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January 29th, 2009 at 5:47 am

Jazmine Sullivan ‘Lions, Tigers and Bears’ Video

Jazmine Sullivan

Here is the official music video for Jazmine Sullivan’s single, ‘Lioins, Tigers and Bears.’ Watch the video and see lyrics and photos here. It is the third single from the R&B singer-songwriter’s debut album, Fearless, in stores now. She co-wrote the single with Salaam Remi who also served as producer.

The music video, which premiered on MySpace on January 29, 2009 features the singer in a town photographed in black and white with the exception of a yellow brick road, evoking The Wizard of Oz (as does the title of the song) and patches of colors that randomly appear in scenes with passersby.

Jazmine Sullivan was nominated for 5 Grammy Awards for the debut album, Fearless, which she executive produced and was the sole songwriter, along with her mother, Missy Elliott, Salaam Remi and Peter Edge. The album featured production from Elliott, Remi, Stargate, Carvin & Ivan Jack Splash, and Fisticuffs. The Grammy nods included Best New Artist, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance (”Need U Bad”), Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance (”I’m in Love with Another Man”), Best R&B Song (”Bust Your Windows”), and Best Contemporary R&B Album.

Jazmine Sullivan

She is touring with Ne-Yo and Musiq Soulchild in support of the album. For tour dates, see: Jazmine Sullivan, Musiq Soulchild and Ne-Yo Announce Winter Tour Dates!

Along with Ne-Yo and Lil Wayne she will appear on Katie Couric’s All Access Grammy Special which will air in anticipation of the forthcoming 2009 Grammy Awards which will take place February 8, 2009.

Slated to air Feb. 4 on CBS, the three Grammy-nominated artists will be joined by Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and John Legend…The Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood, Metallica, Duffy, Adele, Jordin Sparks and T-Pain will also make appearances during the special.

Source: Singersroom: Ne Yo, Lil Wayne, Sullivan Set For Access Grammy Special

Photo credit: J Records

Jazmine Sullivan – Lions, Tigers & Bears

Video via AceShowBiz

Lions, Tigers and Bears lyrics

[Chorus]
I’m not scared of lions and tigers and bears [oh no]
But I’m scared of [loving you]
I’m not scared to perform at a sold out affair [that's right]
But I’m scared of [loving you]
Am I the only one who thinks it’s an impossible task?
Why it don’t last? Is that too much to ask?
Why do we love Love, when Love seems to hate us?

[Verse]
Sorry if I sound so filled with gloom
You say you care and I know you do
But this is from my experience
And my conclusion only makes sense
Just cause I love u and u love me,
It doesn’t mean that we’re meant to be,
I can climb mountains, swim cross the seas,
But the most frightening thing is you & me!

[Verse]
Most circumstances I know my fate
But in this love thang I don’t get the game
Why does it feel like those who give in,
They only wind up losing a friend?
Just cause I love u and u love me,
It doesn’t mean that we’ll ever be,
Fly cross the ocean, sing for the Queen,
But the most frightening thing is you & me!

[Bridge]
I’m not sure no, I’m not sure
But if we never try we’ll never know
It’s better to have loved than not to loved at all
But trying is worst than to stumble and fall
And if what we do?
I’d rather it be with you
Cause at least there will be
Sweet memories