Hopeton Lewis is a Jamaican singer.

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 Its Easy
Hopeton Lewis Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

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

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