Horace Andy, or Horace Hinds ( ⋆ 19 Feb 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica) is lege… Read Full Bio ↴Horace Andy, or Horace Hinds ( ⋆ 19 Feb 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica) is legendary reggae artist and roots reggae singer and songwriter. He is also Rastafarian. His first single, "This is a Black Man's Country," was released 1967 Andy is one of the most respected and influential singers in Jamaica, known for his distinctive falsetto vocal style and songs as Skylarking, Government Land, Angel, Five Man Army and for his work with English Massive Attack. He is famous for a covers as Ain't No Sunshine and Papa Was A Rolling Stone. Andys first studio albums were Skylarking (1972), You Are My Angel (1973) and Earth Must Be Hell (1974) . His latest, Broken Beats, was released 2013.
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Horace Andy is a legendary roots reggae singer, notable for such tracks as Government Land, You Are My Angel and Skylarking.

Born Horace Hinds on 19 February 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica, he made his earliest recordings in the late 1960s. Known for his distinctive falsetto vocal style, he sung on many classic production for reggae producers, including Phil Pratt, King Tubby and Prince Jammy. He is a devout Rastafari and, like many reggae singers, much of his material deals with themes of religion and social justice.

Andy found a new generation of fans in the 1990s, thanks to his work with trip hop pioneers Massive Attack. He continues to record new music, with an album called Living in the Flood released in 1999 on Massive Attack's Melankolic record label.

Don't Go
Horace Andy Lyrics

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My baby don't go
My baby don't go
I beg you please don't go
I beg you please don't go
When will i see you again
When will i touch you again
When will i ever see that pretty smile of yours again
No baby don't go

No baby don't go
I beg you please don't go
I beg you please don't go
When will i huge you again
When will i kiss you again
When will i ever sit around with you again
Please baby don't go
Please baby don't go
Please don't go
Please don't go
When will i see you again
When will i touch you again
When will i ever see that pretty smile of yours again
No baby don't go
No baby don't go
I beg you please don't go
I beg you please don't go
When will i huge you again

When will i kiss you again
When will i ever sit around with you again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Horace Andy's song "Don't Go" express a feeling of desperation and longing for a loved one not to leave. The repetition of "My baby don't go" and "No baby don't go" emphasizes the singer's plea and the urgency of the situation. The lyrics are straightforward, listing the things the singer will miss about their lover such as their touch, smile, and time spent together. The repeated questions of "When will I see/touch/kiss/hug you again" illustrate the uncertainty and anxiety of not knowing when or if the loved one will return. Overall, the song conveys the pain and heartbreak of a relationship on the verge of ending.

Interestingly, Horace Andy's version of this song is actually a cover of a song by The Drifters, a popular American doo-wop and R&B group from the 1950s and 60s. The original was released in 1964 and was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin. Andy's version was released in 1977 and is a reggae-style interpretation that adds a new dimension to the emotional depth of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

My baby don't go
The singer's significant other is considering leaving and he's expressing his desire for them to stay.

I beg you please don't go
The singer is begging their partner not to leave and is very emotional about the idea of their departure.

When will i see you again
The singer is lamenting the fact that if their partner leaves, they won't be able to see them for an extended period of time.

When will i touch you again
If their partner leaves, the singer will not only miss their company, but also the physical intimacy they share.

When will i ever see that pretty smile of yours again
The singer values their partner's smile greatly, and will miss it if they leave.

No baby don't go
The singer is pleading with their partner to reconsider their decision.

When will i hug you again
The singer will miss the comfort of embracing their partner if they leave.

When will i kiss you again
The singer is emphasizing their love for their partner, and their desire for physical intimacy.

When will i ever sit around with you again
The singer enjoys spending time with their partner, and is reflecting on the possibility of losing that aspect of their relationship.

Please baby don't go
The singer is reiterating their plea for their partner to stay.

Please don't go
The singer is begging their partner not to leave, and is distressed at the idea of their departure.

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