One Step Beyond
Prince Buster Lyrics
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One step beyond
One step beyond
The repetitive chorus of "One step beyond" in Prince Buster's song of the same name can be interpreted in multiple ways. At face value, the phrase "one step beyond" suggests moving forward or taking a risk, which fits with the overall message of the song. The lyrics describe a person who is seemingly overwhelmed, perhaps by their own thoughts or actions, and feels compelled to take a step beyond their current state. The song encourages listeners to push their limits and challenge themselves to go further than they thought possible. It's a song about seizing opportunities, facing fears, and embracing the unknown.
However, there's another layer to the song's meaning. Prince Buster was a Jamaican musician who blended elements of ska, rocksteady, and early reggae in his music. "One Step Beyond" was released in 1964, a time when Jamaican independence was on the horizon and political tension was high. The song's message could be seen as a call to action: one step beyond the status quo, one step towards change and progress. In this way, the song becomes a powerful anthem for social and political transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
One step beyond
We must venture past our current limits
One step beyond
We must push ourselves to go further than we have before
One step beyond
We must take risks and challenge ourselves to achieve our goals
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROGGENBUCK
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@tysonbiornstad2205
The Madness version features a spoken intro by Chas Smash. The spoken line, "Don't watch that, watch this", in the intro is from another Prince Buster song, "Scorcher" — and is also used at the start of Dave and Ansell Collins' "Funky Funky Reggae" — whilst the next line "This is a heavy heavy monster sound" is taken from another Dave and Ansell Collins song, "Monkey Spanner". -Wikipedia
@annwatt8139
Our deputy head at Meadowbrook High, Kingston Jamaica, was called Monkey Spanner LOL
@macsonyatakacs3208
The best song of Madness by far in my humble opinion
@post1305
@@macsonyatakacs3208 nightboat to cairo
@heli-crewhgs5285
Your title should include Madness.
@adrinathegreat3095
Was also released in Italy Germany and other European countries and the spoken language was done in their native tounges
@Groovieglitter
My dad was a Mod in London, back in the 60's , Lambrettas, Brighton, the good old days. I have just been given all his old records as an inheritage, he considers that my music preferences match his too :D This is GOLD I will keep them forever ❤️ myself and my 2 boys love dancing good old ska , we are punks too. So there. Life is good :)
@Groovieglitter
Rest in Peace dear daddy 😞❤️🙏you are a legend, you will always be loved and remembered. Forever.
@hdouglasshepherd
@@Groovieglitter Sorry for your loss. He clearly had great tastes in musics. I hope those records help keep him close.
@jahno7154
Madness made Prince Buster a fortune the credit he well deserved so big up to Madness and RIP Prince Buster your music will last for ever.