K.C. White (born Morris White, died October 11, 2019) was a Jamaican reggae… Read Full Bio ↴K.C. White (born Morris White, died October 11, 2019) was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and producer.

Inspired by singers like Bob Marley, Ken Boothe, Delana Stewart of The Gaylads, Alton Ellis and John Holt of The Paragons, K.C. White made his first recording for Dynamic Sounds in 1972, a Gregory Isaacs composition called “Man No Dead”. In 1973 it was followed by a powerful version of Willie Cobbs’ “You Don’t Love Me” (aka “No, No, No”), which became a worldwide hit for Dawn Penn in 1994. K.C. White’s version was visited again by Big Youth for “Screaming Target”, which appeared on the deejay’s debut album of the same name. However it was the release of his cover of Gene Chandler & Barbara Acklin’s “Anywhere But Nowhere” (originally issued on the Impact! label around 1973, and 1998 re-released on the Soul Prof imprint), that he started to make a name for himself in Jamaica and Europe.

K.C. White continued recording with some local success – “The First Cut Is The Deepest” and “I’m Just A Lonely Man” – before migrating to New York where he took up work at Brad Osborne’s Record Den on White Plains Road in the Bronx, and began working at Bullwackie’s nearby studio. Whilst in New York, he enjoyed further recognition with tunes such as “We Need More Love”, “Sellasie I”, “Can’t Go On”, and “Keep On Loving You”. Besides that he often appeared on stage at concerts featuring US acts such as GQ, The Main Ingredient and The Temptations along with reggae acts out of Jamaica appearing in New York. After several years working and studying to develop his skills and craft as a producer and singer, he returned to the studios, armed with a lot of experience earned throughout the years, to produce a number of albums, including some of his own such as “Try A Little Happiness” (Puff Records), “Reality” (Zola & Zola) “Showcase” (Love People Records), “Signs & Wonder” (Rhino Records) and “Jamaica Pre-Release” (Hawk Records).

No No No
K.C. White Lyrics

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帰り道
涙隠した君は
つないだ手強く握り返す
鳴り響いた発車のベルの音が僕らの
手を振りほどいて行く

ごめんね
思ってたより顔の見えない恋は辛かった

好きになるほどすれ違いがふえたけど
ぼくらこれからも一緒だよね?

会いに会いに行くよ
日々溢れる想いを繋いで
会えない時間や距離に僕らはためされている (僕らはためされてる)
会いに会いにすぐ行けたら
こんなにも苦しくないのに
君も今頃は同じ夕焼け眺めてる (眺めてる)
でも別々の街

馬鹿だな
やつれた心は
近くの優しさ探してた
だけど誰といても埋まらない
君に会いたい君に会いたい

会いに会いに行くよ
日々溢れる想いを繋いで
会えない時間や距離に僕らはためされている (僕らはためされてる)
会いに会いにすぐ行けたら
こんなにも苦しくないのに
君も今頃は同じ夜空を見上げてる? (見上げてる?)
ほら満天の星

1コール 2コール 3コール
君が遠のく気がした
なんでもないような事が
不安になるから

会いに会いに来たよ
この溢れる想いを伝えに
気づいたら僕は何も持たずに駆け出していた (気づけば駆け出してた)
君にやっと会えたのに
過ぎ行く時間は早すぎて

明日の今頃は君の部屋から
出ていってまた別々の日々

Overall Meaning

In K.C. White's song "No No No", the singer is declaring their determination to never return to a place or situation they have left behind. The repetition of "no no no" emphasizes their firm stance on this matter. The singer attributes their resolve to their faith in God, stating that when they remember what the Lord has done for them, they are strengthened in their decision to move forward and not look back.

The use of both English and Sesotho (a language spoken in South Africa) in the lyrics indicates a blending and celebration of cultural influences. The phrase "Ha ke hopola se entseng ke Morena" translates to "I will not turn back, I am with the Lord", further reinforcing the connection between the singer's determination and their faith.

Overall, the lyrics of "No No No" convey a message of resilience, faith, and cultural pride. The repetition of the phrase "no no no" creates a catchy and memorable hook to drive home the song's message.

Line by Line Meaning

No no no no no no I will never go back anymore
I am done with my past and I am not going back to it, no matter what.

When I remember (When I remember what the Lord has done)
Whenever I recall the great things that God has done for me,

I will never (I will never go back anymore)
I am resolute in my decision to not look back and go back to my former ways.

Ha ke hopola (Ha ke hopola se entseng ke Morena)
I will not forget, I acknowledge that I am guided by the Lord.

Nna a nkake (Ha nkeke ka khutlela morao)
I am moving forward (I will not be held back by my past).

Che che che che (Che che che che che che ha nkeke ka khutlela morao)
I am determined to move forward, no matter what obstacles come my way.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Clievy, Keen, Osamu Kurimoto

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