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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.
This Must Be Hell
Horace Andy Lyrics
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I know that I won't let go
Of what I want, I have to know
Of what I know, I have to show
Love and affection, words and direction
Day into night, hold me, hold me tight
This must be love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
Feeling the way, I see we could be
Being so close it feels like we're free
To be who we are and know how to feel
Love and affection, words and direction
Day into night, just hold me, hold me tight
This must be love, love, love, love
Love, love, love, love
You know that I know that I want you
To know that I know that I want you too
You know that I know that I want you
To know that I know that I want you too
This must be love, love, love, love
This must be love, love, love, love
You know that I know that I want you
To know that I know that I want you too
You know that I know that I want you
To know that I know that I want you too
Love, love, love, love
This must be love
This must be love
This must be love
This must be love
Had to be, could you be
Could you be love
At first glance, the lyrics to Horace Andy's song "This Must Be Hell" seem like a simple expression of love and affection. However, the lyrics can be interpreted to reflect the complex and often confusing aspects of romantic relationships. The repeated refrain "This must be love" suggests that the singer is trying to convince themselves that their feelings are genuine, despite their uncertainty.
The song's opening lines, "I say, yes to what I know / I know that I won't let go / Of what I want, I have to know / Of what I know, I have to show" could be interpreted as the singer declaring their determination to pursue a romantic interest, even if they are unsure of the potential outcome. The lines "Being so close it feels like we're free / To be who we are and know how to feel" suggest that the singer is seeking a deeper level of emotional connection and authenticity in their relationship.
The lyrics to "This Must Be Hell" also touch on the theme of longing and desire. The lines "You know that I know that I want you / To know that I know that I want you too" express a desire for mutual affection and a fear of rejection. The lyrics suggest that the singer is hoping for reciprocation from their love interest, but is unsure of how to proceed.
Overall, the lyrics to "This Must Be Hell" can be seen as a reflection of the complex emotions and uncertainties that come with romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I say, yes to what I know
I am confident in my knowledge and trust my intuition.
I know that I won't let go
I am committed to maintaining what I have and not surrendering it easily.
Of what I want, I have to know
I am aware of my desires and actively work towards fulfilling them.
Of what I know, I have to show
I am inclined to share my knowledge and experience with others.
Love and affection, words and direction
My feelings and communication are sincere and genuine.
Day into night, hold me, hold me tight
I want to feel close and connected throughout every moment of the day.
This must be love, love, love, love
The intensity of my emotions indicate that this is true love.
I see the way you feel about me
I am perceptive to your feelings towards me.
Feeling the way, I see we could be
Based on my intuition and perception, I believe we could have a strong connection.
Being so close it feels like we're free
Despite the closeness, I feel unrestricted and comfortable with you.
To be who we are and know how to feel
We have the ability to express ourselves openly and share our emotions.
You know that I know that I want you
I have made it clear that I desire you.
To know that I know that I want you too
I hope you know that I understand and feel the same way about you.
This must be love
The overwhelming emotions prove that this is true love.
Had to be, could you be
It was fated that we would find each other, could you be the one?
Love, love, love, love
The true nature of our intense feelings is love.
This must be love
The emotional intensity confirms that this is true love.
Writer(s): Horace Hinds
Contributed by Mateo J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@OnUSound
The lyrics to all songs are printed on the Vinyl & CD packaging (link in description), the lyrics for this song are:
Lord, this must be hell ‘cos there’s no peace amongst mankind
Lord, this must be hell ‘cos there’s no peace amongst mankind
Yet they are saying that they are righteous but I know when you come we all will know
Yes I know dear Jah when you come oh yeah we will all know the good from the bad
Lord this must be hell ‘cos there’s no peace down here on Earth
I say Lord this must be hell ‘cos there’s no peace down here on Earth
Love is the best thing Jah has given us
If we live by it we will be out of sin
Love is the best thing if we live by it we will all be pure so pure
Lord, love we need oh Lord
Rastaman saying yah, love we need yah, pure love we need yah. Yeah oh yay.
I know when you come Lord we all will know the good from the bad, the righteous who will stand
Yes I know dear Jah we will live happily in Mount Zion I yes I know
Lord this must be hell ‘cos there’s no peace down here on Earth
I say Lord this must be hell ‘cos there’s no peace down here on Earth
@MrStylezy
Legendary song and an absolute monster of a label...........ON U in the Area
@t_ruth555
This man is just fantastic, so unique and the album is a gem 🔴🟡🟢❤
@Mewted
jaw drop.
@user-qc9cz3pp4r
Crucial cut 🔥
@user-qc9cz3pp4r
They edited my version with some cornball intro. Zeus is the Most High. Gorgon ting 🔥
@user-qc9cz3pp4r
Jah is the unmovable mover 💪
@markwords
Beautiful
@bjamofficial
he's back 🙏
@dubdread1619
Great stuff On-U Sound great Horace Andy 👍👍👍🔊🔊🔊
@dale_cooper90
TUNE 🔥🔥🔥