Black Slate was formed in 1974, including musicians from England, Jamaica, … Read Full Bio ↴Black Slate was formed in 1974, including musicians from England, Jamaica, and Anguilla.[2] They backed several Jamaican singers, including Delroy Wilson and Ken Boothe on their UK appearances, and had their first reggae-chart hit themselves in 1976, with the anti-mugging song "Sticks Man",[1][2] also lined up with Disco Reggae Band under Disco Reggae Band & Black Slate. The record hit the Dutch[3] and Flemish charts as well, after being an underground hit in Antwerp discothèques. They toured the UK for the first time in 1978, and formed their own TCD label, having a minor hit with "Mind Your Motion".[1] They also backed Dennis Brown when he played live in the UK, and in 1980 their Rastafarian rallying call, "Amigo", was picked up by Ensign Records, and broke into the UK Singles Chart, reaching no. 9. A Dub Album "Ogima" (Amigo spelled backwards), was released in 1981. The follow-up, "Boom Boom" was also a hit, though less successful. An album, Sirens In The City, followed on Ensign the following year. The band released two further albums in 1982 and 1985.

After a ten-year hiatus they released a new EP, World Citizen, on 15 June 2013, with a UK and European Tour to follow. In November 2014, the band embarked on their first USA tour, with dates across California and Texas. The lineup featured original founding members Anthony Brightly, Chris Hanson, Desmond Mahoney and vocalist Jesse Brade. They have been working on a new album, Now And Then, for an official 2015 release on TCD Records.

Reggae Everytime
Black Slate Lyrics

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reggae ... everytime
reggae ... everytime

a-give me reggae every time
I give you rockers everytime
yea-ah yea-ah
reggae everytime
rockers everytime

yea-ah yea-ah

it make you walk
it make you talk
it make you feel so sweet so sweet
reggae make you walk
it make you talk
it make you feel so sweet

reggae make you walk
it make you talk
it brings out the best in me

so give me reggae everytime
so give me rockahs everytime
yea-ah yea-ah
reggae everytime
rockers everytime
yea-ah yea-ah

youths in the ghetto
they can't get no job
looking for a job
is a hard-days job
what keeps their spirits high
when the food is getting dry
reggae everytime

reggae everytime
rockahs every time
yea-ah yea-ah
reggae everytime
rockahs every time
yea-ah yea-ah

reggae ... every time
reggae ... every time

it make you walk
it make you talk
it make you feel so sweet so sweet
reggae make you walk
it make you talk
it make you feel so sweet

reggae make you walk
it make you talk
it brings out the best in me and you

so give me reggae everytime
rockahs every time
yea-ah yea-ah
reggae everytime
rockahs every time
yea-ah yea-ah

night time or day time
any time is the right time
night time or day time
any time is the right time

(ins)

I love funky and I love soul
sometimes a little blues will please my soul
but when I want something to rock my soul
reggae everytime
rockahs everytime
yea-ah yea-ah
reggae everytime
rockahs every-time
yea-ah yea-ah

it make you walk
it make you talk
it make you feel so sweet so sweet
reggae make you walk

it make you talk
it make you feel so sweet

Overall Meaning

The song "Reggae Everytime" by Black Slate talks about the beauty and power of reggae music. The repetition of the phrase "reggae...everytime" shows the strong affinity the singer has towards this genre of music over any other. The song implies that reggae is not just music but has the power to control emotions and moods. The singer suggests that there is something about reggae that makes it unique and different from other genres, and it has the ability to lift spirits and change attitudes. The upbeat and joyful rhythm of reggae is characterized as being able to make people walk and talk, and even feel sweet.

The song's lyrics are also suggestive of the social and political context of Jamaica, where reggae music was born, with an emphasis on its ability to raise the spirits of the poor and unemployed who are looking for a job ("youths in the ghetto can't get no job, looking for a job is a hard-day's job, what keeps their spirits high when the food is getting dry? Reggae everytime"). The song talks about how reggae music helps to maintain hope and positivity in the face of poverty and uncertainty.

The final verse of the song ("I love funky and I love soul, but when I want something to rock my soul...reggae everytime, rockers everytime") suggests that the singer is someone who appreciates different genres of music but still rates reggae as superior.

Line by Line Meaning

reggae ... everytime
The love for reggae never fades.

a-give me reggae every time
I always want to listen to reggae music.

I give you rockers everytime
I can also appreciate rock music, but reggae is my preference.

reggae everytime
Reggae music always brings joy.

rockers everytime
Rock music is good, but not as good as reggae.

it make you walk
Reggae music is so upbeat that it makes you want to move your body.

it make you talk
The rhythm and beat of reggae music can make you unconsciously start singing along.

it make you feel so sweet so sweet
The mood created by reggae music is so pleasant, calm, and refreshing.

it brings out the best in me
Reggae music has a positive effect on my mood, making me feel happy, inspired, and relaxed.

youths in the ghetto they can't get no job looking for a job is a hard-days job what keeps their spirits high when the food is getting dry reggae everytime
Even though there might be a shortage of jobs and food in low-income areas, reggae music has the ability to lift people's spirits and take their minds off of their problems.

night time or day time any time is the right time
Reggae music can be enjoyed at any time of the day or night.

I love funky and I love soul sometimes a little blues will please my soul but when I want something to rock my soul
Although I enjoy other genres of music, reggae music is what touches my soul the most.

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01Sirens in the City4:24

02Live a Life

03I Love you still4:04

04Reggae Everytime3:45

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@mazafran7448

2y↑3

Reggae ... everytime
Reggae ... everytime

A-give me reggae every time
I give you rockers everytime
Yea-ah yea-ah
Reggae everytime
Rockers everytime
Yea-ah yea-ah

It make you walk
It make you talk
It make you feel so sweet so sweet
Reggae make you walk
It make you talk
It make you feel so sweet

Reggae make you walk
It make you talk
It brings out the best in me

So give me reggae everytime
So give me rockahs everytime
Yea-ah yea-ah
Reggae everytime
Rockers everytime
Yea-ah yea-ah

Youths in the ghetto
They can't get no job
Looking for a job
Is a hard-days job
What keeps their spirits high
When the food is getting dry
Reggae everytime

Reggae everytime
Rockahs every time
Yea-ah yea-ah
Reggae everytime
Rockahs every time
Yea-ah yea-ah

Reggae ... every time
Reggae ... every time

It make you walk
It make you talk
It make you feel so sweet so sweet
Reggae make you walk
It make you talk
It make you feel so sweet

Reggae make you walk
It make you talk
It brings out the best in me and you

So give me reggae everytime
Rockahs every time
Yea-ah yea-ah
Reggae everytime
Rockahs every time
Yea-ah yea-ah

Night time or day time
Any time is the right time
Night time or day time
Any time is the right time

I love funky and I love soul
Sometimes a little blues will please my soul
But when I want something to rock my soul
Reggae everytime
Rockahs everytime
Yea-ah yea-ah
Reggae everytime
Rockahs every-time
Yea-ah yea-ah

It make you walk
It make you talk
It make you feel so sweet so sweet
Reggae make you walk
It make you talk
It make you feel so sweet

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@mazafran7448

2y↑3

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23w

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6y↑5

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@DJohnGames

5y↑9

I love funky and I love soul
sometimes a little blues will please my soul
but when I want something to rock my soul
reggae everytime
rockahs everytime