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.
Wrong End Of The Rainbow
Boris Gardiner Lyrics
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i know i've been here before
the girl i loved forever dosen't love me anymore
so here i am heartache, my only friend
wrong end of the rainbow again
i was looking for true love
but i didn't get far
to some falling star
so here i am heartache, my only friend
wrong end of the rainbow again
between winning and losing
there's a very fine line
this time i felt like a winner
but i was losing all the time
wrong end of the rainbow again
i get this rainy day feeling
that i'm gonna be blue
i thought the day i found her
i'd seen the last of you
so here i am heartache, my only friend
wrong end of the rainbow again
wrong end of the rainbow again
wrong end of the rainbow again
wrong end of the rainbow again
The lyrics of "Wrong End of the Rainbow" by Boris Gardiner tell a story of heartbreak and disappointment in love. The singer laments that he has found himself in a familiar place, having been in love with someone who no longer reciprocates his feelings. He feels that he has been unsuccessful in finding true love, having tied his heartstrings to someone who was not meant to be. The metaphor of the rainbow represents the hope and promise of love, but the singer feels he always ends up on the wrong end of it, experiencing heartache and disappointment.
The song also touches on the thin line between winning and losing in love. The singer thought he was a winner this time, but in reality, he was losing all along. His rainy day feeling indicates that he is resigned to being unhappy and blue. The repetition of the phrase "wrong end of the rainbow again" emphasizes the singer's sense of being trapped in a cycle of failed love affairs.
"Wrong End of the Rainbow" is a soulful ballad that speaks to the experience of many people who have had their hearts broken. It is a poignant reminder that love can be a painful and uncertain journey. However, the song also offers hope that one day the singer may find himself on the right end of the rainbow and finally experience true love.
Line by Line Meaning
i know this feeling from somewhere
I am familiar with this feeling of heartbreak.
i know i've been here before
I have experienced this pain before.
the girl i loved forever dosen't love me anymore
The woman I have loved for what seems like forever no longer reciprocates my feelings.
so here i am heartache, my only friend
Feeling heartbroken and sad, I have no one else but my pain to accompany me.
wrong end of the rainbow again
Once again, I have ended up on the losing side of love.
i was looking for true love
I had hopes of finding genuine and reciprocated love.
but i didn't get far
My journey for love was cut short.
before i tied all my heartstrings
Prior to my awakening to my misplaced feelings of love.
to some falling star
I attached my love to someone who would only let me down.
between winning and losing
Love can be a game with a fine margin between success and failure.
there's a very fine line
The difference between success and failure in love is small.
this time i felt like a winner
I thought I had found a successful love story this time.
but i was losing all the time
However, I was doomed to fail all along.
i get this rainy day feeling
I am overcome with a feeling of sadness.
that i'm gonna be blue
The sadness will linger for a long time.
i thought the day i found her
I had hoped that the day I found the love of my life would be the end of my heartbreak.
i'd seen the last of you
I thought I had gotten over my past pain.
wrong end of the rainbow again
Unfortunately, my past struggles with love have followed me to the present.
wrong end of the rainbow again
Once again, I have ended up on the losing side of love.
wrong end of the rainbow again
I keep experiencing heartbreak, much like how I keep ending up on the wrong end of a rainbow.
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Serena Atkins
Oh God. This man's voice is heavenly!
Derwentcub
Thank you Serena, I am pleased you enjoyed it. There are one or two more tracks by him on my home page.
George Liga
Love this song of Boris Gardiner
DalecioSilva 9 Silva
Linda música
Orlando Newton
Love this song
Leonora Dubria
Love all his songs
Filipe Kotoisuva
Love this song 🤘🤘🤘🤘
JOHNSOUAD
What a tune & video is excellent too!
Derwentcub
Thank you x
siniloiste
i love this and all songs of boris gardner .. thankyou for shaering this ! <3