A hit cover was recorded in 1989 by reggae group UB40.
Kingston Town
Lord Creator Lyrics
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But the moonlight lingers on
There are wonders for everyone
The stars shine so bright,
But they're fading after dawn
There is magic in Kingston town
Oh Kingston town,
If I had the whole world
I would give it away
Just to see, the girls at play
Ooh, ooh, ooh
When I am king,
Surely I would need a queen
And a palace and everything, yeah
Tonight I am king,
And my queen will come at dawn
She'll be waiting in Kingston town
And when I am king,
Surely I would need a queen
And a palace and everything, yeah
Tonight I am king,
Then my queen will come at dawn
She'll be waiting in Kingston town
The song Kingston Town by Lord Creator is a tribute to the vibrant and magical city, Kingston. The opening verse describes the beauty of the night and the wonder that lies beneath it. The moonlight lingers on, and there are wonders for everyone, promising a mystical experience. The stars shine bright, but they fade after dawn. However, there is still magic in Kingston Town. This verse is a metaphor for the fleeting nature of earthly pleasures and the eternal allure of the supernatural.
The chorus of the song is an ode to the city of Kingston. The singer declares that it is the place where he longs to be. He goes to the extent of saying that if he had the whole world, he would give it away just to see the girls at play. This line is a metaphor for the seductive nature of the city and the desire it can create in people. The second time the chorus is sung, it precedes a verse that talks about a fantasy of being a king and having a queen in the city.
The last verse repeats the same lyrics as the second, but the tone is different. The singer declares himself the king and dreams of having a queen at dawn in Kingston Town. This verse is a symbol of the city's power to fulfill one's wishes and create memorable experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
The night seems to fade,
As night dwindles, giving way to dawn,
But the moonlight lingers on
Moonbeams remain despite the impending daylight,
There are wonders for everyone
Kingston town abounds in marvelous sights for everyone,
The stars shine so bright,
Stars burn brightly in the night sky,
But they're fading after dawn
These stars fade out as daylight comes,
There is magic in Kingston town
Kingston town possesses something magical,
Oh Kingston town,
Oh, how I yearn for Kingston town,
The place I long to be
A place where I long to be,
If I had the whole world
If I owned the entire world,
I would give it away
I would part with it willingly,
Just to see, the girls at play
Just to witness the girls frolicking,
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing the anticipation of the amazing sight,
When I am king,
In my hypothetical domain,
Surely I would need a queen
I would require a queen's presence,
And a palace and everything, yeah
And all that comes with having a palace,
Tonight I am king,
For this moment, I am the ruler,
And my queen will come at dawn
My queen will arrive when the sun rises,
She'll be waiting in Kingston town
She'll be there, waiting for me in Kingston town
And when I am king,
When I ascend to the throne,
Surely I would need a queen
I would need a queen by my side,
And a palace and everything, yeah
And all the trappings of a king's life,
Tonight I am king,
For this night, I am the ruler,
Then my queen will come at dawn
And by morning, my queen will arrive,
She'll be waiting in Kingston town
She'll be there, waiting for me in Kingston town
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kenrick Patrick
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@catherinemurphy6503
The night seems to fade
But the moonlight lingers on
There are wonders for everyone
The stars shine so bright
But they're fading after dawn
There is magic in kingston town
Oh kingston town
The place I long to be
If I had the whole world
I would give it away
Just to see, the girls at play
When I am king
Surely I would need a queen
And a palace and everything
Tonight I am king
And my queen will come at dawn
She'll be waiting in kingston town
@alexpugno7596
RIP Ken Patrick, sadly passed away yesterday 30/6/23, in the morning. I learnt it the very same day in the evening to my surprise because right that very morning I had listened to his hilarious calypso/ mento track "Big bamboo" after some time without listening to his stuff. Ska gems such as "Man to man" & "Don't stay out of late", and its beautiful rocksteady "Such is life" will always play in my house. Thank you Lord Creator.
@paddyeejit1954
Beautiful song. Respect to UB40 for bringing it to the masses and for giving Lord Creator his payday ❤
@GJ5570
The Royalties fr UB40 version changed his life, he was sleeping rough in Montego Bay but with the money he built a house. A friend of mine interviewed him last month in Jamaica on his birthday. He is 87 years young!!
@eric474
How old he is now?is he still alive or dead?
@GJ5570
@@eric474 alive 87 years old
@eric474
@@GJ5570 he is a legend...
@gazagookgt6516
Wow
@The_Hot_Seat_573
Hello Check out My 7os Classic Mix Bless up
@adamsanter9385
I never heard the original version before until now, it's beautiful
@jakeyoutube6288
Yep, in UK more familiar with UB40 cover. Agree original is beautiful, and perhaps UB40 didn't do it justice.