Ryan Monga (a.k.a Captain Fonk) grew up in the deep south of Auckland (The … Read Full Bio ↴Ryan Monga (a.k.a Captain Fonk) grew up in the deep south of Auckland (The Big-O, Otara) New Zealand, with a melting pot of Pacific peoples, and was exposed to a rich blend of both traditional Cook Island/Tahitian music and the sounds of international funk bands.

Meanwhile, Betty-Anne's musical influences consisted of great Jazz/Blues singers Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Australia's Renee Geyer.

Ardijahs' first album 'Take A Chance' was released in 1988 holding a Top 20 position on the sales charts for four months and achieving platinum status. The four singles released from the album were all radio hits, with all 3 charting Top 10.

Ardijah toured extensively, attracting large crowds from a broad range of music lovers, cementing their reputation not only as talented recording artists but also as dynamic performers.

In 1990 their burgeoning musical career took Ardijah to Sydney, Australia where they quickly established themselves and their unique sound in the local music scene.

Soon after, they were chosen as support act on Bobby Brown's Australian Tour, and also contributed their unique sound to the albums of other talented Australian artists. A cameo performance for musical legend Quincy Jones was definitely a highlight.

After returning home to New Zealand in 1996, Ardijah released their album 'Influence' on their new independent label South Central Productions of which the singles 'Bad Buzz' and 'Oh Baby' received national airplay. Excellent sales from this album also reinforced Ardijah's ongoing popularity with people from all walks of life.

1998 saw the band produce their first single release by a major record label in several years. The obscure Bee Gee's track, 'Love So Right' was released bearing all the hallmarks of Ardijah's unique Poly-Fonk R&B sound. This release caught the attention of the original artists/songwriters, resulting in a meeting with Ardijah when the Gibb brothers toured New Zealand in 1999.

'Love So Right' was one of New Zealand's most played radio hits of the year, remaining in the Top 20 for seventeen weeks - seven of those weeks in the Top 10 - sending the song to Gold sales. Their follow-up single, 'Silly Love Songs', was released in January 1999 reached Number One, giving them another Gold. At the 1999 Music Awards, Ardijah were finalists in three categories Top Group, Top Single and Top Female Vocalist, of which Betty-Anne took the Best Female Vocalist Award.

Jammin'
Ardijah Lyrics

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I never knew the day would come
When this love that I had would come and leave me on my own now
I just can't help the feelin'
Oh, the fear of being alone, yeah
Now here I go, this is my song
And the melodies of love still linger on inside my mind, cher
Oh I'd like to share the feelin'
Oh, I've got to sing my song

Oh I can't help the feelin'
We're jammin' more, even more than before, cher
Rockin' & reelin' - (jamm one more time hey)
Jammin' more even more than before

Ooh, just hear my heart, and u will know
That it beats 4 u a song it's playing loud, playin' stronger
I can't hold back the feelin'
Oh I've got to sing my song

x2

Solo / Jam

Overall Meaning

The song "Jammin'" by Ardijah talks about love and the fear of being alone. The lyrics suggest that the singer never expected to be left alone by the person they loved. The fear of being alone haunts them as they are left to cope with the end of the relationship. Despite the heartbreak, the singer finds solace in music and decides to express their emotions through their music. The melody of love still lingers on in their mind, and they find comfort in singing their song.

As the song progresses, the singer declares their love for the person they lost. The lyrics suggest that the love they had for the person was so strong that their heart still beats for them. The singer's heart sings a song that plays loud and strong, and they can't hold back the feeling. As the song comes to an end, the singer repeats the chorus, emphasizing that they are jamming even more than before.

Overall, "Jammin'" is a song that talks about the pain of lost love and the healing power of music. The song suggests that music can be a therapeutic outlet to express the emotions that one may find hard to put into words.

Line by Line Meaning

I never knew the day would come
I never expected to be in this situation.

When this love that I had would come and leave me on my own now
I never imagined that my love would leave me alone.

I just can't help the feelin'
I cannot control the emotions that I feel.

Oh, the fear of being alone, yeah
I'm scared of being alone.

Now here I go, this is my song
This is my moment to express myself and my feelings.

And the melodies of love still linger on inside my mind, cher
Despite everything, the memories of love still remain in my thoughts.

Oh I'd like to share the feelin'
I want to share the emotions and love that I have.

Oh, I've got to sing my song
I need to express myself through music.

Oh I can't help the feelin'
I cannot control my emotions and feelings.

We're jammin' more, even more than before, cher
We are enjoying the music and having a good time.

Rockin' & reelin' - (jamm one more time hey)
Having a great time dancing and enjoying the music.