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.

When Will I See You Again
Inner Circle Lyrics

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It's been a long day without you my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
We've come a long way from where we began
Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again

Damn who knew all the planes we flew
Good things we've been through

That I'll be standing right here
Talking to you about another path I
Know we loved to hit the road and laugh
But something told me that it wouldn't last
Had to switch up look at things different see the bigger picture
Those were the days hard work forever pays now I see you in a better place

How could we not talk about family when family's all that we got?
Everything I went through you were standing there by my side
And now you gonna be with me for the last ride

It's been a long day without you my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
We've come a long way from where we began
Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
when I see you again

First you both go out your way
And the vibe is feeling strong and what's
Small turn to a friendship a friendship
Turn into a bond and that bond will never
Be broke and the love will never get lost
And when brotherhood come first then the line
Will never be crossed established it on our own
When that line had to be drawn and that line is what
We reach so remember me when I'm gone

How could we not talk about family when family's all that we got?
Everything I went through you were standing there by my side
And now you gonna be with me for the last ride

So let the light guide your way hold every memory
As you go and every road you take will always lead you home

It's been a long day without you my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
We've come a long way from where we began

Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Inner Circle's When Will I See You Again speak of a longing to reunite with a friend or loved one after a long period of being apart. The opening line sets the tone for the song, conveying a sense of emptiness and loneliness that comes with prolonged separation. The singer promises to catch up on everything that has happened in their absence when they finally reunite with the person they are addressing.

Throughout the song, the lyrics reference the memories they shared and express a deep gratitude for the times they spent together. The singer reflects on how far they've come since they met, acknowledging the challenges they faced but also the love and support that kept them together. The chorus repeats the feeling of anticipation and excitement for the reunion that they hope is coming.

The second verse adds a layer of emotional weight to the song, emphasizing the importance of family and brotherhood. The lyrics describe how friendships can turn into bonds that are unbreakable, and how the love they share will never be lost. The lines "established it on our own / when that line had to be drawn" suggest that the friendship was tested at some point, but they were able to work through it and build something stronger.

Overall, the lyrics of When Will I See You Again resonate with anyone who has experienced a long period of separation from someone they love. It highlights the importance of family, friendship, and brotherhood, reminding us that even when we are physically apart, the memories and love we share keep us connected.

Line by Line Meaning

It's been a long day without you my friend
I have missed you so much today, my friend

And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When we meet again, I will tell you everything that has happened since we last saw each other

We've come a long way from where we began
We have made a lot of progress since the beginning

Oh I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
Again, I will update you on everything when we are together

When I see you again
This is a hopeful statement, reflecting a desire to see the other person soon

Damn who knew all the planes we flew
Wow, we have been on so many planes together

Good things we've been through
We have had so many positive experiences together

That I'll be standing right here
Here, in this moment, I realize how much I value our friendship

Talking to you about another path I know we loved to hit the road and laugh
I want to discuss our new journey with you, even though we used to enjoy traveling and joking around

But something told me that it wouldn't last
I had a feeling that things would change

Had to switch up look at things different see the bigger picture
To adapt, I had to change my perspective and think more broadly

Those were the days hard work forever pays now I see you in a better place
Our hard work paid off, and I am happy to see you doing well now

How could we not talk about family when family's all that we got?
Our bond is so strong that we consider each other family

Everything I went through you were standing there by my side
You supported me during all the challenges I faced

And now you gonna be with me for the last ride
I am grateful that you will be with me until the end

First you both go out your way
At the beginning of our journey, we went out of our way for each other

And the vibe is feeling strong
Our connection was strong from the very start

Small turn to a friendship a friendship
Our initial interactions blossomed into a genuine friendship

Turn into a bond and that bond will never be broke
Our friendship became so strong that it will never be broken

And the love will never get lost
Our love for each other will always remain, no matter what happens

And when brotherhood come first then the line will never be crossed
We prioritize our friendship above anything else, which keeps us loyal to each other

Established it on our own
We built this strong friendship ourselves

When that line had to be drawn and that line is what we reach
Even when we faced challenges that tested our friendship, we overcame them and came out even stronger

So remember me when I'm gone
This is a request to always keep the memory of our friendship in your heart

So let the light guide your way hold every memory
I hope that you let all of the positive moments we shared guide you through life

As you go and every road you take will always lead you home
No matter where life takes you, know that you will always have a home in your heart and in our friendship

Writer(s): Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff

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