Biggs worked as an recording engineer and cameraman with the Jamaican Broadcasting Company, and also spent time as a member of the band the Astronauts, before becoming the lead singer for Byron Lee's Dragonaires.[1][3]
It was at Lee's Dynamic Sounds studio (where he also worked as a producer and engineer) that Biggs recorded his first Jamaican hit, a cover of The Osmonds' One Bad Apple.[1][3] He broke through to international success in 1976 with Work All Day, which had been recorded seven years earlier.[1][3] Biggs had six hit singles on the UK Singles Chart between 1976 and 1981, the most successful of these, Sideshow, reaching #3 in January 1977.[4] He recorded two songs with Bunny Lee; Sincerely and You're welcome which did well in reggae charts.[3] He topped the reggae chart in the UK with Wide Awake in a Dream and A Promise is a Comfort to a Fool.[3]
Many of Biggs' recordings were reggae cover versions of popular soul hits, including songs such as Stevie Wonder's - My Cherie Amour ,Sideshow and Three Ring Cicus by Blue Magic and others originally by The Chi-Lites, The Moonglows (Sincerely), and The Temptations (Just My Imagination).[5] Unlike many of his contemporaries, he avoided the political and Rasta themes then popular in Jamaica.[1]
Biggs continued to perform occasionally in the 2000s, notably at a service of thanksgiving for his former bandleader, Byron Lee, in 2008.[6]
Work All Day
Barry Biggs Lyrics
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Work all days god I get some fun
Here men come god I get some
I lay my head on my woman
Oh ... I make my way (Oh ... I make my way)
Long in to see my family
When I see ..
... them working much too hard (working, working)
Lord in summertime your smile
So please hear my plea (hear my plea)
Work all days in the burning sun
Work all days god I get some fun
Here men come god I get some
I lay my head on my woman
Oh lord, lord, lord hear my plea
Can't you see and time on my knees
You know Lord, I'm not a kind of men
To give my misery mhhmmmmm
Everyday I wake up (wake up, wake up)
Everyday I wake up (wake up)
It's a same old song mhhmmmmm
I go the way, I go the way walking and work all day long
Oh lord, lord, lord hear my plea
Can't you see and time on my knees
You know Lord, I'm not a kind of men
To give my misery
(I am working all day long) I got a work all day long
(I am working all day long) I got a work in the burning sun
(I am working all day long) mhhmmmmm
I am working all day long
The lyrics to Barry Biggs's song "Work All Day" convey the hardworking nature of the singer, who works tirelessly in the burning sun, but still finds joy in his work. The first verse describes the physical nature of the work, but also the satisfaction he derives from it. The second verse brings in the idea of family, suggesting that the singer works hard in order to provide for them. He also notes that some people work too hard, implying that he understands the need for balance in life. The repeated plea to the Lord might suggest that the singer is seeking divine assistance so that he can continue working hard, but with less strain.
The song's theme is a celebration of working-class labor and a reflection on the experiences of hard work. It highlights the hardships of the working-class and celebrates their resilience, despite the challenges they face in their daily lives. The theme is reminiscent of other reggae songs that celebrate labor, such as Bob Marley's "Get Up, Stand Up" or Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come."
Line by Line Meaning
Work all days in the burning sun
I work every day under the hot sun.
Work all days god I get some fun
Despite the hard work, I'm having a good time.
Here men come god I get some
When work is done, I get to socialize with other men.
I lay my head on my woman
After a long day, I find comfort with my romantic partner.
Oh ... I make my way (Oh ... I make my way)
I continue to persevere through life's challenges.
Long in to see my family
I travel long distances to see my loved ones.
When I see ..
... them working much too hard (working, working)
My heart goes out to those who work harder than me.
Lord in summertime your smile
I'm grateful for the beauty of summertime.
So please hear my plea (hear my plea)
I ask for divine help and guidance.
Oh lord, lord, lord hear my plea
I repeat my request for divine help.
Can't you see and time on my knees
I've been praying and hoping for change.
You know Lord, I'm not a kind of men
I'm not the type of person to give up or complain.
To give my misery mhhmmmmm
I won't let my troubles get the best of me.
Everyday I wake up (wake up, wake up)
I wake up every day, ready to work hard.
It's a same old song mhhmmmmm
I'm used to this routine of hard work.
I go the way, I go the way walking and work all day long
I keep moving forward, walking and working all day long.
I am working all day long
I spend every moment of my day working hard.
Contributed by Lincoln Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@matheusser
LETRA;
“Trabalho todos os dias no sol ardente
Trabalho todos os dias eu não posso me divertir
A tarde vem e eu tenho que descansar um pouco
Deito minha cabeça no peito da minha mulher
Voltando para casa eu faço o meu caminho
Solitário, para ver minha família
E pensando na alegria que isso trará (?)
Quando eu os ver sorrir
Eu estive trabalhando tão duro
Sangue, suor e lágrimas
Senhor está na hora de sorrir para mim
Então por favor ouça meu pedido
Trabalho todos os dias no sol ardente
Trabalho todos os dias eu não posso me divertir
A tarde vem e eu tenho que descansar um pouco
Deito minha cabeça no peito da minha mulher
Oh senhor, oh senhor, ouça meu pedido
Você não pode ver que estou de joelhos
Você sabe Senhor, eu não sou um tipo de homem
Para dar o meu minimo(?)
Todos os dias eu acordo (acordo)
Todos os dias eu acordo (acordo)
É a mesma música antiga
@James.k1373
That bassline plays with my soul
@jennynanny2887
Outstanding, I love Barry Biggs and of course his songs and music ❤❤❤❤
@hamayasoba
Thank you Top Boy for putting me on
@James-kb5mx
Snap haha
@j.c3991
This song is awesome man, such as series
@jamiewarren7078
Same ha
@claypearson8380
Bruh just learned about Top Boy yesterday and we’ve been binge watching it all weekend!! 😂 🤦🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
@kaipntwski870
Rip Attika
@rufdymond
Until 1975 I could only afford to buy the odd single. This tune was one of the tunes in the first batch of records I ever bought about 12 singles. 43 years later it's still an absolute gem.
@apariupdates6488
Top boy brought me here.... Thank you 🔥 🔥 🔥