Ijahman Levi was born Trevor Sutherland in Jamaica in 1946 and is a reggae … Read Full Bio ↴Ijahman Levi was born Trevor Sutherland in Jamaica in 1946 and is a reggae musician. His first album, Haile I Hymn, was released on Island Records in 1978. He became Ijahman Levi after a religious conversion to the Rastafari movement in prison where he was between 1972 and 1974. It and the three following records preached Rastafari movement as well as Twelve Tribes of Israel doctrine.

* 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

Oh Madge
Ijahman Levi Lyrics

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Settle down with me
I've got enough love for me and you
Straight from my heart
Sweet love is turning me on
You're so beautiful and warm

I do, I want to be with you
Honestly, I promise to love you

I do.

I'm devoted to you
I'm happy that I'm the one you love
Straight from heart
My precious love
I've vowed to love you truly

I do, I want to be with you
Honestly, I promise to love you
I do.

Settle down with me
I've got enough love for me and you
Straight from my heart
Sweet love is turning me on
You're so beautiful and warm

I do, I want to be with you
Honestly, I promise to love you
I do.

I'm devoted to you
I'm happy that I'm the one you love
Straight from heart
My precious love
I've vowed to love you truly
I do, I want to be with you
Honestly, I promise to love you
I do.
I do, I want to be with you
Honestly, I promise to love you

I do.
I do, I want to be with you

Overall Meaning

"Oh Madge" by Ijahman Levi seems to be a love song that expresses the singer's deep and heartfelt love for a woman named Madge. The song begins with an invitation to settle down with him as he professes to have enough love for both himself and his lover. He then goes on to describe how the sweet love he shares with her is turning him on, and how he finds her to be beautiful and warm, capturing her essence in the lyrics. The singer declares his intention to be with her, promising to honestly love her, indicating that he is entirely committed to their love.

As the song progresses, he repeats his devotion to her and expresses his joy in being the one she loves. The singer also emphasizes that his love is true, and he promises to uphold that truth. The chorus repeats, "I do, I want to be with you/Honestly, I promise to love you/I do," as if he is making a vow of love to Madge. The verses and the chorus reinforce the depth and intensity of the singer's love for Madge.

The song's simplicity in its lyrics and mellow tempo provides a relaxed and enjoyable listening experience. "Oh Madge" is a beautiful tribute to a woman that the singer loves deeply. The song expresses the longing for love and dedication to being with the woman he loves. It speaks of a romantic encounter where a man pledges his love for his significant other, making it one of those songs that listeners can find comforting and inspiring.

Line by Line Meaning

Settle down with me
Be with me; commit to being together

I've got enough love for me and you
I have enough love for both of us

Straight from my heart
Sincerely, genuinely

Sweet love is turning me on
Love is making me feel good

You're so beautiful and warm
You are attractive and welcoming

I do, I want to be with you
I am committed to being with you

Honestly, I promise to love you
Truly, I vow to love you

I'm devoted to you
I am committed and loyal to you

I'm happy that I'm the one you love
I am elated that you love me

My precious love
My beloved

I've vowed to love you truly
I have promised to love you sincerely