Of Jamaican descent, and the second youngest of nine children, he was born in Lewisham, London. He is known as the 'King of Lovers Rock'. His music is sometimes closer to R&B, and pop, than to reggae music itself. His first major album was the self-titled Maxi Priest (1988) along with his cover of Cat Stevens' Wild World established him as one of the British reggae top singers this internationally acclaimed vocalist, is the only UK reggae act to score an American Billboard Number One. That was with a track entitled "Close To You", which was released in 1990.
In addition, a duet with Roberta Flack - "Set The Night To Music", also reached the U.S. Top Ten in 1991. In the latter half of his lengthy recording career, he has favoured working alongside other established, or up and coming, artistes. For example, Maxi Priest has worked with Sly & Robbie, Shaggy, Beres Hammond, Jazzie B, Apache Indian, Roberta Flack and Shabba Ranks.
Every Little Thing
Maxi Priest Lyrics
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Always Always Always
Every little thing about ya
keeps you on my mind
I never wanna be without ya
Baby always be mine
Cuz everytime I have to leave ya
Cuz I don't wanna grieve ya
Or tear you apart
Cuz I know that girl like you
One in a million
And theres nothing that I wouldn't do
Cuz you give me that feelin
Its true
Every little thing about you
Baby it's true
Every little thing about you
Every little thing about you
From the first time I saw ya
I knew you would be mine
I knew that i had to get ya
Only just a matter of time
Cuz whenever I see you
You always blow my mind
And that's why I wanna love you
All the time
Its true
Everthing little thing about you -yeah
Baby it's true
Its what I love about you- yeah
Every little thing about ya
Every little thing about ya
Said I know that girl like you
One in a million
And theres nothing that I wouldn't do
Cuz you give me that feelin
Its true
Every little thing about you
Baby it's true
Every little thing about you
Said I really love you
Every little thing about you
Maxi Priest's song "Every Little Thing" is a beautiful love song about a man's unyielding love for a woman. The lyrics begin with the singer professing his love repetitively: "Baby I love you, Always Always Always." He goes on to explain that every little thing about her is always on his mind and that he never wants to be without her, imploring her to "always be mine." He acknowledges that leaving her behind is a challenge that breaks his heart, but he would never want to hurt her. The chorus anchors on the idea that the woman in question is unique and precious to the singer, and nothing can compare to her. He sees her as "one in a million" and says that he would do anything to keep her by his side.
The second verse begins with the singer explaining his first encounter with the woman and knowing at that instant that she would be his. He couldn't get her out of his mind until he finally had her. Every time he sees her, she blows his mind, and that's why he wants to love her all the time. The chorus repeats but with a little more emphasis on how much the singer loves the woman, truly believing that she is one of a kind. He concludes by saying that he really loves her and that every little thing about her makes him feel this way.
In summary, "Every Little Thing" is a love ballad that portrays the singer's devotion and admiration toward the woman he loves. The lyrics are simple but sincere, delivering a romantic message that resonates with the listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I love you
Always Always Always
I love you now and forever without a doubt.
Every little thing about ya
keeps you on my mind
I cannot stop thinking about all the wonderful things you do and the person you are.
I never wanna be without ya
Baby always be mine
I never want to let you go and I want you to be mine forever.
Cuz everytime I have to leave ya
It really breaks my heart
Cuz I don't wanna grieve ya
Or tear you apart
Every time I have to be away from you, it pains me because I don't want to hurt you or our relationship.
Cuz I know that girl like you
One in a million
And theres nothing that I wouldn't do
Cuz you give me that feelin
Its true
Every little thing about you
Baby it's true
Every little thing about you
I understand that you are unique and special, and I would do anything for you because being with you gives me such a deep and meaningful feeling.
From the first time I saw ya
I knew you would be mine
I knew that i had to get ya
Only just a matter of time
Cuz whenever I see you
You always blow my mind
And that's why I wanna love you
All the time
Its true
I was drawn to you from the very beginning and knew that I had to be with you. Every time I see you, you amaze me and that's why I want to love you all the time.
Everthing little thing about you -yeah
Baby it's true
Its what I love about you- yeah
Every little thing about ya
Every little thing about ya
Said I know that girl like you
One in a million
And theres nothing that I wouldn't do
Cuz you give me that feelin
Its true
Every little thing about you
Baby it's true
Every little thing about you
Said I really love you
Every little thing about you
I truly love everything about you, and there's nothing I wouldn't do for you because being with you fills me with joy and happiness.
Writer(s): Collin W. York, Max Alfred Elliott, Timothy A. Boyce
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@annhughes3869
Great tune love listening to Maxi Priest love the beat who’s listening July 2022. Best Artist WICKED tune 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@cesarsilva6108
Maxi Priest is like a good wine: only gets better with age! Great singer!
@rollyyoung1726
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@mariadagloriadacostapiedad4272
Ele é dono de 1 voz meiga , dose , suave , oq/mais posso dizer sobre este Deus do Olimpo ?
@saresaseiuli6880
I love all his songs. My kids grew up listening to MAXI PRIEST. TILL THIS DAY THEY STILL LISTEN TO MP. JUST LOVE HIS VOICE AND HE'S DEFINITELY GORG. AND HANDSOME. MUCH LOVE MP THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD VIBES LISTENING TO ALL UR MUSIC. GOD BLESS. ❤❤
@kathycarter4368
Saresa Seiuli kingstion
@laceybutterfly9763
Im still listening to this in 2020 ,love this tune 🥰💕💃🏾🕺🏾
@karenk152
Always a mood elevater... love this song. ❤️👏👏👏😎
@rosebud2511
Big up to Legend Maxi Priest big tune love it God bless
@swhit5122
Maxi I still love this choon...your voice is superb 💥💥