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Gregory Isaacs (born on 15 July 1951 in Fletchers Land, Kingston, Jamaica and died on 25 October 2010 in London) was a Reggae singer and songwriter. Gregory Anthony Isaacs is known as "The Cool Ruler" for his seductive crooning vocal style. Gregory attributed his greatest musical influences to R&B greats Sam Cooke and Percy Sledge, in addition to Delroy Wilson, Alton Ellis and Ken Boothe.
In the late 1960s, Gregory first performed in a vocal trio called The Concords, after being encouraged by Byron Lee. By 1970 the group had split up. He subsequently formed his own label, African Museum.
In the late 1970s he emerged as one of the most prolific and popular recording artists in Jamaica. He released a number of self-produced singles on his own African Museum (JA) label with Errol Dunkley. Much of Isaacs' output reflected the 'conscious' themes of Roots Reggae, but Isaacs was equally adept at interpreting more mainstream Lovers Rock material. Early hits include "My Only Lover", "Sinner Man" and "Mr. Cop", recorded at Lee Perry's Black Ark Studio.
A period in the 1970s with the GG's label and its producer Alvin Ranglin produced hits like "Border" and "Number One".
Personal problems affected him, particularly battles with a cocaine addiction and a possession charge, which prevented him from touring in North America for a significant part of his career, until a pardon could eventually be secured.
Isaacs recorded with a number of producers, including the Riddim Twin's (Sly & Robbie) Taxi Records, who gave them their first hit with 1979's "Soon Forward" , After a series of releases with Sly & Robbie, Gregory built a strong relationship with Gussie Clarke of the Music Works label. In addition to these local Jamaican labels, The Cool Ruler had had releases on Trojan, VP, Virgin's Front Line and English producer Tad A. Dawkin's Tad's Records. Isaacs would would eventually sign with Chris Blackwell's Island Records which resulted in the international release of Night Nurse (1982) and Out Deh! (1983).
Perhaps his most popular recordings in his native Jamaica are "All I Have Is Love", "Mr. Brown" and "Hard Drugs", the latter being an anti-drug anthem that dominated radio in the late 1980s and was released as a hidden track on England's Tad Records All I Have Is Love, Love Love LP.
In the 1990s Gregory's African Museum label continued to release all of Gregory Isaacs' music, and that of artists he produced. He continued to record and perform live in the 2000s, and it has been estimated that Isaacs has released over 500 records in his career, which includes singles and compilations.
Isaacs, who was 59 years old, died of lung cancer on 25 October 2010 at his home in London where he spent part of his time. A sad loss to the world.
Addicted to you
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics
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I let down my guard
Swore I'd never fall in love again but I fell hard
Guess I should have seen it coming
caught me by surprise
I wasn't looking where I was going; I fell into your eyes
You came into my crazy world
like a cool and cleansing wave
I knew what hit me, baby,
you were flowing though my veins
I'm addicted to you, hooked on your love
Like a powerful drug
I can't get enough of
Lost in your eyes,
drowning in blue Out of control,
what can I do?
I'm addicted to you!
Midnight blows in through the window;
dances round the room
Got me hypnotized;
I'm getting high on the perfume.
I couldn't live without you now, oh, I know I'd go insane
I wouldn't last one night alone, baby I couldn't stand the pain!
I'm addicted to you,
hooked on your love
Like a powerful drug
I can't get enough of
Lost in your eyes,
drowning in blue
Out of control,
what can I do?
I'm addicted to you!
The lyrics to Gregory Isaacs's song "Addicted to You" are about falling deeply in love with someone unexpectedly and becoming addicted to their love. The singer describes how he had sworn off love but somehow found himself falling hard for this person, getting caught by surprise. He compares this person's entrance into his life like a "cool and cleansing wave" that washed over him. He sings about how he can't get enough of their love, and he's lost in their eyes, drowning in blue. The metaphor of addiction is used to convey how he's become so hooked on this person's love that he can't live without them.
The use of addiction as a metaphor in this song is an interesting way of describing the intensity of romantic love. It's relatable because many people have experienced the feeling of being so overcome by someone's love that they feel addicted to it. The lyrics also have a sense of desperation that can be common in new, intense relationships. The lyric "I couldn't live without you now, oh, I know I'd go insane" speaks to the fear of losing this person and not being able to handle life without them.
Overall, "Addicted to You" is a heartfelt love song that beautifully captures the feeling of falling hard for someone and becoming addicted to their love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know just how it happened,
I am unsure of how I fell in love with you
I let down my guard
I opened up and let you in
Swore I'd never fall in love again but I fell hard
Despite my promise to never fall in love again, I fell deeply in love with you
Guess I should have seen it coming
Maybe I should have been more aware of my emotions
caught me by surprise
But your love caught me off guard
I wasn't looking where I was going; I fell into your eyes
I was not paying attention and I got lost in your alluring gaze
You came into my crazy world like a cool and cleansing wave
Your entrance into my chaotic life was like a refreshing and healing presence
Before I, I knew what hit me, baby, you were flowing though my veins
Before I knew it, your love had become a part of me
I'm addicted to you, hooked on your love
I am deeply attached to you, and your love is like an addiction
Like a powerful drug I can't get enough of
Your love is so strong, and I crave it endlessly
Lost in your eyes, drowning in blue
When I look into your eyes, I feel completely consumed by your love
Out of control, what can I do?
I am infatuated with you, and I feel helpless to resist your pull
Midnight blows in through the window; dances round the room
The late night atmosphere has a trance-like effect on me
Got me hypnotized; I'm getting high on the perfume.
Your scent has an intoxicating effect on me, and I am completely entranced
I couldn't live without you now, oh, I know I'd go insane
I am so deeply attached to you that I can't imagine life without you, it would drive me crazy
I wouldn't last one night alone, baby I couldn't stand the pain!
I would not be able to handle being without you, the pain would be too much to bear
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@enoquealvesdasilva5191
Canta muito Gregory isacs
@theresasmith2898
⚘️💯❤️🙏x fantastic will ways be missed
@bennyrobles9194
Gregory at his best.!!! What a song,my gosh.!!! R.I.P legend
Thanks for giving us such good songs over the years. We will NOT forget you.!! Thx again.!
@mauroherrera5002
Algo de mejor que hay en cdmx saludos
@shivonbaboolal3519
At the time of 1:00 the rasta man an the woman in blue made me feel happy ,they are the vibes in this video
@Nocks781
Gregory isaacs foi e sempre sera um dos melhores canto de reggae.
@Pastor.Wallyson_Felix
Familia Rodrigues os regguaes de hoje em dia não tem a Ecencia dos reggueas Raízes,...
Bob Marley, Gregory isaacs entre outros são reggueas classicos eu sou evangélico não venero Hailee selacie de jeito nenhum mas o regguea é um som bem legal melhor q as músicas de hoje em dia.
@jacksondouglas1186
Muito bom
@willianconceicao9029
Cantava muito
@Pastor.Wallyson_Felix
Mas essa banda toca 😮