The Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group call… Read Full Bio ↴The Brand New Heavies began in 1985 as an instrumental acid jazz group called Brother International.

The group came up with the Heavies name after signing their first record contract, borrowing from a liner note on a James Brown single declaring the artist "Minister of New Super Heavy Funk". As The Brand New Heavies they gained a cult following in the London club scene and soon signed to Cooltempo as acid jazz replaced rare groove in clubs. The band issued a debut recording for Eddie Piller's Acid Jazz label in 1990 with Jay Ella Ruth as lead singer.

A single, "Got to Give", came out on Cooltempo before the Brand New Heavies signed to Acid Jazz Records and released Brand New Heavies to critical acclaim. The band signed to a division of Chrysalis Records in the UK, and American distribution was picked up by influential label Delicious Vinyl, and N'Dea Davenport (who had signed an artist development deal with Delicious Vinyl) joined the group. A revamped version of the first album with vocals by N'Dea Davenport was then released, and the singles "Dream Come True", "Never Stop" and "Stay This Way", all with Davenport on lead vocals, became hits on both sides of the Atlantic, with the latter becoming a music video directed by Douglas Gayeton that saw heavy rotation on MTV.

The group's appearance with MC Serch (formerly of 3rd Bass) and Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest) at a performance in New York City, inspired the group to incorporate elements of hip hop music. Their next album was the critically acclaimed Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1, which included collaborations with Guru of Gang Starr and The Pharcyde, among others, but lacked any female vocals.

While under management by Colin Lester's and Ian McAndrew's Wildlife Entertainment, The Brand New Heavies released Brother Sister (1994) which was the last album for a while with N'Dea Davenport, who had left to complete her solo album (which she had put on hold to join the Heavies). The album spawned more singles, though one of them, a cover of Maria Muldaur's "Midnight at the Oasis", was popular only in the UK because it was not included in the US version of the album.

Siedah Garrett joined the group for their next album, Shelter (1997). It contained the minor hit, the Carole King-penned song "You've Got a Friend" that was originally made famous by James Taylor. Again, though, this song did not appear on the US version of the album. The album also contained the hit "Sometimes". The remix of "Sometimes" included the rap vocals of Q-Tip from Tribe.

The Brand New Heavies then released their greatest hits album, Trunk Funk - The Best of The Brand New Heavies (2000) with Carleen Anderson on vocals for some newly recorded songs, followed by the Japan only album We Won't Stop (2003) featuring a variety of vocalists and Allaboutthefunk (2004) featuring British singer Nicole Russo on vocals.

In April 2006, the Brand New Heavies reunited with N'Dea Davenport and former label Delicious Vinyl. A new album, Get Used to It was released on June 27 2006 via Starbucks and more traditional music retail outlets. The album was recorded in New York and London; and the lead single "I Don't Know Why (I Love You)" was issued in early May. The single was notable for being one of very few late releases to feature the trademarked "A Tom Moulton Mix", as the legendary disco pioneer had been asked to contribute mixes. Later that year, their song "Jump 'N' Move" was featured on the soundtrack for the 2006 computer animated feature film, Happy Feet, and the in-game soundtrack for 2004's NBA Live 2005. The band toured at the end of 2006.

After the release of a live CD Live at the Indigo2 in late 2008, the Brand New Heavies announced they would be releasing a new album in 2009 with N'Dea Davenport on vocals.

Dream on Dreamer
The Brand New Heavies Lyrics

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Like the flowers trees and birds and pretty things
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You like to step aside
Then you release yourself and fly

Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day

Now the paisley pages of your mind
Are so complete like seeing colors black and white
Do you realize that you look so spaced out
You've made your peace with the need to be free
Without a doubt
Yeah I frown 'cause something don't look right
It's the twinkly twinkle star thats in your eyes
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
So go on and step aside
And release yourself and fly

Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
You know you gotta
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If you live to learn you'll be lucky one day

Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over

Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)

Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Brand New Heavies' Dream On Dreamer reflect a person's desire to escape from the struggles of everyday life and embrace their inner dreams and aspirations. The song suggests that life often stands in the way of these dreams, making it difficult for individuals to pursue their passions. The repeated refrain of "dream on dreamer, life gets in your way" emphasizes this point.

The lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels constrained by reality and longs to escape to a more imaginative world. They try to stretch their mind beyond the confines of logic and reason, finding joy in the simple beauty of nature around them. The artist points out that this type of dreamer often appears "spaced out" or "twinkly-eyed" to others who may not understand their perspective.

Despite the challenges of everyday life, the song suggests that the dreamer must continue to pursue their dreams and step aside from the daily grind from time to time. They must release themselves and fly, or risk never truly fulfilling their potential. The song's ultimate message is one of hope - if you live to learn and continue pursuing your dreams, you'll be lucky one day.

Line by Line Meaning

Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
Life is full of obstacles, but keep dreaming and pushing through to overcome them

If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
If life seems like a constant cycle of suffering and struggle, take comfort in the fact that you have the power to dream and escape

If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
If you keep learning and growing, you will find happiness and success in life

There you go day and night
You are always pushing forward, day and night, towards your dreams

Up in the clouds flying so high
You have big dreams and aspirations, and you are reaching for the stars

You try your best to stretch your mind
You are always working to expand your mind and push past your limitations

Beyond reality and sense and rhyme
You are not bound by the limits of reality, logic, or reason - you are a dreamer

You see things make your big heart sing
You are inspired by the beauty and wonder of the world, and it fills your heart with joy

Like the flowers trees and birds and pretty things
You appreciate the simple pleasures in life and find beauty in nature

Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You don't like to be grounded in reality, and prefer to live in your dreams

You like to step aside
You prefer to avoid reality and live in your own world

Then you release yourself and fly
You let go of reality and allow yourself to fully embrace your dreams and imagination

Now the paisley pages of your mind
Your mind is full of colorful and intricate thoughts and ideas

Are so complete like seeing colors black and white
Your thoughts and ideas are so clear and vivid, like seeing the world in high contrast black and white

Do you realize that you look so spaced out
You may appear disconnected from reality to others, lost in your own thoughts and dreams

You've made your peace with the need to be free
You have accepted that you need to be free to pursue your dreams and live your life your way

Without a doubt
You are confident and sure of yourself and your dreams

Yeah I frown 'cause something don't look right
Others may question or doubt your choices and dreams

It's the twinkly twinkle star thats in your eyes
You have a spark or twinkle in your eyes that shows your passion and dedication towards your dreams

So go on and step aside
Others may not understand your dreams, so it's okay to step aside and follow your own path

And release yourself and fly
Allow yourself to fully embrace your dreams and soar above the obstacles in your way

Over, over, over and over
The cycle of dreaming, overcoming obstacles, and pursuing your dreams continues, over and over again

(dream on dreamer)
Continue to dream, no matter what life throws your way

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dallas Austin, N'Dea R Davenport

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Andrew Rei

5y↑46

Lyrics:

Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way

There you go day and night
Up in the clouds flying so high
You try your best to stretch your mind
Beyond reality and sense and rhyme
You see things make your big heart sing
Like the flowers trees and birds and pretty things
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You like to step aside
Then you release yourself and fly

Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day

Now the paisly pages of your mind
Are so complete like seeing colours black and white
Do you realize that you look so spaced out
You've made your peace with the need to be free
Without a doubt
Yeah I frown 'cause something don't look right
It's the twinkly twinkle star thats in your eyes
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
So go on and step aside
And release yourself and fly

Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
You know you gotta
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If you live to learn you'll be lucky one day

Over over over and over
Over over over and over
Over over over and over
Over over over and over

Kat cankan

38w↑2

🎼🎤😃🎶🎵
Lyrics
Dream On Dreamer
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way

There you go day and night
Up in the clouds flying so high
You try your best to stretch your mind
Beyond reality and sense and rhyme
You see things that make you big heart sing
Like the flowers trees and birds and pretty things
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You like to step aside
And release yourself and fly

Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day

Now the paisley pages of your mind
Are so complete like seeing colours black and white
Do you realize that you look so spaced out
You've made your peace with the need to be free
Without a doubt
Yeah I frown 'cause something don't look right
It's the twinkly twinkle start that's in your eyes
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You like to step aside
And release yourself and fly

Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day

You know you gotta
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day

Over over over and over
Over over over and over
Over over over and over
Over over over and over

Dream on dreamer over over over and over
Dream on dreamer over over over and over
Dream on dreamer over over over and over
Dream on dreamer over over over and over

DonnaD123

2y↑4

Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
There you go day and night
Up in the clouds flying so high
You try your best to stretch your mind
Beyond reality and sense and rhyme
You see things make your big heart sing
Like the flowers trees and birds and pretty things
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
You like to step aside
Then you release yourself and fly
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
Now the paisley pages of your mind
Are so complete like seeing colors black and white
Do you realize that you look so spaced out
You've made your peace with the need to be free
Without a doubt
Yeah I frown 'cause something don't look right
It's the twinkly twinkle star thats in your eyes
Hate to put your two feet on the ground
So go on and step aside
And release yourself and fly
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If ya live to learn you'll be lucky one day
You know you gotta
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If the life you live is a spinning top of pain then you can
Dream on dreamer life gets in your way
If you live to learn you'll be lucky one day
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
Over, over, over and over (dream on dreamer)
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Songwriters: Dallas Austin / N'Dea R Davenport
Dream On Dreamer lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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The Brand New Heavies – Dream On Dreamer Lyrics

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Michael Bull

3y↑185

They are so underrated she has good vocals and the band are solid players

Juliet

2y↑13

I agree. I appreciate them more these days. Ahead of their time

Mckenna Lake

2y↑3

Agree

KETH WILLIAMS

2y↑1

Feelgood reluctantly forgotten. A Proper shame unfortunately.Black vocals make a lot of sense as ddo white vocals. Just human will do for me. Peace & love has prevailed this far. Let's have universal gleam twenty times in a row ✌️♥️

Peter Darby

2y↑1

We had so many late night parties energised by this fab music.

Ammon Bakarri-O

2y↑1

@Juliet le groupe est comme tous les groupes noirs européens populaires IN 80-90 SOUL TO SOUL LE BOUCHE. ETC Tous ont le même son dame. ROYAUME-UNI, FRANCE, ALLEMAGNE

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kamaboko1

2y↑69

This band is the entire package: solid songs, great musicians, killer vocals.

Pat O'Donnell

50w↑2

They are soo in the pocket and tight. Damn!!

JAY OK

5y↑86

To all the dreamers out there... Keep your dreams alive and don't let what's going on right now get in your way ❤️

mycrowmedicine

1y↑5

❤❤❤

Mariamunie#06

1y↑5

Always🎉

Glossy Seventy-five

48w↑13

This is the genuine sound of the '90s... (in tears) We were young, hopeful, innocent, emotional, and healthy :) ...

Kim7000000

40w↑2

Dream on, dreamer...release yourself and fly! 🙂

SPtheGREAT

1y↑52

Very underrated group...I definitely appreciate them now that I'm older...

Swiss Chocolate Cake

1y↑5

Sounds better than that music today

vincenzo iannone

33w↑1

People who love beautiful music, let this song never die: it's pure joy and happiness.

J Tulio

15y↑36

I love this song! It brings back a lot of great memories from the 90s. This is one of those songs that should've blown up but never did. N'Dea Davenport's vocals are awesome.

Captain Rhodes

1y↑3

it was a hit!

Lance Am7 dim9

34w↑4

Allow me to explain why they never blew up. This group was formed in 1985, so this song is almost a decade into their career and this was the only hit that they had, they had a ton of awesome songs, but this was the one that REALLY caught on effectively making them one hit wonders, and one-hit wonder groups never blow up, besides, there were so many great groups around from the time this group was formed up until this song was written, you had The whispers who basically ruled the eighties, Guy, new edition, Bel Biv Devoe, Jodeci, SWV, TLC, boyz to men and En Vogue just to name a few, and with so many other groups with so many other hits and this group with just this one hit, couple that with bad promotion from their label, they kind of got lost in the shuffle, I remember hearing this song several times a day back in the summer of 1994, by winter of that year(when usher started appearing everywhere), this song was completely gone from radio stations and the Brand New heavies were never heard from again and were largely forgotten

tony hughes

34w

“Never stop” was a nice hit also.

Robin Lewis

45w↑2

This song lives in my head rent free. Such a timeless record.

Gloria Suarez

2y↑29

Amazing song I'm 65 yrs old and still jamming out to this song.

awedust

12y↑16

No matter how many times I hear this song it never ever gets old!!

Laura G

1y↑2

Que voz N'dea Davenport , eriza la piel👌👍

Erica Brown

6y↑141

Every time this song comes on while i'm in my car... It's a party happening in my ride! I love this song! The whole Brother Sister CD is a HIT!!!

Chai

6y↑4

Yeeessss!

Spicy Hot

4y↑7

Yeah this is such a feel good song .😎

Lolly LuLa

3y↑3

100%

William Harris

2y↑3

I couldn't agree more

Sellyboy 727

2y↑2

@William Harris Facts on facts. Morning Motivation Music

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KJ Jones

15y↑16

One of the FINEST grooves in all of modern music! This is an "over-and-over" song. I've hit repeat on the CD player many times with this one!

elthe3rd

12y↑4

I can't state enough the wonderful combination of this funky bands music with Davenports voice!

P Williams

7y↑382

Feel good music of the 90's this one almost brought a tear to my eye.

dj will

5y↑5

Wow. That's awesome

London Lauren

4y↑7

Me too so Beautiful then and now ♥️♥️♥️

JLSYoutube

4y↑6

Made me a little teary eyed. Wow this song right here brings me back.

FmgLocksmith

4y↑10

Yes I know right makes you feel good and sad because we can't get that time & era back 😊😪

P Williams

4y↑12

@FmgLocksmith Bruh!! That right there..❤️ da 90's , I was in my 20's and life was great.

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Antonio Collier

5y↑10

This is the type of music that never gets old

russgas

3y↑16

What a well put together track. So easy to listen to.

jason chambers

12y↑5

Ive been listening to this song since 1994 when I was only 15 years old and I still love it!!! This is a timeless classic!

E C

2y↑23

I can't believe I found the song after so long! I knew the title not the group or artist. Didn't know "The Brand New Heavies' did this song! Searched a long time. Hummed this often. A CLASSIC 90's song!! THANK-YOU YOUTUBE!!! May the universe bless you BRAND NEW HEAVIES!!

Hex Hub

I didn't even know the title, I just had to search on of the lyrics...

But it's nice to see that someone just found this song. I literally just found this song today.

Mike Gardy

It's making me smile 😃😊

Andrew Rei

5y↑46

S. Valentine

12y↑9

I LOVE LOVE The Brand New Heavies! them along with Mint Condition have got to be some of the most slept on bands EVER! people dont know what they are missing

rudi jacobs

14y↑3

This is one of the greatest songs of all time! and the voice an angel...I can listen to this all day long,Thank you N'dea Davenport and the Brand New Heavies for this song!Greetings from Cape Town,S Africa where this song still gets a lot airplay on local radio stations.

elthe3rd

14y↑32

I never get tired of listening to this album. Thank you N'Dea Davenport for singing over the BNH funky tracks. You made history!

amiausUSA

1y↑1

Does your copy have "Midnight at the Oasis"? Mine does and it's quite a nice song.

tsangpogorge

5y↑107

Absolute masterpiece, the vocalist N'dea Davenport actually co-wrote this song.

Anthony Njigua

4y↑11

Amazing vocals so poised and harmoniously natural

brandnew heavie

6y↑3

One of my all-time favorites. Doesn't get old. Just a perfect song. N'deas vocals and the Heavies Sound is what good music is all about.

Teresa Skeen

31w↑1

I feel
Like this band was ahead of their time- so many references to todays spiritual awakenings going on 🙏 Glory to the most high!

Kat cankan

38w↑2

R B C

35w↑1

The time when everyone did not have to tattoo themselves to look cool and edgy

Thomas Farmer

14y↑2

An incredible and utterly valuable contribution to music of the modern era. BRAND NEW HEAVIES forever! And "yes" it does sound 1000x better on vinyl with a sounsystem supporting a heavy bass!

Rosie Cruz

14y↑2

This is one of them songs ( for me ) that I can not get tired of no matter how many times played. Thank you TBNH for this song!

mysteryof7

6y↑3

This track will never get old. A time when music sounded like music.

Shannon January

7y↑737

My mother passed away on the 6 May 2016 and this was her favourite song....makes me think so much about her...brings back good memories.

soulspinner99

7y↑10

Shannon January may her soul rest in peace

sweetac

7y↑14

Shannon - your mom had great taste in music. It's one of my favorites too. I trust God is taking care of her. She is no longer in pain or disappointed. She's looking down on you and over you. Dream on Dreamer

The Spy

7y↑7

God Bless Her and You.

kazar cohen

6y↑7

Shannon January
Every time i listen to this song i will pray for your mom's soul.

Kendog2165

6y↑3

Sorry for your loss. Blessings to you and your family😕😕😕😕😕

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Austin Micheal

50w↑1

This is what we call rhythm and blues at its finest.the 90s still is the harbinger of real and deep music

antunivanovic

3y↑14

One of those songs that ages like the fine wine. It was overplayed back in the day but remains a great tune all the same. Dream on.

Ronnie James

2y↑4

Love this group to the end of time

William Davis

4y↑1

Truly an uplifting song...N’Dea Davenport was so underrated...

sleezybeatz

7y↑27

True definition of the word "CLASSIC".This song is Living Proof. It's been over 20 years and it's still a valid Hit.

Michael Wise

7y↑53

I'm hearing 90's music more and more....in stores, hotels, hallways...and loving it. Guess we finally got past the 80's, and I'm finally okay with that. This stuff was enjoyable, danceable, and not violent or bleak.

Chai

6y↑1

Facts!

Antwan Loftly

3y↑1

I thought I was tripping when I was hearing them just about everywhere, I hear this song more and more almost everyday

Lr Adams

80s never went away dude, same with the 90s...nowdays, everyplace you can imagine in terms of stores play them both on their speakers. But yes, in terms of this one...hear it everywhere, & it wasn't even that big of a hit on the charts back then. Guess the ones that have the biggest impact tend to be played, no matter the position they fell into.

Ian Odonohue

35w↑2

I Love them cant get enough of them

Donald Duck

4y↑15

The World is going crazy and it is getting worst every year, but this classic 1990's dance track puts a smile back on my face 😎

London Lauren

4y↑6

This song 😍 still does it for me and always will 💋💋💋 I feel so much better just listening to it ♥️ perfect music therapy 😘

Custodio Leocadio Amaral Amaral

6y↑2

Classico grande lembrança ! 👏👏👏👍🏼

t1tcp

3y↑5

Yes! Thank you for being a part of my childhood! Acid Jazz & New Jack Swing gave life to my childhood and grown babies love it!

Kwayne Bryant

2y↑4

I’ve loved this song as a kid. 🥰🥰

Antonio Collier

6y↑1

This is just one of those good songs you can hear all the instruments and good vocals

Richard Benson

2y↑4

One of the best groups ever.

sleezybeatz

7y↑81

This song kept playing in my head. It haunted me for over 20 plus years. Wow.

Get Ur LIFE

sleezybeatz me too lol

tiffany mcintyre

SAME!!!

Alison Barclay

I've been flogging the whole album for hmmm, 27 years now. Brother Sister is absolutely my favourite CD of the '90s, and that's really saying something, because that decade was full of outstanding music. Groove on, groover!

E C

Oh my GOD!! It DID for me as WELL!!! THANK-YOU!! Now I know!!

RevisitedSphinx

2y↑2

I love all there music! Soulful!

ashley35211x

11y↑4

I love this song. I've had it on repeat on all morning. :)

tiveja1101

14y↑3

Man I used to love this song so much. I love their sound

Norek Family Explosion

1y↑1

The soundtrack to my spring '94, sophomore year of college. Love N'dea's vocals and Bang's sultry grooves...

2bjjones

2y↑5

Wow. It can't be coincidence that this song came to mind. I'm fully aware of my purpose on earth and intend to carry it out before I hit the dirt; despite all my hardships I faced to get here.

MrCancer1965

13y↑1

This is a wonderful song from the 90s. A great message in the song.

DonnaD123

2y↑4

roro5585

5y↑5

Oh how I LOVE this song! Something about the melody and the instruments and of course the beautiful vocals from N'Dea!

goti1963

8y↑106

Timeless amazing track. a pearl!

Ignacia J

7y↑2

goti1963 , it never ages even in 2017!

Neish

Ignacia J STILL, in 2019

Kevin Green

2019!!!!!!!!!********

Linda Scott

4y↑1

You'll be pleased to know TBNH are not only still recording, but just released a new set in September 2019 that is the bomb! Hopefully will be touring USA sometime in 2020. New music is GREAT!!!

Michelle Bene

1y↑1

Always loved this song!!!💗💗💗

Dogen70

6y↑1

Seeing them live way back is definitely one of the highlights of life. They sound exactly like you thought they would. Tight as hell

Jenny Jones

2y↑2

This still my jam!❤❤

Hervé Abat

2y↑2

Awesome, Fantastic, Premium, Platinum!!!! Always listened very often since it was released back in 1994... still has very feel-good Acid Jazz vibes when listening to it in 2021, 27 years after it had been released!... Wonderful N'vea Davenport (who is a year older than me :)... she is a deep and pure solar reference in the Acid Jazz underground scene from when she joined The Brand New Heavies (TBNH) and even with a few comebacks totaling 4 albums with TBNH and her solo album in between - all that she has done so far is simply very touching and this tune with TBNH is gold in my heart (my deep favorite)... and many thanks to TBNH as this Acid Jazz sound is united and very musical and instrumental... true musicians, true artists making a nice piece of work overall, from the early 90's to nowadays...

Potluck Stew

4y↑3

Real instruments! I love their sound. This song will still sound good 30 years from now!

TheGhost Tiger144

2y↑2

Most underrated band ever

Murphy Creations

12y↑1

My favorite band of all time, The Brand New Heavies. This track is just awesome, this was also the track that introduced me to the group.

PhillyTNoize

5y↑1

Wonderful tune, never gets old

J Eshun

6y↑12

Great stuff from Uk's Brand New Heavies with American N'Dea Davenport once more handling lead vocals & sounding as wonderful as ever, just like Incognito, the Heavies sound even better "live" great live band

Tinkaluisa

8y↑139

Holy crap! How have I never heard this before??? Hitting repeat on this one!

Rita M

8y↑9

this is an old jam!

Tinkaluisa

8y↑5

I know! That's how I'm really not sure how I missed it. Glad I found it now!

Kade.S

Tinkaluisa I know its epic

ChuddleBuggy

6y↑1

wow, I thought I was the only one thinking I missed out, lol.

pennypay1

6y↑2

You weren't the only one missing out; I just started hearing it at my new job. I thought it might be Swing Out Sister, because they also play them. I'm not surprised to learn it's the Brand New Heavies though; I loved them back in the 90's.

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Siege Music

2y↑3

Takes me back to being 13 again when it was released. Absolutely timeless track.

Derrick Evans

3y↑2

Definitely a good vibe the band and voice fits perfectly 💪🏿

yvonne zanders

2y↑4

I love the percussion part at 3:02 thru 3:08. .Nice!!💃🏾1/2022

Roger

2y↑5

Reminds me of the mid 1990's. Life seemed so chaotic. This tune was such an escape from that stress 🐣

Rodolfo Gramaccini

6y↑1

MITCI BRAND NEW HEAVIES!!!
Visti live in Perugia Italy.
One the best concert in my Life.
PURE CLASS 👋👋👋💎💎💎☝️☝️

joetj

7y↑12

I love this song! Glad I grew up in the 80s and 90s lol. Yeah I feel old.

Rayhan Rizvi

3y↑1

Lmao your not old. Even when your 80 you are still young 🙃

PATRICK BICKERS

5y↑46

This song and the entire album reminds me of the summer of 1989 when i was stationed in Greece. What an awesome summer it was!!!

firstpres2002

3y↑6

Except that this song didn't come out until 1994. However, I am glad that you enjoyed the summer in 1989.

A. Jordan

3y↑5

@firstpres2002.....What Patrick means is that this song has a major throwback vibe, that does the 70s and 80s real justice....this song is not typical of the music of the 90s, for sure....

David Lorenzo

3y↑1

They played this one in woodstock 69. What an awesome summer it was!!!

Paula Thai

@firstpres2002 right I was thinking that I was like 13 or 14 when this came out…😂in 89 I was 8… either way this song is ahead of it’s time yet nostalgic at the same time

Rico Prussin

2y↑9

I love this song so underrated I'm going back to 1994 and I'm staying there in my time machine

Sellyboy 727

Let's stay there lol

Christina Pazzanese

49w↑1

Was so obsessed with this band when they came out!

Nunya DamBiz

Still lovn' this in 2023. Super underrated group! That whole Acid-Jazz, groove music was a great time! Like many have said, I appreciate them and this sound so much more.

E P Carry

2y↑1

People need to ‘see’ the messages of soul. Such a powerful message speaking through music.
🎵🎶💙💭 How can you not heard it?

Deyvid Faris

35w

I love this song so much!! ❤️

deonna dyson

8y↑89

i used to listen to this song alot when i was broken. now i can listen to it and smile.

Ch Martin

5y↑1

Me too...

Kevin Green

5y↑1

True Baby****

heather lee

Me too!!!!

Nath Jones

7y↑1

Timeless, loved all their albums

Marie Standish

It's one of the best-understated bands of all time.

Homere Lesperance

12y

Oh, so good music! Delightfully soulful & mellow music, ever! Stress free music. I love it.

Renee Brutvan

4y↑2

Work production at 2 different stores and this song is in the muzak rotation. I must hear it a dozen times a day and for a little over a year, it's just a background sound mixed into the rattle of grocery carts and the rip of retractable blades through cardboard boxes. Then last week, standing at my locker, I heard it for the first time. The drums, then... the brass, then, the voice, and on and on, the interplay, how damn tight they were... My first thought was, "There is SO much going on in this song! What is this gem doing with the costume jewelry?" Never heard of this band ever before. Now I'm paying attention. 🤔❤️

David A

14y↑1

Every time I hear this song it takes me back to the mid-90's...playing football...long summer nights...being allowed to stay out past 10 at night... Thanks for bringing back the memories! Dave

james bondero

8y↑22

This is like one of the greatest songs ever. In the top 10 or 20 my opinion

Ivalina Passe

2y↑1

Yes, Amen First Time Ever Hearing this Song So Uplifting.Beautiful Vibes. 3333 Thank you Jesus. Uplifting me Lord. So much hate around us right now but you Know what's Going on. Thank you For my Dreams Lord that you've placed on my heart. ❤❤❤❤😇😇😇🐞🐞🐞🐞321 Love you Jesus.

Shotta Shabazz

2y↑2

Every so often I go back whether up here or through my personal music collection and it takes back to certain points/stages in my life when these songs came out. The 90’s was pivotal point in my life and this is one of the many songs that were the soundtrack of my life during that time period. Ups and downs. Smiles and frowns but I wouldn’t change it for nothing. Im here still and a lot of people that I were around back then didn’t make it to this part of my journey.

Cyril Roberts

5y↑2

The unmistakeable baseline beat of the Brand New Heavies!!!! So So Good you just gotta dance!!!! Awesome!!!!

Kelly Bonds

3y↑1

What drew me to the Heavies was after a decade of electronic music in the ‘80s, it was good to hear bands playing natural instruments with great musical presence. I think this was a theme with all different types of music in the ‘90s.

phylliewilly

14y↑1

thank you for posting, i remember a happier time, less stress and full of anticipation, N'Dea's voice for me is definitive brand new heavies - they should have been even bigger than they were. thanks again x

da-rail smith

10y↑23

Man this was my song when I was in 12th grade!!! You don't hear much music thats good for the soul on mainstream radio like this anymore!!

Eduardo Lincoln

4y↑4

Funk music is grooving again! What a beat! SIMPLY enganging! Makes me feel back to the SEVENTIES!

Catracho1983

37w↑1

Such a catchy song. This is the song you'll hear at a department store as you're looking for clothes. I.E Ross, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Burlington Coat Factory, Nordstrom's Rack. Great song!

latimari

1y↑2

Bought this album around 97 or 98 in the south at an army base and I still like it in 2023❤

Fatima Ngara

Been so long since l listened to these great soul grooves❤❤ much love 🌹 to the best DJs ever ..then Radio 3 ZIMBABWE 💕 it was these guys who made music sweet on Radio ❤🇿🇼🇿🇼