdriver.
Recently he has been finding success as a collaborator - with his turn on Shakira's 2006 track 'Hips Don't Lie' hitting number one in many countries around the world.
In August of 2010, Jean announced his intent to seek the presidency of Haiti. This move came after his increasingly-high profile humanitarian work in the wake of the earthquake that devastated that nation.
Any Other Day
Wyclef Jean Lyrics
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Hmm... mmm
Today is, not like, any other day!
This one is runnin', turn a darker shade of grey!
What, will, I, have, left (tell me tell me)
(Somebody tell me now)
When, this, hard, rain's, gone away
There is a safe place, that I used to know!It's the only place, that I want to go!
Where, else, could, I (tell me tell me)
(Somebody tell me now)
'Til, this, hard, rain's, gone (ah-ah-away)
[Wyclef Jean: x2]
Grandma, grandpa, mother, father
Sister, brother, Lord
Please help the child
I heard the preacher say it's okay, I heard the preacher say
I see the airplane
I hear the engine on the boat
But y'all can't see me wavin' the flag
Somebody please wave the flag
[Norah Jones]
What, will, I, have, left (tell me tell me)
(Somebody tell me now)
When, this, hard, rain's, gone away
Today is, not like, any other day!
So I'm gone, I have to find, my own way
(People, we gotta find another way!)
Can, you, tell, me, how
When, the, hard, rain's, gone (ah-ah-away)
[Wyclef Jean]I see them wavin' the flag
Tell the chopper over here man we wavin' the flag
I see them wavin' the flag
Tell the boat over here man we wavin' the flag
Man I'm wavin' the flag
Tell the chopper over here man we wavin' the flag
Man I'm wavin' the flag
Tell the boat over here man we wavin the flag, wavin the flag, wavin' the flag
The song "Any Other Day" by Wyclef Jean featuring Norah Jones highlights the struggles that people are going through in their everyday lives. The song starts with Norah Jones singing that today is not like any other day and everything is starting to turn into a darker shade of grey. She wonders what will be left once the hard rains are gone and where she can find a safe place to be. Jones' voice is hauntingly beautiful, and her poignant lyrics define the feelings of despair and isolation that many people feel.
Wyclef comes in on the chorus, asking God, parents, siblings, and others for help in finding a way out of the hardships they are currently facing. Wyclef's voice is powerful and passionate, and he sings that they need to find another way to get through the hard times. He sees the flags of the choppers and boats, but they cannot see him waving his flag, signifying the feeling of being lost and unnoticed.
The song's powerful message is that even during the darkest times, there is always a hope to find a light that will guide people through the storm. The chorus shows that there are people out there who care and are willing to help. This song's message is both simple and profound and has resonated with people around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Today is, not like, any other day!
This day is unlike any other day.
This one is runnin', turn a darker shade of grey!
This day is getting worse and becoming more depressing.
What, will, I, have, left (tell me tell me) (Somebody tell me now)
What will be left for me when this is over?
When, this, hard, rain's, gone away
When the difficult times are over.
There is a safe place, that I used to know!
There used to be a safe place that I knew of.
It's the only place, that I want to go!
That safe place is the only place I want to be.
Where, else, could, I (tell me tell me) (Somebody tell me now)
Where else could I possibly go?
'Til, this, hard, rain's, gone (ah-ah-away)
Until these difficult times are over.
Grandma, grandpa, mother, father Sister, brother, Lord Please help the child
Asking their family and the Lord for help.
I heard the preacher say it's okay, I heard the preacher say
Recalling the words of the preacher and finding comfort in them.
I see the airplane I hear the engine on the boat But y'all can't see me wavin' the flag Somebody please wave the flag
Feeling unseen and unheard, asking for someone to help them.
So I'm gone, I have to find, my own way (People, we gotta find another way!)
Leaving to find their own path and calling for a better way for everyone.
Can, you, tell, me, how When, the, hard, rain's, gone (ah-ah-away)
Can you tell me how things will be once these difficult times are over?
I see them wavin' the flag Tell the chopper over here man we wavin' the flag I see them wavin' the flag Tell the boat over here man we wavin' the flag Man I'm wavin' the flag Tell the chopper over here man we wavin' the flag Man I'm wavin' the flag Tell the boat over here man we wavin the flag, wavin the flag, wavin' the flag
Seeing others waving the flag and joining in waving the flag as a symbol of calling for help.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RICHARD SAMBORA, JON BON JOVI, GORDIE SAMPSON
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@JessieB482
Been obsessed wid this song since obsessed
@BSMART18
I almost fell out my seat when I heard this song in the movie Obsessed.
@brownshukah09
Just finished watching Obsessed, had to find this song, love it! It's gonna be on repeat it my car...
@sissypie0559
This morning I had the song wish you were here in my head and remembered that Wyclef sung this so when I was listening to the song it reminded me of this song 🎵 WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VOICE NORAH HAS❗🌺💯💥🌸🌹💕
@lyndahicks4154
Norah's voice is so incredibly beautiful that I literally thought it was Beyonce singing with him. Love this song and I love the movie Obsessed. I watch it 4-5 times a week on my fire stick and I just can't get enough of it. Such a great movie and an even greater song
@sbort
ok so- "obsessed" wasn't all i thought it was going to be- but THIS SONG at the beginning?! ugh. it was perfection. SO SO good <3
@cressidahuavi272
obsessed brought me here tbh :)
@mehdizeddouk
hh me too
tell me tell me somebody tell me now
@manunabro6735
CRESSIDA HOPOI
Me three... :)
How did I miss this song 10 years ago? Glad I watched the movie simply for bringing this song to my attention :)
@guitarbrad
Me too. A good song is a good song.