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Born George Brooks Vei… Read Full Bio ↴There are four artists with this name:
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Born George Brooks Veikoso
Fiji is one of the biggest polynesian artists of our time. His golden voice and musical blends have launched him on the world stage as a pioneer of the Pacific Island Sound… .. A fusion of classic reggae, Hip-Hop, R & B and Jazz set Fiji apart as a performer. His unique style defies the idea of categorizing artists into a single genre of music, giving Fiji widespread appeal and capturing his array of musical influences….. For those that love Hawaiian-style Hip Hop, Fiji offers established fans his recognizable energy and remarkable personality. Newcomers to his music embrace his smooth voice and exotic sound….. Previous albums Evolution and Born and Raised brought successful unique island style to the mainstream, launching Fiji as the one of the most recognized Polynesian artist in the world. Gratitude included hits like “Smokin Session” and “She’s Da Bomb.” co-written by Fiji, as well as a remake of Otis Redding’s “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay,” Songs from the album were heard on Bay Watch Hawaii and MTV’s Real World Hawaii. Transition carries on his tradition of soulful voices and appealing sounds. His latest release, Independence Day, has made the greatest impact on the pacific and west coast music scene….. Fiji has successfuly captured the beauty and allure of the island life through his music. In 1998, he earned the Na Hoku Hanohano Award for Male Vocalist of the year and Entertainer of the year, solidifying his place among Polynesian fans and introducing his sound to a wide audience of listeners. Embracing the Polynesian style, he has introduced music lovers around the world to his own take ..ting edge island music. ..
www.fijiband.ch
2) Fiji is a metal band from København/Slagelse, Sjælland - Denmark
Fiji was nominated in the category Talent of the year 2008 at the Danish Metal Awards.
Discography:
Cold Beers & Bleeding Ears
Recorded spring 2008 in CB Studio
Mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen
1. Cold Beers And Bleeding Ears
2. The Fallen One
3. Skulls And Scars
4. Your God Is Dead
5. Combustion
6. Kneel Down Mr. Hyde
Long Shadows On A Short Day
Recorded fall 2005 in Far Out Studio
Mixed and mastered by Fiji and Haggren
1. Go!
2. Shadows
3. Exposed
4. Turn The Tide
Official site: fijionline.dk
Official Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/fijionline
Band members: Kim - Guitar
Martin - Guitar
Jon - Bass
Kristian - Vocals
Janus - Drums
3) Fiji is a Swiss electro band located in Berne.
4) Fiji is the solo project of Jamie Hince, post Scarfo. He later went on to form the Kills.
Dock Of The Bay
Fiji Lyrics
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I'll be sittin' when the evening comes
Watchin' the ships roll in
And I watch 'em roll away again
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
I left my home back in Fiji
Headin' for the Turtle Bay
I had nothing to live for
Look like nothing's gonna come my way
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wasting time
Looks like ain't nothin' gonna change
Everything still remains the same
I can't do what ten people tell me to do
So I guess I'll remain the same
I'm sittin' here restin' my bones
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
Six thousand miles I've flown
Just to make this rock my home
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Watchin' the tide roll away
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
Wasting time
The Dock of the Bay is a melodious ballad by Fiji that seems to describe the life of a man on the dock, leisurely watching the ships come and go. The first verse describes how he spends his day, sitting in the morning sun and watching the ships roll in, and then roll away again when the evening comes. The chorus has a repetitive and catchy tune, where he sings about how he is sitting on the dock of the bay, watching the tide roll away, and wasting time.
The second verse describes how the singer left his home back in Fiji, hoping to find better prospects at Turtle Bay. However, he was disappointed in his quest, and he feels that nothing's going to come his way. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the monotony of his life, and how he is doing nothing useful with his time. The third verse talks about how he has tried to change his life, but it seems like nothing is going to change, and everything remains the same. He asserts that he can't do what ten people tell him to do, and so he will remain the same.
In the final verse, he talks about how he has flown six thousand miles to make this rock his home. He feels rested, but loneliness won't leave him alone, and he continues doing nothing productive with his time. The song ends with the repeat of the chorus, emphasizing the monotony and laziness of the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' in the morning sun
I am sitting here, basking under the warm rays of the sun in the morning.
I'll be sittin' when the evening comes
I will continue to sit here until the evening arrives.
Watchin' the ships roll in
I am observing the arrival of the ships at the docking station.
And I watch 'em roll away again
After unloading and loading goods, the ships leave again and I watch them go.
Sittin' on the dock of the bay
I am occupying myself by sitting on the bay dock.
Watchin' the tide roll away
I am looking at the movement of the waves moving in and out with the tide.
Wasting time
I am passing my time with no particular aim or objective.
I left my home back in Fiji
I moved away from my homeland, Fiji.
Headin' for the Turtle Bay
I went towards Turtle Bay in search of a better life.
I had nothing to live for
I felt like I had no purpose in life.
Look like nothing's gonna come my way
It seems like I am not going to succeed in achieving anything, and nothing is going to work out for me.
Looks like ain't nothin' gonna change
It seems like nothing is going to change in my life.
Everything still remains the same
Things are still the same as they were before and there is no improvement.
I can't do what ten people tell me to do
I am not able to follow the orders or expectations of multiple people.
So I guess I'll remain the same
As a consequence, I will have to continue being the way I am, without any changes.
I'm sittin' here restin' my bones
I am sitting here, relaxing my body.
And this loneliness won't leave me alone
But I am still feeling lonely, and this feeling doesn't go away.
Six thousand miles I've flown
I covered a distance of six thousand miles flying to reach here.
Just to make this rock my home
All this journey was for me to make this place my new home.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Steve Cropper, Otis Redding
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kauatafatiaki9441
Fiji takes covers to a whole new level😍😍😍👌👌👌
@Amarzhere
Fiji the Legend. speechless it’s only got this many views.. Otis Redding would be very proud of you brother.... reppin’ poly unselfishly last 20 years.. your voice will be heard long after you’re gone... we luv you uso...
@AustinJSchirling
Best remix of all time ❤
@aprillydilly
What an outstanding cover. When the backup singers come in my heart exploded❣️
@marginamasaru4990
💖✨ to all the Sun's on the Dock of the Bay. Namaste.
@joeysheremeta4771
This is the song I hope Iam Tongi covers one day.
@lisabeckstrom9594
Love ❤ the original. But this is an excellent version of the song! Love ❤️ 😍 it!! 😊
@KauaiboyRayce
I never realized how much this made me fight like I was actually from a weird little island.
@AdenSamoan
BeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaauuutttttiiiiiiiiiiiiFUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLL
@nancybaravilala5063
🥰🥰💯💯❤❤ soulful ....voice . Loved it.