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.
Hooked On A Feeling
Boris Gardiner Lyrics
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Deep inside of me
Girl, you just don't realize
What you do to me
Your lips are sweet as candy
The taste stays on my mind
You just keep me thirsty
When you hold me
In your arms so tight
You let me know
Everything's all right
I, I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I've got it bad for you, darling
But I don't need a cure
I'll just stay addicted
And hope I can endure
All the good love
When we're all alone
Keep it up boy
Yeah, you turn me on
I, I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
When you hold me
In your arms so tight
You let me know
Everything's all right
I, I'm hooked on a feeling
I'm high on believing
That you're in love with me
I said I'm hooked on a feeling
In ‘Hooked On A Feeling,’ Boris Gardiner sings about being deeply in love with someone and the overwhelming feeling that comes with it. He reflects on the way this person makes him feel, and how their presence completely captures him. The lyrics suggest a kind of addiction, as he talks about being ‘hooked’ and ‘high’ on the feeling of being in love with this person.
Gardiner describes the physical sensations he experiences when he’s with his lover - from the taste of her sweet lips to the way she holds him tight in her arms. He’s completely consumed by this person, and his love for her seems to override any rational thought or decision-making. The lyrics suggest that although the love is intense and all-consuming, he’s happy to remain in this state of infatuation because he believes that his lover feels the same way as he does.
Overall, ‘Hooked On A Feeling’ is a classic love song that captures the euphoria of being deeply in love with someone. It’s a passionate and heartfelt expression of love, and the lyrics convey the intensity of the emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop this feeling
My emotions for you are so strong that I can't control them
Deep inside of me
These emotions are coming from within me
Girl, you just don't realize
You are unaware of how much you affect me
What you do to me
Your actions towards me have a profound impact
Your lips are sweet as candy
I am attracted to your physical features
The taste stays on my mind
Even after we part, I continue to think about you
You just keep me thirsty
I always want more of you
For another cup of wine
For more time spent with you
When you hold me
I find comfort in your embrace
In your arms so tight
When you hold me closely
You let me know
I feel reassured
Everything's all right
That everything is okay
I, I'm hooked on a feeling
I am deeply devoted to you
I'm high on believing
My trust and faith in you is unwavering
That you're in love with me
That you reciprocate my feelings
I've got it bad for you, darling
I am deeply infatuated with you
But I don't need a cure
I don't want to end these feelings
I'll just stay addicted
I will continue to hold onto these emotions
And hope I can endure
I am willing to face challenges for these feelings
All the good love
The affection and attention you give me
When we're all alone
When we have private moments together
Keep it up boy
Continue to show me affection
Yeah, you turn me on
I am aroused by you
I said I'm hooked on a feeling
My devotion to you remains steadfast
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Written by: Mark James
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