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.
King & Queen
Wyclef Jean Lyrics
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Check, 'Clef, to, rock
Hey I'm dancin with this girl, you find your own girl
(Oh-own girl, oh-own-girl, oh-own-girl, oh-own-girl)
It's still no fightin tonight though homey
Geyeah, it's all love tonight
My love good for all season, winter summer fall spring
Columbian swing when Shaki' do her t'ing
One bright feed de power like Lords of the Ring
Many fight fi the crown, but there's only one King
Many girls want the title, but there's only one Queen
One King for the Queen, one Queen for the King!
I don't wanna wake up if this thing is a dream
If you have no home, I'll be your shelter
Baby don't be scared
If you lost your sight, I would be your eyes
Lead you in the spotlight
If you've enough time, I will be one time
Only to be with you tonight
But ever is never, never enough time
To make it forever mine
Time after time, you get better like fine wine
I look into your eyes and see your soul in the skyline
Call me Mr. Freeze I feel a chill in my spineline
Cause every time you touch me, it's like a divine sign
Many fight fi the crown, but there's only one King
Many girls want the title, but there's only one Queen
One King for the Queen, one Queen for the King~!
I don't wanna wake up if this thing is a dream
If you have no home, I'll be your shelter
Baby don't be scared
If you lost your sight, I would be your eyes
Lead you in the spotlight
If you've enough time, I will be one time
Only to be with you tonight
But ever is never, never enough time
To make it forever mine
And I don't wanna, put out this fire
Transition {?} momma
I feel my place where the soul get higher
Nights get cold I gotta hold ya
(?) slept in the middle of the sofa
(?) and a loafer, but we had each other
Christmas throw Santa down the chimney
Felt like Pookie from New Jack when he got the turkey
Cause we those ReFugees, survive the tsunami
So ain't nobody gonna tell me this ain't what I need
If you have no home, I'll be your shelter
Baby don't be scared
If you lost your sight, I would be your eyes
Lead you in the spotlight
If you've enough time, I will be one time
Only to be with you tonight
But ever is never, never enough time
To make it forever mine
Shaki', 'Clef, Jerry Wonder what we tell 'em boy
(Find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl)
Yo Cliff, let the horns go
(Find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl)
The song “King & Queen” by Wyclef Jean feat. Shakira is about the universal idea of love and unity. Wyclef Jean is expressing his love for a girl he's dancing with, but at the same time, emphasizing the importance of harmony, and not fighting. In the song, Wyclef refers to himself as the King while Shakira is the queen. He talks about how many different people are fighting for the crown, but in reality, there's only one deserving winner. Similarly, many girls want to be queen, but there's only one deserving recipient. This particular part of the song explains the deep connection Wyclef and Shakira share – they may be different in nationality, culture, and race, but their love for each other is beyond any label or category. They're simply King and Queen of their own little world.
The song has a very joyful and optimistic vibe, which is quite evident in the lyrics. Wyclef Jean talks about being there for his love interest, how he's going to protect her, and provide a shelter to her when she needs it. He also talks about how he's going to be her eyes when she can't see and lead her through the spotlight. Shakira, on the other hand, talks about how she's going to be Wyclef's support system and the source of inspiration for him to keep going. The chorus explains how their love is everlasting, but the time they have together is limited. So, they want to make the most of it while they can. All in all, the song is a beautiful, upbeat, and romantic track that talks about the idea of love and loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm ready, I'm ready
I'm prepared and enthusiastic about what's to come
Check, 'Clef, to, rock
Confirming that Wyclef is ready to perform
Hey I'm dancin with this girl, you find your own girl
I'm busy dancing with this girl, so go find your own partner
(Oh-own girl, oh-own-girl, oh-own-girl, oh-own-girl)
Echoing the previous line, emphasizing to find your own girl
It's still no fightin tonight though homey
Despite any potential conflicts, tonight is a peaceful night
Geyeah, it's all love tonight
Tonight is a night of love and positivity
My love good for all season, winter summer fall spring
My love is constant and never-changing throughout all seasons
I got de summer time flow, ting-a-ling-a-ling
My flow is light and breezy, like the feeling of summer
Columbian swing when Shaki' do her t'ing
When Shakira performs, she brings a unique Columbian flair and energy
One bright feed de power like Lords of the Ring
A single powerful source of energy, like the one ring in Lord of the Rings
Many fight fi the crown, but there's only one King
Many people compete to be the king, but there can only be one true king
Many girls want the title, but there's only one Queen
Many girls compete to be called the queen, but there can only be one true queen
One King for the Queen, one Queen for the King!
The king and queen are meant to be together
I don't wanna wake up if this thing is a dream
This love feels so real and perfect that waking up to reality would be disappointing
If you have no home, I'll be your shelter
I'll protect and take care of you if you have nowhere else to go
Baby don't be scared
Don't be afraid, I'll keep you safe
If you lost your sight, I would be your eyes
I'll guide and lead you if you're unable to see
Lead you in the spotlight
I'll help you shine and be noticed
If you've enough time, I will be one time
If you have time for me, I'll make it worth your while
Only to be with you tonight
I'm only here to be with you for the night
But ever is never, never enough time
No amount of time would be enough to spend with you
To make it forever mine
I wish to make this love and connection last forever
Time after time, you get better like fine wine
Your beauty and character only improve with time, like fine wine
I look into your eyes and see your soul in the skyline
When I look into your eyes, I see your true self and potential
Call me Mr. Freeze I feel a chill in my spineline
I feel cold chills down my spine when I'm with you
Cause every time you touch me, it's like a divine sign
Your touch feels heavenly and significant
And I don't wanna, put out this fire
I don't want to end this passion and connection
Transition {?} momma
Unclear meaning, potentially referring to a musical transition
Nights get cold I gotta hold ya
When the nights are cold, I need to be close to you
(?) slept in the middle of the sofa
Unclear meaning, potentially referring to a memory of sleeping together
(?) and a loafer, but we had each other
Unclear meaning, potentially referring to a time of financial difficulty when they had each other for support
Christmas throw Santa down the chimney
Unclear meaning, potentially referring to a festive memory involving Santa Claus
Felt like Pookie from New Jack when he got the turkey
Unclear meaning, potentially referring to a scene from the movie New Jack City involving the character Pookie and a turkey
Cause we those ReFugees, survive the tsunami
Referring to the group The Fugees, and how they've survived tough times together like a tsunami
So ain't nobody gonna tell me this ain't what I need
No one can convince me that this love and connection isn't exactly what I need
Shaki', 'Clef, Jerry Wonder what we tell 'em boy
Referring to the artists involved in the song and questioning what they should tell their listeners
(Find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl, find your own girl)
Reiterating the idea that if someone is dancing with a girl, others need to find their own dance partner
Yo Cliff, let the horns go
Someone is telling Wyclef to let the horns be played in the song
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LYNFORD MARSHALL, LOWELL DUNBAR, CHRISTOPHER BIRCH, HUGH HAMMOND, WYCLEF JEAN, COLLIN YORK, DEVON GOLDER, JERRY DUPLESSIS, LAMONT COLEMAN, ANTHONY LEGGETT, MOHAMED WAHAB
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