Fundamental Reggae
Jimmy Cliff Lyrics


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I know you love music
I know you like sound
Some people like rhythm
Well just stick around
This is the music
For all who love beat
Soup in their nature
And move every feet

This is fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Oh, take it with ya'all the way

It's got some calypso
Just like in rock afro
Classical notion
To steal your emotion
So get around children
Tell mommy and poppy
You found a solution
To make everyone happy

Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Oh, take it with ya'all the way
Take it a

This is fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Oh, take it with ya'all the way

I know you love music
I know you like sound
Some people like rhythm
Well just stick around
This is the music
For all who love beat
It's got some calypso
Just like in rock afro

This is fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Oh, take it with ya'all the way
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae




Oh, take it with ya'all the way
Children, fundamental reggae

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jimmy Cliff's "Fundamental Reggae" celebrate the power of music to bring people together and lift their spirits. The song speaks directly to those who love music and sound, urging them to stick around and enjoy the beat. The reggae rhythm is described as "fundamental," suggesting that it is essential and foundational to the genre. The song also incorporates elements of calypso and rock, further emphasizing the diversity and richness of the musical tradition.


Throughout the song, Cliff encourages children to share their love of music with their parents, offering a solution to make everyone happy. The music is portrayed as a unifying force that can bring people of all ages and backgrounds together. The lyrics suggest that music has the power to steal emotions and provide a sense of joy and fulfilment.


Overall, "Fundamental Reggae" is a joyful celebration of the power of music. It highlights the importance of rhythm, beat, and sound in creating a sense of community and bringing people together.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you love music
I am aware of your fondness for music


I know you like sound
I understand your love for sound


Some people like rhythm
There are people who enjoy rhythm


Well just stick around
Stay here a while


This is the music
What you are hearing is music


For all who love beat
This music is for those who love to dance


Soup in their nature
It comes naturally to them


And move every feet
They cannot help but move their feet to the beat


It's got some calypso
This music incorporates elements of calypso


Just like in rock afro
Similar to the rhythms found in rock and Afrobeat music


Classical notion
The music also has elements of classical music


To steal your emotion
It has the ability to evoke strong emotions


So get around children
Addressing young people


Tell mommy and poppy
Inform your parents


You found a solution
You have discovered something


To make everyone happy
That will bring joy to everyone


Children, fundamental reggae
Young people, this is what we call fundamental reggae




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY CLIFF

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@eddymanijean6794

I know you love music
I know you like sound
Some people like rhythm
Well just stick around
This is the music
For all who love beat
Soup in their nature
And move every feet.

This is: fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Oh take it with ya'all the way

It's got some calypso
Just like in rock afro
Classical notion
To steal your emotion
So get around children
Tell mommy and poppy
You found a solution
To make everyone happy

Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Oh take it with ya'all the way
Take it-a

This is: fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Oh take it with ya'all the way

I know you love music
I know you like sound
Some people like rhythm
Well just stick around
This is the music
For all who love beat
It's got some calypso
Just like in rock afro

This is: fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae
Fundamental reggae



All comments from YouTube:

@dieteroetzel8071

when I was young!! I still have this LP!with almost 65 years of age Reggae still keeps my hips swinging! :-)

@nicolastumba2469

The first time we heard this word "REGGAE" in Africa ,it was JIMMY.

@stanleystamiri6965

When I heard this song at my young age in the 70's I still didn't' even know anything about reggae then but I liked it so much to the extend that my parents called it my song.

@samuelekanem1654

Wow !
The memory of my days in Hope Waddell remains indelible. Lawrence Ime Okon where are you ?

@nelsonmkisi6069

Oh.sweet.reggae.I.rember.to.me.I.heard.this.song.in.1979

@lawrencenjawe1935

UNLIMITED (ALBUM) was my introduction to reggae in early 70s like everyone in Africa.

@skyemasterson1111

East Central State, Nigeria. The '70s.

@dinahammah7648

Give your music to us Jimmy Cliff, your fans

@miclexis

Unlimited was my introduction to island music......unforgetable

@justinankuwa9390

❤💃love ya JC!!!

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