Cliff moved to Kingston in 1962. After he released two singles that failed to make much of an impression, his career took off when his "Hurricane Hattie" became a hit, while he was aged just 14; it was produced by Leslie Kong, with whom Cliff would remain until Kong's death. Later local hit singles included "King of Kings", "Dearest Beverley" and "Pride and Passion". In 1964, Cliff was chosen as one of the Jamaican representatives at the World's Fair, and Cliff soon signed to Island Records and moved to Britain. Island initially (and unsuccessfully) tried to sell Cliff to the rock audience, but his career took off in the late 1960s. His international debut album was Hard Road to Travel, which received excellent reviews and included "Waterfall", a Brazilian hit that won the International Song Festival.
"Waterfall" was followed in 1969 by "Wonderful World, Beautiful People" and "Vietnam" in 1970, both popular throughout most of the world. Folk rock singer-songwriter Bob Dylan even called "Vietnam" the best protest song he'd ever heard. Wonderful World included a cover of Cat Stevens' "Wild World", which was a success in 1970.
Leslie Kong died of a heart attack in 1971. The soundtrack to the reggae film The Harder They Come was a huge success that sold well across the world, but did not break Cliff into the mainstream. After a series of albums, Cliff took a break and traveled to Africa, exploring his newfound Muslim spirituality. He quickly returned to music, touring for several years before he recorded with Kool & the Gang for Power & the Glory (1983). (During the 1981 River Tour, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band added Cliff's little-known "Trapped" to their live set; it achieved great prominence when included on 1985's We Are the World benefit album.) The follow-up, Cliff Hanger (1985) won a Grammy Award, though it was his last major success in the U.S. until 1993. He continued to sell well in Jamaica and, to a lesser extent, the UK, returning to the mainstream pop charts in the U.S. and elsewhere with a version of Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" on the Cool Runnings film soundtrack in 1993 .
In 2002, Cliff released his new album, Fantastic Plastic People in Europe, after first providing free downloads using Delacove's People Music Media p2p software. This album featured collaborations with Joe Strummer, Annie Lennox, and Sting as well as new songs that were very reminiscent of Cliff's original hits. In 2004 Cliff completely reworked the songs, dropping the traditional reggae in favor of an electronica sound, for inclusion in Black Magic.
Cliff has also covered the famous African song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
His recording of 'You Can Get It If You Really Want' was used as a campaign anthem by the Sandinista National Liberation Front in the 1990 election in Nicaragua (they lost). It was also adopted by the British Conservative Party during their annual conference in October, 2007. It is unclear whether Mr Cliff endorsed either party. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame March 15,2010.
My Love Is Solid as a Rock
Jimmy Cliff Lyrics
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It's as solid as a rock, solid as a rock,
Solid as a rock
My love
It's as solid as a rock
I can't stop
If you're asking me
Will my love ever be
It has got no age, no beginning nor end
Won't slip, won't slide, won't break, won't bend
Ooooh, let me tell you now
My love
It's as solid as a rock, solid as a rock, solid as a rock
Ooooh honey
My love
It's as solid as a rock
I can't stop
If you're looking for
Love that will endure
When the storms of hate knocks at your door
Love does stand the test
Of every jealous guest
The little breadth, no width, nor depth
Uuhn uuhn honey now
That's me
Ooooh honey
My love, it's as solid as a rock
I can't stop
Cos if you're asking me
Will my love ever be
Don't you know I tell you truthfully
It has got no age, no beginning nor end
Won't slip, won't slide, won't break, won't bend
Honey, let me tell you now
My love, it's as solid as a rock, solid as a rock, solid as a rock
Ooooh honey
My love, it's as solid as a rock
I can't stop
Talking 'bout my love, my love,
My love my love, my love, my love, my love, my love
Said it's as solid as a rock
Honey, it's solid as a rock,
It won't slip, won't slide, won't shake
Won't bend, won't break or end
And you know that it's as solid as a rock
Honey, it's solid as a rock
Honey, it's solid as a rock
Honey, it's solid as a rock
It won't slip, won't slide, won't shake
Won't bend, won't move, won't sink, won't end
Cos it's solid as a rock
Honey, it's solid as a rock
It's as solid as a rock
Talking 'bout love, my love, my love...
The lyrics to Jimmy Cliff's song, "My Love Is Solid as a Rock" speak about unwavering love that is strong and unbreakable. The song suggests that this type of love is rare and precious, and that it can endure any test that comes its way because it has no age, no beginning, nor end. The singer is confident in his love and tells his partner honestly that it won't slip, slide, break, or bend, which speaks to the unwavering nature of his commitment.
The chorus is the most powerful part of the song, where the repetition of the phrase "My love, it's as solid as a rock" emphasizes the strength of his commitment. The song's upbeat tempo and fun reggae sound with a touch of soul make this song an instant classic. Overall, "My Love Is Solid as a Rock" is a joyful, uplifting song about the power of unshakeable love that can survive any obstacle thrown its way.
Line by Line Meaning
My love
The singer's love is the subject of the song
It's as solid as a rock, solid as a rock,
The singer's love is incredibly strong and stable
Solid as a rock
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis
My love
Reiteration of the subject of the song
It's as solid as a rock
Reiteration of the strength and stability of the singer's love
I can't stop
The singer cannot help but express the strength of their love
If you're asking me
The singer anticipates being questioned about the veracity of their statement
Will my love ever be
The question asked of the singer
Girl you know I tell you truthfully
The singer assures the veracity of their statement
It has got no age, no beginning nor end
The love the singer expresses is eternal and infinite
Won't slip, won't slide, won't break, won't bend
The love the singer expresses is incredibly stable and steadfast
Ooooh, let me tell you now
The singer emphasizes the truthfulness of their statement
My love
Reiteration of the subject of the song
It's as solid as a rock, solid as a rock, solid as a rock
Reiteration of the strength and stability of the singer's love
Ooooh honey
Endearing address to the listener
My love
Reiteration of the subject of the song
It's as solid as a rock
Reiteration of the strength and stability of the singer's love
I can't stop
Reiteration of the singer's inability to contain their feelings
If you're looking for
The singer suggests that their love is what the listener needs
Love that will endure
The singer's love is everlasting
When the storms of hate knocks at your door
The singer suggests that their love will get you through tough times
Love does stand the test
The singer suggests that true love can withstand adversity
Of every jealous guest
The singer suggests that the negative emotions of others cannot penetrate true love
The little breadth, no width, nor depth
The singer suggests that their love is limiting in scope
Uuhn uuhn honey now
The singer reiterates the truthfulness of their statement
That's me
The singer affirms that they are the one expressing this unbreakable love
Ooooh honey
Endearing address to the listener
My love, it's as solid as a rock
Reiteration of the strength and stability of the singer's love
I can't stop
Reiteration of the singer's inability to contain their feelings
Cos if you're asking me
The singer anticipates being questioned about the veracity of their statement
Will my love ever be
The question asked of the singer
Don't you know I tell you truthfully
The singer assures the veracity of their statement
It has got no age, no beginning nor end
The love the singer expresses is eternal and infinite
Won't slip, won't slide, won't break, won't bend
The love the singer expresses is incredibly stable and steadfast
Honey, let me tell you now
The singer emphasizes the truthfulness of their statement
My love, it's as solid as a rock, solid as a rock, solid as a rock
Reiteration of the strength and stability of the singer's love
Ooooh honey
Endearing address to the listener
My love, it's as solid as a rock
Reiteration of the strength and stability of the singer's love
I can't stop
Reiteration of the singer's inability to contain their feelings
Talking 'bout my love, my love,
The singer continues to emphasize the strength and stability of their love
My love my love, my love, my love, my love, my love
Reiteration of the subject of the song
Said it's as solid as a rock
Reiteration of the strength and stability of the singer's love
Honey, it's solid as a rock,
Reiteration of the subject of the song
It won't slip, won't slide, won't shake
Reiteration of the stability of the singer's love
Won't bend, won't break or end
The love the singer expresses is resolute and unwavering
And you know that it's as solid as a rock
The singer presupposes agreement from the listener in the strength and stability of their love
Honey, it's solid as a rock
Reiteration of the subject of the song
Honey, it's solid as a rock
Reiteration of the subject of the song
Honey, it's solid as a rock
Reiteration of the subject of the song
It won't slip, won't slide, won't shake
Reiteration of the stability of the singer's love
Won't bend, won't move, won't sink, won't end
The love the singer expresses will not falter or fade
Cos it's solid as a rock
Reiteration of the strength and stability of the singer's love
Honey, it's solid as a rock
Reiteration of the subject of the song
It's as solid as a rock
Reiteration of the strength and stability of the singer's love
Talking 'bout love, my love, my love...
Final emphasis on the strength and stability of the singer's love
Writer(s): Jimmy Cliff
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My Love Is Solid As a Rock
Jimmy Cliff
My love
It's as solid as a rock, solid as a rock,
Solid as a rock
My love
It's as solid as a rock
I can't stop
If you're asking me
Will my love ever be
Girl you know I tell you truthfully
It has got no age, no beginning nor end
Won't slip, won't slide, won't break, won't bend
Ooooh, let me tell you now
My love
It's as solid as a rock, solid as a rock, solid as a rock
Ooooh honey
My love
It's as solid as a rock
I can't stop
If you're looking for
Love that will endure
When the storms of hate knocks at your door
Love does stand the test
Of every jealous guest
The little breadth, no width, nor depth
Uuhn uuhn honey now
That's me
Ooooh honey
My love, it's as solid as a rock
I can't stop
Cos if you're asking me
Will my love ever be
Don't you know I tell you truthfully
It has got no age, no beginning nor end
Won't slip, won't slide, won't break, won't bend
Honey, let me tell you now
My love, it's as solid as a rock, solid as a rock, solid as a rock
Ooooh honey
My love, it's as solid as a rock
I can't stop
Talking 'bout my love, my love,
My love my love, my love, my love, my love, my love
Said it's as solid as a rock
Honey, it's solid as a rock,
It won't slip, won't slide, won't shake
Won't bend, won't break or end
And you know that it's as solid as a rock
Honey, it's solid as a rock
Honey, it's solid as a rock
Honey, it's solid as a rock
It won't slip, won't slide, won't shake
Won't bend, won't move, won't sink, won't end
Cos it's solid as a rock
Honey, it's solid as a rock
It's as solid as a rock
Talking 'bout love, my love, my love...
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Auteurs-compositeurs : Jimmy Cliff. Pour une utilisation non commerciale uniquement.
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@eddymanijean6794
My Love Is Solid As a Rock
Jimmy Cliff
Mon amour
Câest aussi solide quâun rocher, solide comme un rocher,
Solide comme une roche
Mon amour
Câest aussi solide quâun rocher
Je ne peux pas mâarrĂȘter
Si vous me demandez
Mon amour sera-t-il un jour
Fille tu sais que je te dis honnĂȘtement
Il nâa pas dâĂąge, pas de dĂ©but ni de fin
Ne glisse pas, ne glisse pas, ne se casse pas, ne se plie pas
Ooooh, laissez-moi vous dire maintenant
Mon amour
Câest aussi solide quâune roche, solide comme une roche, solide comme une roche
Ooooh miel
Mon amour
Câest aussi solide quâun rocher
Je ne peux pas mâarrĂȘter
Si vous recherchez
Lâamour qui durera
Quand les tempĂȘtes de haine frappent Ă votre porte
Lâamour rĂ©siste Ă lâĂ©preuve
De chaque invité jaloux
Le peu de largeur, pas de largeur, ni de profondeur
Uuhn uuhn miel maintenant
Câest moi
Ooooh miel
Mon amour, il est solide comme un roc
Je ne peux pas mâarrĂȘter
Cos si vous me demandez
Mon amour sera-t-il un jour
Tu ne sais pas que je te dis la vérité
Il nâa pas dâĂąge, pas de dĂ©but ni de fin
Ne glisse pas, ne glisse pas, ne se casse pas, ne se plie pas
Chérie, laisse-moi te dire maintenant
Mon amour, il est solide comme un roc, solide comme un roc, solide comme un rocher
Ooooh miel
Mon amour, il est solide comme un roc
Je ne peux pas mâarrĂȘter
Parler de mon amour, de mon amour,
Mon amour mon amour, mon amour, mon amour, mon amour, mon amour
Dit que câest aussi solide quâun rocher
ChĂ©rie, câest solide comme un roc,
Il ne glissera pas, ne glissera pas, ne tremblera pas
Ne se plie pas, ne se casse pas ou ne se termine pas
Et vous savez que câest aussi solide quâun rocher
ChĂ©rie, câest solide comme un roc
ChĂ©rie, câest solide comme un roc
ChĂ©rie, câest solide comme un roc
Il ne glissera pas, ne glissera pas, ne tremblera pas
Ne se plie pas, ne bouge pas, ne coule pas, ne finit pas
Parce que câest solide comme un roc
ChĂ©rie, câest solide comme un roc
Câest aussi solide quâun rocher
Parler dâamour, de mon amour, de mon amour...
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Auteurs-compositeurs : Jimmy Cliff. Pour une utilisation non commerciale uniquement.
Données de : Musixmatch
@Lennoxbowman
What an honest communicator! Voice of gold, lyrics packed with melody and emotion. Strong and powerful message ,everytime.
@kodonga1
Brings back great memories as a young man in the 70s madly in love ! It was exactly in 1974 when I met this young Haitian/ American lady who, emotionally, will forever make an indelible impact on me! Wish I could turn back the clock! How time flies!
@ibrahimchiroma7692
My uncle introduced this music in 1973
@mahmudgazali739
Heavenly track from Jimmy cliff. My elder introduced this track to me more four decades ago. Even now it brings tears to my eyes when I remember.
@kestermckain9092
No secret,Jimmy Cliff is my favourite reggae/ plus artist.This song ,'Solid as a Rock' reinforces my position in this matter.
@songserenade2210
A great and eternal reggae classic.Joyful,exuberant and wonderful.đđ€đ§đđđčđđčđșđ·đ»đŒđđđđđ
@josephkajue9096
The reason why I like this Jimmy Cliff's track is,,despite, any ups and downs,ithis song,depicts the declaration of a very genuine love.
@chrisogbonna794
So beautiful,I love this track so much,I don't get tired listeening this track
@evansandrewgoment
Oh how I slept and woke up this song , sang along with my guitar đž wa ooo I can't stop loving this music and The man Jimmy Cliff , great Legend đđđđđđđđ
@jaynana8026
In terms of pure music, the best ever.