Beresford Hammond (b.August 28,1955 Annotto Bay,St.Mary, Jamaica) has only … Read Full Bio ↴Beresford Hammond (b.August 28,1955 Annotto Bay,St.Mary, Jamaica) has only really risen to become popular in the 'digital' age of Reggae, although his career stretches back to the 1970's. Considered by many to be one of Jamaica's finest contemporary vocalists, his best work has generally been captured on the 'Penthouse' and 'Xterminator' labels as well as his own 'Harmony House' imprint. The singer with his distictive 'Bourbon on the rocks' vocal style remains active today both recording and producing.

If This Isn
Beres Hammond Lyrics

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If they made me a king I'd be but a slave for you
If I had everything I'd still be a slave for you
If I ruled the night
Stars and moon so bright
Still I'd turn for life to you

If the world to me bowed yet humbly I'd plead to you
If my friends were a crowd I'd turn my needs to you

If I ruled the earth
What would life be worth
If I hadn't the right to you

If the world to me bowed yet humbly I'd plead to you
If my friends were a crowd I'd turn my needs to you
If I ruled the earth

What would life be worth
If I hadn't the right to you

Overall Meaning

Beres Hammond's song "If This Isn't Love" is a powerful declaration of undying love and devotion. The lyrics convey a sense of unwavering commitment and loyalty to the subject of the song. In the first two lines, Beres sings that if he were made a king or if he had everything in the world, he would still be a slave to this person. This suggests that no matter what material possessions or status he has, this person is more important to him than anything else.

The chorus of the song repeats the idea that Beres would always turn to this person, even if he had everything else. He says he would turn to them "if [he] ruled the night" or "if the world to [him] bowed". These lines highlight his sense of humility and the fact that he recognizes the value of his relationship with this person even in the face of worldly success.

In the second verse, Beres continues to express his unabashed devotion. He sings that even if his friends were a crowd, he would still turn to this person, and asks what life would be worth if he didn't have the right to them. Overall, the song is a celebration of the undying power of love and the sacrifices we make for those we hold dear.

Line by Line Meaning

If they made me a king I'd be but a slave for you
Even if I had all power as a king, I would still be devoted to serving you.

If I had everything I'd still be a slave for you
Material possessions mean nothing compared to the love I have for you.

If I ruled the night, stars and moon so bright, still I'd turn for life to you
Even if I had control over the elements of the night sky, my heart would still belong to you.

If the world to me bowed yet humbly I'd plead to you
Although the world may offer me everything, I would still choose to humbly ask for your love.

If my friends were a crowd I'd turn my needs to you
No matter how many friends I may have, my needs and desires would always be directed towards you.

If I ruled the earth, what would life be worth, if I hadn't the right to you
Without your love, all the power and control in the world would be meaningless to me.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: BURTON LANE, E.Y. HARBURG

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