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.
Oh me
Garnett Silk Lyrics
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Don't worry, oh, no, no, no
Oh me, oh my
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
You're so attractive
Why are you behaving like this
As if you've got doubts inside
Baby, there's no reason to hide
Oh me, oh my
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
Oh me, oh my
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
Not only good looking
You'd like to taste so fine cuisine
For you they'd make vacancy
Baby, you've got you Ph.D.
Oh me, oh my
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
Oh me, oh my
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
Mmm yeah
Ah ah ah
Ooh ooh baby
Baby, you've got class
You're boss
You know how to treat a man
Don't change your thing
Darling, I'm so proud of you
Your examples are so true
Oh me, oh my
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
Oh me, oh my
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
You're so attractive
Why are you behaving like this
As if you've got doubts inside
Baby, there's no reason to hide
Oh me, oh my
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
Oh me, oh my
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
Not only good looking
You'd like to taste so fine cuisine
For you they'd make vacancy
Baby, you've got you Ph.D.
Oh me, oh my
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Oh me, oh my
I'm gonna tell you why
In "Oh Me Oh My," Garnett Silk sings about a woman who he finds attractive but who seems to have a lack of confidence. He tells her not to worry and encourages her to be herself. He describes her beauty and elegance, as well as her intelligence, suggesting that she holds a Ph.D. Garnett Silk tells her that she doesn't have to hide and that she has nothing to be afraid of. He also admires her class and her way of treating a man.
The repeated refrain of "oh me, oh my" serves as an emphasis of his admiration for her. It seems as though Garnett Silk is trying to boost this woman's self-esteem and encouraging her to be confident in herself. He's attempting to help her see herself in the same light that he sees her. The overall message of the song is one of self-love and the importance of embracing one's own uniqueness and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, don't worry
Don't be troubled or upset, dear
Don't worry, oh, no, no, no
There's no reason to fret, not at all
Oh me, oh my
Goodness gracious
Pretty baby, don't be shy
Don't feel timid, my lovely
Oh me, oh my
Goodness gracious
I'm gonna tell you why
Let me explain
You're so attractive
You are incredibly charming
Why are you behaving like this
Why are you acting this way
As if you've got doubts inside
Like you have uncertainty or insecurities within you
Baby, there's no reason to hide
You have no need to conceal or keep these doubts to yourself
Not only good looking
It's not just your appearance
You'd like to taste so fine cuisine
You also appreciate exquisite food
For you they'd make vacancy
Restaurants would make room or accommodations for you
Baby, you've got you Ph.D.
You have a Doctorate degree, my love
You're boss
You're in charge, you have authority
You know how to treat a man
You understand how to be kind and respectful to a man
Don't change your thing
Don't alter or modify who you are or how you act
Darling, I'm so proud of you
My dear, I'm extremely pleased with you
Your examples are so true
Your actions and behavior are genuine
Lyrics Β© THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: ANTHONY LEOPOLD ST. PATRICK ROCHESTER, DANNY BROWNIE, GARNET SMITH
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@Teacup1222
Rest on soldier of Jah, you are missed and respected, but thanks to your music, you never left us... Rest on, The man with the silky voice!
@brizzyweyy7937
Tee Smith hey jah li
@alfredmuchinyi7841
JAH SOLDIERS DON'T DIE THEY LIVE ON IN HIS KINGDOM AND WE KEEP THEM IN OUR π
@andrewthorbourne7612
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@ebent3
I found a Garnett Silk cassette tape on the entertainment stand when I was around 6 or 7 and played it every day and night when I wasn't outside running around or in the house doing something with the family. I remember my older sisters and mother telling me that he passed away years earlier, but I couldn't understand or accept that such a beautiful soul as his could be taken away so I began to cry and cried for days after that when I heard his gifted voice through music. Rest with Jah, Garnet
@beverleyjohnson5419
RIP Garnet, your music will be played forever.
@karenpessoa4487
Your voice will stand the test of time. Rest on Garnett! You are so missed but never forgotten. Listening in 2021
@dawnrobinson8853
2021 and im loving this just as much as i did back in the day pure classic will never tire of hearing this
@shanakayshand479
My dad was never out of Garnett music i grew up listening to Garnett silk and i still love him beautiful voice positive words and this is one of my favorite thanks Garnett this one is mine
@mrladnek5858
One of the sweetest voices ever to come outta Jamaica. R.I.P