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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.
Lonely Days
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics
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Hurts to know you're going away
Seems like my life begin to ruin
Now that you're departing pretty soon
But what more can I say? Yeah
Sad to know that you're leaving
Even though it's kinda grieving
Sad to know that you're leaving
You can send me a postcard
Mail it home to Do St Yard [unverified]
You know what loneliness brings
But Jah will guide you out and coming in
What more can I say?
Sad to know that you're leaving
Even though it's kinda grieving
Sad to know that you're leaving
But Jah will guide you out and coming in, oh yeah
Oh yeah, after you made my day
Hurts to know you're going away
Seems like my life begin to ruin
Now that you're departing pretty soon
But what more can I say? Yeah
Sad to know that you're leaving
Even though it's kinda grieving
Sad to know that you're leaving
But I know that you'll return real soon
You can send me a postcard
Mail it home to Do St Yard [unverified]
You know what loneliness brings
But Jah will guide you out and coming in
What more can I say?
Sad to know that you're leaving
Even though it's kinda grieving
Sad to know that you're leaving
But Jah will guide you out and coming in, oh yeah
"Lonely Days" by Gregory Isaacs is a song about the singer's sadness over his lover's impending departure. The song starts with the singer expressing his appreciation for the positive impact his lover has had on his life. He then devotes the rest of the song to expressing his sadness and fear of loneliness as his lover prepares to leave. He tries to console himself by acknowledging that his lover will return, and that Jah (God) will protect and guide her on her journey.
The singer describes how his world seems to be falling apart with the thoughts of his lover's departure. "Seems like my life begins to ruin" suggests that he will not be able to handle loneliness after enjoying a happy and loving life with his partner. He hopes to get some kind of message from her like a postcard to kind of feel a sense that she is still there. He knows the pain of being lonely, but he takes solace in the fact that Jah will guide and protect his lover during her journey.
Overall, the lyrics of this song convey the vulnerability and insecurity that come with romantic relationships, especially when one partner is leaving. The song captures the mixed emotions of feeling happy and loved, but also of losing that love and being hit with sadness and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh yeah, after you made my day
It was great to spend time with you and make my day special.
Hurts to know you're going away
It pains me to hear that you're leaving.
Seems like my life begin to ruin
Since you're leaving, it seems like my life is in chaos.
Now that you're departing pretty soon
Since you're leaving soon, I feel a sense of impending sadness.
But what more can I say? Yeah
There isn't much I can say to change things or make the situation less difficult.
Sad to know that you're leaving
It's sorrowful to know that you're departing.
Even though it's kinda grieving
Although it's a little sad, I understand that you have to go.
But I know that you'll return real soon
I'm confident that you'll come back soon enough.
You can send me a postcard
To stay connected, you can send me a postcard.
Mail it home to Do St Yard [unverified]
You can send it to my address in Do St Yard.
You know what loneliness brings
You understand the pain of loneliness that may come with being apart.
But Jah will guide you out and coming in
I have faith that God will protect you while you're away.
Oh yeah, after you made my day
Again, I want you to know how much I appreciated having you in my life.
Hurts to know you're going away
Despite that, it still pains me to know that you're leaving.
Seems like my life begin to ruin
It feels like everything is falling apart without you here.
Now that you're departing pretty soon
Knowing that you'll be leaving soon is tough to bear.
But what more can I say? Yeah
Even though it's hard, I don't have any more words or solutions to give.
Sad to know that you're leaving
Once again, the sadness of your departure is heavy on my heart.
Even though it's kinda grieving
Despite that, I recognize that it's necessary and important for you to leave.
But Jah will guide you out and coming in, oh yeah
As I mentioned before, I believe that God will continue to look after you in your travels.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gregory Isaacs
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@marcosantonioinacioantonio2402
Aí sim um reggae de responsa uma verdadeira pancada um som agradável pra recordar a decada de 80 curti d+ no abrantes e Scorpions na Chã da jaqueira uruuuúuuuu
@thulamrocka5956
My favorite from primary school ❣️
Who’s listening in 2022?
Everything is going to be well
The lonely days are getting over
God bless you
@antoniofrancisco5223
Lá no rodão em Codó MA com a estrela de cherife
@frenchguiana-southamerica8978
Tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuune!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@liel_vieira
Pesquisei : Gregory Isaacs nostalgia ,e achei essa ☺️❤️💛💚
@heartless6763
Thank you. I once had every song. Thousands. 127 CDs. So good to hear.
@zeghdanatibi587
the ruler gregory isaacs cool master the melodies original roots reggae jah live thank you...
@trishosheaChelseaqueen53
💙Gregory at his Finest💙Mr Suave💙Mr Charismatic 💙Gorgeous Gregory💙No One Does It Better💙
@bradsleyjones6372
I missed you my love
@kamkam4571
The intro !!!!