Their music had a distinctive sound, a mixture of Caribbean Soca or Calypso and western Pop music.
Their most successful song was Sun of Jamaica which topped the German single charts for nine weeks in 1980. In 1982, their song Seven Tears (song) topped the UK singles chart for 3 weeks.
A "best of" album was released in 2005.
Reggae Nights
Goombay Dance Band Lyrics
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And I feel this rhythm all around!
All my sorrows, all my pain
Leaving when I hear that magic sound!
I quit the band to fall for you girl,
Because I saw that I couldn′t live in to friend way,
But I give up to pitch — it's my word! —
Reggae nights are here again
And I feel this rhythm all around!
All my sorrows, all my pain
Leaving when I hear that magic sound!
Reggae nights are here again,
I don't care wherever she may go.
Reggae nights are here to stay
In my heart, my blood, and in my soul!
No trace of sunshine in the morning,
No trace of silvermoon as brighting at night.
My now was left without you morning,
But now it′s celebration time!
Reggae nights are here again
And I feel this rhythm all around!
All my sorrows, all my pain
Leaving when I hear that magic sound!
Reggae nights are here again,
I don′t care wherever she may go.
Reggae nights are here to stay
In my heart, my blood, and in my soul!
Reggae nights are here again
And I feel this rhythm all around!
All my sorrows, all my pain
Leaving when I hear that magic sound!
The song "Reggae Nights" by Goombay Dance Band is a cheerful and upbeat tune that celebrates the power of music to lift one's spirits and heal emotional wounds. The lyrics speak of the joy and release that come from dancing to the reggae beat, which is portrayed as a magical force that can dispel sorrows and pains. The singer sings of how he gave up his band to pursue a relationship with a girl he loved, only to find that she couldn't stay with him. Despite this setback, he finds solace and renewal in the reggae rhythm, which fills him with a sense of freedom and vitality.
The lyrics are rich in references to the power of music and its ability to transcend barriers of language, culture, and identity. The singer speaks of how the reggae beat has become a part of his heart, his blood, and his soul, indicating how deeply he has been affected by this musical form. He also notes how he doesn't care where the girl he loves may go, since the reggae beat will always be with him, offering him a sense of belonging and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Reggae nights are here again
The joyous and lively nights of reggae music have returned once again
And I feel this rhythm all around!
The upbeat and infectious rhythm of reggae music can be felt all around me
All my sorrows, all my pain
All of my troubles and heartaches
Leaving when I hear that magic sound!
Dissipating when I experience the mystical power of this music
I quit the band to fall for you girl,
I left the music group to pursue a romantic interest in you
Because I saw that I couldn′t live in to friend way,
Because I realized that I could not continue a platonic relationship with you
But I give up to pitch — it's my word! —
But I chose to abandon my aspirations to make music and focus on our relationship, and I am sticking to this decision
That′s why you said you couldn't stay.
That's why you expressed your intention to leave me
Reggae nights are here again,
Once again, these lively and festive nights featuring reggae music have arrived
I don't care wherever she may go.
I am indifferent to the whereabouts of the person who left me
Reggae nights are here to stay
These reggae nights are going to be a permanent part of my experience
In my heart, my blood, and in my soul!
The joy and excitement I feel when listening to reggae music will always be with me, within the core of my being
No trace of sunshine in the morning,
I wake up feeling unhappy and lost
No trace of silvermoon as brighting at night.
The nighttime doesn't bring me any relief either
My now was left without you morning,
I am feeling completely alone since you left me
But now it′s celebration time!
However, now with the reggae music playing, it is time for me to rejoice
Writer(s): Amir S. Bayyan, La Toya Yvonne Jackson
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Irina.
on A POOR BOY'S DREAM
Chorus: I have met a poor boy,
He was lonely and blue.
He had no one in this world,
Cause he was born in a barn.
I. I have met a poor boy,
He was lonely and blue.
He had no one in this world,
Cause he was born in a barn.
Interlude: Cause he was born in a barn.
II. But he smiled and he said:
"I am dreaming of this:
Why can't the people be friends?
They all live in the same world."
III. I know what to say,
I knew that it was true.
There is no peace on this Earth,
Even it's Christmas time.
IV. Please, remember this boy!
Don't forget what he said:
Try to live in harmony,
We all live in the same world".
Interlude: We all live in the same world.