He charted solo with "Elizabethan Reggae" in 1970. Actually, he nearly did not appear at all. The story about his first hit is that, when it was released in the UK, the first copies were printed with the label incorrectly identifying Byron Lee as the performer. The reality was that he was the instrumental track's record producer. The UK Singles Chart for the first entry, and the subsequent first four weeks of its re-entry into the charts all reprinted this error. However, all charts and discs printed after 28 February 1970, duly gave Boris Gardiner the credit he deserved.
His debut album Reggae Happening was also released in 1970 and (although it did not make the pop charts) "sold respectably for a reggae LP" in the UK, according to music journalist Ian McCann. Although Gardiner continued to be successful in Jamaica, he had no more hits in the UK during that decade.
However, in 1986 he recorded the pop single, "I Want To Wake Up With You", a surprise UK Number One, which spent two months in the Top Ten. It was followed into the same chart by "You're Everything To Me" (which just missed out being another Top 10 entry when it peaked at Number 11), plus "The Meaning Of Christmas".
Later, Gardiner signed to RCA Records.
A Groovy Kind of Love
Boris Gardiner Lyrics
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Then I'm not so blue.
When you're close to me I can feel you heart beat
I can hear you breathing in my ear.
Wouldn't you agree, baby, you and me got a groovy kind of love.
We got a groovy kind of love.
Any time at all.
When I taste your lips
Oh, I start to shiver can't control the quivering inside.
Wouldn't you agree, baby, you and me got a groovy kind of love.
We got a groovy kind of love.
When I'm in your arms nothing seems to matter
If the world would shatter I don't care.
Wouldn't you agree, baby, you and me got a groovy kind of love.
We got a groovy kind of love.
We got a groovy kind of love.
We got a groovy kind of love
The lyrics to Boris Gardiner's "A Groovy Kind of Love" describe the power of love to lift someone out of a state of sadness or "the blues." The singer explains that looking at his significant other brightens his mood and that being close to her makes his heart race and his breathing become labored. He marvels at how being with her can make him feel so happy and alive. The chorus repeats the phrase "we've got a groovy kind of love," which emphasizes the joy and positivity that he feels in his relationship.
The second verse adds depth to the singer's feelings by explaining that his partner has the power to turn him on to anything she chooses. He emphasizes the physicality of their relationship by describing the effects her kisses have on him. The singer feels like he is quivering with excitement when he is with his beloved, demonstrating how being in love can be a thrilling and all-consuming experience.
The final verse takes a more poetic approach, describing how being in his partner's arms makes the world fall away. He suggests that even if the apocalypse were to happen, he would not care as long as he had her. This highlights how love can make people feel invincible and unconcerned with the outside world—a powerful and heady emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm feelin' blue, all I have to do is take a look at you,
Whenever I feel sad, all I need to do is just look at you for comfort.
Then I'm not so blue.
Your presence is enough to make me feel happy and positive.
When you're close to me I can feel you heart beat
Whenever you're near me, I can sense the rhythm of your heart.
I can hear you breathing in my ear.
I can feel your breath on my ear, and that gives me a sense of intimacy and closeness.
Wouldn't you agree, baby, you and me got a groovy kind of love.
Don't you think that we have a special and unique kind of love between us?
We got a groovy kind of love.
We have a love that is cool, charming, and passionate.
Any time you want to you can turn me on to anything you want to.
Whenever you feel like it, you can introduce me to anything that interests you.
Any time at all.
I'm always available and willing to do anything for you.
When I taste your lips
When we kiss passionately
Oh, I start to shiver can't control the quivering inside.
I can't help but feel a strong physical reaction that is both pleasurable and overwhelming.
When I'm in your arms nothing seems to matter
When you hold me, all my problems and worries disappear.
If the world would shatter I don't care.
Even if the whole world falls apart, I wouldn't mind as long as I have you by my side.
We got a groovy kind of love.
Our love is exceptional and amazing, and nothing can compare to it.
We got a groovy kind of love.
Our love is unique, vibrant, and filled with energy and passion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE SAGER, CAROLE BAYER SAGER, TONI WINE
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