Mikey accepted the Covenant and the Rastafarian faith 7 years ago, but says, "Rasta is an in-born thing". He does not belong to any specific order such as Twelve Tribes, Nyabinghi or Orthodox, but instead says he follows the, "Precepts of Haile Selassie". Mikey's belief is that "Rastafari is the goodness of your heart and the cleanliness of your mind and accepting the precepts of His Imperial Majesty".
Born to sing according to Mikey as his mother said he used to always make noise as a baby. He used to mimic songs on the radio by such greats as Horace Andy, Peter Tosh, Sugar Minot, Desmond Dekker and Bob Marley. Mikey then joined the church choir at the age of 7 and was also in his school choir for 5 years. However, when he went onto high school, there was no choir, so Mikey started singing in the classroom. His teachers even encouraged him and they would call him up to sing. It got to the point where Mikey's community told him he had a good voice and should take singing seriously.
It was 1980 when Mikey was around the age of 16 that he recorded his first song called 'Roots Me Roots'. Produced by Rudie Silence, Mikey recalls, "It wasn't very successful, but it was my first experience in the studio and it gave me a lot of encouragement".
From then it was a natural progression and being a songwriter as well, although Mikey says his songs are "Co-written by Jah", success was not too far away. Hit songs for Mikey are ones that "Have an effect on somebody or touch somebody" and the hits must be rolling as he has done 5 albums to date with the latest being 'Spiritual Revolution' that was released in 2002.
Alongside Luciano, Mikey has a company called Jah Messenjah Productions and they do their own production including Mikey's last album. They also worked with co-producers such as Dean Fraser, the Firehouse Crew and Cell Block Studio to name a few. Those are not the only production people Mikey has worked with; he has worked with Xterminator, Robert French, Black Scorpio and "most of the good producers in Jamaica".
Mikey has worked on non-reggae formats as well including R&B, Blues and Jazz. He has produced artists such as Babatunde, Milton Black, Natural Black, Bitter Roots and a lot of other new artists.
Inna Million Years
Mikey General Lyrics
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Oh I love you baby, I will never hurt you, oh no!
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Never IN A million years, would I cost you a tear
Cause I'll never find another like you
Nothing's gonna stop you, though I beg and plead
You've heard a rumour and you believed
Why you didn't check it with me
NO you never check it with me
Your friends they told you they saw me last night
But I was in the Studio, because I sing and I write
How can you think that I am lying, I am speaking frank
I would never hurt you and you know that, yeah
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Never in a million years, would I cost you a tear
Cause I'll never find another like you
I know you are serious, I see it in your eyes
Is this the final curtain, is it goodbye
Is there any hope of reconciliation
Baby won't you answer me, cause I am in desperation
cause
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Never in a million years, would I cost you a tear
Cause I'll never find another like you
Never inna million years, would I make you shed a tear
I'll never find another like you
Don't leave ME lonely! Lord, don't leave me lonely!
Baby you're my compass, oh!
I'm lost without you, YES I'm lost without you!
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Never inna million years, would I cost you a tear
Cause I'll never find another like you
Never inna million years, would I MAKE you shed a tear
Cause I'll never find another like you
Never!
No, I'll never find another, another Like you girl!
Oh I search the seven seas, and I search the deepest seas
And I'll never find another like you
Mikey General's song "Inna Million Years" is an expression of unconditional love and reassurance to his partner. The song talks about how he would never hurt his partner or make them shed a tear because he cannot find another person like them in a million years. He tries to convince his partner that the rumor they heard about him cheating on them is false and that they should have asked him before believing it. He expresses his desperation and asks his partner not to leave him alone because he is lost without them.
The song is a reflection of the Reggae genre, a style of music that originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s. Reggae is known for its smooth and relaxed rhythms, which are accompanied by powerful and conscious lyrics that often address social and political issues. Mikey General's song combines the traditional Reggae elements with a modern touch and a contemporary production style, resulting in a refreshing and uplifting sound.
"Inna Million Years" has been positively received by audiences and critics alike. It has been praised for its catchy melody, soulful vocals, and meaningful lyrics. The song has become a popular choice for DJs and music lovers who enjoy Reggae music and are looking for an upbeat and inspirational tune to dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
Never IN A million years, would I cost you a tear
Mikey General promises that he would never do anything to make his partner cry, not even in a million years.
Cause I'll never find another like you
Mikey General says that he treasures his partner above all else because he knows he'll never find someone like them.
You've heard a rumour and you believed
Mikey General's partner has heard something negative about him and believed it without confirming with him first.
Your friends they told you they saw me last night
Someone close to Mikey General's partner claimed to have seen him somewhere where he wasn't actually present.
How can you think that I am lying, I am speaking frank
Mikey General says that he is being truthful and honest and is surprised that his partner would think he was lying.
I know you are serious, I see it in your eyes
Mikey General can tell that his partner is upset and serious from looking into their eyes.
Is there any hope of reconciliation
Mikey General wants to know if there is any chance of fixing things between him and his partner.
Don't leave ME lonely! Lord, don't leave me lonely!
Mikey General does not want his partner to leave him because he does not want to be lonely.
Baby you're my compass, oh!
Mikey General's partner is like a compass to him, always guiding him in the right direction.
Never!
Mikey General reinforces his promise to never find anyone else like his partner.
I'll never find another like you girl!
Mikey General affirms that he will never find someone else as special and unique as his partner.
Oh I search the seven seas, and I search the deepest seas
Mikey General is willing to search the entire world, and even the most remote and dangerous places, in search of someone like his partner but knows they won't find anyone their equal.
Never inna million years, would I MAKE you shed a tear
Mikey General reiterates his promise to never do anything to make his partner cry, even if he had a million years to find someone else like them.
Writer(s): Michael George Taylor
Contributed by Caleb W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hernan Cortez
Good beats 👌👌 big up Mikey General
G Clarke
how come people dislike this?
Hernan Cortez
They don't realise good beats real recognise real and they are kind of unfamiliar my friend big up Mikey General
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