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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.
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Inner Circle Lyrics
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And all I ve got is love to share
Do you really love me yeah?
Do you really love me yeah?
I m a Reggae Rocker, do you love me?
Six feets tall, straight from over the all, do you love me?
I play the music that I love, do you love me?
He s the Rocker, she s the Rocker
Rock it to my melody
I m rocking, you re rocking
To my Reggae melody!
Dreadlocks flying through the air, do you love me?
All I ve got is love to share, do you love me?
No matter what the people say
I keep on Jammin everyday! Do you love me?
He s the Rocker, she s the Rocker
Rock it to my melody
I m rocking, you re rocking
To my Reggae melody!
He s the Rocker, she s the Rocker
Rock it to my melody
I m rocking, you re rocking
To my Reggae melody, keep on Jammin everyday!
The lyrics to Inner Circle's song "We 'a' Rockers" are an expression of love, appreciation, and passion for reggae music. The first lines, "Dreadlocks flying through the air! And all I've got is love to share," set the tone for the song's enthusiastic and joyful energy. The singer then poses the question, "Do you really love me yeah?" This question can be interpreted in many ways, as it could be directed towards the listener or towards the genre of reggae music itself, asking whether anyone truly loves and appreciates it.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "He's the Rocker, she's the Rocker, rock it to my melody," which could be interpreted as an invitation for others to join in on the love for reggae music and for the lifestyle that it represents. The second verse describes the singer as a "Reggae Rocker," and asks whether the listener loves him and his music. This verse also mentions pressures that come from above, likely referring to societal expectations or external pressures to conform to mainstream music genres.
The refrain of the song, "I'm rocking, you're rocking, to my Reggae melody" reinforces the idea that reggae music is a form of collective joy and unity, bringing people together to enjoy the sound and rhythm that it embodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Dreadlocks flying through the air!
My long, matted hair is waving in the wind as a symbol of my Rastafarian beliefs and culture.
And all I ve got is love to share
Despite not having material wealth, I have an abundance of love to give to others.
Do you really love me yeah?
Are you genuinely interested in my music and the messages I share through it?
I m a Reggae Rocker, do you love me?
I am a musician who plays reggae music, do you appreciate and enjoy my art?
Six feets tall, straight from over the all, do you love me?
I am an imposing figure, standing out in a crowd due to my height and proud demeanor. Do you still feel a connection to me and my music despite this?
I play the music that I love, do you love me?
I create and perform the music that resonates with me personally, but is it also able to resonate with you?
For pressure stands from up above, do you love me?
The weight of societal pressure and expectations can be overwhelming, but can you still appreciate my unique style in spite of it?
He s the Rocker, she s the Rocker
Both men and women can be rockers, and this music is not limited to one gender or identity.
Rock it to my melody
Listen and move your body to the rhythm of my music.
I m rocking, you re rocking
I am performing my music with passion and energy, and I hope that you are also experiencing those same emotions as you listen.
No matter what the people say
Despite any negative feedback or criticism, I will continue to create and perform my music because it is a part of who I am.
I keep on Jammin everyday! Do you love me?
I will play my music every day and continue to share it with others. Do you appreciate the dedication and passion I have for my craft?
To my Reggae melody!
All of my music is created with a foundation in reggae, and I hope that you can feel the soul and spirit behind each melody.
Keep on Jammin everyday!
I will continue to make music and express myself through it every day, and I hope that you will continue to listen and support me on this journey.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD WASHINGTON HARVEY, IAN LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lucas Panda
Dreadlocks flying through the air!
And all I ve got is love to share
Do you really love me yeah?
Do you really love me yeah?
I m a Reggae Rocker, do you love me?
Six feets tall, straight from over the all, do you love me?
I play the music that I love, do you love me?
For pressure stands from up above, do you love me?
He s the Rocker, she s the Rocker
Rock it to my melody
I m rocking, you re rocking
To my Reggae melody!
Dreadlocks flying through the air, do you love me?
All I ve got is love to share, do you love me?
No matter what the people say
I keep on Jammin everyday! Do you love me?
He s the Rocker, she s the Rocker
Rock it to my melody
I m rocking, you re rocking
To my Reggae melody!
He s the Rocker, she s the Rocker
Rock it to my melody
I m rocking, you re rocking
To my Reggae melody, keep on Jammin everyday!
Thom Van Dusen
One of the best reggae albums EVER!
Edward Bronston
Right up there with The Harder They Come!
Lucas Panda
Dreadlocks flying through the air!
And all I ve got is love to share
Do you really love me yeah?
Do you really love me yeah?
I m a Reggae Rocker, do you love me?
Six feets tall, straight from over the all, do you love me?
I play the music that I love, do you love me?
For pressure stands from up above, do you love me?
He s the Rocker, she s the Rocker
Rock it to my melody
I m rocking, you re rocking
To my Reggae melody!
Dreadlocks flying through the air, do you love me?
All I ve got is love to share, do you love me?
No matter what the people say
I keep on Jammin everyday! Do you love me?
He s the Rocker, she s the Rocker
Rock it to my melody
I m rocking, you re rocking
To my Reggae melody!
He s the Rocker, she s the Rocker
Rock it to my melody
I m rocking, you re rocking
To my Reggae melody, keep on Jammin everyday!
Fan Kow Jan
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Prodam Garazh
Thanks!! I LOVE YOU! PEACE AND LOVE
Joshua Keddy
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
carlos porras
La bestia del reggae roots 🇯🇲,..killer Miller
Reggae-Dub Culture
2021 always on my favorite song of classic reggae
Markus Milla
Reggae fever 🎶❤️
A J
this song over the menu screen of the rockers movie is the only song that doesnt bother the shit out of me when it repeats forever