The following year he replaced Don Carlos as the lead singer of a three-piece vocal group called Black Uhuru. Their first full-length recording "Love Crisis", produced by Prince Jammy in 1977, was later remixed and re-released as "Black Sounds of Freedom". Michael Rose had a profound effect on the sound of the group. With his distinctive voice and his powerful, self-penned reality themes, Black Uhuru were to eventually become the Reggae supergroup of the 80's after joining forces with Sly & Robbie and releasing hit-singles like "Shine Eye Gal", "General Penitentiary" or "Plastic Smile" on the Taxi Label. Signed to Island Records in 1980, they recorded highly acclaimed albums like "Sinsemillia", "Red", "Chill Out" and the grammy-winning "Anthem" in 1984.
In 1985 Michael Rose left Black Uhuru to pursue a solo career. After recording singles like "Bogus Badge" and "Demonstration" on his own Grammy Rose label he took a break from the music business, preferring instead to farm coffee on land he owned in Jamaica. It wasn't until he was signed to the RCA label in 1989 that he was heard from again. His pop-oriented debut solo album "Proud" was released the following year in Europe and Japan. The early 90's saw the release of two albums in Japan: "Bonanza" and "King Of General". Most of the tracks from these low-fi recordings were later remixed or re-recorded and reissued worldwide on the Heartbeat label. In 1993 Michael Rose also reunited in the studio with Sly & Robbie, resulting in a string of hit singles including "Monkeys Business", "One A We, Two A We" and "Bad Boys". These recordings also hit the streets in remixed form on the album "X-Uhuru" in 1999 for the french Tabou1 label.
The 1995 released, simply "Michael Rose" titled, album was his first for the american independent Heartbeat label. Produced by Niney the Observer, it contained the smash-hit "Short Temper". Another single, the UK produced "Last Chance" on the Ruff Cutt label, ruled the british charts for several weeks. 1995 saw the release of an album recorded by Bunny Gemini ("Voice of the ghetto" aka "Rising Star") followed by the Heartbeat album "Be Yourself", which contained remixed versions of some tracks from the japan-only release "Bonanza" and previously unreleased material. Heartbeat Records also did a dub-companion to "Be Yourself" dubbed "Big Sound Frontline".
Another album containing unreleased, previously by Jah Screw recorded material saw the light of day in 1996: "Nuh carbon" was licensed to Greensleeves/RAS Records. Teaming up once again with Mafia and Fluxy, who played also on the highly acclaimed "Michael Rose" album, he recorded the albums "Dance Wicked" and its dub companion "Dub Wicked" for Heartbeat. An interesting album that contained vocal as well as dub tracks called "Selassie I Showcase" surfaced 1997 on the european Bakchich label; tunes like the re-recorded "I Love King Selassie" on a sampled "Natural Mystic" rhythm held the grassroots market spellbound. An energetic live album, "Party in Session", was recorded for Heartbeat during his tours across America in 1996 and 1997.
1999 saw the release of the earlier mentioned "X-Uhuru" album on the Tabou1 label as well as "Bonanza" for the Heartbeat label (not to be confused with the japan-only release of the same title). The latter consists once again of previously recorded, remixed or re-recorded tracks as well as new tunes. June 2000 brought another live album on the Tabou1 label, this time recorded back in 1984 with Black Uhuru. After being postponed several times, the album "Never Give It Up" finally hit the stores in April 2001. This Hearbeat Records release consists of self-produced material recorded in Miami/Florida.
Although busy with touring (also with Sly & Robbie) and studio work, Michael Rose hasn't released a full-length album for quite some time. Early 2004 news hit the streets that Duckie Simspon and Michael Rose reunite as "Black Uhuru feat. Michael Rose". Since then, they released their single "Dollars" and performed in various countries. Heartbeat Records meanwhile puts out a "Best of"-album entiteld "Happiness - The Best of Michael Rose" and, in the summer of 2006, Young T/Otis Riddim Records released Jump Nya Benge, on their show-case uPLiFTMeNT album.
Goodbye
Michael Rose Lyrics
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It seems like another lifetime
You and I had so much to say
- I could read your mind
But we’re no longer on the same page
and you have secrets you won’t reveal
you’re like a player on different stageis this how goodbye feels?
is this how goodbye feels
It seems to me that our memories
don’t mean that much to you
I lie awake at night & I watch you dreaming
Wondering what we’re gonna do
So don’t you treat me like a stranger
Open up & tell me how you’re feeling
Cause you and I; we’re in danger
Is this is how goodbye feels
is this how goodbye feels
The rivers wide and the waters cold
we’re pushing against the tide
but if you love me the way I love you
we can make it to the other side
Long ago and faraway
Now it seems like another lifetime
You and I have so much to say…
The lyrics of Michael Rose's song "Goodbye" explore the complexities and challenges of a deteriorating relationship. The opening lines suggest a sense of longing and nostalgia, as the singer reflects on a time when they were deeply connected with their partner, able to understand each other without the need for words. However, as time has passed, the relationship has lost its harmony. The lines "But we're no longer on the same page and you have secrets you won't reveal" indicate a growing distance and a lack of transparency that has created a sense of disconnection.
The singer expresses their frustration and confusion, questioning whether their shared memories hold the same significance for their partner. The line "I lie awake at night & I watch you dreaming, wondering what we're gonna do" reveals the singer's sleeplessness, consumed with thoughts about the uncertain future of their relationship. They long for their partner to open up and communicate their true feelings, emphasizing the importance of honest and open dialogue for the survival of their love.
The chorus serves as a plea for understanding and reconciliation, as the singer begs their partner not to treat them like a stranger. The reference to danger indicates the gravity of the situation, as the relationship hangs by a thread. The closing lines suggest that despite all the challenges and obstacles they face, if their love is reciprocated, they believe they can overcome anything together and reach a place of understanding, symbolized by "the other side."
Overall, "Goodbye" delves into the complexities of a failing relationship, expressing the singer's longing for connection and their desperate attempt to salvage what they once had.
Line by Line Meaning
Long ago and faraway
In the distant past, when we were much younger
It seems like another lifetime
It feels as though it's been a completely different era
You and I had so much to say
We used to have a deep and meaningful connection
I could read your mind
I was able to understand your thoughts and emotions
But we’re no longer on the same page
Our thoughts and desires no longer align
and you have secrets you won’t reveal
You're keeping things hidden from me
you’re like a player on different stage
You're acting as if you're part of a different story or situation
is this how goodbye feels?
Is this the sensation and experience of parting ways?
It seems to me that our memories
From my perspective, our shared recollections
don’t mean that much to you
Aren't as significant or valued by you
I lie awake at night & I watch you dreaming
During sleepless nights, I observe you in your dreams
Wondering what we’re gonna do
Pondering about our future actions and choices
So don’t you treat me like a stranger
Please don't act as if we are unknown to each other
Open up & tell me how you’re feeling
Be honest and share your emotions with me
Cause you and I; we’re in danger
Because our relationship is at risk
Is this is how goodbye feels
Does this correspond to the sensation of saying farewell?
The rivers wide and the waters cold
The river is broad and the water is chilling
we’re pushing against the tide
We're struggling to go against the natural flow
but if you love me the way I love you
However, if you feel the same intense love for me as I do for you
we can make it to the other side
We can overcome these difficulties and reach a better place
Long ago and faraway
In the distant past, when we were much younger
Now it seems like another lifetime
Presently, it feels as though it's been a completely different era
You and I have so much to say…
We still have an abundance of thoughts and conversations to share
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael Fix, Rose Marie Adkins
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