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Keith Hudson, nicknamed the "Dark Prince of Reggae" (1946 in Kingston, Jamaica - 1984 in New York, USA), was a Jamaican reggae artist and record producer. He is known for his influence on the Dub movement. Raised in a musical family, Hudson first worked as a dentist but soon was hanging out with musicians like Don Drummond. So, he really entered the music business in 1968 by producing Ken Boothe's Jamaican hit "Old Fashioned Way". In the following months he worked with Delroy Wilson and John Holt and was the first to record DJ U Roy in 1969 with Dynamic Fashion Way. Other DJ productions included tunes with Dennis Alcapone and Big Youth ("S 90 Skank") released in 1972 became the DJ's biggest hit. In 1975, Hudson released his classic Pick A Dub, widely considered to have been the first deliberately thematic dub album, with tracks specifically mixed in the dub style for the purpose of appearing together on an LP. His album Rasta Communication (1978) was well received by a wider audience and is considered a roots reggae classic. Hudson died of lung cancer in 1984.
Albums
Class & Subject – 1972 – Mafia
Furnace – 1972 – Imbidimts
Pick a Dub – 1974 – Mamba / Atra / Blood & Fire (CD)
Entering The Dragon – 1974 – Magnet (reissued by Trojan in 2006 and by Sunspot in 2011)
Flesh of My Skin, Blood of My Blood – 1974 – Mamba /Atra 1988 – (Reissued by Basic Replay 2004)
Torch of Freedom – 1975 – Mamba / Atra
Too Expensive – 1976 – Virgin Records
Brand – 1977 – Joint International (US) / Brand (UK) / Pressure Sounds (CD)
Rasta Communication – 1978 – Joint International (US)
From One Extreme To Another – 1979 – Joint International (US)
Playing It Cool, Playing It Right – 1981 – Joint International (US) (Reissued by Basic Replay 2003)
Nuh Skin Up Dub – 1982 – Joint International (US)
Steaming Jungle – 1982 – Disc Disk
Desiree
Keith Hudson Lyrics
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Well I lust for you, Desiree, Desiree, I sing for you,
I love you girl Desiree, Desiree,
There ain't nothing wrong, There ain't nothing wrong about a love song,there ain't nothing wrong about a love song,
That I sing, for you Desiree, Desiree,
I want you, there ain't nothing wrong, about a love song,
Desiree,
A love song,there ain't nothing wrong about a love song,
Don't dreadlocks love too,
They got family too,
They got woman too,
There's nothing wrong about a love song,
That I sing for you,
Desiree, I'm lusting for you,
The dread wanting you,
There ain't nothing wrong
There ain't nothing wrong about a love song,
Desi, there ain't nothing wrong about a love song
Whenever I see you, I want you to know, I want you to know, to know,to know
I always need you, Desiree
My baby Desiree, I lust, I lust, I lust for you,
And you know that it's wrong,
But you keep me holding on, and on and on,
There ain't nothing wrong
In the song "Desiree" by Keith Hudson & The Soul Syndicate, the singer expresses his love for Desiree, acknowledging that it may be seen as wrong or taboo in some way. The repetition of the line "there ain't nothing wrong about a love song" serves as both a defense and a justification for his feelings for Desiree. The singer emphasizes that his desire for her is natural and normal, just like any other love song.
The use of the term "dreadlocks" in the lyrics is also significant. It suggests that the singer may identify as a Rastafarian, and he is pushing back against stereotypes that may be associated with his appearance or his lifestyle. He emphasizes that even someone with dreadlocks can feel love and have a family and relationships like anyone else.
Overall, the lyrics to "Desiree" showcase a simple but powerful message of love and acceptance. The singer celebrates his feelings for Desiree and argues that there's nothing wrong with expressing those feelings through music. Even more than 40 years after its release, the song remains a testament to the enduring power of love and the importance of embracing our own desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Desiree
The title of the song and refers to the person the singer is addressing.
Well I lust for you, Desiree, Desiree, I sing for you,
The singer expresses his strong sexual desire for Desiree and how he sings for her.
I love you girl Desiree, Desiree,
The singer states his love for Desiree.
There ain't nothing wrong, There ain't nothing wrong about a love song,there ain't nothing wrong about a love song,
The singer argues that there is nothing inappropriate about singing a love song.
That I sing, for you Desiree, Desiree,
The singer reiterates that the love song is for Desiree.
I want you, there ain't nothing wrong, about a love song,
The singer restates his desire for Desiree and the appropriateness of singing a love song.
Desiree, A love song,there ain't nothing wrong about a love song, That I sing for you,
The singer repeats the theme of the song, stating that singing a love song for Desiree is not wrong.
Don't dreadlocks love too, They got family too, They got woman too, There's nothing wrong about a love song, That I sing for you,
The singer addresses any stigma attached to his physical appearance (dreadlocks) and argues that he is capable of love just like anyone else, emphasizing the appropriateness of a love song.
Desiree, I'm lusting for you, The dread wanting you, There ain't nothing wrong There ain't nothing wrong about a love song,
The theme is reiterated again, as the singer expresses his strong desire for Desiree and argues that singing a love song is not wrong.
Desi, there ain't nothing wrong about a love song
The singer affectionately shortens Desiree's name to Desi and restates the central theme of the song again.
Whenever I see you, I want you to know, I want you to know, to know,to know I always need you, Desiree
The singer makes it clear that Desiree is always on his mind and that he needs her.
My baby Desiree, I lust, I lust, I lust for you, And you know that it's wrong, But you keep me holding on, and on and on, There ain't nothing wrong
The singer continues to express his desire for Desiree, acknowledging that it may be frowned upon, but he cannot help himself. He argues that there is nothing inherently wrong with his feelings and attempts to justify them to himself and Desiree as well.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Junior Walker, Keith Hudson
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