Lindy Layton (born Belinda Kimberly Layton, 7 December 1970) was a founding… Read Full Bio ↴Lindy Layton (born Belinda Kimberly Layton, 7 December 1970) was a founding member of, and vocalist for, Beats International. She has released a number of solo albums and singles, and worked with other musicians, more recently including Hardknox and Dub Pistols.
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Following the success of the singles with Beats International, in 1990, Layton signed a solo deal with Arista, and released her version of Janet Kay's hit, "Silly Games". The single was a notable hit, and further releases followed from her debut album, Pressure (released in 1991). However, these decreased in popularity with each release. Pressure was mostly produced by Norman Cook and the dance-soul-funk outfit Driza Bone. The album's second single, "Echo My Heart" narrowly missed out on a UK Top 40 placing in January 1991.[1] Whilst "Wait For Love" produced by Norman Cook failed to reach the UK Singles Chart altogether, in April of that year.
Layton's summer 1991 release of "Without You (One and One)" followed, again produced by Driza Bone. Although "Without You (One and One)" sold better than Layton's previous single, it still failed to reach the Top 40.[1] Layton then released a one-off single for Debut Records in 1992. "I'll Be a Freak for You" was not a chart hit. The following year, Layton re-emerged with a new deal with PWL. The new material was more commercial, and two single releases of minor chart success were released in the UK: "We Got the Love" and "Show Me".[1] Without the expected profitable return Layton parted company with PWL.
In Japan, she released a pop-reggae album, entitled, No Other Star in 1996, and went on to release other work as Hardknox with fellow DJ Steve Proctor the same year. They were signed to Skint Records and released their debut single "Coz I Can" which was given "Single of the Week" honours by NME. The group's second effort, the "Psychopath" EP, received the same recognition. After various performing remixes for artists such as Orgy, Crystal Method, and Faith No More, plus appearing on a various compilations and mixes, a self-titled LP was released in 1999 by Jive Electro.
Layton guested on three tracks on the 2009 Groove Diggerz album, Money for Good Times: "Weirdness", "Just Be Good to Me" (a reworking of her Beats International hit "Dub Be Good to Me"), and "Body Flow" for which she also shared a writing credit.
She guested with the Dub Pistols in May 2009, reprising "Dub Be Good to Me", at their support slot to The Specials at the O2 Academy, Brixton. She guested again with the Dub Pistols at Rock the River 2009, a wakeboard and music festival held on the quay of World Heritage Site, Conwy. She also appeared with the Dub Pistols at the last Glade Festival in 2009.

Dub Be Good To Me
Lindy Layton Lyrics

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(Tank fly boss walk jam nitty-gritty,
You're listening to the boy from the big bad city,
This is jam hot. This is jam hot.)

Friends tell me I am crazy
That I'm wasting time with you
You'll never be mine
That's not the way I see it

'Cause I feel you're already mine
Whenever you're with me

[Chorus:]
People always talk about reputation
I don't care about your other girls
Just be good to me
Friends are always telling me
You're a loser
I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me

Friends seem to always listen
To the bad things that you do
You never do them to me
You may have many others
But I know when you're with me
You are all mine

[Chorus]

(Tank fly boss walk jam nitty-gritty,
You're listening to the boy from the big bad city,
This is jam hot. This is jam hot.)

Love is a game of chances
So I'll take my chance with you
And you boy won't ever change
We talk about it and I'd
Rather have a piece of you
Than all or nothing
Just be good to me
In the morning
Just be good to me
In the afternoon all evening
Just be good to me

The time is calling
I won't tie you down
When you need me
I'll be around
I'll be good to you
We could be together
Be together.

(Tank fly boss walk jam nitty-gritty,

You're listening to the boy from the big bad city,
This is jam hot. This is jam hot.)

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Lindy Layton's "Dub Be Good to Me" are a celebration of the power of rhythm and beat, as the performer proclaims that "tank fly boss walk jam nitty-gritty" as the listener gets sucked into the intoxicating energy of the song. This energy is further reinforced with the repetition of "this is jam hot," which confidently asserts that the song has something special to offer. However, beyond the infectious groove, the lyrics delve into a more personal exploration of love and desire. The singer talks about her passion for someone who may not be viewed favorably by others, but to her, their connection is strong and real. She dismisses the judgments and rumors of others and instead focuses on her own feelings, hoping that her lover will be good to her and treat her well.

The chorus "People always talk about reputation, I don't care about your other girls, just be good to me" is a powerful contrast between societal expectations and personal desires. The singer of the song is seeking authenticity and passion in a world that is often concerned with appearance and reputation. The idea of being together despite the odds and the potential risks is a common theme in love songs, but the specificity of the lyrics sets "Dub Be Good to Me" apart. The focus on the individual's experience in a relationship, rather than abstract notions of love, makes the song relatable and poignant.

Line by Line Meaning

Tank fly boss walk jam nitty-gritty,
We're moving with precision and style, fully committed to this jamming music.

You're listening to the boy from the big bad city,
I'm just a guy from the city, but my music is undeniable and you're listening to it right now.

This is jam hot. This is jam hot.
This music is on fire and there's no denying it. It's hot and we're all feeling it.

Friends tell me I am crazy
My friends don't approve of you and think I'm making a mistake by being with you.

That I'm wasting time with you
They believe I'm spending my time on someone who's not worth it.

You'll never be mine
They think that you'll never be committed to me and won't be mine for the long term.

That's not the way I see it
Despite what they say, I see things differently and I believe we can make it work.

'Cause I feel you're already mine
I have a strong connection with you and feel like you're already mine in some way.

Whenever you're with me
Whenever we're together, I feel an intense chemistry and believe that we're meant to be.

[Chorus:]
This is the chorus of the song, repeating the main message.

People always talk about reputation
People are always talking about your reputation and what you've done to others.

I don't care about your other girls
I don't care about your past with other girls or what you do with them now.

Just be good to me
All I ask is that you treat me well and be good to me, regardless of your past or other relationships.

Friends are always telling me
My friends are always telling me things about you and warning me about our relationship.

You're a loser
They think you're a loser and not worth my time or attention.

I don't care what you do to them
I don't care what you do with other girls or how you're perceived by others.

[Chorus]
This is the chorus of the song, repeating the main message.

Love is a game of chances
Love is unpredictable and we never know what might happen in our relationship.

So I'll take my chance with you
Despite the risks, I'm willing to take a chance and pursue a relationship with you.

And you boy won't ever change
Despite what others say, I believe that you won't change and will always be the person I fell in love with.

We talk about it and I'd
We discuss our relationship and I'm willing to compromise because I want to be with you.

Rather have a piece of you
I'd rather have a part of you and a chance at happiness than nothing at all.

Than all or nothing
I'm willing to take what I can get and work towards building a future with you, rather than having nothing at all.

Just be good to me
All I ask is that you treat me well and be good to me, regardless of the challenges we'll face.

In the morning
I want you to be good to me in the morning, when we start our day together.

Just be good to me
All I ask is that you treat me well and be good to me, throughout the day and into the night.

In the afternoon all evening
I want you to be good to me throughout the afternoon and into the evening, when we spend time together.

Just be good to me
All I ask is that you treat me well and be good to me, no matter what time of day it is.

The time is calling
Our time together is precious and we need to take advantage of it while we can.

I won't tie you down
I don't want to control you or hold you back from anything. I want you to be free and live your life.

When you need me
When you need my support or love, I'll be there for you, no matter what.

I'll be around
I'll always be there for you, through the good times and the bad. I'm not going anywhere.

I'll be good to you
I'll treat you well and be good to you, just like I ask that you do for me.

We could be together
We have a chance at a future together and I'm willing to work at it if you are too.

Be together.
This is the ultimate goal for us as a couple, to be together and build a future with each other.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TERRY LEWIS, JAMES HARRIS III

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