Arthur… Read Full Bio ↴Real name: Arthur Baker / Born: April 22 1955, Boston, MA USA
Arthur Baker was among the most visible and widely-imitated of the early hip-hop producers, masterminding breakthrough experiments with tape edits and synthetic beats before crossing over to introduce the art of remixing into the pop mainstream. He began his career as a club DJ in Boston, and landed his first production work at Emergency Records, debuting with Northend's Happy Days." After relocating to New York in 1979, Baker quickly immersed himself in the nascent hip-hop scene; there he was recruited by the Salsoul label to helm a session for Joe Bataan which yielded the rap novelty "Rap-O-Clap-O." His stay in the Big Apple largely unsuccessful, he then returned to Boston, producing a handful of singles which went nowhere, among them Glory's "Can You Guess What Groove This Is?" A move back to New York followed, at which time Baker joined the staff of Tommy Boy Records, where he teamed with co-producer Shep Pettibone to record Afrika Bambaataa's groundbreaking 1982 single "Jazzy Sensation," a remake of Gwen McCrae's "Funky Sensation."
Assuming sole production control, Baker next reunited with Bambaataa for the classic "Planet Rock," a watershed in hip-hop's early evolution -- a wholly-synthesized record inspired by Kraftwerk's Trans-Europe Express, its programmed beats left an indelible imprint on the music released in its wake. Baker's success at Tommy Boy led to the formation of his own label, Streetwise Records; after helming underground club hits for Rockers Revenge, Nairobi and Citispeak, he signed a then-unknown New Edition, issuing the teen vocal group's debut single "Candy Girl" in 1982. Baker's gradual absorption into the pop mainstream continued in 1983, when the cutting-edge British dance group New Order contacted him to produce their single "Confusion; " the record became an immediate club classic, even scraping into the American R&B charts. Remixes of the track also help pioneer the remix aesthetic throughout the rock mainstream, and soon Baker was producing material for Naked Eyes, Face to Face, Diana Ross, Jeff Beck and others.
In 1989, he also assembled artists including Al Green, ABC and Jimmy Somerville to record the all-star LP Merge, credited to Arthur Baker and the Backbeat Disciples. After a follow-up, 1991's Give in to the Rhythm, he returned to production, albeit no longer exerting the same kind of influence as in the decade prior.
"The spirit of making dance records is exactly the same to me as its always been. You have more control now in the studio, that's the whole new thing. But the spirit in which people make dance records is still DJs and the kids who want to go to clubs and hear their own records. I've never made a great dance record that wasn't the direct result of being in a club the night before. Never. When you make a dance record the objective is clear - to make people dance and have a good time. You really can't take it too seriously."
Love Is the Message
Arthur Baker Lyrics
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They put so much faith in people who are lying, they're so easy to deceive
Ain't no mystery, you know the words to set you free, there for all the world to see
When you got it on your side, there's no reason left to hide, you got to give it to receive
Yeah the message is love
[Chorus]
Love is the message and the message is love
(Tell everybody) Tell everybody (yeah-hey) what your dreaming of
That love is the message and the message is love (oh-oh)
Deep in every heart, there's an answer, what will it take to make it real
Leave and console my wall of confusion, still can't tell you what you feel
Hey, yeah, Why must it be the sign of something burning in the night to make us hunger for the day
Oh, there ain't no mystery, just love enough to let it be
Everybody knows the way, yeah, the message is love
[Chorus]
Can you hear the sound, must be the ear-ear-ear-earth spinnin' 'round
We're gonna find out, just what the world, just what the world is all about
The message is love
Love is the message and the message is love (yeah)
From the streets to the mountains to the heavens above
(Come on and tell everybody) Tell everybody what your dreaming of
In “The Message is Love,” Arthur Baker and The Backbeat Disciples reflect on the power of love to unite and heal people worldwide. The lyrics highlight how many people are struggling to find something to believe in and how they have been misled by those who are dishonest. The world seems to be in turmoil, with people searching for answers that they cannot seem to find. The power of love is what can guide everyone to the right direction, as love sets one free.
The lyrics also emphasize how love is the answer and how everyone already knows the way because everyone has love in their hearts. The only way to make this love real is to acknowledge it and give it away. We all have the answer in our hearts, and everyone needs to be reminded that love is the message and the message is love itself. The song's message resonates throughout the world calling people to embrace the power of love and let it guide them.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen everyone, all around the world, the people crying, can't find somethin' to believe
Everyone is searching for something to believe in, but they are struggling to find it and becoming disheartened.
They put so much faith in people who are lying, they're so easy to deceive
People tend to trust those who lie easily, instead of delving deeper to find the truth.
Ain't no mystery, you know the words to set you free, there for all the world to see
The solution to these problems is not a mystery, it's just hidden in plain sight and easily attainable. People just need to be willing to act on it.
When you got it on your side, there's no reason left to hide, you got to give it to receive
If you have this solution on your side, there's no need to hide. You must share it with the world to receive the benefits of it.
Yeah the message is love
The solution being referred to here is love itself.
[Chorus]
Love is the message and the message is love
From the streets to the mountains to the heavens above (uh-huh-uh)
(Tell everybody) Tell everybody (yeah-hey) what your dreaming of
That love is the message and the message is love (oh-oh)
The recurring line of the chorus emphasizes the main idea of the song: that love is the answer to the world's problems.
Deep in every heart, there's an answer, what will it take to make it real
The answer is within us all, but we need to take action to make it real.
Leave and console my wall of confusion, still can't tell you what you feel
Even though people are trying to make sense of this confusion and find the answer within themselves, they might still be confused and unable to express their true feelings.
Hey, yeah, Why must it be the sign of something burning in the night to make us hunger for the day
People tend to realize the value of something only after experiencing its absence or witnessing its negative effects.
Oh, there ain't no mystery, just love enough to let it be
Everybody knows the way, yeah, the message is love
The solution may seem mysterious or complicated, but in reality, it's just love. Everyone knows this, so why not just let it be and embrace this solution?
[Chorus]
Love is the message and the message is love (yeah)
From the streets to the mountains to the heavens above
(Come on and tell everybody) Tell everybody what your dreaming of
The song repeats the chorus to reiterate the importance of love as a solution to the world's problems, and encourages people to share their dreams and aspirations for this ideal world.
Can you hear the sound, must be the ear-ear-ear-earth spinnin' 'round
We're gonna find out, just what the world, just what the world is all about
The message is love
The last verse indicates that the world is constantly changing and evolving, and we need to find out its true purpose. Once again, the solution to finding it is the message of love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ARTHUR BAKER, RICHARD C. SCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Listen everyone, all around the world, the people crying, can't find somethin' to believe
They put so much faith in people who are lying, they're so easy to deceive
Ain't no mystery, you know the words to set you free, there for all the world to see
When you got it on your side, there's no reason left to hide, you got to give it to receive
Yeah the message is love
Love is the message and the message is love
From the streets to the mountains to the heavens above (uh-huh-uh)
(Tell everybody) Tell everybody (yeah-hey) what your dreaming of
That love is the message and the message is love (oh-oh)
Deep in every heart, there's an answer, what will it take to make it real
Leave and console my wall of confusion, still can't tell you what you feel
Hey, yeah, Why must it be the sign of something burning in the night to make us hunger for the day
Oh, there ain't no mystery, just love enough to let it be
Everybody knows the way, yeah, the message is love
Love is the message and the message is love
From the streets to the mountains to the heavens above (uh-huh-uh)
(Tell everybody) Tell everybody (yeah-hey) what your dreaming of
That love is the message and the message is love (oh-oh)
Can you hear the sound, must be the ear-ear-ear-earth spinnin' 'round
We're gonna find out, just what the world, just what the world is all about
The message is love
Love is the message and the message is love (yeah)
From the streets to the mountains to the heavens above
(Come on and tell everybody) Tell everybody what your dreaming of
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Arthur Baker / Richard C. Scher
@dolemite72
I’ve loved this song for 30years. I have the maxi-single on vinyl! Still inspiring
@illfightforfreedom2954
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@motley123rock
Wonderful song with an equally wonderful message !
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@BonaventureDjamie
Deep and eternal song !
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@sibusisonxumalo8469
One of best songs in 1980s!
@texstars1
One of the best songs EVER !!
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@m.w.
There is so much power in this song. And the Bass is so heavy and funky.............👍🔝🎸Brillant.