Byron Lee and the Dragonaires is one of the best known Jamaican bands. Lee … Read Full Bio ↴Byron Lee and the Dragonaires is one of the best known Jamaican bands. Lee played a crucial pioneering role in bringing Jamaican music to the world. Formed in 1956 and playing a big band-ska sound their big break came in the first James Bond film Dr. No, where they appeared as the band in the scene at Pussfeller's club and played a number of tunes on the soundtrack. They also caused a stir at the New York World's Fair in 1964. As successful as the band was, Byron was also having success as a promoter, owner of the Dynamic Sounds label, and studio owner, and was one of the biggest reasons for the explosion in popularity of Jamaican music in the late 1960s and early 70's.

His studio remains one of the most popular in all the Caribbean. He continues to record and tour with his band, and they have become well known for including covers of popular tunes of top Caribbean performers, recently performing with Kevin Lyttle at the Cricket World Cup 2007 opening ceremony.

And I Love Her
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires Lyrics

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I give her all my love
That's all I do
And if you saw my love
You'd love her to
I love her

She gives my everything
And tenderly

The kiss my lover brings
She brings to me
And I love her

A love like ours
Could never die
As long as I
Have you near me

Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine
Will never die
And I love her

Bright are the stars that shine
Dark is the sky
I know this love of mine

Will never die
And I love her, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Byron Lee & The Dragonaires' song "And I Love Her" are a simple yet powerful proclamation of love. The singer states that they give their love fully and if anyone were to witness it, they too would fall in love with the person they love. The second verse shifts the focus to the lover, who gives everything tenderly and brings a kiss that means the world to the singer. The chorus emphasizes the enduring nature of their love and how, as long as they have each other, it will never die.

What makes the lyrics so effective is their simplicity. There are no elaborate metaphors or flowery language, just a direct statement of love. The use of repetition, such as in the chorus, allows the message to sink in and emphasizes the strength of the love between the singer and the person they love. Additionally, the combination of bright stars and a dark sky in the lyrics paints a picture of a love that shines even in the darkest of times.

Line by Line Meaning

I give her all my love
I devote all of my love and affection to her.

That's all I do
My main focus and priority is loving her.

And if you saw my love
If you witnessed the depth of my love for her,

You'd love her to
You too would come to adore her.

I love her
I feel a deep and genuine love for her.

She gives my everything
She provides me with all that I need.

And tenderly
With a soft and gentle touch.

The kiss my lover brings
Her affectionate kiss that she shares with me.

She brings to me
She offers me this loving gesture freely.

And I love her
I deeply cherish her and her loving gestures.

A love like ours
The love that we share together,