(1… Read Full Bio ↴There have been a number of artists going by the name of Bez:
(1) A band from Poland
(2) A British dancer and percussionist
(3) A Nigerian soul singer
(1) Bez is a Polish band which performs music which has characteristics of genres like neo-psychedelia, shoegaze or dream pop.
(2) Mark Berry (born 18 April 1964), commonly known as Bez or Marky Mark (and occasionally credited as Bez "Bez" Bez), is a British dancer and percussionist.
He was a member and the mascot of Salford band Happy Mondays, having been invited in by lead singer Shaun Ryder shortly after the band was formed. He is chiefly remembered for his bizarre style of dancing, and use of the maracas - the Mondays' second single was called "Freaky Dancin'" in tribute. He is reputed to have a high tolerance for hallucinogenic drugs. When asked by a music journalist why he took so many drugs he replied simply, "because it's my job".
After the Mondays broke up, Bez became a member of Black Grape, a group founded by Mondays band-mate Shaun Ryder, but he left in 1997 over artistic differences. In 1997 he had a feature on the BBC Two television programme The Sunday Show called "Science with Bez". When both faced large tax bills, he and Ryder reconciled and reformed the Happy Mondays in 1998, but the reformed band was short-lived.
(3) Bez makes alternative soul,an understated and unusual hybrid of soul, jazz and R&B music that sets him well apart from the main stream Afro-hip-hop movement. His songs of love and heartbreak are modern acoustic gems that fit right beside the music of singers like John Mayer, Amy Winehouse and John Legend.
A natural performer with a charismatic and playful stage presence, Bez has already opened for international sensation Aṣa, performed alongside Nigeria's premiere entertainers on the Rhythm Unplugged Concert series and been showcased as part of the exclusive Hennessy Artistry
series.
From big band shows with his swinging five man band to intimate acoustic showcases led by his masterful guitar playing, Bez is a performer to behold.
Say
Bez Lyrics
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I've been thinking of giving you
the things you're missing
Tonight I'm gonna make it right
It's been a while since I've seen you smile
Close your eyes,
let me take you,
on a ride
you know that u want to go
Say the word and I'll make you know
We could fly
leave everyone behind
Head to a place with lights,
and the stars
We could make this love come alive
Say you will be ready (I will be ready)
say you will be ready (I will be ready)
Say you will be waiting for me
Say you'll never leave me
x2
Jellybean
let's be like we were seventeen
having dreams like sand castles in Brazil
Getting sea food in Italy
And Hollywood
we could make it to Hollywood
Driving easy wind blowing in your hair
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
We could sail
right into the night
It will be just us
and the stars
We could make this love come alive
Say you will be ready (I will be ready)
Say you will be ready (I will be ready)
Say you will be waiting for me
Say you'll never leave me
x2
Say that you'll fly far away with me
come and fly far away with me
Say that you'll sail to the night with me come and sail to the night with me
Say you will be ready
Say you will be waiting for me
Say you'll never leave me
Say you will be ready
Say you will be waiting for me
Say you'll never leave me
Say you will be ready
Say you will be waiting for me
Say you'll never leave me
Say you will be ready
Say you will be waiting for me
Say you'll never leave me
The song "Say" by Bez is a beautiful love ballad that talks about a man trying to give his girlfriend all the things that she has been missing. He wants to make it right and bring back her smile. The chorus repeatedly says "Say you will be ready, Say you will be waiting for me, Say you'll never leave me", emphasizing the man's plea for his girlfriend's commitment to their love. The first verse talks about taking her to places where she wants to go, and he will make sure they would fly and leave everyone behind to an unknown location. Both the first and second verses focus on the idea of escaping the ordinary and the comfortable and venturing into a new, unknown and exciting world with his girlfriend. In the end, the bridge seems to sum up the entire song's intention: flying and sailing away with him, never leaving his side.
Overall, the song is about the excitement of being in love and wanting to go to unknown places with each other to make their love ignite. The song is mellow, slow, and sentimental, with beautiful and poetic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Evergreen
Constantly thinking of making things right with you
I've been thinking of giving you the things you're missing
Contemplating filling the voids in your life
Tonight I'm gonna make it right
This night will be the start of making things right
It's been a while since I've seen you smile
It's been some time since I've seen happiness on your face
Close your eyes, let me take you, on a ride
Allow me to take you on a journey
To all the places you know that u want to go
The places you desire to be
Say the word and I'll make you know
Just give me the word and I will make it happen
We could fly, leave everyone behind
We can soar into the skies, leaving everyone else behind
Head to a place with lights, and the stars
Journey off to a place full of lights and stars
We could make this love come alive
Our love can still be rekindled and brought back to life
Say you will be ready (I will be ready) Say you will be ready (I will be ready) Say you will be waiting for me Say you'll never leave me x2
Reiterating the importance of preparation, commitment, and fidelity in this journey
let's be like we were seventeen
Let's relive the youthful and carefree days of being seventeen
having dreams like sand castles in Brazil Getting sea food in Italy And Hollywood we could make it to Hollywood
Dreaming of idyllic and exotic destinations, including making it to Hollywood
Driving easy wind blowing in your hair Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Let me take you to these destinations while enjoying the wind and taking hold of each other's hand
We could sail right into the night It will be just us and the stars
Sailing off into the night with only each other and the stars as company
Say that you'll fly far away with me come and fly far away with me Say that you'll sail to the night with me come and sail to the night with me
Asking for the promise to journey into the unknown and romantic depths of this love
Say you will be ready Say you will be waiting for me Say you'll never leave me
Reiterating the importance of preparation, commitment, and fidelity in this journey
Contributed by Christopher K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mustaphadadzie6668
I still listen to this song every now and again. Makes me feel so many emotions all at once. One of my all time favorite songs.
@rabao9257
2020 and still loving this! We need you back Bez! Love from Ghana🇬🇭
@khadijasaidu8018
I cone back and listen to this song whenever my soul needs feeding. A long song through and through. Thankyou.
@mustaphadadzie6668
Likewise. It's a truly wonderful song.
@ayodejiemmanuel8160
One of the best music I've ever heard in my life, this song sends cold chi down my spine but it's so devastating that the world refuse to believe in Bez.
@korosowen6792
a mind-blowing fusion...a magical blend...fine cocktail of pure soul with a punch of that good old authentic African jazz...a laJohn Legend.
@okerekerufus
i see reasons always never to comment. But for this piece i'd say was hyperventilating and a question comes to my mind is this truly done by a Nigerian? you pushed me so much to the wall with unbelief. you're incredible, just don't ever low your status quo, cos this has made you a classic person of mine. Goodluck to more of your sound......and pls can someone listen to this in SURROUND 5.1. wow!
@ayodejiemmanuel8160
One of the best music I've ever heard in my life, this song sends cold chills down my spine but it's so devastating that the world refuse to believe in Bez. Superstar album is one of the best in Nigerian RNB
@promiseibeabuchi6537
It’s Supersun dear.
@wolathomas
Still vibing to this in 2021. Beautiful music is evergreen.