He started out in the mid-1980s deejaying on various sound systems and even recording the occasional track under the moniker "Little Bimbo". By the first part of the 90s, his locks had grown out and he went from deejay to singer, changing his name to Garnett Silk.
Silk was born Garnett Daymon Smith (2 April, 1966) in the Brumalia district of Mandeville, Jamaica. He was taken under the wing of Rasta deejay Tony Rebel and introduced to Sugar Minott's Youthman Promotion sound system, which had a hand in recruiting many young acts who later became international stars.
Along with Rebel, Silk reintroduced Rastafarianism into a dancehall scene which by 1992 had become nearly overwrought with X-rated and violent lyrics. He burst on the scene recording many hit tunes and albums, including "Nothing Can Divide Us", "It's Growing" and "100% Silk".
Tragically a fire at his mother's house on 9 December 1994 killed both Garnett and his mother (with Garnett first escaping then giving up his own life trying to save his mother's). The Jamaican reggae scene was shocked by his death and it is a testament to his talent and his amazing voice that his music is still selling worldwide today, possibly stronger now than it did before his untimely demise.
07-Used To Be My Girl
Garnett Silk Lyrics
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The girl's got plenty good lovin'.
Ask me how I know,
And I'll tell you so,
She used ta be my girl
I respect her.
When she was mine,
Ah, she wanted more than I could give,
But as long as I live,
She'll be my girl.
She used ta be my girl,
She used ta be my girl.
She had a charmin' personality,
The girl was so right for me.
She's my girl.
And if I had the chance,
I'd take her back.
As a matter of fact,
Right away, like today.
Not only good lookin',
The girl was so smart.
Ya can't beat her cookin'.
Ah, ask me how I know,
And I'll tell you so
She used ta be my girl.
Deep down inside I still love her.
I place no one above her.
She's warm and sensitive.
For as long as I live
She'll be my girl.
And if I had the chance,
I'd take her back.
As a matter of fact,
right away, like today.
Oh, well.
Oh, good lovin',
The girl's got plenty good lovin'.
Ask me how I know,
And I'll tell you so
She used ta be my girl, my girl.
Deep down inside,
I place no one above her.
She was mine, all mine.
She was mine.
She used ta be my girl,
She used ta be my girl.
The lyrics to Garnett Silk's song "Used To Be My Girl" speak to a yearning for a past lover who was once neglected by the singer. The singer reflects on the good qualities of the girl, such as her good looks, charm, intelligence, and cooking skills. The repetition of the line "Ask me how I know, and I'll tell you so" emphasizes the singer's association with and knowledge of the girl.
Despite the girl no longer being with the singer, there is a lingering love and respect for her deep down. The line "She was mine, all mine" suggests a possessiveness over the girl, but it's clear that the singer regrets not treating her better when they were together. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to take the girl back if given the chance.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet reflection on a past relationship and a longing for what could have been. The theme of regret and second chances is central to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, good loving,
The love that the girl gave was of high quality.
The girl's got plenty good lovin'.
The girl had a lot of love to give.
Ask me how I know,
The singer is confident in his knowledge and experience with the girl.
And I'll tell you so,
The singer is willing to share his knowledge and experience with the girl.
She used ta be my girl
The girl was once in a romantic relationship with the singer.
I respect her.
The singer admires the girl and holds her in high regard.
When she was mine, I used to neglect her.
When the girl and the singer were together, he did not give her the attention and love she deserved.
Ah, she wanted more than I could give,
The girl had certain expectations and needs that the singer was unable to fulfill.
But as long as I live,
The singer will always remember and appreciate the time he had with the girl.
She'll be my girl.
The girl will always hold a special place in the singer's heart.
She had a charmin' personality,
The girl was attractive not only physically, but also in her character and demeanor.
The girl was so right for me.
The singer believes that the girl was the perfect match for him.
And if I had the chance,
The singer still holds onto the hope of rekindling his relationship with the girl.
I'd take her back.
The singer would want to be with the girl again.
Not only good lookin',
The girl had more to offer than just physical beauty.
Ya can't beat her cookin'.
The girl was also talented in the kitchen.
Deep down inside I still love her.
The singer's feelings for the girl have not faded over time.
I place no one above her.
The singer still sees the girl as the most important person in his life.
She's warm and sensitive.
The girl was caring and empathetic towards others.
Right away, like today.
The singer wants to be with the girl again immediately.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF
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