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.
Skylarking
Garnett Silk Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Have you anything to say to me?
Won't you tell me where my love can be?
Is there a meadow in the mist
Where someone's waiting to be kissed?
Skylark
Have you seen a valley green with spring?
Over the shadows and the rain
To a blossom covered lane
And in your lonely flight
Haven't you heard the music in the night?
Wonderful music, faint as a will o' the wisp
Crazy as a loon, sad as a gypsy serenading the moon
Oh skylark
I don't know if you can find these things
But my heart is riding on your wings
So if you see them anywhere
Won't you lead me there?
Oh skylark
I don't know if you can find these things
But my heart is riding on your wings
So if you see them anywhere
Won't you lead me there?
In the song "Skylarking" by Garnett Silk, the singer addresses a skylark, asking if it has anything to say to them, and pleading it to lead them to their lost love. The singer asks if there is a meadow in the mist where someone is waiting to be kissed, or a green valley in spring where their heart can go on a journey. They wonder if the skylark has heard the wonderful music of the night, faint as a will o' the wisp, crazy as a loon, and sad as a gypsy serenading the moon.
The song's lyrics use the skylark as a symbol of hope and guidance. The singer is lost and searching for love and a sense of belonging, and they believe that the skylark, with its ability to fly high and survey the land, might be able to help them find what they're looking for. The skylark becomes a metaphor for the possibility of redemption and renewal.
Overall, the song is a hymn to the power of nature and the imagination. It suggests that even in the darkest moments, there is always the potential for beauty and wonder, and that by trusting our instincts and following our hearts, we might discover the answers we seek.
Line by Line Meaning
Skylark
The singer addresses the skylark, a bird known for its singing, to communicate their message.
Have you anything to say to me?
The singer asks the skylark if it has any message or information for them.
Won't you tell me where my love can be?
The singer asks the skylark if it can guide or show them where their loved one is located.
Is there a meadow in the mist
The artist asks the skylark if there is a meadow covered in fog or mist.
Where someone's waiting to be kissed?
The artist asks if there is a person in the misty meadow waiting for a kiss.
Have you seen a valley green with spring?
The singer asks the skylark if it has seen a valley green with springtime growth and renewal.
Where my heart can go a journeying
The singer expresses the desire for their heart to explore and travel to new places.
Over the shadows and the rain
The artist hopes to travel beyond the darkness and sadness that is present in their life.
To a blossom covered lane
The artist wishes to journey to a pleasant and beautiful path covered in blossoming flowers.
And in your lonely flight
The artist acknowledges the isolation of the skylark's flight.
Haven't you heard the music in the night?
The singer asks the skylark if it has heard the music of the night, which is elusive and fleeting.
Wonderful music, faint as a will o' the wisp
The artist describes the music of the night as beautiful but difficult to grasp, similar to the appearance of a will o' the wisp.
Crazy as a loon, sad as a gypsy serenading the moon
The singer further describes the music of the night as both wild and emotional, like a loon, and melancholic, like a gypsy serenading the moon.
Oh skylark
The singer once again addresses the skylark.
I don't know if you can find these things
The singer expresses doubt that the skylark can truly find what they are searching for.
But my heart is riding on your wings
Despite their doubt, the artist puts their hope and trust in the skylark to lead them to their desires.
So if you see them anywhere
The artist urges the skylark to communicate if it sees any of the things they have described.
Won't you lead me there?
The singer once again asks the skylark to guide and lead them to their heart's desires.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOAGY CARMICHAEL, JOHNNY MERCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SgohardVevo
I miss u Garnet silk & your mom..she was such a gentle and nice woman..I remember how she had all the kids in the community including myself at her house .♥️
@solarpanel8195
how did he pass? i heard it was saving his mother or something? God bless them all! I wish I could move to Jamaica foreal... I hear some people dont like white skinned folks there though. I also heard thats a rumor though so idk but I wonder if they would let a white male just live off grid with them in the mountains lol I wana grow ganja with them and foods n live off mother earth!
@dontplaywithmetf5738
@@solarpanel8195 he died in a fire that he made it out off but wemt back in to save his mum and didnt make it out😞
@solarpanel8195
@@dontplaywithmetf5738 Omg thats so sad... God bless his soul...at least they Both in heaven now by the most high just chillin smiling.... I would trade... God bless yall
@eggandbread1467
@@solarpanel8195 lol that sounds like a plan
@DarshanandNarrine
@solarpanel8195 v😂 xe uv CT to ex❤. uyy see see😮
❤
@isaacaugustine2364
this song open my eyes as a teenager and made me take life serious and strive to reach where I am today thank God for influencing Garnet to sing and reach the youths of my time
@teddyruffin123
These kids today need to listen to this
@paulafavela3910
Garnett Silk will never be forgotten. He is a legend even though his time was for a minute ❤️💛💚💐🌻🇯🇲🔥
@MsMELANE85
Man if Bob and Garnett could see the youth in Jamaica are doing now. They would roll over, so sad.