Temperature

Sean Paul

About Temperature

"Temperature" is the third worldwide and the second American single from Jamaican DJ Sean Paul's album The Trinity (2005). The song was produced by Rohan "Snowcone" Fuller and received a positive reception from music critics. The song was released as the second U. S. single in the first quarter of 2006 and reached number one in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Paul's third number one hit single. It reached the top ten in Canada and France and the top twenty in the United Kingdom, peaking at #11 there. In Australia, "Temperature" debuted at number nineteen but quickly found its way to number five the following weeks. "Temperature" became Sean Paul's biggest hit single in the US. Even though it only spent one week at #1, "Temperature" showed extreme longevity on the Billboard Hot 100, spending 17 weeks in the top 10. Until Nelly Furtado and Timbaland's "Promiscuous", this was the longest run in the top ten for a single in 2006. It became Sean Paul's first single to sell an excess of one million digital downloads, earning platinum certification. 


Year:
2005
3:36
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The gyal dem Schillaci, Sean da Paul
So me give it to, so me give to, so me give it to, to all girls
Five million and forty naughty shorty
Baby girl, all my girls, all my girls, Sean da Paul say

Well woman the way the time cold I wanna be keepin' you warm
I got the right temperature for shelter you from the storm
Oh Lord, gyal I got the right tactics to turn you on
And girl I, wanna be the papa you can be the mom oh oh

Make I see the gyal dem bruk out pon the floor from you don't want no worthless performer
From you don't want no man wey can't turn you on gyal make I see your hand them up on ya
Can't tan pon it long, naw eat no yam, no steam fish, nor no green banana
But down in Jamaica we give it to you hot like a sauna

Well woman the way the time cold I wanna be keepin' you warm
I got the right temperature for shelter you from the storm
Oh Lord, gyal I got the right tactics to turn you on
And girl I, wanna be the papa you can be the mom oh oh

Bumper exposed and gyal you got your chest out but you no wasters 'cause gyal you impress out
And if you des out a me you fi test out, 'cause I got the remedy to make you de-stress out
Me haffi flaunt it because me God bless out and girl if you want it you haffi confess out
A no lie weh we need set speed a fi test the mattress out

Well woman the way the time cold I wanna be keepin' you warm
I got the right temperature for shelter you from the storm
Oh Lord, gyal I got the right tactics to turn you on
And girl I, wanna be the papa you can be the mom oh oh

Gyal don't say me crazy now, this strange love it a no Bridgette and Flava show
Time fi a make baby now so stop gwaan like you a act shady yo
Woman don't play me know, cause a no Fred Sanford nor Grady yo
My lovin' is the way to go...my lovin' is the way to go

Well woman the way the time cold I wanna be keepin' you warm
I got the right temperature for shelter you from the storm
Oh Lord, gyal I got the right tactics to turn you on
And girl I, wanna be the papa you can be the mom oh oh

When you roll with a player like me, with a broda like me girl there is no other
No need to talk it right here just park it right here keep it undercover
From me love how you fit inna you blouse and you fat inna you jeans and mi waan discover
Everything out you baby girl can you hear when me utter

Well woman the way the time cold I wanna be keepin' you warm
I got the right temperature for shelter you from the storm
Oh Lord, gyal I got the right tactics to turn you on
And girl I, wanna be the papa you can be the mom oh oh

Make I see the gyal dem bruk out pon the floor from you don't want no worthless performer
From you don't want no man wey can't turn you on gyal make I see your hand them up on ya
Can't tan pon it long, naw eat no yam, no steam fish, nor no green banana
But down in Jamaica we give it to you hot like a sauna

Well woman the way the time cold I wanna be keepin' you warm
I got the right temperature for shelter you from the storm
Oh Lord, gyal I got the right tactics to turn you on
And girl I, wanna be the papa you can be the mom oh oh

Oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh

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Sean Paul

Sean Paul Ryan Francis Henriques (born 8 January 1973), otherwise known as Sean Paul, is a Jamaican Grammy-winning dancehall and reggae artist. more »

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Written by: SEAN PAUL HENRIQUES, ADRIAN MARSHALL, ROHAN ASHLEY FULLER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Release Details
"Temperature" is a song by Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer Sean Paul. It was released in 2005 as the third single from his third studio album, "The Trinity".
Chart Performance
The song was a major success worldwide, hitting number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Music Composition
The song is built around an infectious dance beat and is notable for its catchy chorus where Sean Paul sings about the "temperature."
Award Winning
In 2006, "Temperature" won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video.
Notable Critical Response
The song was well received by music critics, with many praising the upbeat tempo and infectious rhythm.
Popular Culture Impact
"Temperature" has been used in various television shows and films, including "Step Up" and "So You Think You Can Dance."
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Little X, was filmed in an underground dance club with multiple dancers.
Prominent Choreography
The music video also featured a popular dance at the time known as "dutty wine," which originated in the dancehall scene in Jamaica.
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrics describe Sean Paul's attraction for a woman and his desire to dance with her, noting how she raises his temperature.
Social Impact
Despite its catchy beat and fun lyrics, the song also spurred discussions about the sometimes sexually suggestive nature of dancehall music.
Long-lasting Popularity
Even years after its release, "Temperature" continues to be a popular song for dancing due to its energetic beat and rhythm.
Multi-platinum Certification
In the US, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified "Temperature" as triple Platinum, meaning it sold over 3 million copies.
Popular Collaboration
For live performances, Sean Paul has occasionally been joined on stage by prominent dancehall and reggae artist Beenie Man for this song.
Song's Duration
"Temperature" is approximately 3 minutes and 38 seconds long.
Production Fact
The song was produced by Rohan 'Snowcone' Fuller and co-produced by Don Corleon.

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