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Riley is the son of veteran singer Jimmy Riley and nurse Lavern Tatham-Riley. He was born in the Bronx and grew up in South Florida. He began his musical career as a deejay working with Busta Rhymes, taking his birth sign as his stage name at his mother's suggestion (the spelling later changed from Taurus to Tarrus), and recorded his first singles for his father's Love & Promotion label. He was guided in his early career by Dean Fraser, who also performs in his band and produces much of Riley's work.
Riley has released three albums, Challenges (2004), Parables (2006), and Contagious (2009). Contagious features guest appearances from Damian Marley, Vybz Kartel, Etana, Konshens, Demarco and Duane Stephenson. His commercial breakthrough came in 2006 with the Parables album and the Jamaican number one single "She's Royal".
Riley was awarded the Reggae Runnins Caribbean Heritage Award at the 2009 HOT 105 FM Caribbean-American Heritage Awards. He was nominated in the Best Reggae category of the 2009 MOBO Awards.
Young Heart
Tarrus Riley Lyrics
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Young love.
Young love.
I knew you would grow to be such a special lady.
Even as a little child oo, you had your own style.
You couldn't hide it, You were always shining.
And all of my days in high school, I played the fool.
You should be all mine, I would have never got the chance to tell
Oh as a young heart, I plead my innocence.
You should have been all mine, all mine.
Now that we've grown up, I wonder if your love's untouched.
And how it would've been between us
Want to give you so much. So much, so much.
Reminiscing about you early.
After school I'd walk you home for a kiss as we'd reach the door
Then I'd rush to reach my home, just to call you on the phone.
Couldn't hide it, I'd get so excited.
And all of my days in high school, I played the fool.
Still as a young heart, I knew right there and then
You should be all mine, I would have never got the chance to tell
Still as a young heart, I plead my innocence.
You should have been all mine, all mine
Now that we've grown up, I wonder if your love's untouched.
And things would've been between us
Want to give you so much. So much, so much.
Reminiscing. [x2]
The song "Young Heart" by Tarrus Riley is a reflection on a past love and the missed opportunities that came with it. The repeated line "Young love" emphasizes the nostalgia and innocence of the relationship. The lyrics describe how the singer knew that the girl he loved, even as a child, was special and had a unique personality. However, he was too foolish and shy to tell her how he felt. The singer reminisces about the small intimate moments they shared, like walking her home from school and rushing home to call her on the phone. The song ends with the singer wondering what could have been and wanting to give her everything he has.
The song is a beautiful example of how love can remain strong even after many years have passed. It shows how the memories of the past can shape our present and future relationships. Tarrus Riley's smooth and soulful voice combined with the simple yet effective lyrics create a beautiful and emotional song that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Young love.
The singer is describing their past experiences with their first love.
Young love.
The singer is reminiscing about their romantic past.
Young love.
The singer is reflecting on their youthful relationship.
I knew you would grow to be such a special lady.
The artist always knew that their partner would grow up to be someone unique and special.
Even as a little child oo, you had your own style.
From a young age, their partner had a distinct personality and unique demeanor.
You couldn't hide it, You were always shining.
Their partner's brightness and unique traits were always on display, and could not be hidden.
And all of my days in high school, I played the fool.
During their high school days, the singer acted foolishly in regards to their partner.
Still as a young heart, I knew right there and then
Even as a young person, the artist knew that their partner was special and that they should be together.
You should be all mine, I would have never got the chance to tell
The artist wishes that they could have told their partner how they felt and that they belonged together.
Oh as a young heart, I plead my innocence.
The artist expresses their youthful naïvety and innocence in matters of love.
You should have been all mine, all mine.
The singer still wishes their partner had been theirs and theirs alone.
Now that we've grown up, I wonder if your love's untouched.
As adults, the artist wonders if their partner's love is still as pure and untouched as it was when they were young.
And how it would've been between us
The singer ponders how things might have been different for them as a couple.
Want to give you so much. So much, so much.
The singer wishes they could give their partner everything they deserve and more.
Reminiscing about you early.
The singer is reflecting on their early memories of their partner and their time together.
After school I'd walk you home for a kiss as we'd reach the door
The artist recalls walking their partner home from school and sharing a goodnight kiss at the doorstep.
Then I'd rush to reach my home, just to call you on the phone.
After saying goodnight to their partner, the artist would rush home to call and talk to them more.
Couldn't hide it, I'd get so excited.
The singer couldn't hide their excitement and joy about being with their partner.
Now that we've grown up, I wonder if your love's untouched.
As adults, the singer wonders if their partner's love is still as pure and untouched as it was when they were young.
And things would've been between us
The artist imagines how things might have turned out differently for them as a couple.
Want to give you so much. So much, so much.
The artist wishes they could give their partner everything they deserve and more.
Reminiscing. [x2]
The artist continues to reflect on their past experiences with their partner.
Writer(s): Dean Ivanhoe Fraser, Christopher Price, Arthur Reid, Denzil George Price, Omar Ruben Riley
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.