Jamaican natives, the Cimarons migrated to Britain in 1967 with a lineup co… Read Full Bio ↴Jamaican natives, the Cimarons migrated to Britain in 1967 with a lineup consisting of Franklyn Dunn (bass), Carl Levy (keyboards), Locksley Gichie (guitar), and Maurice Ellis (drums); vocalist, Winston Reid (better known as Winston Reedy) joined in London. They were primarily session musicians in Jamaica, and backed many artists, including Jimmy Cliff.

Their first LP In Time, on Trojan Records in 1974 featured a rendition of the O'Jays' "Ship Ahoy", "Utopian Feeling", "Over The Rainbow," and "My Blue Heaven". Vulcan Records released On The Rock two years later.

They switched to Polydor Records, releasing Live At The Roundhouse in 1978. Polydor released Maka the same year. Three more albums followed: Freedom Street, Reggaebility, and On The Rock Part 2. After the last of these, in 1983, they didn't surface again until 1995 when Lagoon Records released People Say, and Reggae Time, both compilations of earlier albums, followed by The Best Of The Cimarons, released in 1999 on Culture Press.

Reedy and Dunn continue to perform as The Cimarons.

Truly
Cimarons Lyrics

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Truly, you came on time.
Truly, you came on time.
Truly, you came on time.
I'll make you a woman...tonight!

Don't be nervous,
I know you'll try.
I will not harm you,

Although you'll cry.

Still be sweet day,
We live life warmly
Sweet day;
We live life warmly.

I'll make you a woman...tonight!

Tonight!

Don't get nervous,
I know you'll try.
I will not harm you,
Although you'll cry.

It will be sweet day,
We live life warmly
Sweet day;
We live life warmly.

I'll make you a woman, truly I will...tonight!

Oh oh oh oh, truly, you came on time.
I said truly, you came on time.
Finally, you came on time.
Truly, you came on time.

Oh oh oh oh!

Truly (echoes) Unruly!
Truly, (skanking)

Overall Meaning

At first glance, the lyrics to "Truly" by Cimarons may seem suggestive or inappropriate, but a closer look reveals a deeper meaning. The song appears to be about the possibility of a first sexual encounter, but with a focus on consent and care for the other person. The repetition of the line "Truly, you came on time" may refer to the importance of consent in a sexual encounter - waiting until both partners are ready and willing. Throughout the song, the singer reassures the other person that they will not be harmed and encourages them to embrace the moment. The line "Although you'll cry" could be interpreted as a reference to the pain or discomfort that may be associated with losing one's virginity, but it is presented in a caring and empathetic way.

The last few lines of the song, where the singer repeats "Truly" and "Unruly" while skanking, may be interpreted in a few different ways. On one hand, it could be seen as a playful moment, where the seriousness of the rest of the song is broken up with some lightheartedness. Alternatively, it could be a nod to the idea that sexual encounters can be messy, unexpected, and sometimes even a bit chaotic, but that's just part of the experience.

Overall, "Truly" is a song that explores the emotions and complexities of a first sexual encounter, emphasizing the importance of consent and compassion for the other person.

Line by Line Meaning

Truly, you came on time.
I am grateful and relieved that you arrived at the right moment.

Truly, you came on time.
Your timeliness is essential and appreciated.

Truly, you came on time.
I cannot stress enough how important it is that you showed up when you did.

I'll make you a woman...tonight!
I am going to initiate you into womanhood through sexual intercourse this evening.

Don't be nervous,
You don't need to feel anxious or fearful.

I know you'll try.
You will make an effort to do your best.

I will not harm you,
I promise not to cause you any physical or emotional pain.

Although you'll cry.
It is possible that you may shed tears during this experience.

Still be sweet day,
The day is still beautiful and pleasant.

We live life warmly
We should embrace life with warmth and positivity.

Sweet day;
It is a beautiful day.

We live life warmly.
We should approach life with a warm and optimistic attitude.

Tonight!
This evening is notable and significant.

It will be sweet day,
This will be a beautiful and enjoyable experience.

I'll make you a woman, truly I will...tonight!
This evening, I will fulfill my promise of initiating you into womanhood through sexual intercourse.

Oh oh oh oh, truly, you came on time.
It cannot be overstated how happy and grateful I am that you arrived at the appropriate time.

I said truly, you came on time.
I am reaffirming how relieved and appreciative I am that you showed up when you did.

Finally, you came on time.
After a period of worry or uncertainty, you ultimately arrived when you were needed.

Truly, you came on time.
Your punctuality was crucial and greatly valued.

Oh oh oh oh!
Expressing exuberance or excitement about the upcoming events.

Truly (echoes) Unruly!
The word 'truly' is repeated with an echo effect and followed by the word 'unruly,' which may refer to the potentially wild, passionate nature of the sexual encounter that is about to occur.

Truly, (skanking)
Again, the word 'truly' is repeated, but this time the word 'skanking' is added, which is a dance style associated with reggae music. It may suggest that the experience of initiating someone into womanhood is a joyful and celebratory event.

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