Steel Pulse originally formed at Handsworth Wood Boys School, Birmingham, and comprised David Hinds (lead vocals, guitar), Basil Gabbidon (lead guitar, vocals) and Ronnie McQueen (bass).
However, it is Hinds who, as songwriter, has always been the engine behind Steel Pulse, from their early days establishing themselves in the Birmingham club scene onwards. Formed in 1975, their debut release, 'Kibudu, Mansetta And Abuku" arrived on the small independent label Dip, and linked the plight of urban black youth with the image of a greater African homeland. They followed it with 'Nyah Love' for Anchor.
Surprisingly, they were initially refused live dates in Caribbean venues in the Midlands because of their Rastafarian beliefs. Aligning themselves closely with the Rock Against Racism 1 organisation, they chose to tour instead with sympathetic elements of the punk movement, including the Stranglers, XTC etc.: "Punks had a way of enjoying themselves - throw hordes at you, beer, spit at you, that kind of thing".
Eventually they found a more natural home in support slots for Burning Spear, which brought them to the attention of Island Records. Their first release for Island was the 'Ku Klux Klan' 45 rpm, a considered tilt at the evils of racism, and one often accompanied by a visual parody of the sect on stage.
By this time their ranks had swelled to include Selwyn 'Bumbo' Brown (keyboards), Steve 'Grizzly' Nesbitt (drums), Fonso Martin (vocals, percussion) and Michael Riley (vocals). Handsworth Revolution was an accomplished long playing debut and one of the major landmarks in the evolution of British reggae.
However, despite critical and moderate commercial success over three albums, the relationship with Island had soured by the advent of Caught You (released in the US as Reggae Fever). They switched to Elektra, and unveiled their most consistent collection of songs since their debut with True Democracy, distinguished by the Garveyeulogising 'Rally Around' cut.
A further definitive set arrived in Earth Crisis. Unfortunately, Elektra chose to take a leaf out of Island's book in trying to coerce Steel Pulse into a more mainstream vein, asking them to emulate the pop-reggae stance of Eddy Grant. Babylon Bandit was consequently weakened, but did contain the anthemic 'Not King james Version', which was a powerful indictment on the omission of black people and history from certain versions of the Bible.
Their next move was id Hinds of Steel Pulse to MCA for State Of Emergency, which retained some of the synthesized dance elements of its predecessor. Though it was a significantly happier compromise, it still paled before any of their earlier albums.
Rastafari Centennial was recorded live at the Elysee Montmarte in Paris, and dedicated to the hundred year anniversary of the birth of Haile Selassie. It was the first recording since the defection of Fonso Martin, leaving the trio of David Hinds, Steve Nisbett and Selwyn Brown.
While they still faced inverted snobbery at the hands of British reggae fans, in America their reputation was growing, becoming the first ever reggae band to appear on the Tonight television show. Their profile was raised further when, in 1992, Hinds challenged the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission in the Supreme High Court, asserting that their cab drivers discriminated against black people in general and Rastas in particular.
Drummer Steve "Grizzly" Nisbett (15 March 1948 β 18 January 2018) died in 2018.
The band are still recording and touring.
Throne Of Gold
Steel Pulse Lyrics
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I'm her King man
No love no deh like the
Love I bring her
In the morning
While I'm waking
Waiting for me
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
I'm her knight in shining armour
Joy and laughter hereon after
Mother Nature Father Time
From beginning said she was mine
Never been no love like this
Since Sheba and Solomon
Cause I'm
CHORUS
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
She's mine all the time
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
She fills my soul yeh
I a warrior with my comforter
Behold how good and pleasant it is
She'll stand by me
Birds of one feather
We worship JAH together
Sitting on a throne of gold
In the morning
While I'm waking
Waiting for me
Arms embracing
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
That's why
Sitting on a throne of gold
Cause I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yeh,
She's my Queen and it's no secret
She's my Queen and yes I mean it,
It's no secret, must reveal it
Beauty, beauty, beauty
Moves with grace and full of love
Shining like the stars above
She's my Queen, she's my Queen,
She's my Queen
The lyrics to Steel Pulse's "Throne of Gold" speak of a deep love shared between two partners who see each other as royalty. The singer declares his partner as his "Queen" and himself as her "King," showing the power dynamic in their relationship. He speaks of his partner's love and how it is different from any love he has ever experienced or witnessed. The lyrics speak of the couple's intimacy, with the partner's arms embracing in the morning as the singer wakes up. The love they share is not a temporary one-night stand, but a lasting connection that makes the singer feel as if he is on a throne of gold.
Line by Line Meaning
She's my Queen
She is the most important person in my life and I treat her as such.
I'm her King man
I am her protector, provider, and her partner in all aspects of life.
No love no deh like the Love I bring her
I love her more than anything or anyone else and I show her that through my actions.
In the morning, While I'm waking, Waiting for me, Her arms embracing
When I wake up, I am greeted with love and affection from the person I love.
Dreams of sunshine got my Head spinning around, Don't you know love grows, This can never be A one-night stand
I am constantly in a state of euphoria because of the love I have for this person. Our love is everlasting and not just a one-time occurrence.
I'm her knight in shining armour, Joy and laughter hereon after, Mother Nature Father Time, From beginning said she was mine
I am her protector and will always bring her happiness. I believe that fate brought us together and we are destined to be together.
Never been no love like this, Since Sheba and Solomon
Our love is rare and comparable to historical figures known for their love stories such as Sheba and Solomon.
CHORUS
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
She's mine all the time
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
She fills my soul yeh
I feel like royalty because of the love I have for this person. She brings me complete joy and I am grateful for it.
I a warrior with my comforter, Behold how good and pleasant it is, She'll stand by me, Birds of one feather, We worship JAH together, Sitting on a throne of gold
I am her warrior and she is my comforter. We share a strong bond in faith and stand by each other no matter what.
She's my Queen and it's no secret, She's my Queen and yes I mean it, It's no secret, must reveal it, Beauty, beauty, beauty, Moves with grace and full of love, Shining like the stars above, She's my Queen, she's my Queen, She's my Queen
I am not afraid to show my love for her and express openly that she is my queen. She possesses a beauty and grace that shines bright just like the stars above.
Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID ROBERT HINDS
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OMayma Boussaoula
Steel Pulse
She's my Queen
I'm her King man
No love no deh like the
Love I bring her
In the morning
While I'm waking
Waiting for me
Her arms embracing
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
I'm her knight in shining armour
Joy and laughter hereon after
Mother Nature Father Time
From beginning said she was mine
Never been no love like this
Since Sheba and Solomon
Cause I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
She's mine all the time
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
She fills my soul yeh
I a warrior with my comforter
Behold how good and pleasant it is
She'll stand by me
Birds of one feather
We worship JAH together
Sitting on a throne of gold
In the morning
While I'm waking
Waiting for me
Arms embracing
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
That's why
Sitting on a throne of gold
Cause I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yeh,
She's my Queen and it's no secret
She's my Queen and yes I mean it,
It's no secret, must reveal it
Beauty, beauty, beauty
Moves with grace and full of love
Shining like the stars above
She's my Queen, she's my Queen,
She's my Queen
OMayma Boussaoula
Steel Pulse
She's my Queen
I'm her King man
No love no deh like the
Love I bring her
In the morning
While I'm waking
Waiting for me
Her arms embracing
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
I'm her knight in shining armour
Joy and laughter hereon after
Mother Nature Father Time
From beginning said she was mine
Never been no love like this
Since Sheba and Solomon
Cause I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
She's mine all the time
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
She fills my soul yeh
I a warrior with my comforter
Behold how good and pleasant it is
She'll stand by me
Birds of one feather
We worship JAH together
Sitting on a throne of gold
In the morning
While I'm waking
Waiting for me
Arms embracing
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
Dreams of sunshine got my
Head spinning around
Don't you know love grows
This can never be
A one-night stand
That's why
Sitting on a throne of gold
Cause I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yes I'm
Sitting on a throne of gold
Yeh,
She's my Queen and it's no secret
She's my Queen and yes I mean it,
It's no secret, must reveal it
Beauty, beauty, beauty
Moves with grace and full of love
Shining like the stars above
She's my Queen, she's my Queen,
She's my Queen
Tony Castillo
She's my Queen,but are you her kingπ
cherinoh jalloh
On point!
Legendary X
My dad sang this song for my mom a weak before he died. I will always love steel pulse till d endβ€β€β€β€β€β€β€β€
Rick y Crook
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The Cobra Strikes Again
Amen
Real Mcoy
God bless ur dadββ
Blood Eagle
My Mom and Dad were huge reggae fans from the 70s. Now I play this for my daughters mother
Golden Dragon
Much love and peace. I'm with and we are one
Cameron Dutton
this is one of those bands where you just can't choose a favourite song by, however this one is right up there for me Steel Pulse.