Take Time To Love
Beres Hammond Lyrics


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(Shaggy)
Now I got to give this one a whole lot a love
And this one goes out to them on a world wide tip
Let them know that Beres Hammond is definitely
Here to spread nothing but love
Love for the world and love for the nation...
A little bit a love in Herzegovina
A little bit a love a spread it in Jamaica
A wanna little bit a love in America
And let them know

Chorus
Take time to love, take time to love
Take time to love, take time to love

All the boys in New York City
And all the dreads in London City
And all the militant ones in Lebanon
All the way over there in Japan
Push up your hands 'cause you understand
Now put a permanent pause on hate
Let's get it on

Chorus (repeat)

Oh if you really feel it then sing
You got it you got it
Just for the record can I hear it again
Oh there it is there it is there it is
Take time to love
You got it you got it
There it is there it is yes

All the big bad dan dan dadas
Cool the vibes in sweet Jamaica
I know it's rough but we're still
Hanging on oh yea
Settle the war on Herzegovina
Listen rhythm and rock and come in ya
Why can't we all just get along It's the time
Take time to love If you really feel it then sing
You got it you got it yea
Just for the record can I hear it again




Oh God there it is there it is
Lets make some love take time to love

Overall Meaning

In Beres Hammond's song "Take Time To Love," the lyrics advocate for love as the solution to the world's problems. The song starts with a dedication to spreading love worldwide, from Herzegovina to Jamaica to America. The chorus repeatedly encourages listeners to "take time to love." The second verse then calls out specific groups around the world - from "all the boys in New York City" to "all the militant ones in Lebanon" - and asks them to join in spreading love. The lyrics also reference the ongoing conflicts in Jamaica and Herzegovina, calling for an end to war and violence. Overall, the song is a call to action for individuals and nations to embrace love as a means of creating a more peaceful and unified world.


One interesting aspect of the song is how it mixes different genres and styles. Beres Hammond is best known as a reggae artist, but "Take Time To Love" also features a rap verse from Shaggy. The song also incorporates elements of rock and pop, making it accessible to a wider audience. Additionally, the lyrics reference different cultures, languages, and regions, reflecting both the diversity of the world and the universal nature of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I got to give this one a whole lot a love
Shaggy starts the song by demonstrating his commitment to love, highlighting Beres Hammond's passion for love and how it should be shared across the world.


And this one goes out to them on a world wide tip
Shaggy dedicates this song to everyone across the globe to show them the power of love.


Let them know that Beres Hammond is definitely
Shaggy announces that Beres Hammond is the artist singing the song and that he is committed to spreading love.


Here to spread nothing but love
Beres Hammond's aim is to promote love through his music and nothing else.


Love for the world and love for the nation...
Beres Hammond aims to spread love not only to a particular region or country but to the entire world.


A little bit a love in Herzegovina
Beres Hammond promotes love reaching every area; he mentions Herzegovina, a country in southeastern Europe, of which he wants to spread love to.


A little bit a love a spread it in Jamaica
Beres Hammond mentions Jamaica, his home country, indicating that he has started promoting love there and wants to spread it even further.


A wanna little bit a love in America
Beres Hammond promotes spreading love across the United States of America, implying that love is not only necessary for certain countries or regions.


And let them know
The song's message is to encourage everyone to spread love.


Take time to love, take time to love
The chorus encourages everyone to take the time to love and show positivity towards each other.


All the boys in New York City
Beres Hammond hopes that all men in New York City, regardless of race or background, will be able to express love and positivity to one another.


And all the dreads in London City
Beres Hammond includes those known for having dreadlocks, a common symbol of the Rastafari movement, in promoting love in London City.


And all the militant ones in Lebanon
Beres Hammond even wants to promote love in Lebanon, a country known to have conflicts, hoping to reach the militant groups residing there.


All the way over there in Japan
Beres Hammond encourages people in Japan, a country known for its unique culture, to embrace love and positivity towards each other.


Push up your hands 'cause you understand
The song encourages people to show their understanding of love by lifting their hands.


Now put a permanent pause on hate
Beres Hammond aims to stop hate by promoting love, wanting negativity and hate to no longer exist.


Let's get it on
This line encourages people to get started with promoting love and positivity, thus uniting communities.


Oh if you really feel it then sing
The song encourages people to demonstrate their love and passion for positivity by singing.


You got it you got it
The song encourages people to believe in the power of love and to take part in spreading it.


Just for the record can I hear it again
The song wants to reinforce its message of spreading love, so the artist encourages people to hear its message repeatedly.


Oh there it is there it is there it is
The song acknowledges the power of love, highlighting that it is indeed present and tangible.


All the big bad dan dan dadas
This line refers to those known to engage in unhealthy habits and lifestyles, needing love in their lives as much as anyone else.


Cool the vibes in sweet Jamaica
The song promotes spreading love in Jamaica even further, hoping to calm down any negative situations and encourage positivity.


I know it's rough but we're still hanging on oh yea
Beres Hammond acknowledges that life can be difficult, but even in tough times, love should not be compromised.


Settle the war on Herzegovina
The song promotes love to stop conflicts in Herzegovina and to spread love to all the countries in the world.


Listen rhythm and rock and come in ya
The song encourages people to listen to its rhythm and melody, hoping to unite them and encourage them to promote love together.


Why can't we all just get along It's the time
The song highlights a message of everyone learning to live together and love each other rather than perpetuating division.


Lets make some love take time to love
The song concludes by encouraging everyone to create, promote, and cherish love with each other.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BERES HAMMOND, CHRISTOPHER BIRCH, LOWELL DUNBAR, ORVILLE BURRELL

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Comments from YouTube:

Eric Hill

Just discovered this song on IG. A good song to swing out to. I like this.

Rose Henry

Beres and Shaggy...Now everybody just ...Take Time To Love!!!

Leon Ince

i've been searching for this song wen i was 9. 12 years later, and here it is. such a classic!!

Kayden Woon

Just love this one

Kayden Woon

I really love old school

T I Daniel

Two of my favorite artist

Mz M

classic song which says so much with a lil message.....

shepardreaper

Still Relevant In 2014 AND ON WARDS 

Bekim Robertson

The world need love now it's in a terrible state.

christopher spence

legendary

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