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.
One Nite Stand
Wyclef Jean Lyrics
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Wyclef
Bounce
One night stand
Love ya baby, drive me crazy
Let me be your sugar daddy
Looked into my eyes
That he's real
Girlfriend
Ever had a boyfriend
Looked to be your best friend
Turned out to be a one night stand
He loves me
He loves me not
He screams my name in bed
Makes me feel so hot
But once he's out the door
He's already forgot
The promises he made
At the break of light
To love me
Protect me
Not leave me
Or hurt me
I was so foolish
And so blind to see
That all he wanted to do was to use me
Love ya baby, drive me crazy
Let me be your sugar daddy
Looked into my eyes
I was convinced
That he's real
I love him
I love him not
I still scream his name in my bed at night
But once he's out the door
He's already forgot
The promises he made
At the break of light
He said he's needing me,
But he's misleading me
Sayin' he loves me,
But he's mistreating me
I was so foolish
And so blind to see
That all he wanted to do was to use me
Love ya baby, drive me crazy
Let me be your sugar daddy
Looked into my eyes
I was convinced
That he's real
But don't feel sad, bad, mad
'Cause I've too been
Through the rain
And I can feel your pain
Mama told me
There'd be days like these
So I'm telling you ladies
Take me to the bridge, Sarah Connor!
Sitting in my room I'm all alone
My friends think I'm crazy
Cause I'm waiting for your call
Was it a dream or reality
When you said you'd be with me
For eternity
Wyclef and Sarah Connor
Holler, lend me your ears
This is the wickedest combination
Since Sonny and Cher
Say here girl,
Take these dozens of roses
And let me part the red sea like I was Moses
Love is love
Two wrongs don't make it right
So let's make love in the dark
Till we break daylight
Then hit the autobahn
You and me in a Ferrari
Fall asleep in Germany,
Then wake up in New York City
Love ya baby, drive me crazy
Let me be your sugar daddy
Looked into my eyes
I was convinced
That he's real
But don't feel sad, bad, mad
'Cause I've too been
Through the rain
And I can feel your pain
Mama told me
There'd be days like these
So I'm telling you ladies
Watch out for the wolves
That be dressed like sheep
Bounce now, wolves bounce now
Like sheep
Watch out for the wolves wolves
That be dressed like sheep
Like sheep
Watch out for the wolves wolves
One night stand
Ladies, if you must have it
Make sure he wears a prophylactic
Wolves bounce now
Like sheep
Watch out for the wolves wolves
One night stand
The lyrics to Wyclef Jean's song "One Nite Stand" explore the theme of deception and the painful aftermath of a one-night stand. Sarah Connor, the featured artist, starts by expressing her admiration for Wyclef Jean, setting the stage for their collaboration. The chorus reveals the singer's desire to be in a loving relationship and the disappointment that arises from mistaking a one-night stand for something more meaningful.
The verses then delve into the conflicting emotions experienced after the encounter. The singer initially falls for the illusion of love, believing that the person they are involved with is genuine. However, as the night progresses, they realize that their partner only wanted to use them for physical pleasure. Despite this realization, the singer still holds onto some feelings for their brief lover, expressing conflicted emotions of love and uncertainty.
The bridge brings advice from the singer's mother, acknowledging that there will be difficult moments like these. They encourage other women to be cautious of deceptive individuals who pretend to care but ultimately only seek temporary gratification. The song ends with a cautionary note to always protect oneself and be mindful of the intentions of others.
Overall, "One Nite Stand" is a reflection on the vulnerability one can feel when engaging in casual encounters, highlighting the importance of emotional and physical protection.
Line by Line Meaning
Sarah Connor it's an honor
I am grateful to have the opportunity to collaborate with Sarah Connor
Wyclef
Referring to himself
Bounce
Move rhythmically to the music
One night stand
Engaging in a sexual encounter that lasts only for one night
Love ya baby, drive me crazy
I deeply care for you and your actions make me feel intense emotions
Let me be your sugar daddy
Allow me to provide for you financially and be a benefactor in your life
Looked into my eyes
Made eye contact with me
I was convinced
I believed without doubt
That he's real
That he genuinely exists and is sincere
Girlfriend
Informal term of address to a female friend
Ever had a boyfriend
Have you ever been in a romantic relationship with a man
Looked to be your best friend
Seemed like the person you trust and confide in the most
Turned out to be a one night stand
However, it resulted in just a brief sexual encounter
He loves me
He expresses affection towards me
He loves me not
He does not feel love for me
He screams my name in bed
He passionately calls out my name during sexual activity
Makes me feel so hot
He arouses intense feelings of attraction and desire
But once he's out the door
However, as soon as he leaves
He's already forgot
He has already forgotten about me
The promises he made
The commitments and assurances he gave
At the break of light
During the early morning
To love me
To have deep affection for me
Protect me
To ensure my safety and well-being
Not leave me
To stay with me and not abandon me
Or hurt me
To refrain from causing me harm or emotional pain
I was so foolish
I acted without wisdom or good judgment
And so blind to see
Completely unaware or ignorant of the truth
That all he wanted to do was to use me
He had no genuine feelings for me and only sought to exploit me
I love him
I have deep affection for him
I love him not
I no longer feel love for him
I still scream his name in my bed at night
I still call out his name passionately when I am alone in bed
But once he's out the door
However, as soon as he leaves
He's already forgot
He has already forgotten about me
The promises he made
The commitments and assurances he gave
He said he's needing me
He claimed to have a strong dependency on me
But he's misleading me
However, he is deceiving me
Sayin' he loves me
Claiming to have love for me
But he's mistreating me
Yet, he is treating me poorly
But don't feel sad, bad, mad
However, do not allow yourself to feel sorrow, anger, or frustration
'Cause I've too been
Because I have also experienced
Through the rain
Through difficult and trying times
And I can feel your pain
And I empathize with your suffering
Mama told me
My mother advised me
There'd be days like these
There will be challenging days like the present
So I'm telling you ladies
Therefore, I am advising all you women
Watch out for the wolves
Be cautious of manipulative and deceitful individuals
That be dressed like sheep
Those who camouflage their true intentions
Take me to the bridge, Sarah Connor!
Bring me to the climax of the song, Sarah Connor
Sitting in my room I'm all alone
I am in solitude within my room
My friends think I'm crazy
My friends believe I am behaving irrationally
'Cause I'm waiting for your call
Because I am anticipating your phone call
Was it a dream or reality
I question if what happened was a figment of my imagination or actually occurred
When you said you'd be with me
When you made the promise to be in a relationship with me
For eternity
Forever
Holler, lend me your ears
Listen attentively to what I am about to say
This is the wickedest combination
This is an incredibly powerful and successful collaboration
Since Sonny and Cher
Similar to the iconic pairing of Sonny and Cher in music history
Say here girl
Listen closely, girl
Take these dozens of roses
Accept this large number of roses as a gesture of my affection
And let me part the red sea like I was Moses
Allow me to create a path through obstacles, just like Moses did with the Red Sea
Love is love
Love remains consistent regardless of the circumstance
Two wrongs don't make it right
Committing additional wrongs will not rectify a situation
So let's make love in the dark
Let's engage in intimate relations without revealing our true intentions
Till we break daylight
Until the morning arrives
Then hit the autobahn
Then travel at a high speed on the German autobahn
You and me in a Ferrari
Both of us together in a luxury sports car
Fall asleep in Germany
Sleep in Germany
Then wake up in New York City
Then find ourselves in New York City upon waking
But don't feel sad, bad, mad
However, do not allow yourself to feel sorrow, anger, or frustration
'Cause I've too been
Because I have also experienced
Through the rain
Through difficult and trying times
And I can feel your pain
And I empathize with your suffering
Mama told me
My mother advised me
There'd be days like these
There will be challenging days like the present
So I'm telling you ladies
Therefore, I am advising all you women
Watch out for the wolves
Be cautious of manipulative and deceitful individuals
That be dressed like sheep
Those who camouflage their true intentions
Ladies, if you must have it
Women, if you insist on engaging in it
Make sure he wears a prophylactic
Ensure that he uses a condom for protection
Wolves bounce now
Deceptive individuals depart now
Like sheep
Leaving stealthily, pretending innocence
Watch out for the wolves wolves
Be cautious of deceptive individuals
That be dressed like sheep
Those who camouflage their true intentions
Like sheep
Leaving stealthily, pretending innocence
Watch out for the wolves wolves
Be cautious of deceptive individuals
One night stand
A brief sexual encounter with no further commitment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fortuna Standard, Jerry Duplessis, Sarah Connor Standard, Wyclef Jean
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dominic Corley
You aint strange, this is what GREAT music sounds like!
ninushik
I LOVED this when I was 13!! brings back memories...(well I kinda still like it)
Leyla Aliyeva
How old are you now? 🥰
Jakub Murček
Same here i was 13 and i love it still
simi
Maybe I'm strange, but I really like this song :).
Cédric Mbonjo
J'ai cherché cette chanson pendant 15 ans ouuuf enfin je la retrouve
Angi
Ich liebe Sarah und ihre Lieder vor allem das neue Close to Crazy selbst geschrieben und mit soooo viel Gefühl ♥
Sabine Marschner
great song
Shawn M.
omgg i miss this song!! i use to be OBSSESED with this song when i was like 10! lol always tried to sing the lyrics... but never knew what they meant ... ich vermisse deutschland <3!
Mox Girl
This was the first Sarah Connor song I ever heard, and I missed the radio announcing the artist so forever I had no clue who it was by xD