By this time, Roy had begun exploring the teachings of Rastafari, having become acquainted with followers in the Washington Gardens area. This turning point led to the crucial decision to seek complete creative control over his music. Deeming the Jamaican recording establishment too conservative for his choice of subject matter, Roy formed his own Tafari and Earth labels with the help of Munchie Jackson and Lloyd Barnes. In 1974, he came knocking on the door of the Black Ark, the studio run by Washington Gardens resident Lee "Scratch" Perry, an eclectic producer known to be sympathetic to the Rastas. Perry set aside studio time for the recording of both "Black Bird" and "Tribal War." The latter proved to be a hit; its status as a roots classic was later assured through the host of versions that followed. Among them were readings by singers John Holt, Junior Reid, and Freddy McKay and DJ cuts on the rhythm by Dillinger, Trinity, and Prince Far I. Roy responded with a string of excellent, Rasta-informed singles for his new imprints that maintained the standards. Lacking the backing of a big producer, however, songs as excellent as "Prophesy," "Christopher Columbus," "Earth," and "Jah Can Count on I" eventually receded from view, and Roy's full-length Tribal War LP was given a limited release in the U.S. Roy's finest efforts then were largely forgotten until Pressure Sounds released the Tafari Earth Uprising and Packin' House sets during the second half of the 1990s.
Roy continued to record into the early '80s. While "Long Time Rock Steady" and "Skanking on the Banking," a pair of late-'70s 12"s cut for Herman Chin-Loy, found him adopting dancehall techniques, he returned to roots flavors with 1981's Columbus Ship (recorded at Channel One and mixed by Scientist). Laying low for the remainder of the decade, the singer returned with Prophesy in 1989, a collection of his '70s material in old and new guises. Roy was vaunted into the spotlight once again when Victory Dance, a one-rhythm album based around "Prophesy," was compiled at the start of the '90s. Following the release of Live On (1990) and a European tour with Gregory Isaacs, Pressure Sounds owner Adrian Sherwood brought Little Roy into a London studio for the recording of Longtime, ensuring that the singer's vision would live on into the 21st century.
Biography by Nathan Bush (AMG - All Media Guide)
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Little Roy Lyrics
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Pick me, pick me yea
Live alone, lone single
Atleast, atleast yea
Everyone is hollow
Pick me, pick me yea
Everyone is waiting
You can be the baby
Hey
Dive
Dive
Dive
Dive in me
Dive
Dive
Dive
Dive in me
Dive in me
Dive in me
Dive in me
Kiss this, kiss that yea
Live alone, lone single
Atleast, atleast yea
You could be my hero
Pick me, pick me yea
Everyone is waiting
Hit me, hit me yea
I'm real good at hitting
Hey
Dive
Dive
Dive
Dive in me
Dive
Dive
Dive
Dive in me
Dive in me
Dive in me
Dive in me
Dive
Dive
Dive
Dive in me
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Dive in me
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Dive in me
Dive in me
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Dive in me
Dive in me
The lyrics of the song "Dive In" by Little Roy express a longing for connection and intimacy. The singer is lonely and desperate for someone to choose them and fill the empty space in their life. The repeated refrain of "Pick me, pick me yea/Everyone is waiting/Pick me pick me yea/You can be the baby" emphasizes the singer's sense of urgency and desire to be chosen by someone special. This longing is juxtaposed with a sense of power and confidence as the singer declares themselves "real good at hitting," suggesting they are a force to be reckoned with.
The chorus of the song is a call to "Dive in me," a metaphorical invitation for the listener to explore the depths of the singer's psyche and emotions. The repetition of the phrase "Dive/ Dive/ Dive/ Dive in me" creates a sense of urgency and desire, as if the singer is pleading with the listener to take a chance on them and explore the depths of their being. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to be vulnerable and open themselves up to the listener, in the hopes of finding a connection that goes beyond surface-level interactions.
Line by Line Meaning
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Beginning of the song, no specific meaning
Pick me, pick me yea
Little Roy wants to be chosen, he wants to feel wanted and needed.
Live alone, lone single
Little Roy is living alone and is single, feels lonely and unfulfilled.
Atleast, atleast yea
Despite living alone and being single, he still hopes for something more in life.
Everyone is hollow
Little Roy feels that everyone around him is empty and lacking purpose in their lives.
Everyone is waiting
Little Roy feels that everyone is waiting for something in their lives, like he is.
You can be the baby
Little Roy wants someone to depend on him, he wants someone to take care of.
Hey
Little Roy signaling for someone's attention.
Dive
Little Roy wants someone to fully give in to him, to trust him completely and dive into a deeper relationship.
Kiss this, kiss that yea
Little Roy wants to be intimate with someone, wants to share kisses and touch.
You could be my hero
Little Roy wants someone to be his hero, to make him feel safe and protected.
Hit me, hit me yea
Little Roy is looking for someone to challenge him, wants to have a playful, flirty relationship.
I'm real good at hitting
Little Roy is confident in his ability to flirt and playfully tease someone.
Dive in me
Reiterating the desire for someone to fully give in to him and dive into a deeper relationship.
Writer(s): Cobain Kurt D
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Phenomenal.
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I had this on apple music before they took it down :-(
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