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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.
Tell Me Why
Horace Andy Lyrics
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Got me feeling like I can't be without ya
Anytime someone mention your name
I be feeling as if I'm around ya
Ain't no words to describe you baby
All I know is that you take me high
Can you tell that you drive me crazy?
Cause I can't get you out my mind
Think of you when I'm going to bed
When I wake up think of you again
You are my homie, lover and friend
Exactly why
You light me up inside
Like the 4th of July
Whenever you're around
I always seem to smile
And people ask me how
Well you're the reason why
I'm dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower
La da di, la da da, la da daaa
Singing in the shower
La da di, la da da, la da daaa
Singing in the shower
All I want, all I need is your loving
Baby you make me hot like an oven
Since you came you know what I've discovered
Baby I don't need me another
No, no all I know (know)
Only you got me feeling so (so)
And you know that I got to have you
And I don't plan to let you go
Think of you when I'm going to bed
When I wake up think of you again
You are my homie, lover and friend
Exactly why
You light me up inside
Like the 4th of July
Whenever you're around
I always seem to smile
And people ask me how
Well you're the reason why
I'm dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower
La da di, la da da, la da daaa
Singing in the shower
La da di, la da da, la da daa
Singing in the shower
(Water)
There ain't no guarantee
But I'll take a chance on we
Baby let's take our time
(Singing in the shower)
And when the times get rough
There ain't no giving up
Cause it just feels so right
(Singing in the shower)
Don't care what others say
If I got you I'm straight
You bring my heart to life yeah
You light me up inside
Like the 4th of July
Whenever you're around
I always seem to smile
And people ask me how
Well you're the reason why
I'm dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower
La da di, la da da, la da da (hey)
Singing in the shower
La da di, la da da, la da da
You got me singing in the shower
La da di, la da da, la da da
Singing in the shower
La da di, la da da, la da da
In Horace Andy's song "Tell Me Why," the artist expresses his deep feelings for someone special in his life. The lyrics reveal that he is unable to resist the person's charm and feels that he cannot live without them. Every time he hears their name, he feels their presence and can't stop thinking about them. He describes the person as someone who makes him feel complete and takes him high. Horace Andy admits that the person has made him realize that he doesn't need anyone else in his life.
The song talks about how the person in question brings joy and happiness into his life. The artist paints a picture of someone who creates a beautiful and positive energy that lights him up inside, like fireworks on the fourth of July. The person has become his lover, best friend, and homie, and Horace Andy can't help but smile every time they're around. He even dances in the mirror and sings in the shower, appreciating how this person has positively impacted his life.
Overall, the song is about love, appreciation, and gratitude. Through the lyrics, Horace Andy conveys how someone special can bring a positive change to our lives, making us feel complete and happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know, it's just something about ya
I can't really put my finger on it, but there is something special about you that draws me in.
Got me feeling like I can't be without ya
Being without you feels like it is not an option.
Anytime someone mention your name
The mere mention of your name has an impact on me.
I be feeling as if I'm around ya
It makes me feel like you are present even when you are not there.
Ain't no words to describe you baby
Words are not enough to capture how you make me feel.
All I know is that you take me high
You elevate me to a better place emotionally.
Can you tell that you drive me crazy?
I hope it's not too obvious, but the truth is that you have me going nuts for you.
Cause I can't get you out my mind
You are constantly on my mind and I can't stop thinking about you.
Think of you when I'm going to bed
You are the last thought in my head at night.
When I wake up think of you again
You are the first thing that comes to my mind when I wake up in the morning.
You are my homie, lover and friend
You are everything to me - a friend, someone I love and can be intimate with.
Exactly why
That's why you are so important to me.
You light me up inside
You bring joy and brightness to my life.
Like the 4th of July
You ignite me like fireworks on Independence Day.
Whenever you're around
Your presence has a profound effect on me.
I always seem to smile
I can't help but smile when I'm with you.
And people ask me how
Others want to know what makes me so happy.
Well you're the reason why
The truth is, it's all because of you.
I'm dancing in the mirror and singing in the shower
You make me so happy that I just can't help but dance and sing in celebration when I'm alone.
La da di, la da da, la da daaa
I don't even need words to express how good you make me feel.
Singing in the shower
You could find me doing just that - singing in the shower - which shows just how happy I am.
There ain't no guarantee
There are no guarantees in life.
But I'll take a chance on we
But I am willing to take a risk on us - on our relationship.
Baby let's take our time
We do not need to rush things; let's take it slow.
And when the times get rough
There may be challenges ahead.
There ain't no giving up
But we will not give up on each other or our relationship.
Cause it just feels so right
Because being together feels so natural, we will face those challenges together.
Don't care what others say
I can't be bothered by what others think.
If I got you I'm straight
As long as I have you, I am happy and content.
You bring my heart to life yeah
You make me feel alive and whole.
La da di, la da da, la da da (hey)
Again, words cannot express my love and happiness.
You got me singing in the shower
You just make me so happy!
Writer(s): Linval Thompson, Horace Hinds
Contributed by Brody M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ernesto Alejo
Excelente melodia
melenmike
My Tune !!!
Love It!!
melenmike
what a voice !!
Laurenzia Wamytan
Powpow ✌🔫✌
Pick A Dub
TOP SOUND
Brian
CHUNE!
Luis Angel Guitarreo garcia
This is a famous song
I listen when smoke weed!
Regards :)
Jonas Antonio
isso é um som de verdade resto é lixo