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.
Everything I've Got
Garnett Silk Lyrics
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G-g-g-g-g-gave
Gave you everything I've-
Gave you
G-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-gave
Yesterday, you walked away
With no thought of today
Not remembering where you're from
But it's too late now, all the doors are closed
You just don't know how the love stream flows
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
You never know what tommorrow brings
Beyond the naked eyes they're visions of many things
So when you're riding high
Never you say bye
To aprove a friend
See, you're coming again
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
Gave you
G-g-g-gave you
G-g-g-g-g-gave you
Gave you
G-g-g-gave you
G-g-g-g-g-gave you
Remember you were free
To shape your destiny
And so you've spread your bed
Go rest your sleepy head
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
It's too late now, all the doors are closed
You just don't know how the love stream flows
So when you're riding high
Never you say bye
To aprove a friend
See, you're coming again
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
Gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
In Garnett Silk's song "Everything I've Got," the singer expresses the regret and frustration that comes with giving someone everything and then they walk away. Garnett declares that he gave everything he had to offer in the relationship and now the person is coming back, but it seems like they are running out of stock. Silk indicates that there is no looking back, and everything is final. The lyrics suggest that it's too late now because all the doors are closed, and the person coming back may not know how to love.
Silk talks about how the person who walks away and forgets where they're from is always welcome back because tomorrow is unpredictable. However, the singer advises anyone never to say bye when they are riding high because it's challenging to come back when everything falls apart. The artist points out that the person he gave his all to is coming back, and it seems like their love is running out. The chorus of the song insists that he gave everything he had to offer in the relationship.
In summary, Garnett Silk's song "Everything I've Got" is a lamentation of love gone wrong. The lyrics reveal that he gave his all in the relationship, but the person walked away, only to come back when things don't seem to be working out. The singer expresses disappointment and frustration with how the person is behaving, indicating that they might be running out of love for him.
Line by Line Meaning
Gave you
I have given you
G-g-g-g-g-gave
I have given you again and again
Gave you everything I've-
I have given you all that I have
Yesterday, you walked away
At some time in the past, you left
With no thought of today
You did not consider the consequences or effects of leaving
Thinking you can go along
You believed you could continue without any issues
Not remembering where you're from
You forgot your past or roots
But it's too late now, all the doors are closed
However, now it is too late as all opportunities or possibilities are gone
You just don't know how the love stream flows
You lack an understanding of how love works
Now you're coming back
You have returned
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
You appear to be lacking what you need to continue or sustain the relationship
You never know what tomorrow brings
The future is unpredictable
Beyond the naked eyes, they're visions of many things
There is more than what is immediately visible and many possibilities
So when you're riding high
When you are doing well or successful
Never you say bye
Do not say goodbye
To approve a friend
To validate or accept a friend
See, you're coming again
They will come back into your life
Remember you were free
You had the ability to make your own choices
To shape your destiny
To determine the course of your life
And so you've spread your bed
You have made your own decisions and actions that have led to where you are now
Go rest your sleepy head
It is time for you to rest and reflect on your choices
Writer(s): Garnett Smith, Patrick George Anthony Barrett
Contributed by Aiden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@arielphillips5433
Big tune ❗️❗️❗️❗️
Gave you
G-g-g-g-g-gave
Gave you everything I've-
Gave you
G-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-gave
Yesterday, you walked away
With no thought of today
Thinking you can go along
Not remembering where you're from
But it's too late now, all the doors are closed
You just don't know how the love stream flows
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
You never know what tommorrow brings
Beyond the naked eyes they're visions of many things
So when you're riding high
Never you say bye
To aprove a friend
See, you're coming again
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
Gave you
G-g-g-gave you
G-g-g-g-g-gave you
Gave you
G-g-g-gave you
G-g-g-g-g-gave you
Remember you were free
To shape your destiny
And so you've spread your bed
Go rest your sleepy head
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
It's too late now, all the doors are closed
You just don't know how the love stream flows
So when you're riding high
Never you say bye
To aprove a friend
See, you're coming again
I've gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
Gave you everything I've got
Now you're coming back
It seems like you're running out of stock, baby
@This_Planet
This Legend should still be here. I can only imagine the songs that would be produced.
@rommellthompson3150
Such a nostalgic song at a Nostalgic time in Brooklyn when you went to a backyard or house party & if was strictly good music times , food, & company. It will never get this good again .RIP Garnett
Brooklyn is watching and listening
@KolussusMusiqKB
Garnett Silk is a Legend.
@RaymoneScott-vn3nc
No cap!
@iamdavonish
Still vibing to this in 2020
@rhondajodhan5332
I love love the silk man. It's just your voice keeps me alive.. The best grace this earth. Sleep on king man
@PPOWER737
What a talent, gone bvut very much loved and remembered, thanks for the continuous support of fabulous music
@SupaDupaFli79
Hes gone, but his music will live on.
@jasonjason5399
G.O.A.T 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐 GREATEST OF ALL TIME
@keithspence4478
God, love Garnet, he took him back to work with angels musically no doubt. Love brethren