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.
Sublime
Maxi Priest Lyrics
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Cool sublime together lemon and lime
Your kiss is from heaven, like rain on my skin
I win you, I loose you and I want you still
Our moments together are stolen from time
And it's gone when I leave you, but this moments is
So sublime
I want forever the whole of your love
And heaven above
You please me you tease me
And you never decide
And it's all like a stranger, but your love don't lie
Shivering you baby, but break on the tide
On the waves of emotion, till I blow your mind
Sublime oh oh oh sublime yeah mmm
Your kiss is from heaven like rain on my skin
I win you I loose you and I want you still
Shivering you baby, but break on the tide
On the waves of emotion, till I blow your mind
Sublime sublime sublime oh oh oh oh
I blow your mind of I blow your mind mmm
Sublime sublime
The lyrics to Maxi Priest's "Sublime" are about a passionate and intense relationship that the singer is experiencing with their lover. The singer describes their moments together as being "stolen from time," indicating that they savor every moment they have together, but also that they are aware that these moments are fleeting and will eventually come to an end. The line "your kiss is from heaven, like rain on my skin" is a simile that compares the feeling of their lover's kiss to the refreshing feeling of raindrops on skin, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings for their partner.
The singer expresses a desire for the entirety of their lover's love, wanting to spend eternity with them and be together in heaven after they die. However, there is a sense of uncertainty in the relationship, with the partner constantly teasing and shivering the singer, leaving them unsure of where they stand. Despite this, the singer is still deeply in love with their partner and wants to blow their mind with the intensity of their love.
Overall, the song portrays a relationship that is both passionate and uncertain, with the singer deeply in love with their partner but unsure if their feelings are reciprocated fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh yeah, mmm oh oh yeah
The singer expresses his feelings of joy and excitement towards his lover.
Cool sublime together lemon and lime
The singer compares his relationship with his lover to the refreshing combination of lemon and lime, which signifies the uniqueness and coolness of their bond.
Your kiss is from heaven, like rain on my skin
The singer is overwhelmed by the sensation of his lover's kiss, which he compares to the heavenly feeling of rain touching his skin.
I win you, I loose you and I want you still
The singer expresses his conflicting emotions towards his lover, whom he has won and lost before, but still desires to be with.
Our moments together are stolen from time
The singer believes that the time spent with his lover is precious and fleeting, as though they are stealing a moment from time itself.
And it's gone when I leave you, but this moments is
Although the singer's time with his lover is temporary, he feels that each moment spent with her is unforgettable.
So sublime
The singer concludes that the moments spent with his lover are sublime, meaning they are pure, beautiful, and perfect.
I want forever the whole of your love
The singer desires a committed and complete relationship with his lover, wanting to experience her love forever.
And heaven above
The singer believes that his love with his partner is divinely blessed and heaven-sent.
You please me you tease me
The singer is fulfilled by his lover's actions, even when she playfully teases him.
And you never decide
The singer feels that his lover is indecisive when it comes to their relationship, possibly unsure of her feelings or not ready for commitment.
And it's all like a stranger, but your love don't lie
The singer feels uncertain in his relationship with his lover, but he trusts that her love for him is genuine and true.
Shivering you baby, but break on the tide
The singer compares his lover's feelings towards him to a shivering sensation when breaking on the tide of emotion, possibly indicating that she is unsure or scared.
On the waves of emotion, till I blow your mind
The singer experiences a rush of emotions that he compares to waves, eventually leading to an intense experience that blows his lover's mind.
Sublime oh oh oh sublime yeah mmm
The singer repeats the word 'sublime' to emphasize the perfection and beauty of his moments with his lover.
I blow your mind of I blow your mind mmm
The singer boasts his ability to blow his lover's mind with his love and passion.
Sublime sublime
The singer concludes the song by repeating the word 'sublime' to signify the theme of the song, which is the beauty and perfection of his relationship with his lover.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICK LEESON, PETER VALE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ejconnor
One of my favourite Maxi songs and one that always takes me back to my year living in the Virgin Islands.
Cat Man
Maxi Priest one of the most underrated talented individuals to grace our planet with his gift. God bless you and thank you.
Kissinger Amadi
I will never be tired of playing his songs again and again till I depart from the world. Especially sublime
MammaSitta Talawah
I remember when this tune came out, I played it again and again and again and again...................and again and again, the sound the vibz, so great
Andre Rone
This song is very addicted can't stop playing it I'm loving it.
Ronald Jones
Maxi Priest is one of the greatest voices in all of reggae. Sublime has always been one of my favorite tunes ever.
Andre Rone
My favorite part is it's the moment when I blow your mind Sublime Maxi priest is badass😊❤👍🏻💪
Arnaud31240
Those who disliked the song are dummies... This song is simply sublime!!! BTW, could someone post the lyrics, please? Merci ! :)
Alien Mekaldi
Excellent Un Grand dans La Cour de la Trempe de Bob Marley 👍Voix, Musiciens 👍Majestueux Feel Good Very Nice ✌️Sublime 👍✌️😉🙂😎
orreda
Yes. Oh oh oh yeah, mmm oh oh yeah Cool sublime together lemon and lime Your kiss is from heaven, like rain on my skin I win you, I loose you and I want you still Our moments together are stolen from time And it's gone when I leave you, but this moments is So sublime Cool sublime I want forever the whole of your love And heaven above You please me you tease me And you never decide And it's all like a stranger, but your love don't lie