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.
Complain
Garnett Silk Lyrics
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If everyday I saw sunshine and it never rained the blues
If my fear's with tears I wonder could they fall
If a smile could stretch a mile even if I had no money at all
But I'm willing to take whatever life brings
Cause you're the only one that seems to know me
And even if the bad times call
If I had you back I wouldn't complain at all
I wouldn't complain at all
I can dream about tomorrow even if it's still today
I'd wear down my knees every night even if I had no hands to pray
If my friends were dead and gone leaving me here alone
Could I depend on some spirit to ease me when my soul's on its own
If my eyes were blind and I couldn't feel at all to see
Nothing in this world but you complete me
And even if the bad times call
If I had you back I wouldn't complain at all
I wouldn't complain at all
Come back to me
If you just want to hang out with the boys
I wouldn't complain
I wouldn't make a fuss no not a noise
I wouldn't complain
Leave your socks on the dresser and not in the drawer
I wouldn't complain
Just as well if you want to watch your favorite sport baby
I wouldn't complain
Change my way of living
I wouldn't complain
Show you much understanding
I wouldn't complain
For you
I wouldn't complain
Promise to love you more
I wouldn't complain
In Garnett Silk's song Complain, the lyrics talk about the different scenarios where people would normally complain, but the singer expresses that he wouldn't complain if he had his love back. He sings about the possibility of losing love, being surrounded by positivity and not experiencing any form of sadness, and also talks about the loss of his friends and his dependence on his love to make things better. He mentions that even if he went through bad times, having his love back would make everything okay, and he wouldn't complain.
The song is essentially about the value of love and how important love is, especially when everything else seems to be falling apart. The lyrics emphasize the singer's willingness to take whatever life throws at him as long as he has his love back. It highlights how love can make one overlook the things that would make them complain and how it can bring peace to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can sing about love lost but what if there's no love to lose
I often sing about lost love, but what if I never had any love to begin with?
If everyday I saw sunshine and it never rained the blues
If life was always happy and there were never any sad moments to go through
If my fear's with tears I wonder could they fall
I wonder if I would cry tears of fear if I was truly scared
If a smile could stretch a mile even if I had no money at all
If a smile could make everything okay even if I had no money or material possessions
But I'm willing to take whatever life brings
I'm ready to face whatever comes my way
Cause you're the only one that seems to know me
You understand me better than anyone else
And even if the bad times call
Even if difficult times come
If I had you back I wouldn't complain at all
If I had you back in my life, I wouldn't have any complaints
I can dream about tomorrow even if it's still today
I can have hope for the future even in the present moment
I'd wear down my knees every night even if I had no hands to pray
I would still pray even if I couldn't physically kneel down to do so
If my friends were dead and gone leaving me here alone
If my friends passed away and left me alone
Could I depend on some spirit to ease me when my soul's on its own
Would I be able to rely on some spiritual force to comfort me when I feel alone
If my eyes were blind and I couldn't feel at all to see
If I was blind and unable to physically see or feel things
Nothing in this world but you complete me
You are the only thing that makes me feel whole and complete
Come back to me
I'm urging you to come back to me
If you just want to hang out with the boys
If you want to spend time with your male friends
I wouldn't complain
I wouldn't object or argue
I wouldn't make a fuss no not a noise
I wouldn't make a big deal about anything or cause any problems
Leave your socks on the dresser and not in the drawer
You can leave your socks wherever you want, it doesn't bother me
Just as well if you want to watch your favorite sport baby
I don't mind if you want to watch your favorite sport
Change my way of living
I'm willing to change my lifestyle
Show you much understanding
I will try my best to be understanding towards you
For you
I am doing all of this for you
Promise to love you more
I promise to love you even more than I already do
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHARLENE KEYS, CRAIG BROCKMAN, NISAN STEWART, SUSAN WEEMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Moe
Love Rastafari...
If you do wrong they complain
Even if you call the father's name it's the same
What they want us to do
Don't they know this is nothing new
Why won't they do what they want
And let me do my thing they should be thankful
There's lights of hope are still shining, shining
If you do wrong they complain
Even if you call the father's name it's the same
What they want us to do
Don't they know this is nothing new
Why won't they do what they want
And let me do my thing they should be thankful
There's lights of hope are still shining, shining
Let Jah rise and the heathen scatter
Have to give thanks and praises no matter
Even if the flames is getting hotter & hotter
Every one should know I don't believe in a rumor
Children arise from sleep & slumber
Don't come to bow, come to conquer
Strictly love why you envy your brother
Don't let them re-arrange you in a different manner
If you do wrong they complain
Even if you call the father's name it's the same
What they want us to do
Don't they know this is nothing new
Why won't they do what they want
And let me do my thing they should be thankful
There's lights of hope are still shining, shining
Why should I change to gain acceptance
Can't tell a next man how to wear his pants
Lift up the name of Jah in abundance
Every single thing we do, we are liable
To get a sentence
But we won't be like a flea just like how the more we see
The less you hear we speak
My brother don't you be like a stubborn sheep
Blessed are he when men shall revile you
And persecute you, say all manner of evil
Against you falsely, for Jah sake
Rejoice I say and be exceedingly glad
For great is your reward
For so persecute they the prophets before you and me
If you do wrong they complain
Even if you call the father's name it's the same
What they want us to do
Don't they know this is nothing new
Why won't they do what they want
And let me do my thing they should be thankful
There's lights of hope are still shining, shining
Let Jah rise and the heathen scatter
Have to give thanks and praises no matter
Even if the flames is getting hotter & hotter
Every one should know I don't believe in rumor
Children arise from sleep & slumber
Don't come to bow, come to conquer
Strictly love why you envy your brother
Don't let them re-arrange you in a different manner
If you do wrong they complain
Even if you call the father's name it's the same
What they want us to do
Don't they know this is nothing new
Why won't they do what they want
And let me do my thing they should be thankful
There's lights of hope are still shining, shining
Wrong they complain
Even if you call the father's name it's the same
What they want us to do
Don't they know this is nothing new
Why won't they do what they want
And let me do my thing they should be thankful
There's lights of hope are still shining, shining
Psy Robi
The most powerful and unique voice to ever come out of our reggae music ( in my opinion) and I've heard them all, none moves the spirit like this soldier, you hear and feel the sincerity when this man sings. Live on and live forever, Lionheart legend.
Junior Davis
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Vxrsil
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Indeed !
Grace ann M
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Scarecroweone
A certain Jamaican 🇯🇲 music producer caused his death and now he is dead from cancer.... 💀 😪
Regal Herbsman
This man was God's disciple, he spread the gospel to as many people he could with the little time he had. R.I.P
Anthony Leon
Garnet silk was a rare and gifted artist, his music will live forever. R.i.p king of reggae. ...
Stela's Beauty Shop
Thats why they killed him... they dont like truth tellers... may his soul rip amen ya rabb
Telecia Gordon
Still listening to your music in 2020... your absence is felt. Sleep in peace Legend