Born in Trench Town, Kingston, Jamaica, Wilson released his first single "Emy Lou" in 1961 for record producer, Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, at the age of thirteen. His early years with Coxsone yielded a number of ska hits, the biggest of which, the Lee Perry-written "Joe Liges" was an attack on rival producer and former Dodd employee Prince Buster. This was followed by another Perry-written attack on Buster, "Spit in the Sky". Further singles followed, including "One Two Three", "I Shall Not Remove", "Look Who Is Back Again" (a duet with Slim Smith), and another anti-Buster song, "Prince Pharaoh", notably the only record featuring the voice of Dodd himself.
His voice matured as he left his teens, around the time of ska's transition to rocksteady and this period in the late 1960s produced many hits including one of the first rocksteady records, "Dancing Mood", "Jerk in Time" (with the Wailers), "Feel Good All Over", "I'm Not a King", "True Believer in Love", "Rain From the Skies", "Conquer Me" and "Riding For A Fall". "Won't You Come Home", a duet with Ken Boothe on a rhythm originally cut by The Conquerors for Sonia Pottinger has become one of the most-versioned Jamaican tracks ever.[citation needed] After leaving Studio One he recorded for numerous other producers, with varying degrees of success, and set up his own short-lived W&C label along with Wilburn Cole, and the similarly-fated Links label with Ken Boothe, The Gaylads and The Melodians. He enjoyed success with Bunny Lee in the late 1960s and early 1970s with tracks such as "This Old Heart of Mine", "Footsteps of Another Man", and "Better Must Come". His double A-side "It Hurts"/"Put Yourself in My Place" was a skinhead favourite and narrowly missed UK chart success. He recorded a version of "Run Run", a song he had originally recorded for Dodd, for maverick producer Keith Hudson.
1970 saw Wilson's first tour of the UK, where he also recorded a number of songs for the Trojan record label.
In 1972, Michael Manley's People's National Party chose Wilson's "Better Must Come" as their election campaign song. The same year saw the release of one of his most popular songs, "Cool Operator", which became his nickname. He worked with a string of producers in the years that followed, including Joe Gibbs ("Mash Up Illiteracy", "Pretty Girl"), Gussie Clarke ("Love"), Winston "Niney" Holness ("Rascal Man"), Harry J ("Ask The Lonely"), and Joseph Hoo Kim ("It's a Shame").
In 1976, he recorded a cover of The Wailers' "I'm Still Waiting" for Lloyd Charmers, which was hugely popular, and enjoyed some cross-over success, and was followed by the album Sarge, which is considered one of his strongest. Also a Bob Andy produced song, "The Last Thing On My Mind" rose to number one in Jamaica. Wilson continued the run of success until the end of the decade, but his career floundered during the early 1980s, with releases less common. His fortunes revived in the digital age with releases for King Jammy ("Don't Put The Blame On Me") and Bunny Lee ("Ease Up"), with new albums following, but he again drifted out of the limelight, with his health declining, and is best remembered for his earlier work.
In 1994, Wilson's enduring legacy to Jamaican music was recognized by a special plaque awarded him by the Jamaican government, and presented by the then Prime Minister, Patterson.
Delroy Wilson died on 6 March 1995 at Kingston's UWI hospital, of complications from cirrhosis of the liver. He was 46 years old.
Delroy is referenced by The Clash, in "(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais".
In 2013 Wilson was posthumously awarded the Order of Distinction by the Jamaican Government.
In the 1960s he sang duo with Paulette Williams as Delroy & Paulette.
He was not a part of the duo Higgs and Wilson with Joe Higgs and Roy Wilson(no relation)
He released his first solo single "If I Had a Beautiful Baby" in 1962 for record producer, Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, at the age of thirteen. His follow-up single "Joe Liges" was written by Lee Perry, then working as a talent spotter/songwriter/singer for Dodd, and was a lyrical attack on former Coxsone employee and now rival, Prince Buster. The record was so popular that his follow-up, "Spit In The Sky", another Perry penned barb aimed at the Prince, was actually credited to Joe Liges when it was released in th UK on the Bluebeat and Black Swan labels.
Delroy's transition to rocksteady in the late 1960s produced many hits including "Conquer Me" and "Riding For A Fall". His classic song "Dancing Mood" remains one of the most popular Jamaican songs from that time. In 1972, Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley and his People's National Party chose Wilson's "Better Must Come" as their election campaign song to increase their vote amongst the 'sufferers' in Jamaica. Also a Bob Andy produced song, "The Last Thing On My Mind" rose to number one in Jamaica. Delroy was mainly produced by Bunny Lee throughout the 1970s and continued recording into the early 90s under various producers spanning a career of 30+ years.
I'm yours
Delroy Wilson Lyrics
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I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that
I melted
I felt right trough the cracks, now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out I'll be giving it my bestest
And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some
It cannot wait, I'm yours
Well up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment people, dance and sing
We're just one big family
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved
So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm sureThere's no need to complicate, our time is short
This is our fate I'm yours
D-d-do do you, but do you, d-d-do
But do you want to come on
Scooch on over closer dear
And I will nibble your ear
I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and laughed
I guess what I be saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanaties and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do, our name is our virtue
But I won't hesitate no more, no moreIt cannot wait, I'm yours(I won't hesitate)
Open up your mind and see like me(no more, no more)
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find that the sky is yours(It cannot wait, I'm sure)
so please don't, please don't, please don't(There's no need to complicate)There's no need to complicate(Our time is short)
'Cause our time is short(This is our fate)This is, this is, this is our fateI'm yours
The lyrics to Delroy Wilson's song "I'm Yours" are about a person who has fallen deeply in love and is willing to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work. The persona describes how they have been "done done" by their lover and admits that they have completely fallen for them. The love affair is so intense that the persona's heart cracks, and they feel the need to get back together with their lover before it's too late. They promise to give it their best, and nothing will stop them except divine intervention.
The persona then goes on to encourage their lover to embrace the moment and let go of their inhibitions. They urge their lover to listen to the music, dance, and sing along. They describe how they're all one big family and that it's their right to love and be loved. The persona then admits they've spent too much time being self-conscious and worrying about their appearance, and instead, they urge their lover to embrace their true selves and just go with the flow.
Overall, the lyrics to "I'm Yours" are an expression of deep love and the desire to make a relationship work. The persona urges their lover to embrace the moment, let go of their inhibitions, and be true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you done done me and you bet
I felt it
You have done something that affected me deeply, and I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that
I melted
I attempted to keep calm, but your presence caused me to lose my composure
I felt right through the cracks, now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out I'll be giving it my bestest
I fell through the cracks, and now I'm trying to recover before the opportunity passes. I will try my best to make the most of it
And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some
I believe that only divine intervention can stop me, and I feel that it's my time to either succeed or gain knowledge
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours
I won't delay any longer, it's now or never. I'm fully committed
Well up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Take a moment to think like I do. Free yourself by opening up to new things and experiences
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment people, dance and sing
We're just one big family
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved
If you search within yourself, you'll find an abundance of love. Let's all come together, sing and dance as one big family. It's our right to be loved by others, and we should embrace it
So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm sure
I won't delay any longer, it's now or never. I'm completely certain
There's no need to complicate, our time is short
This is our fate I'm yours
We don't need to make things complicated, our time is limited. This is our destiny, and I'm yours
D-d-do do you, but do you, d-d-do
But do you want to come on
Scooch on over closer dear
And I will nibble your ear
Are you interested in being with me? Come closer, and I will seduce you by nibbling your ear
I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and laughed
I've spent too much time analyzing myself in the mirror, trying to see myself clearer. But my breath fogged up the glass, and I drew a new face on it
I guess what I be saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do, our name is our virtue
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
I'm trying to say that there's no better reason to let go of your insecurities and let life take its course. It's our objective to do this, and our name represents our morals. I won't delay any longer
(I won't hesitate)
Open up your mind and see like me
(no more, no more)
Open up your plans and damn you're free
(It cannot wait, I'm sure)
so please don't, please don't, please don't
(There's no need to complicate)
There's no need to complicate
(Our time is short)
'Cause our time is short
(This is our fate)
This is, this is, this is our fate
I'm yours
Don't delay anymore, free yourself and let life take its course. Our time is limited, but we can still make the most of it. This is our destiny, and I'm yours
Writer(s): E. Y. Harburg, John Green
Contributed by Bailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ana J
♥♥♥ perfect song...
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Big up