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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.
Fall For You Again
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics
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Rest assured that I'll be waiting
Hurry up; I can't go on like this
Without you dear I'm not the same
Can't get over this love I'm missing
Though I try so hard to be strong
You've left me hurt and confused (confused)
But if I had to choose
I'll fall for you again
I've tried to fight the way I feel
I tell myself there'll soon be another
But no one can ever take your place
I've played around I've had a ball
And I think that I've done it all
But in my mind I always see your face
The lyrics of "Fall For You Again" by Gregory Isaacs tells the story of a man who is still in love with a woman who has left him. He is holding on to hope that she will come back to him, and he pleads with her to return to him. He is willing to forgive and forget everything that happened in the past and start over. The man is brokenhearted and admits that he cannot move on from this love he is missing. He has tried to be strong, but he realizes that he needs her back in his life to feel complete again.
The chorus of the song reflects the theme of love and loss where the man acknowledges the fact that love is a game where you can either win or lose. He is admitting that he has been hurt and confused, but if he had to choose, he would fall for her again.
The song portrays the human vulnerability of a broken heart and the desire for love and companionship. The lyrics are emotionally charged, and the melody of the song complements the emotion to create a beautiful yet hauntingly sad story of love.
Line by Line Meaning
If by chance you've changed your mind
If you have reconsidered our relationship and have decided to come back to me
Rest assured that I'll be waiting
Be sure that I'll wait for you patiently and hopeful
Hurry up; I can't go on like this
I can't continue living without you much longer, so please make your decision quickly
Without you dear I'm not the same
You mean so much to me, and I feel incomplete without you
Can't get over this love I'm missing
I can't move on because I am still deeply in love with you
Though I try so hard to be strong
Even though I make efforts to be tough and persevere through this heartbreak
In love you win and you lose (win or lose)
Love involves both victories and defeats
You've left me hurt and confused (confused)
Your departure from my life has resulted in feelings of pain and disorientation
But if I had to choose
However, if I had to make a decision
I'll fall for you again
I would choose to fall in love with you all over again
I've tried to fight the way I feel
I have attempted to suppress or control my emotions for you
I tell myself there'll soon be another
I try to convince myself that I will find another love soon
But no one can ever take your place
However, no one can replace you or the love that we shared
I've played around I've had a ball
I have flirted with others and enjoyed some temporary relationships
And I think that I've done it all
I feel like I have experienced everything that love could offer
But in my mind I always see your face
Despite all my efforts to forget you, you still occupy my thoughts endlessly
Writer(s): Gregory Isaacs
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kremamathew6532
[Verse 1]
If by chance you've changed your mind
Rest assured that I'll be waiting
Hurry up; I can't go on like this
[Verse 2]
Without you dear I'm not the same
Can't get over this love I'm missing
Though I try so hard to be strong
[Chorus]
In love you win and you lose (win or lose)
You've left me hurt and confused (confused)
But if I had to choose
I'll fall for you again
[Verse 3]
I've tried to fight the way I feel
I tell myself there'll soon be another
But no one can ever take your place
[Verse 4]
I've played around I've had a ball
And I think that I've done it all
But in my mind I always see your face
[Chorus]
In love you win and you lose (win or lose)
You've left me hurt and confused (confused)
But if I had to choose
I'll fall for you again
[Verse 1]
If by chance you've changed your mind
Rest assured that I'll be waiting
Hurry up; I can't go on like this
[Verse 4]
I've played around I've had a ball
And I think that I've done it all
But in my mind I always see your face
[Chorus]
In love you win and you lose (win or lose)
You've left me hurt and confused (confused)
But if I had to choose
I'll fall for you again
@leviojuok5475
If by chance you′ve changed your mind
Rest assured that I'll be waiting
Hurry up; I can′t go on like this
Without you dear I'm not the same
Can't get over this love I′m missing
Though I try so hard to be strong
In love you win and you lose (win or lose)
You′ve left me hurt and confused (confused)
But if I had to choose
I'll fall for you again
I′ve tried to fight the way I feel
I tell myself there'll soon be another
But no one can ever take your place
I′ve played around I've had a ball
And I think that I′ve done it all
But in my mind I always see your face
@situmaraphael7073
The instrumental is massive. The sound top quality. The lyrics relevant yesterday, today and forever. RIP King.
@lucasmwaurafama9349
Gregory deserves a special place in heaven dancing with the angels for this big tune🙆🙆🙆
@ambaluwanga
After listening to Private Beach Party I got the strong urge to listen to this.RIP Gregory.Hope you met our King Bob and other fallen Legends like Joseph Hill and all of you are in charge of Jah's Choir!
@iamtybe3987
G.I your hits are still my favorite .....
Rest in paradise 🙏🙏
@ladygirl2014
rest in peace G.I,your music will live in our hearts forever............
@kremamathew6532
[Verse 1]
If by chance you've changed your mind
Rest assured that I'll be waiting
Hurry up; I can't go on like this
[Verse 2]
Without you dear I'm not the same
Can't get over this love I'm missing
Though I try so hard to be strong
[Chorus]
In love you win and you lose (win or lose)
You've left me hurt and confused (confused)
But if I had to choose
I'll fall for you again
[Verse 3]
I've tried to fight the way I feel
I tell myself there'll soon be another
But no one can ever take your place
[Verse 4]
I've played around I've had a ball
And I think that I've done it all
But in my mind I always see your face
[Chorus]
In love you win and you lose (win or lose)
You've left me hurt and confused (confused)
But if I had to choose
I'll fall for you again
[Verse 1]
If by chance you've changed your mind
Rest assured that I'll be waiting
Hurry up; I can't go on like this
[Verse 4]
I've played around I've had a ball
And I think that I've done it all
But in my mind I always see your face
[Chorus]
In love you win and you lose (win or lose)
You've left me hurt and confused (confused)
But if I had to choose
I'll fall for you again
@jamesswen7435
Lovely romantic reggae.rest in peace BROTHER GREG
@leviojuok5475
If by chance you′ve changed your mind
Rest assured that I'll be waiting
Hurry up; I can′t go on like this
Without you dear I'm not the same
Can't get over this love I′m missing
Though I try so hard to be strong
In love you win and you lose (win or lose)
You′ve left me hurt and confused (confused)
But if I had to choose
I'll fall for you again
I′ve tried to fight the way I feel
I tell myself there'll soon be another
But no one can ever take your place
I′ve played around I've had a ball
And I think that I′ve done it all
But in my mind I always see your face
@trishosheaChelseaqueen53
💙Gorgeous Gregory is Blazing this Tune💙Mr Suave💙Always Delivers Perfection 💙
@1afrosnow
What a boss album.....