Sugar Minott spent his youth hanging around the legendary "Studio 1" listening to the artists that recorded there, such as Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, The Heptones, Dennis Brown and others.
Sugar began his career with the formation of the African Brothers, along with Tony Tuff and Derek Howard (and later Triston Palmer) in the early 1970s. The African Brothers were a harmonious roots act, of which Sugar became the most popular member. By 1979, Sugar had been invited by Studio 1 to record a solo album.
When recording at Studio 1, he chose not to use a backing band as in conventional recording, but elected to sing over instrumental versions of old Studio 1 classics. This is considered to be the birth of "dancehall," which lead to countless artists making new hits out of old classics, a tradition that continues in Jamaica today.
Sugar was also well-regarded for hard work on his Youthman Promotion sound system and Black Roots & Youthman Promotion labels into the 1980s, which brought forth such artists as Tenor Saw, Nitty Gritty, Yami Bolo, Junior Reid, Tony Rebel, Garnett Silk, and many more to the industry. Up until his death, he was still working with young artists both in Jamaica and the US, including his daughter Pashon Minott.
My Love Is True
Sugar Minott Lyrics
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I don't know about that
Because for me love is where it's at
So no matter how many girls shall break my heart
And no matter how many girls shall tear it apart
I'll still keep on lovin' every day of my life
To you, to you, to you
To you, to you, to you
I know my love is true
Can you feel it in the morning?
Can you feel it in the evening?
Can you feel it in the morning?
Can you feel it in the evening?
Paya, payabayap
Paya, payabayap
Paya, payabayap
Paya, payabayap
I've found out, without a doubt
That love is a treasure
So I'll try not to lose it, no matter
So no matter how many girls shall break my heart
And no matter how many girls shall tear it apart
I'll still keep on loving every day of my life
To you, to you, to you
I know my love is true
To you, to you, to you
I know my love is true
Can you feel it in the morning?
Can you feel it in the evening?
Can you feel it in the morning?
Can you feel it in the evening?
Paya, payabayap
Paya, payabayap
Paya, payabayap
Paya, payabayap
(.)
Mmm, well
You can keep on saying you won't fall in love again
I don't know about that
Because for me love is where it's at
So no matter how many girls shall break my heart
And no matter how many girls shall tear it apart
I'll still keep on loving every day of my life
To you, to you, to you
I know my love is true
To you, to you, to you
I know my love is true
Can you feel it in the morning?
Can you feel it in the evening?
Can you feel it in the morning?
Can you feel it in the evening?
Paya, payabayap
Paya, payabayap
Paya, payabayap
Paya, payabayap
In "My Love Is True," Sugar Minott sings about his unwavering faith in love. He dismisses those who claim that they will never fall in love again and declares that he believes love is where it's at. The song suggests that love is worth pursuing and that even though one's heart may break many times, it is still worth loving every day of one's life.
The chorus of the song poses the question "Can you feel it in the morning? Can you feel it in the evening?" This repetition suggests that love is not solely a feeling that is experienced at certain times of day, but rather a constant sentiment that is present throughout one's life. The song's repetitive melody also adds to this sense of constancy.
When Minott sings "Paya, payabayap," he is using a technique called scatting, where the singer improvises nonsensical syllables as a vocal solo. This technique has its roots in jazz music and is used in various genres, including reggae.
Overall, "My Love Is True" is a love song that explores the nature of love as a constant force in one's life, even after experiencing heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I've heard many say they won't fall in love again
Many people claim they won't fall in love again
I don't know about that
I am skeptical of their claim
Because for me love is where it's at
For me, love is everything
So no matter how many girls shall break my heart
Even if many girls break my heart
And no matter how many girls shall tear it apart
And even if they tear my heart apart
I'll still keep on lovin' every day of my life
I will continue to love every day of my life
To you, to you, to you
To whomever I am in love with
I know my love is true
I am sure that my love is genuine
Can you feel it in the morning?
Do you sense it in the morning?
Can you feel it in the evening?
Do you sense it in the evening?
Paya, payabayap
Non-lyrical sounds/music interlude
I've found out, without a doubt
I have discovered, with certainty
That love is a treasure
That love is a valuable thing
So I'll try not to lose it, no matter
So I will make an effort not to lose it, regardless
Mmm, well
Non-lyrical sounds/music interlude
You can keep on saying you won't fall in love again
You can continue to claim that you won't fall in love again
Because for me love is where it's at
Because for me, love is everything
Writer(s): Clement Dodd, Lincoln Minott
Contributed by Taylor J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@soniaharrison1016
I made my daughter to this tune. PURE HEAVEN.
@felisdom2739
this tune is ridiculous. It's seriously amazing and just has...everything, all the weird little noises and instruments in the background...it's just musical heaven i honestly could probably play it endlessly on repeat and never get tired of it. 6.23 minutes and its not long enough for me!!!!
@lyingisland
This man died so poor
@charlesficherwcoffeebreaks7521
@lyingisland Shalom Greetings Grandrising! May Sugar Minott Rest In Power his people still remember the love through the vibrations in his music. Peace love and light from Las Vegas
@leeboydon8429
Putting this beautiful song on repeat which I wouldn't mind but I'm sure there is a Karen out there that will get you a asbo for that 🤣🤦
@rastaman1873
@lyingisland but he leave us with joy such a unique voice nobody like suga
@shawnsmith8807
Hard chune,just heard it for the first time and fell in love with it, marvelously composed song
@anthonywalden1
I`m a white geezer who married a black woman when I was 17, I`m 64now and this was my tune to ras!!
@lorraineplunkett2762
👍🇯🇲🎤🎤🎤🎤🤗
@natty.roots.423
Big BIG UPS!