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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 “If love So Nice (Why Do It Hurt So Bad)” 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. “If it’s soup today, we’re happy, if it’s crackers tomorrow, we’re still happy,” relates Junior, “because we knew we had each other to lean on.”
The family was plummeted into depression with the murder of junior’s oldest brother Jim. A part time caterer, Jim was the family’s 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 Jim’s 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 Kingston’s 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.
Junior’s 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, “Hungry Days” and “Good Tidings” for Willie Carson’s 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 “Black Woman” and “If Love So Nice”.
“If love So Nice” 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.
“If love so Nice”, 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: “If love so nice, tell me why it hurt so bad?” Utilizing the forceful bass line played by Aston “Familyman” Barrett” on Bob Marley’s timeless tune “Stir It Up” gave “If Love So Nice” 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 “If Love So Nice”, has been assiduously toiling in the music industry since 1985. “Some say this is a lucky break, I say no, it’s a result of hard work,” explains the affable sing-jay Kelly who cut his first single “Over Her Body” in 1985 for Neco Records. “Some say that culture in the music is a dying art form but it’s not. You have artists like myself who try to uplift the nation with words you can live by, there’s just less attention given to us by radio disc jockeys.”
Despite the attention ‘ IF LOVE SO NICE” has deservingly received, Junior Kelly is more than a one hit wonder ; A listen to his Jet Star albums ‘Rise” and “Juvenile”, not to mention his VP Records debut album of the same name “If love so nice”
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Junior Kelly Lyrics
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Me is a man who can't tek
the botheration yuh know
So, so, so let the door hit yuh
Whey di good Lord split yuh
Brand new musical disc ay
You say you love and yuh care
You are always on the run
Now tell me this
Why we can't spend no quality time,
Kick back, undress and unwind
You always have something fi do
That simply means that love deh nuh true
Cause only when yuh want a f---
Me hear you shout I love you
Tell me where all the passion gone
All of the warmth
Now tell me where is all the tenderness
And there is something else
That's been bugging me for so long
Tell me this
CHORUS
Tell me if love so nice
Tell me why it hurt so bad (badang)
If love, love, so nice,
Tell me, tell me why I'm sad
Me sing again
(Repeat)
Why if yuh nails fi do a mi
Bill fi pay a mi, hair fi do a mi
And yuh making fun a me
And I'm the only one with the J.O.B.
So baby why don't yuh give me some TLC
And there is rumors going around
Say that when I'm outta town
There is a man where I'm supposed to be
Too late to be begging on your knees
Hand me my keys and leggo off mi shirt sleeve
You can go do as you please
You can go talk to John, Peter or Steve
CHORUS
Tell me if love so nice
Tell me why it hurt so bad (badang)
If love, love, so nice,
Tell me, tell me why I'm sad
Me sing again
(Repeat)
No man nuh want fi live a lonely life
Of that I'm sure
But mi nah go settle fi less
When I know I deserve more
Everyday from mi vessel,
When mi love yuh come a pour
You come a pour it out
And when me ready fi some of yours
You lock me out change the route
And then you run your mouth
But you nuh know what love is about
Well I'm sick an I'm tired
I'm tired and I'm sick
And I don't want no more of this
CHORUS
Tell me if love so nice
Tell me why it hurt so bad (badang)
If love, love, so nice,
Tell me, tell me why I'm sad
Me sing again
(Repeat)
The song "Love So Nice" by Junior Kelly depicts the struggles of a man who is trying to hold onto a relationship that isn't reciprocated. The song starts with the singer expressing his inability to tolerate any unnecessary trouble in his life. He then questions the authenticity of his partner's love and care, as she is always on the run and never spends any quality time with him. He pleads with her to give him some "TLC" and wonders why she makes fun of him, even though he is the sole breadwinner of their home.
The singer then reveals that rumors are going around about his partner's infidelity, and he is tired of begging on his knees for her affection. He finally reaches a point where he can't take it anymore and decides to end the relationship by telling her to go and do as she pleases. The chorus repeats throughout the song, where the singer questions why love is always hurting, and why he feels sad even though he thought love was supposed to be nice.
Overall, the song "Love So Nice" is an emotional masterpiece that highlights the insecurities and pains that come with being in a one-sided, non-genuine relationship. The lyrics paint a clear picture of the singer's frustrations, and listeners can almost feel his struggles through the song's melody.
Line by Line Meaning
Me is a man who can't tek the botheration yuh know
I am a man who cannot handle aggravation or stress.
So, so, so let the door hit yuh
Whey di good Lord split yuh
Brand new musical disc ay
Go away and don't come back because I have new music to listen to that is better than your presence.
You say you love and yuh care
But yet yuh never deh near
You are always on the run
Now tell me this
You claim to love and care, but you are never around and always busy, so explain to me why?
Why we can't spend no quality time,
Kick back, undress and unwind
You always have something fi do
That simply means that love deh nuh true
Cause only when yuh want a f---
Why can't we enjoy each other's company and relax without any distractions? Your endless tasks prove that your love is not true, and you only show affection when you want intimacy.
Me hear you shout I love you
Tell me where all the passion gone
All of the warmth
Now tell me where is all the tenderness
And there is something else
That's been bugging me for so long
Tell me this
I hear you say you love me, but there is no passion or affection anymore. Where is the love, warmth, and tenderness that we used to share? Something has been bothering me for a while, so tell me why?
Tell me if love so nice
Tell me why it hurt so bad (badang)
If love, love, so nice,
Tell me, tell me why I'm sad
Me sing again
(Repeat)
If love is supposed to be wonderful, then why am I feeling hurt and sad? I repeat the question, why is love causing me pain?
Why if yuh nails fi do a mi
Bill fi pay a mi, hair fi do a mi
And yuh making fun a me
And I'm the only one with the J.O.B.
Why do I have to pay for your nails, bills, and hair while you make fun of me? I'm the only one with a job, and it feels unfair.
So baby why don't yuh give me some TLC
And there is rumors going around
Say that when I'm outta town
There is a man where I'm supposed to be
Too late to be begging on your knees
Hand me my keys and leggo off mi shirt sleeve
You can go do as you please
You can go talk to John, Peter or Steve
Can you please show me some Tender Loving Care? I heard rumors that you cheated on me while I was out of town. It's too late to apologize, so give me my keys and release me from your grasp. You can do whatever you want and talk to whoever.
No man nuh want fi live a lonely life
Of that I'm sure
But mi nah go settle fi less
When I know I deserve more
Everyday from mi vessel,
When mi love yuh come a pour
You come a pour it out
And when me ready fi some of yours
You lock me out change the route
And then you run your mouth
But you nuh know what love is about
I am certain that no man wants to live alone. I refuse to settle for less than I deserve. Every day, I pour out my love for you, but you do not reciprocate. When I am finally ready for your love, you change your mind and reject me. You talk badly about me, but you do not understand love.
Well I'm sick an I'm tired
I'm tired and I'm sick
And I don't want no more of this
I am exhausted and done with this relationship. I do not want to continue with it anymore.
Writer(s): Junior Byles, Philip Smart, Keith Morgan
Contributed by Landon E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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