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.
One More Chance
Maxi Priest Lyrics
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There's no reason for hurting baby
You know I'm on your side
'Cause I've been sitting here thinking about us baby
And I wanna make it right oh yeah
Though I know I really stepped out a line before
Time after time
Even though that's the last thing on your mind oh yeah
I know I realize all the things I've done wrong
We must find a way to make our love grow strong
[Chorus]
One more chance is all I ask, one more chance
Just one more chance
Got to believe in my promises baby
One more try is all I ask, one more chance
Just one more try hey hey hey
Uh oh
Won't you please just reconsider baby
Forget all the things I said and done
For all it takes is just a little understanding
Think of love and we'll make it right hey
I feel my life changing
You changed me for the better
Within my heart I know what's right
We should be together
One more chance is all I ask
Just one more chance
Got to believe in my promises baby
One more try is all I ask, one more chance
Just one more try hey hey hey uh oh
I wanna do you right
One more try one more try baby
I wanna do you right
I should've known better than to cause you pain oh~
To let you down and turn away
Let me do you right
Won't you give me one more try, won't you give me a one more try baby
I wanna make it right, one more try
I realized I know I was wrong all the things I said and done
One more chance baby that's all I ask that's all I ask
I wanna do you right
One more one more one more one more one more try
Let me do you right
I should've known better than to cause you pain oh~
To let you down and turn away
One more chance oh baby
It's all I ask I gotta make you mine
One more chance
One more one more one more one more one more try
Let me do you right
Maxi Priest's song "One More Chance" is a plea for forgiveness and reconciliation. The lyrics express the singer's regret for past mistakes and his desire to make amends and rebuild the relationship. The song acknowledges that the singer has "stepped out of line" and caused the other person pain, but he is asking for one more chance to make things right. He pleads with the other person to reconsider and forget the past, emphasizing the importance of understanding and love in making the relationship work. The chorus reinforces this message, repeating the plea for "one more chance" and the importance of believing in his promises.
The song highlights themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of love to heal and transform relationships. The singer acknowledges his faults and takes responsibility for his actions, but he also maintains hope for a better future. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody add to its message of optimism and perseverance, urging the listener to "give me one more try" and "let me do you right."
Overall, "One More Chance" is a touching and relatable song that captures the complexities of relationships and the importance of forgiveness and second chances.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh oh yeah
Expressing uncertainty or concern about the situation
There's no reason for hurting baby
There is no justification for causing you pain
You know I'm on your side
I am here to support you
'Cause I've been sitting here thinking about us baby
I have been reflecting on our relationship
And I wanna make it right oh yeah
I want to correct my mistakes and improve our relationship
Though I know I really stepped out a line before
I acknowledge my past actions were incorrect
Time after time
Repeatedly
And you just got to believe in my promises baby
I understand you may not trust me, but I am committed to keeping my word
Even though that's the last thing on your mind oh yeah
I recognize and understand that trust is something you are struggling with
I know I realize all the things I've done wrong
I acknowledge and understand my mistakes
We must find a way to make our love grow strong
We need to work together to strengthen our relationship
One more chance is all I ask, one more chance
I am hopeful for one more opportunity to show you my commitment to our relationship
Just one more chance
I am only asking for one more opportunity
Got to believe in my promises baby
Please have faith in my commitment to you
One more try is all I ask, one more chance
I am asking for another attempt to make our relationship work
Just one more try hey hey hey
I am only asking for one more chance, please hear me out
Won't you please just reconsider baby
I am asking you to think about giving me another chance
Forget all the things I said and done
Please let go of the past and give us a fresh start
For all it takes is just a little understanding
All we need is a small amount of compassion and empathy
Think of love and we'll make it right hey
If we focus on our love, we can work through our issues
I feel my life changing
I am experiencing a transformation and want to become a better person for you
You changed me for the better
You have positively impacted my life and I am grateful for you
Within my heart I know what's right
I am confident in my feelings and intentions for our relationship
We should be together
I believe we are meant to be in a relationship together
I wanna do you right
I want to treat you with love and respect
I should've known better than to cause you pain oh~
I regret my past actions that hurt you
To let you down and turn away
I am sorry for disappointing you and distancing myself from you
Won't you give me one more try, won't you give me a one more try baby
I am asking for one more opportunity to show you my commitment to our relationship
I wanna make it right, one more try
I am determined to make things right and am asking for another chance to do so
It's all I ask I gotta make you mine
I am hopeful for one more chance to be with you
One more one more one more one more one more try
I am persistent in my request for another opportunity
Let me do you right
Let me treat you with love and respect
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEE HAMBLIN, MAX ELLIOT, SIMON LAW, T. DAVEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jamaican Queen10
Can’t believe this song wasn’t a Billboard number # 1.. It’s so soulful!
Michael Wiggan
Maxi Priest blends R&B and Lover's Rock Reggae so Smoothly ...They just don't make it like this anymore!!!
Debra Henninger
BB, k
Lucy Banda
So true
ermac 39
Sad don't, a tell yu this is real Music
David Harding
Go away
David Harding
No mirrors in your house xxx
Marie-Jo Nahounou
The guitar bass is playing like a heart beat. The music from this guitar bass...
The melody from instruments speaks louder than the lyrics...
The emotion coming from violin, from the piano is like you are lost...as if you were lost in your bed sheets, in your dreams, in your future that you don't know.
I was around 18 when listening to this album on loop. I always cried when listening this song particularly. The tenderness, the deep feeling of love coming from it. Today, 54, listening to this song with the same deep emotion...These violins, this guitar bass again and again and again and again and again...
In fact, I've never pay attention to lyrics, I just focused on the melody from instruments and Maxi's sweet voice siging like he is whispering. I'll not stop writing... To feel it like I do, you just need to listen to this song in a room with you alone and books or something like old pictures around.
Thanks bro' for sharing, thanks for bringing out sweet memories.
Eric Grobri
Excellent sound. Love Maxi.
michael osbourne
On lockdown and checking this tune out i must "ve played it a thousand times, beautiful words and well delivered, Maxi , yu a supa, trust me STAR.....