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.
The Girl Is In Love
Sugar Minott Lyrics
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Remember when, when we were young
When we were young, girl, yeah
I watched you as you hurried by me, mmm baby
On your way going to school, oh my darling
And I'm always there to run behind you, mmm, mmm, mmm
With my true love ever to remind you
Yes it's true, yes it's true, girl
We′re both together in this love affair
You and me, baby
Makes no difference who you are, no, no
You could be rich or you could be poor
Well I know - love is sure to come your way
Some day, girl
Some day, girl
Some day, ooh yeah
Fancy brows and fancy lashes, oh no, baby
Don′t frighten me no, not at all, oh no no no
But the naturality of you, woman, mmm, mmm, mmm
I tell you, oh, babe it's got me going wild
And it′s true
Yes it's true, and I know
We′re both together in this love affair
You and me, baby
Makes no difference who you are
No, no, no no
You could be rich or you could be poor
Well I know - love is sure to come your way
Some day, girl
It got to come your way, girl
Some day, oh well
(.)
Remember when, when we were young
Roaming in the streets
Holding hands together
Mmm, we used to meet
When we were young, mmm, mmm
You see!
We're both together in this love affair
You and me, baby
Makes no difference who you are
No, no, girl
You could be rich or you could be poor
Well I know love is sure to come your way
Some day, girl
It got to come your way, girl
Mmm, some day
Love is coming your way, girl
Today, girl
Love is coming your way
Today
Love is coming your way
Today, got to come your way
Love is coming your way, girl
"The Girl Is In Love" by Sugar Minott is a lovers rock song that celebrates the beauty and simplicity of young love. The song recounts memories of the past and how the singer has always been in love with the girl. He watched her go to school, always running behind her with his true love to remind her of how much he cares. He praises the girl's natural beauty, saying that it is what has him going wild. And he reassures her that it doesn't matter who she is or how much money she has, love is sure to come her way someday.
The song's theme of young love reflects the lovers rock genre, which originated in Jamaica in the 1970s and explores themes of romance, relationships, and heartbreak. Unlike other reggae styles, lovers rock is slower and more melodic, with an emphasis on smooth vocals and romantic lyrics.
Overall, "The Girl Is In Love" by Sugar Minott is a tribute to the purity and innocence of young love that is sure to make listeners nostalgic for their own first loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay people, this is lover′s rock, dig it (ride on)
Let's enjoy this genre of music called lover's rock
Remember when, when we were young
Let's reminisce about our youth
When we were young, girl, yeah
I'm talking specifically to you, a woman I remember from our youth
I watched you as you hurried by me, mmm baby
I used to observe you as you went past me, my love
On your way going to school, oh my darling
You used to be on your way to school, my love
And I'm always there to run behind you, mmm, mmm, mmm
I used to follow you and be there for you, no matter what
With my true love ever to remind you
I always wanted to show you my true love
And it′s true
Yes it's true, yes it's true, girl
Everything I'm saying is true
We′re both together in this love affair
You and me, baby
We're both in a romantic relationship
Makes no difference who you are, no, no
You could be rich or you could be poor
Well I know - love is sure to come your way
It doesn't matter what your social status is, love will find you eventually
Some day, girl
Some day, girl
Some day, ooh yeah
Love is destined to happen someday
Fancy brows and fancy lashes, oh no, baby
Don′t frighten me no, not at all, oh no no no
Superficial beauty doesn't impress me
But the naturality of you, woman, mmm, mmm, mmm
I tell you, oh, babe it's got me going wild
It's your natural beauty that attracts and excites me
We′re both together in this love affair
You and me, baby
Makes no difference who you are
No, no, no no
You could be rich or you could be poor
Well I know - love is sure to come your way
Our love doesn't care about societal standards, it will happen regardless
Some day, girl
It got to come your way, girl
Some day, oh well
Love is inevitable and it will come to you someday
Remember when, when we were young
Roaming in the streets
Holding hands together
Mmm, we used to meet
When we were young, mmm, mmm
You see!
Let's remember the times we spent together when we were young and carefree
Love is coming your way, girl
Today, girl
Love is coming your way
Today
Love is coming your way
Today, got to come your way
Love is coming your way, girl
Love is finally coming to you, my love
Writer(s): George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Contributed by Arianna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
O'Neil C. Parchment
During my early years away from Jamaica and the people who instilled joyful values in me, Sugar Monot's music was my main source of spiritual and emotional strength. Jah blesses Sugar Minott's heart and delivered powerful the words of his mouth.
Patsie Bentley
A lot of us !
lee marshall
I bought this album 27 or 28 years ago. A timeless gem.
Manny Rasco
1989... This was the first cassette I ever played in my first car that my Dad bought me my senior year in High School - - a 1985 Mustang GT 5.0... Ha! Sweet Sweet Suga! Great memories! Sly&Robbie on production and Sweet Sugar on vocals... Masterful combination!
KingIshTah
cool memories. music always does that one love brother peace
Carlos Anderson
@KingIshTah but
Rich Dollabill
Thas fukin awesome yo.. And it was this song? You mustve had great times then..and where is the car that same car
Manny Rasco
@Rich Dollabill I finally traded that car in in 1999. She gave me a lot of good years and I drove her to the ground. Believe me. It was the entire Sufferer’s Choice album. My cousin David has it on vinyl and made me a cassette. Respect!
Rich Dollabill
@Manny Rasco oh okay.. I wouldve held it awhile too.
David Minott
I love this song