Special Guest
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics


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"Special Guest" song overview: Gregory Isaacs, dubbed The Cool Ruler for his trademark smoothness and wistful crooning matched with a rebel demeanor and dapper style, was a pivotal pioneer of lovers rock music and also created some of the most timeless roots and dancehall anthems throughout his 40-year career. It's been more than a year since the great singer passed away. This song is a song that fans love very much, called "Special Guest".
Special Guest lyrics
Feeling kinda high, I've seen the reason in the sky
And the stars are shining bright, day bright star
Let me be the special guest, walking ...yeah
Feeling kinda red, kinda red
Lots of ... to my head,
And the mood is very right, very right star
Let me the special guest for the night
Come on and rock, come rock, come rock
Come and rock with me
I said to rock, to rock, rock, that's how we choose to be
I am feeling ... I, I, I, only genuine
Feeling kinda... now you put me in the mood
And you look me very right, very right star
Let me be the special guest for the night, yeah
Feeling kinda high, I've seen the reason in the sky
And the stars are shining bright, day bright star
Let me be the special guest for the night
Come on and rock, come rock, come rock
Come and rock with me
I said to rock, to rock, rock, that's how we choose to be




I am feeling high, and no one know the reason why
...cause I'm red, cause I'm red.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Special Guest" by Gregory Isaacs seem to describe a man feeling a sense of euphoria and elation, possibly due to the influence of drugs like marijuana. He describes seeing "the reason in the sky" and mentions the stars shining bright. The persona seems to be in a state of mind that makes him feel like a "day bright star" and he wants to be the "special guest" for the night. He invites and encourages others to join him in "rocking" and being in a carefree, happy state of mind. Despite feeling "kinda red," which could mean being under the influence of drugs that make the eyes appear red or feeling emotional, the persona seems to be enjoying himself and feeling very much alive.


The lyrics can be interpreted to mean a lot of different things, but one way to read them is as an ode to the feelings of being high and free, and inviting others to join in the fun. The idea of being a "special guest" for the night could mean enjoying a temporary escape from reality, and enjoying the company of others in a carefree setting.


Line by Line Meaning

Feeling kinda high, I've seen the reason in the sky
I feel elevated and I can sense a purpose in the sky


And the stars are shining bright, day bright star
The stars are shining so brightly, they could be a star in daylight


Let me be the special guest, walking ...yeah
Allow me to be your special guest and walk alongside you


Feeling kinda red, kinda red
I feel flushed or excited


Lots of ... to my head,
I have lots of ideas or thoughts in my head


And the mood is very right, very right star
The ambiance is perfect, like a bright star shining in the sky


Let me the special guest for the night
Please let me be your exceptional guest for the night


Come on and rock, come rock, come rock
Let's dance and have fun together


I said to rock, to rock, rock, that's how we choose to be
I choose to enjoy life and dance to the rhythm


I am feeling ... I, I, I, only genuine
I feel authentic and sincere


Feeling kinda... now you put me in the mood
Feeling a certain way because of your influence


And you look me very right, very right star
You look exquisite, like a bright star shining in the sky


Let me be the special guest for the night, yeah
Please let me be your exceptional guest for the night


I am feeling kinda high, I've seen the reason in the sky
I feel elevated and I can sense a purpose in the sky


And the stars are shining bright, day bright star
The stars are shining so brightly, they could be a star in daylight


Let me be the special guest for the night
Please let me be your exceptional guest for the night


Come on and rock, come rock, come rock
Let's dance and have fun together


I said to rock, to rock, rock, that's how we choose to be
I choose to enjoy life and dance to the rhythm


I am feeling high, and no one know the reason why
I feel ecstatic, although I cannot explain why


...cause I'm red, cause I'm red.
I'm feeling red or excited




Writer(s): Gregory Anthony Isaacs

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Eras


on Good Morning

Anyone with out deh lyrics by Gregory isaacs

Garvey Ufot


on Dieting

Lord

Lord

I sit and wonder have I sinned
As I partake of my dieting, yeah
Just to know that every day, oh yeah
My whole life depend on a food tray, yeah
An happy day, a night of pain
I wonder when this a-term will end
Cos I'm a man and I've got to go
I don't know when I'm gonna get parole
But I'm a-one day
I'm a-one day
Yes, I'm a-one day
One day closer to home
One day closer to home

The place in which that I dwell, Lord knows
Was just an old iron gate in hell, yeah
But still I survive
The foolish man always build strife
Nuh want no baton stick come bruck me bone
The worldly man, leave me alone

Cos I'm a man and I've got to go
I don't know when I'm gonna get parole
But I'm a-one day
I'm a-one day
Yes, I'm a-one day
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home

Uunh
One day closer to home

I sit and wonder have I sinned, Lord God
As I partake of my dieting
Hurts to know that every day, every long day
My whole life depend on a food tray
An happy day, a night of pain
I wonder when this a-term will end
Cos I'm a man and I've got to go
I don't know when I'm gonna get parole
But I'm a-one day
I'm a-one day
I'm a-one day
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
One day closer to home
To home
I need, aah
To home
One day closer

Garvey Ufot


on Dieting

The tune, 'Dieting', is absolutely, totally and completely the hottest and the coolest tune in this album. It is absolutely massive. It is my absolute best. Anyone who thinks otherwise has NOT listened to it yet. It is heartrending in its story -- Gregory's harrowing experience in prison -- hard in its riddim (Roots Radics at their best) and soul uplifting in its melody. Jesus! Are you guys kidding me? 'Dieting' is without parrallel in this album.

Gicharu


on A Few Words

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

Gicharu


on Front Door

The white men lose

"The white men lose", does not make sense...."While I may lose"

Gicharu


on Better Plant Some Loving

This was my best cassette of G.I , all songs with the exception of Let off Supm, were classic love songs. His collabo with Dennis Brown on Let off Supm was a gem

Vinnie


on Good Morning

Great vives!

Bruce Booker


on Out Deh

I really would like to have the lyrics of gregory isaacs dieting song.

Valmir Machado


on Night Nurse

brasill é regaee, é nois mano

Evelyne De Batavia


on If I Don't Have You

Wonderful

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