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Tall, dreadlocked Junior Kelly is a devout Rastafarian and its Bobo Shanti mansion, on a serious musical mission which is manifested through the quality of his contemplative lyrics, the diversity of his substantial subject matter and his inspirational delivery. "Rasta Should Be Deeper". His โIf love So Nice (Why Do It Hurt So Bad)โ took a detour through Europe along its route to the top of the Jamaican charts, a position which it securely held for 15 weeks, Born in St Thomas, Jamaica 1970, Junior was raised in nearby Spanish Town. Throughout his childhood, he was surrounded by music, his grandfather and father both played banjo, his mother sang in the Church and his oldest brother Jim was a popular Deejay[rapper] with the Kilamanjaro Sound
There was a sense of comfort and security within the family; Despite their poor economic status they were rich in other ways. โIf itโs soup today, weโre happy, if itโs crackers tomorrow, weโre still happy,โ relates Junior, โbecause we knew we had each other to lean on.โ
The family was plummeted into depression with the murder of juniorโs oldest brother Jim. A part time caterer, Jim was the familyโs principal breadwinner and a role model for Junior ; Jim regularly practiced his lyrical toasts in the family living room, greatly influencing the career path of his youngest brother.
After Jimโs death, to help support his family Junior followed soundsystems all over the island just for the opportunity to demonstrate his vocal and lyrical talents. He also began auditioning for several of the Producers comprising Kingstonโs crowded music circuit, attempting to record songs. Adhering to his principled Rastafarian lifestyle, he refused to compromise his lyrical content by writing lewd lyrics or songs disrespecting women.
Juniorโs career pace accelerated in late 1995 with appearances at major Jamaican stage shows including Reggae Sunsplash and Sting as well as shows in several northeastern American cities. While in America, he also recorded two songs, โHungry Daysโ and โGood Tidingsโ for Willie Carsonโs Front Page label. He returned to Jamaica to concentrate on his song writing and met Michael Stanford of M Rush Records for whom he recorded several singles including โBlack Womanโ and โIf Love So Niceโ.
โIf love So Niceโ took a detour through Europe along its route to the top of the Jamaican charts, a position which it securely held for 15 weeks, making it the longest charting number one tune on the island for the year 2000.
โIf love so Niceโ, one of, if not the most impressive Reggae song, impacted upon Jamaica with a force not experienced since hurricane Gilbert, posing a question every man and woman has asked at least once in a lifetime: โIf love so nice, tell me why it hurt so bad?โ Utilizing the forceful bass line played by Aston โFamilymanโ Barrettโ on Bob Marleyโs timeless tune โStir It Upโ gave โIf Love So Niceโ a familiar underpinning even though the vocalist Junior Kelly, delivering classic Jamaican blend of precision deejay timing and lovers rock crooning, was unknown to most Reggae fans.
Despite his seemingly sudden rise to success, Junior Kelly, also the writer of โIf Love So Niceโ, has been assiduously toiling in the music industry since 1985. โSome say this is a lucky break, I say no, itโs a result of hard work,โ explains the affable sing-jay Kelly who cut his first single โOver Her Bodyโ in 1985 for Neco Records. โSome say that culture in the music is a dying art form but itโs not. You have artists like myself who try to uplift the nation with words you can live by, thereโs just less attention given to us by radio disc jockeys.โ
Despite the attention โ IF LOVE SO NICEโ has deservingly received, Junior Kelly is more than a one hit wonder ; A listen to his Jet Star albums โRiseโ and โJuvenileโ, not to mention his VP Records debut album of the same name โIf love so niceโ
Receive
Junior Kelly Lyrics
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Love keep moving on
Your love is moving on
Your love just make me strong
Oh yeah.
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Oh yeah y yes
Thoughts of you up in my head
And every second I feel it spread
Forcing thruogh my vein vein vein vein vein
Well
Cant wait to get home to look up in your face
Cause gal you build my vibes
I'm so gald you with the i i i i i i
Well
We laugh we cry sometime we fuss
But that happen to all of us
I'm so glad you're mine mine mine mine mine
Well
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Oh yeah y yes
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Oh yeah y yes
Don't be crazy dem woman yah nuh phase mi
Can't rock my world plus dem can't bring my baby
You alone up in my arm for i i i iver
Well
Seh girl you put your spell on me
Love a blossum and swell on me
You put that smell on me
Now there is no no turning back
Hey
Many a times we be rolling down the street
Man dem smell your cologne and know dem feel the heat
Infatuation what dem feel is not real
A Rastaman alone a buss di seal
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Oh yeah y yes
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Oh yeah y yes
Dis love we blasting everlasting
Watchout now
When me and mi baby be passing
Allnight flasking inna jakuzzie basking
Wholeap a prayer and fasting
Been a long road took a long time to be here
But I'm here and it's fair
Plus it's crystal clear
Whenever you need me
I'll be there
Just to comfort and keep you warm
I'll be the shelter from di storm
Set you straight and leave you feeling great great great great great
And
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Oh yeah y yes
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Oh yeah y yes
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Oh yeah y yes
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Oh yeah y yes
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
Oh yeah y yes
Take this love and receive
You are all I need
I got no trick up my sleeve
In "Receive," Junior Kelly expresses the depth of his love for his partner and sings about the strength he derives from it. Despite minor disagreements and quarrels, Kelly is grateful to have found someone who is his everything. He appreciates his partner's love and affection, which helps him to overcome life's obstacles. The chorus, "Take this love and receive, You are all I need, I got no trick up my sleeve," is reassurance to his partner that he is genuine in his feelings and doesn't have any ulterior motives.
Kelly's lyrics show that love is not always about being perfect or being in agreement. Relationships can have ups and downs, but what matters most is the faithfulness of partners to each other. Kelly makes it clear that he has given his heart and soul to this person, and he is not looking back. The song highlights the beauty of love and how it can positively affect one's life.
In summary, Junior Kelly's "Receive" is a song that speaks to the strength and authenticity of love. It is a declaration of his feelings for his partner and the importance of the relationship to him.
Line by Line Meaning
On Love keep moving on
Love is constantly moving forward, even when we may not be ready to move on.
Your love is moving on
Your love is continuously progressing and growing stronger.
Your love just make me strong Oh yeah.
Your love gives me the strength and courage to overcome challenges and obstacles in life.
Take this love and receive You are all I need I got no trick up my sleeve Oh yeah y yeah
I offer you my love without any hidden intentions or motives. You are everything I need and I have no secrets or tricks up my sleeve.
Thoughts of you up in my head And every second I feel it spread Forcing thruogh my vein vein vein vein vein Well
I constantly think about you and my feelings for you become stronger with each passing moment. These feelings course through my entire being.
Cant wait to get home to look up in your face Cause gal you build my vibes I'm so gald you with the i i i i i i Well
I am excited to see you and be in your presence because you lift my spirits and make me feel happy. I am grateful to have you in my life.
We laugh we cry sometime we fuss But that happen to all of us I'm so glad you're mine mine mine mine mine Well
We experience both happy and challenging moments in our relationship, as is natural in any partnership. But despite any hardships, I am so happy to be with you.
Don't be crazy dem woman yah nuh phase mi Can't rock my world plus dem can't bring my baby You alone up in my arm for i i i iver Well
I am not interested in any other women, because no one can compare to you or jeopardize the love we share. You are the only one for me.
Seh girl you put your spell on me Love a blossum and swell on me You put that smell on me Now there is no no turning back
You have a magical effect on me and I feel love growing and blooming within me. Your essence has become a part of me and there is no going back from our love.
Hey Many a times we be rolling down the street Man dem smell your cologne and know dem feel the heat Infatuation what dem feel is not real A Rastaman alone a buss di seal
As we walk together, people can sense the passion and attraction between us. However, their mere attraction is not true love. Only a Rastaman can truly experience the fullness of love.
Dis love we blasting everlasting Watchout now When me and mi baby be passing Allnight flasking inna jakuzzie basking Wholeap a prayer and fasting Been a long road took a long time to be here But I'm here and it's fair Plus it's crystal clear Whenever you need me I'll be there
Our love is powerful and everlasting. We enjoy spending time together, in both good and difficult times. It has taken us a while to reach this point, but I am here for you whenever you need me.
Just to comfort and keep you warm I'll be the shelter from di storm Set you straight and leave you feeling great great great great great And
I will always be here to offer comfort and support when you need it most. I will be your safe haven during difficult times and always strive to make you feel great and uplifted.
Take this love and receive You are all I need I got no trick up my sleeve Oh yeah y yes
Once again, I offer you my love without any hidden motives or intentions. You are everything I need and there are no secrets or surprises. Our love is pure and true.
Take this love and receive You are all I need I got no trick up my sleeve Oh yeah y yes
Once again, I offer you my love without any hidden motives or intentions. You are everything I need and there are no secrets or surprises. Our love is pure and true.
Take this love and receive You are all I need I got no trick up my sleeve Oh yeah y yes
Once again, I offer you my love without any hidden motives or intentions. You are everything I need and there are no secrets or surprises. Our love is pure and true.
Take this love and receive You are all I need I got no trick up my sleeve Oh yeah y yes
Once again, I offer you my love without any hidden motives or intentions. You are everything I need and there are no secrets or surprises. Our love is pure and true.
Contributed by Violet J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gazagxrlx2974
I'll never be able to express how much I love this song....
@shawnjones1994
Take this tune and receive
@raissamedzo5453
Me too. I'm in love of that song.
@adamkalmar3921
Simply one of the best .
@johnmuya4411
Had to look for it myself its a bang
@odainrattray8304
Am here too
@ralphlindie5230
2022 I am 25 this bring back memories
@rebekaht816
Not sure why this song came to me in a period of meditating but I'm rocking and loving it.
Nice lyrics too
@divinechild3470
Do you have the gift of telepathy? Then what had happened is, you've channeled a message from possibly a love interest who's been on your mind, or vice versa.. I see it as a reassurance of someone who's genuine who you've thought to be otherwise. ๐๐
@naquonclayton8002
Best love song ๐ง ๐ฏ๐ฒ