Lewis began recording in the mid… Read Full Bio ↴Hopeton Lewis is a Jamaican singer.
Lewis began recording in the mid-1960s, and had one of the earliest rocksteady hits with "Take It Easy" in late 1966. He had several more Jamaican hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including the first 'herb' song ever recorded in Jamaica, "Cool Collie", worked for Duke Reid as an arranger and backing singer, and won the Festival Song Contest in 1970 with "Boom Shaka Lacka". He began working as a singer with Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, and in 1971 had a hit with "Grooving Out On Life". He continued to release records, but his success after the early 1970s was limited.
Since the late 1990s, Lewis has re-emerged as a Gospel singer.
Take It Easy
Hopeton Lewis Lyrics
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No need to hurry
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry
No slippin', no slidin', no bumpin', no borin'
I want a ride into town
If you fall from the race, it's no disgrace
Take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to 'urry, no no no
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry
For the road is rough
And don't you, don't you, ever get stuck
Take your time, take it easy, take your time
No need to hurry, uh
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry
Take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to worry
No slippin', no slidin', no bumpin', no borin'
I want a ride into town
If you fall from the race, it's no disgrace
Just pick yourself from off the ground
An' take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to hurry, no no no
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry, oh whoa
Take your time now, take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to hurry
For the road is rough
And don't you, don't you, ever get stuck
Take your time, take your time, take your time
In "Take It Easy," Hopeton Lewis sings a message about the importance of pacing oneself and not rushing through life's challenges. He encourages listeners to take their time and avoid hurrying, emphasizing that there is no need to worry or stress. The lyrics also suggest that falling is not a failure or a reason to give up, but rather an opportunity to learn and grow.
The repetition of the phrase "take your time" reinforces the song's message and creates a calming, reassuring tone. The references to "slippin', slidin', bumpin', and borin'" suggest that rushing and impatience can lead to mistakes, accidents, and monotony. Instead, the song encourages listeners to approach life with patience and resilience, recognizing that the road can be tough but it's important to keep moving forward.
Overall, "Take It Easy" is a simple yet powerful song with a universal message that remains relevant today. It reminds listeners to slow down, appreciate the journey, and stay focused on their goals even when faced with obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Take your time, take your time, take your time
There's no need to hurry, so take your time and move at your own pace.
No need to hurry
You don't need to rush or be in a hurry; just relax and take it easy.
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
Try not to stress out or worry about things; just take it easy and enjoy yourself.
No slippin', no slidin', no bumpin', no borin'
Let's have a smooth, enjoyable ride without any problems or boring moments.
I want a ride into town
I'd like to go into town and have a good time without any stress or complications.
If you fall from the race, it's no disgrace
If you try your best but fail, there's no shame in it; just pick yourself up and keep going.
Just pick yourself from off the ground
When you fall or fail, stand back up and keep moving forward.
For the road is rough
Life can be difficult and challenging at times, but we can still enjoy ourselves along the way.
And don't you, don't you, ever get stuck
Don't get caught up in difficult situations or let them hold you back from moving forward.
No need to worry
Don't stress out or worry too much; just take things one step at a time.
Take your time now, take your time, take your time, take your time
Again, there's no need to rush, so take your time and move through life at your own pace.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hopeton Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AVDiDomenico
Take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to hurry
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry
No slippin', no slidin', no bumpin', no borin'
I want a ride into town
If you fall from the race, it's no disgrace
Just pick yourself from off the ground
Take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to 'urry, no no no
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry
For the road is rough
And don't you, don't you, ever get stuck
Take your time, take it easy, take your time
No need to hurry, uh
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry
Take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to worry
No slippin', no slidin', no bumpin', no borin'
I want a ride into town
If you fall from the race, it's no disgrace
Just pick yourself from off the ground
An' take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to hurry, no no no
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry, oh whoa
Take your time now, take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to hurry
For the road is rough
And don't you, don't you, ever get stuck
Take your time, take your time, take your time
@RoadBlockReggaeBand
A Trinidadian, not a Jamaican, is the foundation of Reggae Music.
The entire world knows that reggae music comes from rocksteady. What most people don’t know, however, is that although rocksteady started in Jamaica, it was started by a Trinidadian. The creator of rocksteady is Lynn Taitt from Trinidad and Tobago.
Today the bassline and guitar riffs of rocksteady are still prominent in dancehall and reggae music.
Taitt made his name as a prolific session musician during the 1960s, playing on countless hit songs by Hopeton Lewis, Desmond Dekker, Johnny Nash, Alton Ellis, and The Melodians.
It was while leader of The Jets that Taitt helped fashion a new beat. The song that transitioned ska to rocksteady was Take It Easy by Lewis, and it was recorded at Federal Records in 1965.
“When I went to Jamaica and started playing with Baba Brooks and those guys, everything was fast, but in Trinidad they had fast calypso and slow calypso,” Taitt said in a 2003 interview with a Jamaican tabloid. “So that day I told Gladdy AKA keyboardist Gladstone Anderson to slow the tempo and that’s how Take It Easy and rocksteady came about. Rocksteady is really slow ska.
Born in the San Fernando region of Trinidad as Nerlin Taitt, he came to Jamaica in 1962 to play in a band celebrating Jamaica’s independence. The first hit song he played on was Chang Kai Shek, an instrumental by Brooks’s band that has driven numerous hits.
Taitt also recorded early on with The Skatalites, playing on several of their outstanding songs, including Guns of Navarone, Confucius and Gun Fever.
His signature riffs can also be heard on Nash’s Hold Me Tight, Alton Ellis’s Girl I’ve Got A Date, Desmond Dekker’s Israelites and 007 (Shantytown), The Melodians’ You Have Caught Me, and Keith and Tex’s Stop That Train.
On many of the sessions played Taitt, he was accompanied by The Jets. His bandmates were Anderson, saxophonist Headley Bennett, guitarist Lynford Hux’Brown, organist Winston Wright, and bass player Brian Atkinson.
Nerlin “Lynn” Taitt, who was never recognized for his contribution to Jamaican music, died in January 2010 in Montreal, Canada, at age 75.
@alecbauserman6621
Take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to hurry
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry
No slippin', no slidin', no bumpin', no borin'
I want a ride into town
If you fall from the race, it's no disgrace
Just pick yourself from off the ground
Take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to 'urry, no no no
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry
For the road is rough
And don't you, don't you, ever get stuck
Take your time, take it easy, take your time
No need to hurry, uh
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry
Take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to worry
No slippin', no slidin', no bumpin', no borin'
I want a ride into town
If you fall from the race, it's no disgrace
Just pick yourself from off the ground
An' take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to hurry, no no no
Take it easy, take it easy, take it easy, take it easy
No need to hurry, oh whoa
Take your time now, take your time, take your time, take your time
No need to hurry
For the road is rough
And don't you, don't you, ever get stuck
Take your time, take your time, take your time
@thehomiesucio
I woke up from the worst nightmare of my life and heard this song very quietly in my mind and I’ve only heard it once from the Rocksteady documentary. This man will never see this comment but I thank him for this song and THANK GOD for music. If you are reading this I send blessings of good energy towards you.
@MultiBigvin
This man was my adopted father. I met him 1991 and worked for him for 9 years his life lessons have kept me grounded. I miss him everyday so much like he was my biological parent. Rest In Peace Mr Lewis. your music still got me Grooving Out On Life, especially during these time of Sounds an Pressure.
@Hannah-cf4ev
Loads of love to you both ❤ this song has given me strength too
@jayjaycoyote
i heard this song while i was in labor with my second son, and it gave me a some great energy & vibes... my son was born moments later !
@ChrisWilliams-le1we
Loved your comment
@fd2blk78
Thanks!!
@eleanorreyes512
Jamaica was sooo beautiful when I grew up in the sixties! Hopeton Lewis has such a beautiful voice and never got the credit he served. He's with our Lord now singing in heaven !! 🙏 ❤
@jesusrodriguezolmedaii9697
This is Me and My Daughters damn jam ni!!!!! She is still so very young and OVERstood it instantly! Music is the Great Unifier! Live up and prosper as I command it!
@DIYOneForAll
My late Dad used to love this song. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
@mondobananas1832
I know how you feel.