Jamaican reggae band Inner Circle was formed 1968 by Ian and Roger Lewis. T… Read Full Bio ↴Jamaican reggae band Inner Circle was formed 1968 by Ian and Roger Lewis. The band gained success through the front-man and lead singer Jacob Miller, who was killed in a car crash 1980. 1978-80 Inner Circle was more popular in Jamaica than Bob Marley. The band also appeared in the reggae film Rockers in 1978. The album Everything Is Great reached top 20 in the UK 1979. In 1989 the hit 'Bad Boys' was released with Charlton Coffie as lead singer. Another international hit was 'Sweat (A La La La La Long)' 1993.
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The reggae group Inner Circle was formed in 1968 by the brothers Ian and Roger Lewis in Jamaica. At first they covered soul and R&B hits from the United States, and then also a few reggae songs, predominantly from Bob Marley.

The band released two albums as The Inner Circle in 1974 for jamaican label "Starapple"(and they were distributed by "Trojan" in UK), and resigned to Capitol Records in 1976, and Island Records(where the internationally successful album "Everything Is Great" originated. This album reached top 20 in the UK and preceded their other chart success by some years) in 1979.

Inner Circle was decidedly influenced through the original member Jacob Miller, the frontman and lead singer who was killed in a car crash on March 23, 1980. At the end of the 1970s Inner Circle with Jacob "Killer" Miller was more popular in Jamaica than Bob Marley. The band also appeared in the reggae cult film Rockers in 1978.

After the loss of Jacob Miller, Inner Circle broke up, but in 1982 another album called Something So Good was released. In 1986 Ian and Roger Lewis reestablished Inner Circle with the singer Carlton Coffie, and the band experienced a comeback with the album Black Roses.

In 1989, Inner Circle released the song "Bad Boys." Since then, the band calls itself "The Bad Boys of Reggae". They had another big hit with the 1993 song "Sweat (A La La La La Long)."

The lead singer Carlton Coffie was ill for a long period in 1995 and decided after his recuperation to start a solo career. The current singer Kris Bentley took his place.

Keep The Faith
Inner Circle Lyrics

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If you call out loud
Will it get inside
Through the heart of your surrender
To your alibis
And you can say the words
Like you understand
But the power's in believing
So give yourself

A chance

'cause you can
Climb the highest mountain
Swim the deepest sea, hee
All you need is the will to want it
And, little self-esteem

So keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn you 'round
You gotta know when it's good to go
To get your dreams up off the ground

Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Believe in yourself no matter what it's gon' take
You can be a winner
But you got to keep the faith

gon' keep it brother
You got it
And when you think of trust
Does it lead you home
To a place that you only dream of when you're all alone
And you can go by feel
'stead of circumstance
But the power's in beliving
So give yourself a chance

I know that you can
Sail across the water
Float across the sky, high
Any road that you take will get you there
If you only try

So keep the faith, ow
Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And your feet flat on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out

I told my brother how to do the thing right
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Go for what you want, don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner,
But you got to keep the faith
Gon' keep it brother
You got it
I know that keepin' the faith
Means never givin' up on love
But the power that love has
To make it right
Makes it
Makes it right

Keep the faith
Don't let nobody turn you 'round brother
You got to know when it's good to go
To get your dreams up off the ground
Keep the faith
Baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out

Better stand up and act like you wanna do right
Don't play the fool for the rest of your life
Work on it brother and you'll make it someday
Go for what you want and don't forget the faith
Look at yourself and what you're doin' right now
Stand back a minute just to check yourself out
Straighten out your life and how you're livin' each day
Get yourself together, 'cause you got to keep the faith
Uh, uh, uh

Don't let nobody take you down, brother
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And your feet flat on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out
Lift up your mind
Before your mind gets blown
Some things in life you best just leave them alone
Go for what you want
Don't let it get in your way
You can make it happen
But ya got ta keep the faith

Gon' keep it brother
You got to keep the faith
Yeah keep the faith
Gon' keep it sister
You got to keep the faith now, now

I'll show my brotha
How to do the thing right
Lift up your head and show the world you got pride
Go for what you want
Don't let 'em get in your way
You can be a winner if you keep the faith

Straighten out yourself and get your mind on track
Dust off your butt and get your self-respect back
You've known me long enough to know that I don't play
Take it like you want it but you got to keep the faith
Gon'

Don't let nobody take you down
Just keep your eyes on the prize
And get your feet back on the ground
Keep the faith, baby, yea
Because it's just a matter of time
Before your confidence will win out

But till that day
I said you've got to keep the faith!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Inner Circle's "Keep the Faith" are about perseverance in the face of adversity. The song encourages listeners to maintain their faith in themselves and their abilities, even when others doubt them or obstacles stand in their way. The lyrics suggest that the key to success is believing in oneself and never giving up, even when things are tough. Through a series of powerful metaphors, Inner Circle compares the struggle for success to climbing mountains and swimming oceans, suggesting that anything is possible if one has the will and determination to succeed.

The song includes a call to action, telling listeners to "keep the faith" and not allow anyone to hold them back. The lyrics highlight the importance of self-esteem and confidence, and encourage listeners to believe in themselves no matter what. The song suggests that success is not a matter of luck but rather a result of hard work and determination.

In conclusion, Inner Circle's "Keep the Faith" is a powerful anthem about perseverance, self-belief, and overcoming obstacles. The song's message is universal and timeless, and its lyrics continue to inspire and motivate listeners today.

Line by Line Meaning

If you call out loud Will it get inside Through the heart of your surrender To your alibis
When you express your feelings out loud, will it penetrate your mind, destroy your excuses, and enable you to be honest with yourself?

And you can say the words Like you understand But the power's in believing So give yourself A chance
You can speak convincingly, but the real strength comes from inner conviction, so don't hesitate to give yourself an opportunity to believe.

'cause you can Climb the highest mountain Swim the deepest sea, hee All you need is the will to want it And, little self-esteem
You can accomplish extraordinary things if you have the desire, even if you don't have much self-confidence.

So keep the faith Don't let nobody turn you 'round You gotta know when it's good to go To get your dreams up off the ground
Maintain hope and enthusiasm, don't let anyone discourage you, and know when to act in order to achieve your goals.

Because it's just a matter of time Before your confidence will win out Believe in yourself no matter what it's gon' take You can be a winner But you got to keep the faith
You will eventually triumph if you remain self-assured, regardless of the circumstances, and persevere with faith.

And when you think of trust Does it lead you home To a place that you only dream of when you're all alone And you can go by feel 'stead of circumstance But the power's in beliving So give yourself a chance
When you think of trust, does it bring you closer to your ideal reality, and can you rely on your instincts rather than your environment to get you there? Give yourself a chance to believe in yourself.

I know that you can Sail across the water Float across the sky, high Any road that you take will get you there If you only try
I have faith that you can achieve anything you desire, whether it's crossing the sea or soaring in the sky, as long as you make an effort.

So keep the faith, ow Don't let nobody take you down, brother Just keep your eyes on the prize And your feet flat on the ground
Stay hopeful and don't let others hold you back, stay focused on your objectives, and stay grounded in reality.

Better stand up and act like you wanna do right Don't play the fool for the rest of your life Work on it brother and you'll make it someday Go for what you want and don't forget the faith
It's time to get serious and pursue your aspirations; don't waste time being foolish. You will achieve your goals one day if you keep working on them and maintain hope.

Look at yourself and what you're doin' right now Stand back a minute just to check yourself out Straighten out your life and how you're livin' each day Get yourself together, 'cause you got to keep the faith
Examine how you are conducting yourself and take a step back to investigate it. Adjust your life and how you live each day so that you stay confident and hopeful.

Lift up your mind Before your mind gets blown Some things in life you best just leave them alone Go for what you want Don't let it get in your way You can make it happen But ya got ta keep the faith
Take care of your mental health before it's too late. Some things are better left alone. Go for what you want and don't let anything impede your progress. If you keep the faith, you can accomplish anything.

But till that day I said you've got to keep the faith!
Until the day of your triumph comes, always keep your faith.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON, SIEDAH GARRETT, GLEN BALLARD

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