Never Gonna Be the Same
Sean Paul
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As the reality of the times take hold We come to terms with the sadness we bear Missing the times we never get to share Whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa, whoa-whoa Just a few words because we care Still I got all the memories Who-who-who-whoa, whoa-whoa Say, when me look up inna mi life it's plain to see That it's never gonna be the same Take another step on towards my destiny But the memories still remain Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul, I hold the key Said it's never gonna be the same Throughout life and beyond all eternity Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame Wish I could rewind all the hands of time And bring back Daddigon, a great bredrin of mine, I Sit and remember all the things that we spoke of All of the serious reasonings, all di tings we make jokes of Still cannot believe them took your life away But those who pull the trigger cannot take away The covenant the righteous have with Jah Jah So I know I'll see you again, my brother Well me think Say, when me look up inna mi life it's plain to see That it's never gonna be the same Take another step on towards my destiny But the memories still remain Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul, I hold the key Said it's never gonna be the same Throughout life and beyond all eternity Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame Fi all the friends and families that have past on Leaving impressions and memories that will last on Giving thanks fi all the time that we know them Reminisce them legacy, that is what we owe them Because they helped to make us who we are So let us never forget and talk it near and far Bless up Grandpa Lee and Aunt Chris-I Can't forget you if I try So when me go suh When me look up inna mi life it's plain to see That it's never gonna be the same Take another step on towards my destiny But the memories still remain Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul, I hold the key Said it's never gonna be the same Throughout life and beyond all eternity Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame Father Bogle (keep burnin' up all the flame, the flame) Simpleton (never gonna ever gonna be the same, the same) Peter Cargill (keep burnin' up all the flame, burnin' the flame) Shorty Malcolm (got memories inna mi brain, mi brain) Nicole Wynter (keep burnin' up all the flame, the flame) All friends and families (never gonna forget mi friend, mi friend) We'll never forget you all (keep burnin' up all the flame, the flame) ('Til Jah Jah link we again) When me look up inna mi life it's plain to see That it's never gonna be the same Take another step on towards my destiny But the memories still remain Deep inna mi brain, inna mi soul, I hold the key Said it's never gonna be the same Throughout life and beyond all eternity Yo, we keep burnin' up the flame For all the friends that have passed on before We pray that you rest in peace And Jah keep you safe until we meet again
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Written by: Donovan Bennett, Nigel Staff, Sean Paul Henriques
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Music Style"Never Gonna Be the Same" incorporates a mix of dancehall and reggae style, both of which are genres that Sean Paul has been most prominently associated with.
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Release DateThe song was released on January 15, 2006, as part of Sean Paul's "The Trinity" album.
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Chart PerformanceThough not as commercially successful as some of Sean Paul's other hits, "Never Gonna Be the Same" still charted in multiple countries.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song's lyrics touch on a theme of mourning and loss. It is Sean Paul's tribute to his close friend, Daddigon, who was murdered in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Never Gonna Be the Same" features a number of shots of Sean Paul performing and reflecting in front of various outdoor and urban backgrounds, symbolizing his state of bereavement.
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RecognitionDespite not hitting the top of the charts, the song has been praised by critics and fans alike for its poignant lyrics and emotional delivery.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Donovan "Don Corleon" Bennett, who has also worked with other notable reggae and dancehall artists like Vybz Kartel and Protoje.
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Album Success"Never Gonna Be the Same" was part of "The Trinity" album which went on to sell over 4 million copies worldwide.
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Personal ImpactSean Paul has mentioned in several interviews how challenging but also therapeutic it was to write and record this song, proving its personal significance to him.
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Recent PerformancesEven years after the release, "Never Gonna Be the Same" remains in Sean Paul's concert set lists, showing the persistent relevance and emotional connection of the song.
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