During 1967 Osbourne became lead vocalist of The Wildcats, and recorded for producer Winston Riley, although nothing was issued. The Wildcats' manager then financed a session at Coxsone Dodd's Studio One, from which his debut single, "All I Have Is Love", was released. In 1969 he recorded an album, Come Back Darling, again for Riley. On the day that he completed the album, Osbourne emigrated to Toronto, Canada, to join his family. After singing with various soul and reggae groups, he became lead vocalist for Ishan People, and recorded two albums with them. The group broke up in 1979, and Osbourne decided to return to Jamaica.[2]
Shortly after returning, he recorded "Forgive Them" and "Jealousy, Heartache And Pain" for the Studio One label. Through late 1979 and early 1980 he recorded extensively for Dodd, with these sessions culminating in Truths And Rights. In 1979 he also had a hit for King Jammy (then Prince Jammy) with "Folly Ranking", and an album of the same name followed in 1980. The success of these recordings made him one of the most in-demand vocalists on the island, and a glut of material was released, including Fally Lover, Warrior, Innah Disco Style and Never Stop Fighting, between 1980 and 1982. In 1983, he began the year with two big hits, "Yo Yo" and "Lend Me A Chopper", and later in the year enjoyed further success with "Water Pumping", an adaptation of Hopeton Lewis' "Take It Easy", which had also served as the basis for Johnny Clarke's 1976 hit "Rockers Time Now".
The hits continued with "Get Cracking", "Check For You", "Rewind" (1984), "Buddy Bye", "No Sound Like We" and "In The Area" (1985). In the late 1980s he was particularly successful when recording for Bobby Digital, and had hits with "Good Time Rock" (1988) and "Rude Boy Skank" (1988), both of which are included on his 1989 album, Rougher Than Them. Throughout the 80s he continued to record for Coxsone Dodd, and singles included "Keep That Light", "Unity" and "A We Run Things", but a long-promised second album from Dodd has not materialized.
In Your Eyes
Johnny Osbourne Lyrics
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In this crowded place there is only you
Was gonna to leave now I have to stay
You have taken my breath away
Is the world still spinning around
I don't feel like coming down
I can tell what your thinking
My heart is sinking too
It's no surprise
I've been watching you lately
I want to make it with you
Destiny has a funny way
When it comes and takes all your cares away
I can't think of a single thing
Other than what a beautiful state I'm in
Is the world still spinning around
I don't feel like coming down
It's in your eyes
I can tell what your thinking
My heart is sinking too
It's no surprise
I've been watching you lately
I want to make it with you
The lyrics to Johnny Osbourne's song "In Your Eyes" describe a moment of infatuation and attraction between two people in a crowded place. The singer is torn between his plans to leave and the pull he feels towards the person he is looking at, who has taken his breath away. He wonders if the world is still spinning around, as he is so captivated by the person before him that he doesn't feel like coming down. The chorus reveals the depth of the singer's feelings, as he can tell what the person is thinking just by looking into their eyes. He admits that his heart is sinking too and that he wants to be with this person.
The second verse continues the theme of destiny and the power of attraction, suggesting that fate has brought these two people together in this moment. The singer is so caught up in his emotions that he can't think of anything else except how beautiful he feels. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the intense connection between the singer and the person he is looking at.
Overall, the lyrics to "In Your Eyes" are a powerful expression of attraction and infatuation that will resonate with anyone who has ever been caught up in a moment of intense emotion with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
What on earth am I meant to do
I am lost and do not know what actions to take
In this crowded place there is only you
Even with many people around, you are the only one that catches my attention
Was gonna to leave now I have to stay
Initially planned on moving away, but now I am compelled to stay
You have taken my breath away
You have left me feeling speechless and amazed
Is the world still spinning around
As I am lost in my thoughts, I am unaware of the world around me
I don't feel like coming down
I am in a state of euphoria and do not want it to end
It's in your eyes
I can discern your thoughts and feelings through the expression in your eyes
I can tell what your thinking
I understand your desires and intentions without you having to express them explicitly
My heart is sinking too
Your emotions have left an impact on me that is causing me to feel similarly
It's no surprise
It is expected given my recent observations
I've been watching you lately
I have been quietly and intently observing you
I want to make it with you
I desire to pursue a romantic relationship with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Fintage House Publishing, Songtrust Ave, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JULIAN GALLAGHER, ASHLEY FRANCIS HOWES, KYLIE ANN MINOGUE, RICHARD FREDERICK STANNARD
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Enz Tribulation
In your eyes, I can see a million star lights
Calling me, calling me, calling me on to ecstasy
In my heart I can hear a chanting, panting, thundering
Like a ropopompom the beat of a drum
Like a ton of bricks on my ear
In my mind I can feel squeezing me, teasing me, pleasing me
You're carrying me on far away to ecstasy
In my mind I can see you moving, groovin', proving
Tell me your love is real I can feel your love
'Cause baby in your eyes, I can see a million, million star lights
Calling me, calling me, calling me on to ecstasy
In my dreams I can feel yo touching me, touching me, rushing me
Squeezing me, teasing me, pleasing me
Thrilling me, killing me with your love
I really really like that girl, it must be a dream
And when I wake up, girl, all I can see is your eyes
And in your eyes, I can see a million star lights
Calling me, calling me, calling me, say please come home with me
Squeezing me, teasing me, pleasing me
Killing me, thrilling me, killing me with your love
I love you, 'cause in your eyes I feel like hypnotized
In your eyes, I can see a million star lights..
Arthur Rodrigo
Que performance divina !!! Essa é daquelas músicas que a gente escuta rezando ❤💛💚
Jr. Ras Entertainment
Johnny Osbourne is one of the artist that takes the vocal business onto another level. Him lyrics and style unique. Watching all the way from Vanuatu
HMSQRD KE
true dat
Julien Vergoz
Incroyable son qui mérite d'être écouté par tous les fans de reggae! La guitare by kubix ajoute vraiment quelque chose de tellement propre! Merci!!!!
TheJeanjacques60
Entièrement d’accord ! Pendant six minutes, j’étais sur un nuage !
Jamaica Download
Do valor esse baixista ai viu, toca muito e tem um swing da P... Essa banda ai que tira sons com Clinton Fearon Outra fera do reggae, Showwwww 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✌✌
Gabriela Tavares
Perfeito demais todo o arranjo que fizeram pra ele ele merece que voz ❤ que vibe rasta fari
S v a l j
A mon sens, une des plus belles voix du reggae encore existante avec david hinds par exemple, pas jeunes mais des voix incroyables en rien altérées si ce n'est par l'expérience.
A travers lui perdure la culture mélodique des disparus.
Et puis quel morceau bordel
Victor Eduardo Rivera Jimenez
This deserves way more views! 🔥🔥
Luis Suàrez
Johnny osbourne is a living jewel of reggae