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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.
Signs
Inner Circle Lyrics
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I can't stand it
I can't stand to bear
The things that I see
At every corner
And every border
There is someone
Oppression, depression
Frustration the wait
Is too long on the line
The saga continues
Nothings changed
Instead of getting better
It's getting worse
Damnation, segregation
Starvation, oh Jah Jah
How much more do we have to bear?
The song "Signs I Can't Take It" by Inner Circle speaks about the struggles that people face every day. The first few lines of the song depict an individual who is exhausted and cannot bear to see the things happening around them. The song paints a picture of a world that is brimming with oppression, frustration, and depression. The artist goes ahead to describe how these problems are not only limited to a particular location, but they are present in every corner and every border, accentuating the fact that no one is safe from the tumultuous world.
The chorus of the song has a catchy melody that adds to the emotions that the artist is trying to express. The words "I can't take it no more, I can't stand it, I can't stand the bear the things that I see" paints a clear picture of a person who is at their wits' end and does not know what to do next. The lyrics continue to describe how the problems in society are not only persisting but are getting worse, and the people living in it are becoming more segregated, starved, and hopeless.
The ending of the song makes a desperate plea to a higher force, hoping that something will change before the world becomes too unbearable. The tensions in the song are well scripted, and it makes the listener connect with the lyrics, which is a sign of thoughtful songwriting.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't take it no more
I have reached my limit and can no longer tolerate this situation
I can't stand it
I cannot endure this anymore
I can't stand to bear
It is unbearable for me to witness and experience what is happening
The things that I see
The situations and circumstances that I witness
At every corner
Everywhere I look
And every border
Every place I go
There is someone
There are individuals
Standing with a sign
Displaying a message on their sign
Oppression, depression
Systematic repression and mental health difficulties
Frustration the wait
The waiting time is causing frustration
Is too long on the line
The wait in line is too long
The saga continues
This story of injustice keeps going on
Nothings changed
Nothing has improved
Instead of getting better
Rather than improving
It's getting worse
It is deteriorating
Damnation, segregation
Cursing and separation based on differences
Starvation, oh Jah Jah
Experiencing starvation and calling on God
How much more do we have to bear?
How much more can we take of this situation?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALTON S. COFFIE
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Carlos AAA
Excelente música
Mr. Nobody
Great album! Had it since 1994!
Gustavo Grossi
Very solid album, legends
Nice groove all the way through
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gabriel alternativo
Me trae muchos recuerdos
Jorge Santo
Um grande sucesso. De uma das melhores. Bandas. Jorge. Santos
Ronaldo Torres
"Instead of getting better is getting worse. Oppresion, depression, segregation, starvation, domination...." Song from 1993. Still is modern. Nothing changes
Jose Dabreu
Una canilla de reggae!
Brett Begley
Thanks for posting this album