Gray won his first talent contest at the age of nine, and by the age of twelve he was already appearing in public, playing drums, guitar, and keyboards. He attended the Alpha Boys School and turned professional aged 19. Gray was a dynamic performer on stage, who could be gritty or suave as the song dictated. He was the first singer (of many) to praise a sound system on record, with his "On the Beach" celebrating Clement Dodd's Sir Coxsone Downbeat system in 1959, one of the first releases on Dodd's Studio One label. He was one of the first artists to be produced by Chris Blackwell, in 1960, and his "Patricia" single was the first record ever released by Island Records. His first single, "Please Let Me Go", reached the top of the charts in Jamaica, and featured a guitar solo from Ernest Ranglin (Ranglin's first recording session). The single also sold well in the United Kingdom, as did subsequent releases, prompting Gray to emigrate there in 1962. He toured Europe in 1964, and by 1966 he was well known as a soul singer as well as for his ska songs. In the rocksteady era, he recorded for producer Sir Clancy Collins. His popularity continued throughout the 1960s, working with producers such as Clement Dodd, Prince Buster, Arthur "Duke" Reid, Leslie Kong, and Clancy Eccles, including work as a duo with Millie Small, with songs ranging from ska to ballads. He continued to record regularly, having a big hit in 1968 with "Cupid". His 1970 track "Apollo 12" found favour with the early skinheads, and in 1972 he returned to Island Records, recording reggae versions of The Rolling Stones' "Tumblin' Dice" and John Lennon's "Jealous Guy", although they met with little success. During this period, he regularly had releases on Pama and sister label, Camel Records, and one single on Hot Lead Records. He had greater success in Jamaica, however, with "Hail the Man", a tribute to Emperor Haile Selassie, which was popular with the increasing Rastafari following. Gray spent a short time living in New Orleans before returning to Jamaica where he turned his hand to roots reggae, working with producer Bunny Lee, and achieving considerable success. In the 1980s relocated to Miami. He has continued to release new material regularly, often concentrating on ballads and Gospel music.
Come On Baby
Owen Gray Lyrics
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yes I found a girl that is so really fine
She walkin' before me and i'm just takin my time
Man she looks so pretty but no one could have heard her name
Man she looks so pretty but no one could have heard her name
When she swings her body it almost drives me insane
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
And we will hold the nights when we were walkin' down the aisle
We'll have to see if can she pull with her smile
Well i said baby you just tell me everything
Ah come on baby you just tell me everything
Now is the time for it, i crowned you with a diamond ring
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
Come on baby, come on baby
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
Owen Gray's song "Come On Baby" paints the image of a man who has found a breathtaking woman and is captivated by her every move. The opening lines tell the story of how he has found a girl who is really fine and so pretty that her body almost drives him insane. Despite his obsession with her, he seems to take his time in getting to know her better as he walks behind her. The fact that he does not know her name suggests that she is a stranger he discovered on the street.
As the song goes on, he reminisces about the times when they walked down the aisle together, and how he would love to experience that again. He is enchanted by her smile and wants to know everything about her. It is at this point that he decides to propose to her, recognizing that the time has come to take their relationship to the next level. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song to emphasize his urgency and his desire to be with her.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the man is consumed by his love for this woman and is willing to do whatever it takes to win her affection. The song is upbeat, with a catchy melody that perfectly captures the man's enthusiasm for this woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I found a girl that is so really fine
I have met a girl who is extremely attractive
yes I found a girl that is so really fine
I want to emphasize how amazing this girl looks
She walkin' before me and i'm just takin my time
I am slowly following her and admiring her beauty
Man she looks so pretty but no one could have heard her name
Although she is stunning, I do not know her name
When she swings her body it almost drives me insane
Her movements are so alluring that they are affecting my mental state
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
I am encouraging her to come closer to me and engage with me romantically
I will hold the nights when we were walkin' down the aisle
I will cherish the moments when we were happily together
And we will hold the nights when we were walkin' down the aisle
We will remember and honor the time when we were in love
We'll have to see if can she pull with her smile
I wonder if she can use her smile to attract me even more
Well i said baby you just tell me everything
I want her to confide in me and share everything with me
Ah come on baby you just tell me everything
I am urging her to open up to me and be honest with me
Now is the time for it, i crowned you with a diamond ring
I am ready for a serious commitment with her, symbolized by the engagement ring
Come on baby, come on baby
I am beckoning her to come closer to me and engage with me romantically
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
I am urging her to come towards me and deepen our romantic relationship
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
I am repeatedly asking her to come closer to me, both physically and emotionally
Come on Come on Come on Come on Come on baby
I cannot contain my desire for her and am urging her to come closer to me
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GRAY, OWEN
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