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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.
Confirm Reservation
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics
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So here I am with my implication
I wanna be with my friends and family
With the living is my teasing up for me
'Cause in this town I can't take the vibe no more, oh
Could you take another day under this condition ?
I'm going over to cross river Jordan
I'm going to believe where there is nothing
'Cause in this town I can't take the vibes no more
I can't take the vibe no more, oh um
Could you take another day under this condition?
I'm going over to cross river Jordan
The white men lose, one day I'm gonna win
I'm going to believe where there is nothing
'Cause in this town I can't take the vibes no more
I can't take the vibe no more, oh
Am I leaving you today?
Am I leaving you to stay?
'Cause I can't take the vibe no more
Can't take the vibe no more, oh
Turn on your feeling
Can't take the vibe no more
Wanted to believe me
Can't take the vibes no more
I'm moving on
The lyrics of "Confirm Reservation" by Gregory Isaacs portray the singer's desire to move on from his current situation and find peace elsewhere. He wants to make a "confirm reservation" to leave town and be with his loved ones. He is tired of the negative energy he feels and wants to escape. The lyrics also allude to the idea of racial inequality, with the line "The white men lose, one day I'm gonna win."
Isaacs is asking if his partner can handle him leaving, since he cannot bear the negative vibes anymore. He adds that he wants to have hope even where there seems to be nothing left. The chorus repeats the idea of not being able to tolerate the vibes anymore, emphasizing the urgency of leaving. The song ends with Isaacs "moving on," fully committing to his decision.
Overall, "Confirm Reservation" communicates a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction. Isaacs is seeking a better life, so he is leaving his current circumstances behind. The lyrics suggest a need for change and a belief in a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd really like to make you confirm reservation
I want you to commit to being with me
So here I am with my implication
I am here with my intentions and hopes
I wanna be with my friends and family
I want to be with the people I care about
With the living is my teasing up for me
Being alive is challenging for me
'Cause in this town I can't take the vibe no more, oh
I can't handle the atmosphere of this town anymore
Could you take another day under this condition ?
Can you endure continuing with things as they are?
I'm going over to cross river Jordan
I am leaving this place
The white men lose, one day I'm gonna win
Those who oppress will not have power forever
I'm going to believe where there is nothing
I will find hope in hopeless circumstances
I can't take the vibe no more, oh um
I am unable to bear the state of things any longer
Am I leaving you today?
Am I departing from you now?
Am I leaving you to stay?
Am I remaining to leave later?
Turn on your feeling
Let your emotions guide you
Wanted to believe me
I wished for you to trust me
Can't take the vibes no more
I can no longer endure the negative environment
I'm moving on
I am leaving and will continue with my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREGORY ISAACS
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francisco oliveira
UHHHHHHHHHHH
I'd really like to make a confirm reservation
So here I am, with my application
I wanna be with my friends and family
Where the living is much easier up for me
'Cause in this town I can't take the vibe no more, aah
Could you take another day under this condition?
I'm going over to cross river Jordan
Though I may lose, one day I'm gonna win
I'm going to a land where there is no sin
'Cause in this town I can't take the vibes no more
Can't take the vibe no more, aah
(..)
Could you take another day under this condition?
I'm going over to cross river Jordan
Though I may lose, one day I'm gonna win
I'm going to a land where there is no sin
'Cause in this town I can't take the vibes no more
Can't take the vibe no more, aah
I'mma leaving you today
I'mma leaving you to stay
'Cause I can't take the vibe no more
Can't take the vibe no more, aah
Turn on your feeling
Can't take the vibe no more
Wanted to believe me
Can't take the vibes no more
I'm moving on, aah - hmm-mmm
Anthony. Kuria
I'd really like to make you confirm reservation
So here I am with my implication
I wanna be with my friends and family
With the living is my teasing up for me
'Cause in this town I can't take the vibe no more, oh
Could you take another day under this condition ?
I'm going over to cross river Jordan
The white men lose, one day I'm gonna win
I'm going to believe where there is nothing
'Cause in this town I can't take the vibes no more
I can't take the vibe no more, oh um
Could you take another day under this condition?
I'm going over to cross river Jordan
The white men lose, one day I'm gonna win
I'm going to believe where there is nothing
'Cause in this town I can't take the vibes no more
I can't take the vibe no more, oh
Am I leaving you today?
Am I leaving you to stay?
'Cause I can't take the vibe no more
Can't take the vibe no more, oh
Turn on your feeling
Can't take the vibe no more
Wanted to believe me
Can't take the vibes no more
I'm moving on
c Guerrero
That’s wrong!
Id really like to make a confirmed reservation
So here I am with my application
I want to be with my friends and family
Where the living is much easier for me
Cause in this town I can’t take the fight no more.. ayyy
Couldn’t take another day under this condition
I’m going over to cross river Jordan
though I may lose
One day I’m gonna win
I’m going to a land where there is no sin
Cause in this town
I can’t take the fight no more
Can’t take the fight no more .. ayy… mmmm
Couldn’t take another day
Under this condition
I’m going over to cross river Jordan
though I may lose
One day I’m going win
I’m going to a land
where there is no sin
Cause in this town
I cant take the fight no more
Can’t take the fight no more
.. ayy
I’m a leaving you today
I’m a living you to stay…
Cause I can’t take the fight no more
Can’t take the fight no more
Ayy… Terrible feeling
Can’t take the right no more
Want you to believe me
… can’t take the fight no more
I’m moving on! … ayy
c Guerrero
All these people are wrong about the lyrics. Even Spotify and iTunes.
This is the one!!!! ☝️ belowwwww…
Id really like to make a confirmed reservation
So here I am with my application
I want to be with my friends and family
Where the living is much easier for me
Cause in this town I can’t take the fight no more.. ayyy
Couldn’t take another day under this condition
I’m going over to cross river Jordan
though I may lose
One day I’m gonna win
I’m going to a land where there is no sin
Cause in this town
I can’t take the fight no more
Can’t take the fight no more .. ayy… mmmm
Couldn’t take another day
Under this condition
I’m going over to cross river Jordan
though I may lose
One day I’m going win
I’m going to a land
where there is no sin
Cause in this town
I cant take the fight no more
Can’t take the fight no more
.. ayy
I’m a leaving you today
I’m a living you to stay…
Cause I can’t take the fight no more
Can’t take the fight no more
Ayy… Terrible feeling
Can’t take the right no more
Want you to believe me
… can’t take the fight no more
I’m moving on! … ayy
Lawrence Njawe
Everything about this track is beautiful: The vocal delivery, the lyrical content, and the backing, bass line and all. One of the Cool Ruler's best. I'm on a time warp right now listening to this......
Christopher Matthias
Words can't describe Gregory Isaacs chune after chune classic after classic this is off the scale one of his finest recordings its amazing have I seen him live? You bet I have.
Talha
Christopher Matthias I'm so jealous of you in a super happy way! Where did you see him perform? How was it? My only ever regret, but I guess I was always too young to think about travelling to Jamaica or the US to see him live. When I got older, it was too late.
Patrick Munishi
Nice king of reggae Gregory Isaac
Sharon Graham
Au y details.
Gary Reece
Totally agree when his music hits you you feel no pain sent this to a girl I wanted she was on the phone the next day lover man Gregory worked his magic ha ha
Jonathan Shampine
Thank you, Gregory! My life is better with your music! ❤️💛💚
Macoy soares silva
Esse som é essência do roots..
Eterno Gregory .👐
R Bishop
Most definitely 💯
Floyd Pitcher
Couldnt take another day under these conditions!!!! RIP Gregory Isaacs