Cocoa Tea, stage name for Calvin Scott ⋆ 3 Sep 1959 in Jamaica, is a reggae… Read Full Bio ↴Cocoa Tea, stage name for Calvin Scott ⋆ 3 Sep 1959 in Jamaica, is a reggae, ragga and dancehall artist – singer, singjay, songwriter. Popular in Jamaica from 1985, successful worldwide since the 90s. His honeyed voice has a marvelous vitality and purity. He has recorded with most of Jamaica's top producers. His work includes 'Lost Me Sonia', 'Rocking Dolly', 'Good Life', 'Rikers Island', 'Barack Obama', 'Rastaman', 'Criminality' and countless others.
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Cocoa Tea (Calvin Scott) born in Rocky Point, Clarendon was one of many vocalists who emerged from the dancehall 'explosion' of the early 80's in Jamaica. His honeyed voice brought him a healthy following with a marvellous vitality and purity of vocal tone.
He has recorded with most of the top producers on the island at one time or another and his body of work includes; 'Lost Me Sonia', 'Rocking Dolly', 'Good Life', 'Heathen' and countless others worth checking out.

Cocoa Tea (born September 3, 1959 as Calvin George Scott, Jamaica) is a Jamaican reggae dancehall singer, songwriter, and DJ. He was popular in Jamaica from 1985, but has become successful worldwide only since the 1990s. One of his most famous songs is "Rikers Island", which was later put into a dub version by Nardo Ranks entitled "Me No Like Rikers Island" (featured on Dancehall Reggaespanol) which was released the same year as the original Rikers Island. He also gained fame with the song "18 and Over". He gained notoriety in March 2008 after releasing a song titled "Barack Obama" in support of the U.S. Presidential candidate by the same name.

Tune In
Cocoa Tea Lyrics

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Oh oh oh I, I don't need no one else but you in my life
Even if I try I can't work it out
I'm longing no 1 else but you in my life
___________ number 1.

Push my feeling, push my feeling
Push it up, push it up, push my feeling (2X)
Follow me now lovers, follow me now boys and girls

Follow me now, follow me now
Follow _____________ number 1. (2X)

Oh oh oh I, I don't need no one else but you in my life
Even if I try I can't work it out
I'm longing no 1 else but you in my life
Oh oh oh I, I just wanna be with you

Cause I know the things we do
I just wanna be with you.

Overall Meaning

In the song Tune In by Cocoa Tea, he expresses his desire to be with the person he loves. The lyrics indicate that he doesn't need anyone else in his life besides this person. Even if he tries to work it out with someone else, it just won't happen as he longs for the individual he is directing the song to. The phrase "___________ number 1" could refer to the person being the most important in his life or that this person is indeed the one.

The chorus encourages individuals to follow Cocoa Tea's lead and join him in his expression of love towards the person he is directing the song to. The phrase "push my feeling" suggests that he wants the listeners to push their emotions and express themselves in the same way he is doing, which is through the lyrics of the song. He wants people to join him in his declaration of love towards this person.

In conclusion, Cocoa Tea's song Tune In is a declaration of love towards a significant other. He expresses his desire to be with this person and how he doesn't need anyone else in his life besides them. The lyrics encourage individuals to express their emotions and follow his lead to show their love towards the people they care about.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't need no one else but you in my life
My love for you is so strong that I don't feel the need for anyone else in my life.

Even if I try I can't work it out
My attempts to find love elsewhere have been futile because my heart has already chosen you as my soulmate.

I'm longing no 1 else but you in my life
My heart yearns for your love and affection and I cannot imagine myself with anyone else.

Push my feeling, push my feeling
I want to express my emotions and feelings for you more deeply and passionately.

Push it up, push it up, push my feeling (2X)
I want to elevate and intensify my love for you and show it in all its glory.

Follow me now lovers, follow me now boys and girls
Let us unite and spread love and happiness to everyone around us, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.

Follow me now, follow me now
Let us journey together towards a lifetime of love and companionship.

I just wanna be with you
All I desire is to spend my life with you and create unforgettable memories together.

Cause I know the things we do
I am aware of the amazing things we accomplish together and I look forward to a bright future filled with love and happiness.

I just wanna be with you.
All I want is you by my side, forever and always.

Writer(s): Calvin Scott, Philip Burrell, Colvin George Scott Copyright: Vereman Music, Xtm Sounds Publishing, Dub Plate Music Publishers Ltd.

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