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.
Love Is The Answer
Garnett Silk Lyrics
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And good will follow you
I know
I know
Hey
I will always do the good I can, war and hatred I can't
Stand
The goodness of your works will carry you through
Do good onto others and Jah will do the same for you
Give it a try, my friend, and you will prove what I'm saying is
True
Love is the answer
There ain't no other
Oh oh, love is the answer
True love of the Father
If your neighbour come begging you something
Don't say, "Go, and come tomorrow", give it now, while you can
And I know I know Jah will bless you
Oh oh, love is the answer
There ain't no other
We must exercise our love by forgiving and helping
We should teach others what they need to learn forgive
Them even when our heart burns
Love I am feeling
Love, lifes' true meaning
Love I am feeling
Oh yeah
Love is the answer
There ain't no other
Oh oh, love is the answer
True love of the Father
Love is the answer
There ain't no other
Oh oh, love is the answer
True love of the Father
Love, how are you feeling?
Love, lifes' true meaning
Love, lifes' true meaning
Oh
I will always do the good I can, war and hatred I can't stand
And I hope you feel the same way with you
The goodness of your works will carry you through
Do good onto others and Jah will do the same for you
Do!
Give it a try, my friend, and you will prove what I'm saying is
True
Love is the answer
There ain't no other
Oh oh, love is the answer
True love of the father
Love is the answer
Love
Love is the answer
Jah Love!
Love is the answer
Got to believe me
Ooh ooh ooh
Love is the answer
Jah Love
Love is the answer
Oh yeah yeah yeah
Love is the answer
True love yeah, let Jah love, my friend, yeah
The lyrics of Garnett Silk's song, "Love Is The Answer", are very profound and insightful. The song emphasizes the importance of doing good and spreading love to others. The first verse urges the listener to do good because good will follow. The artist believes in doing good deeds to make the world a better place and encourages others to do so as well. It is said that the goodness of our works will carry us through and if we do good onto others, Jah will do the same for us. The second verse expresses the need to exercise love by forgiving and helping. The artist encourages listeners to teach others what they need to learn and even forgive them when their heart burns.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that love is the answer, and there is no other. The artist believes that true love comes from the father, and if we show love to others, we will receive love in return. The song encourages people to give to their neighbors when requested, rather than turning them away for another day. Love is the answer to all problems, and it's the only solution to bring peace in the world.
In conclusion, Garnett Silk's song, "Love Is The Answer," is a call for humanity to spread the love and do good onto others in every possible way. The song reminds us that only love has the power to make the world a better place.
Line by Line Meaning
Do good my brother
Encouraging others to do good and treat each other kindly
And good will follow you
Good karma will come back to you if you are good to others
I will always do the good I can, war and hatred I can't Stand
I will always try to do good things in my life, I can't tolerate violence and hatred
And I hope you feel the same way too
I hope you are also committed to spreading love and kindness
The goodness of your works will carry you through
The good deeds you do will be your salvation
Do good onto others and Jah will do the same for you
Treating others well will bring blessings to your life - this is a message of divine reciprocity
Love is the answer
The solution to life's problems is love
There ain't no other
There is no other solution to life's problems other than love
If your neighbour come begging you something
If someone asks you for help
Don't say, "Go, and come tomorrow", give it now, while you can
Help others now rather than putting it off
We must exercise our love by forgiving and helping
Love involves forgiving others and helping them where possible
We should teach others what they need to learn forgive
We should aim to teach others the importance of forgiveness
Love I am feeling
Reiterating the importance of love in our lives
Love, lifes' true meaning
Love is the true meaning of life
Love, how are you feeling?
Asking a rhetorical question about the presence of love in one's life
Jah Love!
A reference to divine love
Got to believe me
Asking others to trust in the message of the importance of love
True love yeah, let Jah love, my friend, yeah
True love, letting the love of Jah (God) or divine love guide one's life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Garnett Smith, Wyclef Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Do good my brother
And good will follow you
I know
I know
Hey
I will always do the good I can, war and hatred I can't
Stand
And I hope you feel the same way too
The goodness of your works will carry you through
Do good onto others and Jah will do the same for you
Give it a try, my friend, and you will prove what I'm saying is
True
Love is the answer
There ain't no other
Oh oh, love is the answer
True love of the Father
If your neighbour come begging you something
Don't say, "Go, and come tomorrow", give it now, while you can
And I know I know Jah will bless you
Oh oh, love is the answer
There ain't no other
We must exercise our love by forgiving and helping
We should teach others what they need to learn forgive
Them even when our heart burns
Love I am feeling
Love,…
@sophiarichard7122
We don't search for old songs we search for gold memories 🔥🔥🔥
@boondockbwoy14
This might just be one of the greatest most powerful songs ever made
@juniorshepherd7021
Tru tru tru 💯✌🏾🇧🇧
@gregbattles4742
Not that powerful babylon nah hear dat mon.
@newieyets1087
No joke!!!!!!!
@joepistol5644
No wrries it is .
@fighting3209
For Real.
@nailsbydrea
Forever Garnet silk🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 happy to be Jamaican 😁
@MrBruce5437
Garnett Silk 1966-1994. One of the greatest Jamaican reggae singers of all times. You will be missed. Rest in eternal peace 🙏 brother.
@anberini
Omg he was so young . This is so sad!!!!