Dave Barker (born David John Crooks, 10 October 1947, Kingston, Jamaica), a session vocalist, and Ansell Collins (born 1949, Kingston, Jamaica) , a keyboards player, were working for producer Lee “Scratch” Perry in Kingston, Jamaica in the late 1960s, and joined forces in 1971, for the ska single “Double Barrel”. Released on Techniques Records, part of the Trojan Records label, it topped the Jamaican and UK charts in March of that year. It was the first record the celebrated drummer, Sly Dunbar, ever played on. He was aged fourteen at the time.
The follow-up release, the similarly styled “Monkey Spanner” enjoyed the same international success. Most of their recorded work was written by Winston Riley. After cutting an album, Collins and Barker parted company; Collins becoming a top class session player and Barker, now resident in the UK, singing with a number of undistinguished soul groups. They attempted a comeback in 1981 without success.
In 1986, Ansell appeared as one of Ernest Reed’s (Jimmy Cliff) back-up musicians in the reggae-themed comedy film, Club Paradise. He was billed as “Ansel (sic) “Double Barrel” Collins”[3].
Ansell Collins has played and worked with The Upsetters, Black Uhuru, The Mighty Diamonds, Barrington Levy, Gregory Isaacs, U-Roy, Pama International and Jimmy Cliff in a long career.
My Best Girl
Dave & Ansel Collins Lyrics
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I don't feel that shit, it don't feel how it seems
The day that I met you when you wore ripped jeans
I knew you're the one, I knew you were my queen
We lay in my bed while we sit, watching 'Scream'
When I write about you, what goes up? My streams
And every time it's you and me, we're a team
But I'll make you mine, girl that's guaranteed
When I hit you up, I knew something begun
I knew this a game that I knew that I won
Cause all that I ask is you give me one run
You're the girl of my dreams and I like you
You made my heart melt like an ice cube
I don't know what it'd be like, don't know what it'd feel like
If you and I met back in high school
I always just think about you and me
About what it'd be like if there was a 'we'
I'm just glad that you ain't living overseas
I just hope I that I'm able to swish this three
Remember that day that we walked around state
I thought when you texted, I thought it's a date
You knew what you said, I don't care what you say
When I kept on looking for you, I was late
Found the girl of my dreams
I don't feel that shit, it don't feel how it seems
The day that I met you when you wore ripped jeans
I knew you're the one, I knew you were my queen
We lay in my bed while we sit, watching 'Scream'
When I write about you, what goes up? My streams
And every time it's you and me, we're a team
But I'll make you mine, girl that's guaranteed
That day I saw you on the gram though
I knew one day you'll be a fan girl
I knew that we had a lil thing
And I knew you'll be part of my fam girl
Yeah I know, you're the one
You're the one I been chasing all my life
God knew what he was doing when he made your design
When I saw your pretty face and I added you on snap, I thought 'dang, man I know that girl's fine'
And she loyal
That's a rare one to find
You're all that's on my mind
If I didn't see it clearly, you can tell me that I'm blind
Remember that day that the two of us met
We talked the whole night about our student debt
You asked if I love you, 100%
Don't act like you don't feel the same on the set
Cause I…
Found the girl of my dreams
I don't feel that shit, it don't feel how it seems
The day that I met you when you wore ripped jeans
I knew you're the one, I knew you were my queen
We lay in my bed while we sit, watching 'Scream'
When I write about you, what goes up? My streams
And every time it's you and me, we're a team
But I'll make you mine, girl that's guaranteed
The lyrics to Dave & Ansel Collins's song "My Best Girl" tell a story of a man who has found the girl of his dreams. He initially felt unsure and skeptical about love, but he knew she was the one for him from the day he met her when she wore ripped jeans. The two bonded over watching the movie "Scream" and have become inseparable, with the singer even writing songs about her that have become popular. He's certain that she is the one for him and that nothing can come between them.
The song captures the excitement and joy of new love, with the singer feeling like he has won a game and is happy to have found someone who is loyal and cares for him. He remembers the little moments they shared, like walking around the state fair and talking about their student debt. The singer is confident in their future together and promises to make her his own.
Overall, "My Best Girl" is a sweet and upbeat song that celebrates finding true love and the happiness that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Found the girl of my dreams
I finally met the girl I have always fantasized about
I don't feel that shit, it don't feel how it seems
My feelings for her are so intense that words do not suffice to describe them
The day that I met you when you wore ripped jeans
I remember the exact moment I saw her for the first time
I knew you're the one, I knew you were my queen
I felt an immediate connection with her and I knew she was the love of my life
We lay in my bed while we sit, watching 'Scream'
We spend quality time together watching movies and cuddling
When I write about you, what goes up? My streams
My creative output flourishes when I write about her
And every time it's you and me, we're a team
We work together and support each other in every aspect of our lives
But I'll make you mine, girl that's guaranteed
I will do everything in my power to make her mine and cherish her forever
When I hit you up, I knew you were the one
I knew she was special from the moment we started talking
When I hit you up, I knew something begun
Our connection started to grow stronger as we started to talk more
I knew this a game that I knew that I won
I felt like I had won the lottery when I met her
Cause all that I ask is you give me one run
I hope she will give me a chance to prove my love and dedication to her
You're the girl of my dreams and I like you
She is everything I ever wanted in a partner and I am deeply attracted to her
You made my heart melt like an ice cube
She has the power to make me feel emotions I never thought I could feel
I don't know what it'd be like, don't know what it'd feel like
I cannot imagine my life without her and I am curious about our future together
If you and I met back in high school
I wonder how different our lives would be if we had met earlier
I always just think about you and me
She is always on my mind and I cannot stop thinking about our relationship
About what it'd be like if there was a 'we'
I imagine what it would be like if we were in a committed relationship together
I'm just glad that you ain't living overseas
I am grateful that she lives close to me and I can see her often
I just hope I that I'm able to swish this three
I hope I can impress her and win her heart over completely
That day I saw you on the gram though
I remember when I first saw her social media profile
I knew one day you'll be a fan girl
I knew that one day she would become a fan of mine
I knew that we had a lil thing
I sensed that we had a special connection even before we started talking
And I knew you'll be part of my fam girl
I felt like she was meant to be a part of my family and my life
Yeah I know, you're the one
I am sure that she is the love of my life
You're the one I been chasing all my life
My journey to find true love is finally over now that I have found her
God knew what he was doing when he made your design
I believe that she is my soulmate and was destined to be with me
When I saw your pretty face and I added you on snap, I thought 'dang, man I know that girl's fine'
I was immediately drawn to her beauty and personality when I first saw her on social media
And she loyal
She is faithful and committed to our relationship
That's a rare one to find
I know that loyalty is a rare quality to find in a partner
You're all that's on my mind
She is constantly on my mind and I cannot stop thinking about her
If I didn't see it clearly, you can tell me that I'm blind
I am fully aware of my love for her and nothing can change that
Remember that day that the two of us met
I will never forget the day I first met her
We talked the whole night about our student debt
We shared personal stories and bonded over our struggles and experiences
You asked if I love you, 100%
She questioned the authenticity of my love for her, and I reassured her that I love her wholeheartedly
Don't act like you don't feel the same on the set
I sense that she has feelings for me too, and I hope she acknowledges them
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Written by: Dev Joshi
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john stannard
takes me back to when I was 14 years old and just starting to get in to music!... still one of the best song ever!
Malcolm Coghill
One of the best songs on the Double Barrel LP. Excellent, thanks for putting this on Utube.
Alternative Visuals
I can understand why Double Barrel caught on so fast it’s catchier than all off the other songs I have heard of theirs so far.
Joe. L
Really underrated song in reggae
Nolanding Brand
my Uncle Ansel definitely one the pioneers of reggae music... much respect Unc!
susan daniels
One of my real favourites. Happy memories:)
cardboardmusic
Probably one of the best (reggae) songs in the world, or at least before reggae was defined/confined by rasta culture.
blorseman
I agree.
NoodyHolder
only knew the version of Rad Bryan called "Girl You Rock My Soul" and is one of my all times fav , never hear this one before! fantastic, thanks! straight to favs right now.
thefuzzgroove
classic reggae de toute beauté !