In November 1998, while driving around Montego Bay, Jah Cure was pulled over by the police and arrested on charges of gun possession, rape and robbery. He was prosecuted in April 1999, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Since the arrest, Jah Cure has firmly maintained his innocence. Jah Cure is not scheduled to be released from jail until 2007 at the earliest.
While in prison he has had access to recording equipment and has released three albums and a number of singles, some of which have topped the Jamaican charts. His first album Free Jah’s Cure was released in 2000, it was followed by Ghetto Life in 2003 and Freedom Blues in 2005. More recently Jah Cure has released the songs 'Love is', 'Longing For' and 'True Reflections', showing his unique voice and lyrical ability.
BY TYRONE S REID Observer staff reporter reidt@jamaicaobserver.com
Sunday, July 29, 2007
From Jamaica Observer -- BY TYRONE S REID Observer staff reporter reidt@jamaicaobserver.com
Sunday, July 29, 2007:
After eight years "behind the prison walls" of the Tower Street Adult Correctional facility in Kingston, the day that he was "longing for" - his release - came yesterday, but not with the fanfare and flourish that many Jamaicans had highly anticipated.
During his time behind bars, reggae singer Jah Cure created headlines that won him legions of fans, many who started petitions advocating his release. But yesterday, the reggae artiste, born Siccature Alcock, who was scheduled to be released at 8:00 am, walked out of the maximum security prison minutes after 5:00 am, according to guards.
But even though Jah Cure's early morning release stumped his fans, as well as journalists, scores of chalice-carrying Rastafarians were at the prison gate to greet their 'brother', a senior warder told the Sunday Observer.
"Mi seh, some chalice bun out yah this morning. Ah nuff Rasta come out in di early morning. The one dem who hear bout the early release," the warder said. "Him walk out like Nelson Mandela and him greet some of the man them before the warden escort him away."
The senior warder, who spoke to some of the people who had gathered for the 8:00 am release, said the decision was made to prevent any commotion outside the prison gates.
"I am sorry to know that people came to see him and didn't get the chance. We had to try and avoid the crowd," the warder, dressed in a bright blue uniform, told the crowd, after declining to give his name.
Yesterday, the Sunday Observer received positive comments about Alcock's character while he was an inmate on the A-North block.
"He was a well-behaved inmate. We never have no problem with him," one worker at the prison said.
Another said: "Yes man, him just love him music. Him did alright."
One female warden agreed with her co-workers, before advising us to direct any further questions to "the head office".
In the meantime, several fans who refused to believe that their "artiste" had already left the compound set up camp outside and openly expressed their opinions about his imprisonment and subsequent release.
One female vendor outside the prison, who gave her name only as Miss Yvonne, told the Sunday Observer that Alcock received many visitors each month, the majority being females.
"Him get visitors from all over the world. The other day a white girl come here from France but him didn't take the visit," Miss Yvonne said. "Him go to prison go make him name. I hope that him learn him lesson and move on with him life," she said, adding that she heard that Jah Cure made a stop at Rockfort to "wash off" after leaving the prison.
Her other interesting comments, which had everyone cracking up, included: "Mi hear seh Jah Cure pay all warden rent when him did ovah deh."
One man who said he drove from St Thomas to witness the singer's release said he was very disappointed but wished Jah Cure all the best.
"Even though him have the whole world claim that them love him, him have to be careful," he said.
Another man, a broom vendor from Clarendon, said he wanted to get a glimpse of the man whose songs he can't get enough of.
Trisha, a female fan and a feelance photographer, said people should not judge Alcock as he was capable of making mistakes and changing like other humans.
"I believe that to each his own. If it wasn't time for him to be released, he wouldn't have been released. I just hope that he has learnt from the experience," she said.
Her friend, Kelly, added: "I think he deserved to be released. I just want to get to see him in person now. I hope he wil change too."
Alcock, who was born in Hanover in 1978, was reportedly given the name Jah Cure by Capleton whom he met while growing up in Kingston.
According to police reports, in November 1998, while driving around Montego Bay Alcock was pulled over by the police and arrested on charges of gun possession, rape and robbery. He was taken before the courts in April 1999, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Since the arrest, Jah Cure has firmly maintained his innocence. The story surrounding his case dominated media headlines and barber shop conversations for months, leading to several "Free Jah Cure" campaigns.
While in prison, the singer had access to recording equipment and has released three albums and a number of singles, some of which have done well on local reggae charts. His debut album, Free Jah's Cure was released in 2000, and was followed by Ghetto Life (2003) and Freedom Blues (2005). His popular singles include True Reflections, Love is and Longing For. -- Jamaica Observer
Jah Cure performed for the first time in Holland from http://www.radioreggaetrade.com:
Jah Cure's first performance since his release from prison on July 28 has left a lasting impression on his European fans. On Sunday August 12 at the Reggae Sundance Festival in Eindhoven, Holland, Jah Cure performed in front of 20,000 persons who were longing for this day. Below are reports from journalists who were able to capture this historic moment.
"The field felt it. Jah Cure's performance at Reggae Sundance in Holland would become a historical moment. While the world was waiting for his release, Jah Cure has given hope to many with his music. With this in mind all his songs felt much more powerful. Longing For, What Will It Take, Jamaica and Prison Walls; he did them in his distinguished way of singing. Almost complaining as if he carries a heavy weight on his back. He reaches the high notes, even if he has to press them out of his toes. That's the way the crowd likes to hear him! He stood on stage dressed all in white with his sympathetic and relaxed attitude. Compared to other artists he's different in his stage performance. He shows a lot of tranquility. I think Holland was blessed with Jah Cure on the 12 th of August 2007." - Melvin Toemin, FunX FM, Rotterdam.
"The show was amazing. The best show I have ever been to. Jah Cure gave a strong performance... Amazing!" - Julian, www.Reggaephotos.de , Germany.
"Jah Cure's debut performance since his much publicised release from prison promised much, and for once the hype around an artistes performance delivered on all fronts. He seemed completely at home on stage and was greeted by a rapturous reception from the European crowd. His rapport with the audience was instantly noticeable, and with the majestic Dean Frazer leading the Iyah Cure Band it was hard to believe that this was not an outfit that had toured around Europe and the world for some time. And this was actually their first public outing! Cure's vocal performance was on point throughout, and his fans around the world have a treat in store when he visits their region." - Ray Paul, BBC 1Xtra, United Kingdom.
"The audience sang along line by line. The atmosphere was electrifying. In the run-up to the Reggae Sundance festival it was evident that most of the over 20,000 visitors travelled there because of Jah Cure. It was history in the making! Jamaica had Bob Marley, Jamaica had Garnett Silk and now Jamaica has Jah Cure, who is on the best way to becoming a superstar. That was the consensus after his outstanding, professional, winning performance, which was the crowning glory of the festival and which put tears in so many eyes because of the beauty of his voice and the circumstances surrounding his very first performance after over eight years in prison." - Ellen Kohlings, Riddim, Germany
Jamaican fans and journalists will have the opportunity to make their own judgments at Cure's next performance at Curefest, the 3-day event focusing on the work and music of Jah Cure to be held on October 12-14, 2007 in Oracabessa Bay, St. Mary, Jamaica.
check: freejahcure.net
That Girl
Jah Cure Lyrics
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I'll lock her down
I swear that girl
Will be the only one for me?
The one that makes my life complete
(Yeah)
When I find that girl
I'll hold her down
She'll be the one that conquer me
Her loving takes control of me
(Loving take control of me, yeah)
Could you be at one of my shows?
Good love
It's almost like I'll never know
(Know, know)
Could you be in front of my face?
(Yeah)
Good love is something is that I want to embrace
I got a King size bed
But no Queen to share it with me
It saids that I wanna know your name right now, right now
When I find that girl
I'll lock her down
I swear that girl
Will be the only one for me
The one that makes my life complete
(Yeah)
When I find that girl
I'll hold her down
I swear that girl
She'll be the one that conquers me
Her loving takes control of me
(Loving takes control of me, yeah)
Could it be my next-door neighbor?
Real Love, I'm keeping on my best behavior
(Yeah)
Could it be my closest friend?
(Yeah-ah)
Real Love, it can never be the same again
No
Got a fancy car but got no one to ride with me
It saids that I wanna know your name right now, right now
No
When I find that girl
I'll lock her down
I swear that girl
Will be the only one for me
The one that makes my life complete
Yeah
When I find that girl
I'll hold her down
I swear that girl
She'll be the one to conquers me
Her loving takes control of me
(Loving takes control of me, yeah)
Jah Cure's song "That Girl" is all about the search for a true love. The singer is singing about how he will lock her down and make her his one and only. He is determined to find the girl who will complete his life, and once he finds her, he will hold her tight and never let go. The song is a declaration of love and a testament to the power of love to transform lives.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is searching for a girl who will be the best thing that ever happened to him. He wants someone who will make his life complete and bring him happiness. He is determined to hold onto her and never let her go. The second verse is about the search for that special someone. The singer wonders if she might be one of his fans or even someone he knows. He is determined to find her and embrace the love he knows is waiting for him.
The chorus repeats the theme of the song, with the singer swearing to lock down the girl he finds and make her the only one for him. He knows that her love will conquer him and take control of him. The final verse is about the loneliness he feels without her. He has everything he could want, from a king-size bed to a fancy car, but no one to share it with. He is yearning for the girl who will complete him and make his life whole.
Line by Line Meaning
When I find that girl
The singer is searching for a particular girl who will complete his life.
I'll lock her down
He wants to hold on to her tightly and never let her go.
I swear that girl
The singer promises to be faithful and devoted to her.
Will be the only one for me?
He only wants and desires this girl, and no one else.
The one that makes my life complete
The girl he is searching for will bring him lasting happiness and fulfillment.
(Yeah)
This is an interjection used to express agreement or emphasis.
I'll hold her down
He wants to keep her strong and secure in their relationship.
She'll be the one that conquer me
He expects that this girl will be the one he will surrender his heart and soul to.
Her loving takes control of me
He is willing to let her love control him completely.
(Loving takes control of me, yeah)
He is emphasizing just how powerful this girl's love and influence over him will be.
Could you be at one of my shows?
He wonders if the girl he is looking for could be in his audience.
Good love
The type of love he is looking for.
It's almost like I'll never know
He is uncertain if he will ever find the girl he is looking for.
(Know, know)
This is an interjection used to express emphasis.
Could you be in front of my face?
He wonders if the girl he is searching for is right in front of him.
(Yeah)
This is an interjection used to express agreement or emphasis.
Good love is something is that I want to embrace
He desires the kind of love that will bring him joy and happiness.
I got a King size bed
He has a bed that is big enough for two people.
But no Queen to share it with me
Despite the size of his bed, he is still searching for someone to share it with.
It saids that I wanna know your name right now, right now
He is expressing a sense of urgency to find the girl he is searching for.
Could it be my next-door neighbor?
He wonders if the girl he is searching for is someone he knows or someone who lives nearby.
Real Love
He is specifically searching for genuine and authentic love.
I'm keeping on my best behavior
He is doing everything he can to make himself ready for the girl he is looking for.
(Yeah)
This is an interjection used to express agreement or emphasis.
Could it be my closest friend?
He is questioning if the girl he is searching for is his friend.
(Yeah-ah)
This is an interjection used to express agreement or emphasis.
Real Love, it can never be the same again
He is acknowledging that his life will forever change once he finds this girl and experiences real love with her.
Got a fancy car but got no one to ride with me
Despite having material possessions, he feels incomplete without someone to share them with.
No
This is an interjection used to express a negative response.
Writer(s): Alcock Siccaturie, Boyd Jason P D, Hunt Clive
Contributed by Reagan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sanikariya8474
When I find that girl
I'll lock her down
I swear that girl
Will be the only one for me
The one that makes my life complete
When I find that girl
I'll hold her down
I swear that girl
She'll be the one that conquers me
Her loving takes control of me
Could you be at one of my shows
Good love it's almost like I'll never know
Could you be in front of my face
Good love is something is that I want to embrace
I got a King size bed but no Queen to share it with me
Said that I wanna know your name right now, right now.....
Could it be my next-door neighbor?
Real Love, I'm keeping on my best behavior
Could it be my closest friend?
Real Love, it can never be the same again
Got a fancy car but got no one to ride with me
Said that I wanna know your name right now, right now
So
@ChrisGreen911
LYRICS
When I find that girl
I'll lock her down
I swear that girl
Will be the only one for me?
The one that makes my life complete
(Yeah)
When I find that girl
I'll hold her down
I swear that girl
She'll be the one that conquer me
Her loving takes control of me
(Loving take control of me, yeah)
Could you be at one of my shows?
Good love
It's almost like I'll never know
(Know, know)
Could you be in front of my face?
(Yeah)
Good love is something is that I want to embrace
I got a King size bed
But no Queen to share it with me
It saids that I wanna know your name right now, right now
When I find that girl
I'll lock her down
I swear that girl
Will be the only one for me
The one that makes my life complete
(Yeah)
When I find that girl
I'll hold her down
I swear that girl
She'll be the one that conquers me
Her loving takes control of me
(Loving takes control of me, yeah)
Could it be my next-door neighbor?
Real Love, I'm keeping on my best behavior
(Yeah)
Could it be my closest friend?
(Yeah-ah)
Real Love, it can never be the same again
No
Got a fancy car but got no one to ride with me
It saids that I wanna know your name right now, right now
No
When I find that girl
I'll lock her down
I swear that girl
Will be the only one for me
The one that makes my life complete
Yeah
When I find that girl
I'll hold her down
I swear that girl
She'll be the one to conquers me
Her loving takes control of me
(Loving takes control of me, yeah)
@zamarac5763
I'm So proud to be Jamaican , the music is amazing <3
@haroldsimpson4811
❤❤❤❤
@haroldsimpson4811
Mi tu proud our music is figh
@shar2r651
❤️
@sanikariya8474
When I find that girl
I'll lock her down
I swear that girl
Will be the only one for me
The one that makes my life complete
When I find that girl
I'll hold her down
I swear that girl
She'll be the one that conquers me
Her loving takes control of me
Could you be at one of my shows
Good love it's almost like I'll never know
Could you be in front of my face
Good love is something is that I want to embrace
I got a King size bed but no Queen to share it with me
Said that I wanna know your name right now, right now.....
Could it be my next-door neighbor?
Real Love, I'm keeping on my best behavior
Could it be my closest friend?
Real Love, it can never be the same again
Got a fancy car but got no one to ride with me
Said that I wanna know your name right now, right now
So
@kainzadinahjuliet8198
True fun teee
@sal77897
thanks for the putting up all the lyrics brethren 🙏
@barryachola3980
Thanks for the lyrics
@ultimateresultzz6319
🔥🔥🔥🔥yooooo Bredda good lyrics
@nitrogen225
Massive