Harris performed in many different groups throughout his career, including Franki Lymon's Teenagers, the Jarmels and Nat Turner's Rebellion on Philly Grove Records. However, it was his stint with the Delfonics that finally brought him success. He joined that group as the replacement for Randy Cain. Major Harris is a STAR of the First Order, as he inspired many groups, as,The Mighty Majors Band ("You Can Never Go Back"), after they opened a show for him once on the road, as well as many other performers because of his polished style, grace, and powerful stage presence.
In 1974 he went solo, passing an audition for WMOT (We Men of Talent) productions. His biggest hit was "Love Won't Let Me Wait". Some of his subsequent songs did well also, but after those ran dry he returned to the Delfonics, with whom he toured in the 1990s and 2000s.
Jealousy
Major Harris Lyrics
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Wonder what I'm doing wrong
If I choose a different mate
Wear my hair to straight
They act just like I don't belong
Love is out of season
All the world is filled with sin
Watch out for the pain
Your enemys will be your friends
I'll just cross my heart
For the world to love again
Don't let hate tear us apart
Through it all we made a start
Like the way at night
Lead the children right
People searching everyday of their lives for a new beginning (When will they learn)
To their suprise there's just no end to jealously
People searching everyday of their lives for a new beginning (When will they learn)
To their suprise there's just no end to jealously
You have made me suffer
How can you begin to pay
But each time you learn to live
That's when I forgive
I love you more then words can say
Make a true decision
When you see me doing right
And when all has come to pass
Tell it to the mass
Don't be the one who lives in spite
I'll just cross my heart
For the heart to love again
Don't let hate tell us apart
Through it all we made a start
Like the way at night
Lead the children right
People searching everyday their lives for a new beginning (When will they learn)
To their suprise there's just no end to jealously
People searching everyday their lives for a new beginning (When will they learn)
To their suprise there's just no end to jealously
The song "Jealousy" by Major Harris talks about the pain and confusion that comes with love and relationships. The opening lines suggest that the singer has many brothers who wonder what he is doing wrong when it comes to choosing a mate and wearing his hair straight. It seems like the singer is being judged and ostracized by his own family, which is a common experience for people who deviate from conventional norms.
The theme of jealousy is woven throughout the song, with the singer describing how love is out of season and filled with sin. He warns that when money is the gain, enemies can become friends, suggesting that people's true motives can be obscured by jealousy and greed. Despite the challenges, the singer is determined to keep his heart open to love and to prevent hate from tearing people apart.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "People searching everyday of their lives for a new beginning, when will they learn," suggesting that the pursuit of love and happiness is a constant struggle. But the final lines offer a glimmer of hope, urging listeners to lead the children right and to keep striving for a better future.
Overall, "Jealousy" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the human condition, with lyrics that are both introspective and universal.
Line by Line Meaning
I have many brothers
I have many people who are close to me.
Wonder what I'm doing wrong
I am unsure why I feel out of place.
If I choose a different mate
If I choose to be with someone who is different from me.
Wear my hair too straight
If I change the way I look.
They act just like I don't belong
They treat me like an outsider.
Love is out of season
Love is not in favor at the moment.
All the world is filled with sin
The world is a place of wrongdoing.
But when money is your gain
But when you are only concerned with profit.
Watch out for the pain
Be careful of what the future may bring.
Your enemies will be your friends
The people you thought were against you may aid you.
I'll just cross my heart
I will make a promise.
For the world to love again
To encourage the world to love once more.
Don't let hate tear us apart
We must not be separated by hatred.
Through it all we made a start
Despite everything, we managed to begin.
Like the way at night
Just like how night is followed by day, things can get better.
Lead the children right
Teach the children how to be better.
People searching everyday of their lives for a new beginning (When will they learn)
People are constantly searching for something better in their lives.
To their surprise there's just no end to jealousy
Unfortunately, jealousy seems to never go away.
You have made me suffer
You have caused me pain.
How can you begin to pay
How can you make amends for what you have done?
But each time you learn to live
Every time you figure out how to keep going.
That's when I forgive
That's when I am willing to let go of the past.
I love you more then words can say
I have strong feelings for you that are hard to express.
Make a true decision
Decide to do what is right.
When you see me doing right
When you see me making good choices.
And when all has come to pass
When everything has happened.
Tell it to the mass
Share your knowledge with everyone.
Don't be the one who lives in spite
Don't be the one who holds a grudge.
Contributed by Nolan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.