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A Few Words
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics


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Just a few words with you, yeah, to say that I love you
I need a few words with you to say that I do
But please don′t take this love for granted
Like many didn't go, oh no, no
I can′t take the word no more
Because my heart has been tampered with before
Now soon you tried, she couldn't make it
And with me, I couldn't take it
Becah they never knew the use of a good thing
Until they′ve lost it
Until they′ve lost it
When they lost it
They feel it
A few words
That's all I need
Now soon you tried, she couldn′t make it
And with me, I couldn't take it no, no
For they never knew the use of a good thing
Until they′ve lost it
That's the time they feel it
When they lost it
That′s the time they feel it
A few words
I need with you
Don't take it for granted
No, no
A few words
That's all I need
Don′t whont na be lonely

Overall Meaning

The song “A Few Words” by Gregory Isaacs is a love song that speaks of the essence of communication in keeping relationships together. The singer requests an opportunity to have a brief conversation with his lover, emphasizing the need to express his deep love for her. He, however, warns her not to take his love for granted, citing the common tendency of people to neglect the importance of their partners until they lose them.


The lyrics further reveal the singer’s past experiences in relationships where his heart has been tampered with and hurt before. He mentions a woman who tried but couldn’t make it, and in the same way, he couldn’t take it. He, therefore, values communication as a means of preventing misunderstandings, avoiding the pain of losing a good thing and keeping the relationship together.


The song's theme is reinforced by the repeated phrase, "Until they've lost it, that's the time they feel it". The song's chorus, "A few words, that's all I need", echoes Gregory Isaac's desire for a few words of love and reaffirmation from his lover. Overall, the song is a soulful and romantic plea for open communication and appreciation in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Just a few words with you, yeah, to say that I love you
I need to have a conversation with you to express my feelings of love towards you.


I can′t take the word no more
I cannot handle any more rejection or disappointment.


Because my heart has been tampered with before
My heart has been hurt in the past by someone who betrayed my trust or manipulated my emotions.


For they never knew the use of a good thing Until they′ve lost it That's the time they feel it When they lost it That′s the time they feel it
People often fail to appreciate the value of something good until they no longer have it. Only then do they realize what they have lost.


A few words That's all I need
I only need a few simple expressions of affection to feel loved and appreciated.


Don't take it for granted No, no
Please do not assume that my love is unconditional or that I will always be there for you no matter what.




Writer(s): Gregory Isaacs

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Gicharu

Cool Ruler had classic voice, ......one of those voice one can't imitate. these songs sang more than 30 years ago will still be played and relevant more than a century later... R.I.P

Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dennismarigi1412

Just a few words with you, yeah, to say that I love you
I need a few words with you to say that I do
But please don't take this love for granted
Like many didn't go, oh no, no
I can't take the word no more
Because my heart has been tampered with before

Now soon you tried, she couldn't make it
And with me, I couldn't take it
Becah they never knew the use of a good thing
Until they've lost it
Until they've lost it
When they lost it
They feel it
A few words
That's all I need

Now soon you tried, she couldn't make it
And with me, I couldn't take it
For they never knew the use of a good thing
Until they've lost it
That's the time they feel it
When they lost it
That's the time they feel it
A few words
I need with you
Don't take it for granted
No, no
A few words
That's all I need



All comments from YouTube:

@ibrahimbakayoko5061

Thanks again for you Grégory ❤

@jak1oak677

Robbie yuh was born to play bass my goshhhh it too sweet fawudddd it back againnn

@jpacesmojica

Big tune !

@mrtriggerhappy2150

Yeah wicked tune 2021 we deya

@thomasbridgeman5817

This is one I hadn't heard b4..definetly bass heavy n dub worthy..Gregory is so brilliant and his works are plentiful soulful and guaranteed to please the ear

@ronaldandrews6822

OMG That Bass drop doe, I love them horns Gregory, RIP the Reggae King!!! Da masses don’t know yet! But in due time, until they lost it , that’s the time they feel it !!!

@shireenbarry9678

2020 💋

@idokomichael6800

Hmm. .A few words is what we need and shouldn't be takin for granted cos we neva knew the use those good words until we lost it. And when we lost it, that's the time we feel it. From the cool ruler himself. We love you. RIP..!

@oppongkwabena2174

just a few words to that I love you please don't take this love for granted

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