* 1978 : Haile I Hymn [Chapter 1] - Mango Records
* 1979 : Are We a Warrior - Mango Records
* 1983 : Tell It to the Children - Tree Roots
* 1990 : Africa - RAS
* 1995 : Live in Paris - Tree Roots
* 1996 : Sings Bob Marley - Com Four
* 2003 : Roots of Love - Melodie
Miss Beverly
Ijahman Levi Lyrics
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Long time my back was against the corners
But love's got the powers, while happiness is for lovers
I was so excited with every little thing you did
Our relationship, how I did cherish
I did wish upon a star, I did get far
I cried out loud, only love knows
How I felt the blows, and now I'm all brand new
It's simple but it's true
Love is a true answer Miss Beverly
Long time Miss Beverly girl you have me thinking over
Long time my back was against the corners
Living in vanity Was the only life I could see
As for the love we once had, Where its all gone?
We both start living in hell, ding dong goes a bell
We both start rock the boat, over in love as I fell
It's not who you love, but it's who love you
I cried out loud only love knows
How I felt the blows, and now I'm all brand new
It's simple but it's true, love is a true answer
It's not who you love, but it's who love you
It's not who you love
(..)
Long time Miss Beverly girl, you had me thinking over
Long time my back was against the corners
Love is a song I sing hoping you're doing well
I must still do my best at my own request
We both start living in hell, ding dong goes a bell
We both start rock the boat, over in love as I fell
It's not who you love but it's who love you
I cried out, loud only love knows
How I felt the blows and now I'm all brand new
It's simple but it's true, love is a true answer
It's not who you love, but it's who love you
It's not who you love
The song "Miss Beverly" by Ijahman Levi seems to be a reflection on a past love relationship that has since ended. The singer begins by acknowledging that it's been a long time since he's thought about the person, perhaps suggesting that he has moved on but still has some lingering thoughts about the relationship. The line "Long time my back was against the corners" may refer to a difficult time in his life when he felt stuck or trapped.
However, the singer then says that love has the power to overcome these struggles and that happiness is something that only lovers can truly experience. He reminisces about the wonderful things that Miss Beverly did in their relationship and how much he cherished their time together. He acknowledges that he wished upon a star and got far, potentially meaning that he had some success in his life as a result of their time together.
The chorus repeats the idea that it's not who you love, but who loves you that really matters in life. The singer acknowledges that he felt the blows of the end of their relationship but now feels brand new, potentially suggesting that he has moved on and grown as an individual in the process. The song ends with the singer saying that love is a song he sings, hoping that Miss Beverly is doing well, but that he also needs to focus on doing his best for himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time Miss Beverly, I've been thinking over
It's been a while since I've seen you, Miss Beverly, and I've been reflecting on our relationship
Long time my back was against the corners
I've been struggling and feeling trapped for a long time
But love's got the powers, while happiness is for lovers
Love has the ability to conquer difficult situations, and it's what brings happiness to people who are in love
I was so excited with every little thing you did
I found joy and excitement in even the smallest things you did or said
Our relationship, how I did cherish
I valued and treasured our relationship deeply
I did wish upon a star, I did get far
I had hopes and dreams for our relationship, and I believed we could achieve great things together
It's not who you love, but it's who love you
What's important is not who you love, but who loves you in return
I cried out loud, only love knows
I expressed my deep emotions and struggles, but only love can truly understand and heal
How I felt the blows, and now I'm all brand new
I experienced pain and difficulty, but now I've come out stronger
It's simple but it's true
The concept may be straightforward, but it's undeniably true
Love is a true answer Miss Beverly
Love is the solution and the key to happiness, Miss Beverly
Living in vanity Was the only life I could see
I used to prioritize materialistic and superficial things, and that's all I could see in life
As for the love we once had, Where its all gone?
Regarding the love we used to share, where did it all disappear to?
We both start living in hell, ding dong goes a bell
Our relationship turned into a living nightmare, and it was a clear warning sign
We both start rock the boat, over in love as I fell
We started to have arguments and conflicts that caused our relationship to become unstable, and I fell deeper in love with you
Love is a song I sing hoping you're doing well
Love is like a song I sing, and I hope that wherever you are, you're doing well
I must still do my best at my own request
I know I need to focus on improving and doing my best, even if it's for my own sake
Contributed by Julian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RaphaelSemeteys
Long time Miss Beverly, I've been thinking over
Long time my back was against the corners
But love's got the powers, while happiness is for lovers
I was so excited with every little thing you did
Our relationship, how I did cherish
I did wish upon a star, I did get far
It's not who you love, but it's who love you
I cried out loud, only love knows
How I felt the blows, and now I'm all brand new
It's simple but it's true
Love is a true answer Miss Beverly
Long time Miss Beverly girl you have me thinking over
Long time my back was against the corners
Living in vanity Was the only life I could see
As for the love we once had, Where its all gone?
We both start living in hell, ding dong goes a bell
We both start rock the boat, over in love as I fell
It's not who you love, but it's who love you
I cried out loud only love knows
How I felt the blows, and now I'm all brand new
It's simple but it's true, love is a true answer
It's not who you love, but it's who love you
It's not who you love
(..)
Long time Miss Beverly girl, you had me thinking over
Long time my back was against the corners
Love is a song I sing hoping you're doing well
I must still do my best at my own request
We both start living in hell, ding dong goes a bell
We both start rock the boat, over in love as I fell
It's not who you love but it's who love you
I cried out, loud only love knows
How I felt the blows and now I'm all brand new
It's simple but it's true, love is a true answer
It's not who you love, but it's who love you
It's not who you love
@user-xu2ix4pq5i
Brings tears to my eyes everytime i hear this
@davidcartigny566
Les 2 albums " Haile i hymn et Are we a warrior " sont magnifiques. J'ai découvert ces albums en 1989 , c'est toujours aussi merveilleux aujourd’hui .
@tafimutekwe2855
Sly and Robbie with the players of the instruments in full flight. One of the most enduring pieces of Jamaican music.
@samjones9214
when I first heard this song in the New Queen's Head in Stockwell many years ago I was in love with with a girl called Beverley and this song felt like it was written for me. She passed away so young but now, this song brings me joy.
@djlankzin5770
This takes me back to Johannesburg, SA, 1998
@johnjohngus2843
Can't stop listening this song since 20 years right now....
@renton7866
Mee too
@jonesowusuacheaw1883
Great great artist with magnificent voice
@user-xu2ix4pq5i
Such a good song
@jahlincoln3618
Great song excellent album. Highly recommended...