Having left Coxsone the Ethiopians started recording at Dynamic Studios for the W.I.R.L. label releasing one of the all-time ska classics, the exhuberant 'Train to Skaville', which was their first success. In 1968 they recorded the song Everything Crash, their first big hit and a cry of criticism on the political situation in Jamaica at the time (water rationing and power cuts had been introduced leading to unrest, 31 people were shot by the police). Everything Crash was later covered by Prince Buster. 'The Whip' is another of their enduring songs from that period.
In 1969 they released the album Reggae Power and in 1970 the album Woman a Capture Man. In the period '70 - '75 the Ethiopians switched from producer to producer releasing several great songs like, no baptism, pirate and good ambition. In 1975 Stephen Taylor died in a car crash, Leonard Dillon continued to tour as the Ethiopian. In 1991 he recorded the album "On The Road Again".
There is also another band under the name as "ETHIOPIANS." They are a lo-fi band with a mix of garage rock and surf creating a unique atmospheric sound. Members of ETHIOPIANS are Marty Brass and Paul Ryan.
My Love
The Ethiopians Lyrics
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To the girl that I love
My love, I want my love tonight
I want her by, my side
Just to be my pride
I need her, yes, I do
Right now, I need my love
Till the end of time
My love, I want my love tonight
I want her by, my side
Just to be my pride
Right here, my love
You can see, there's tears in my eyes
To know the girl that I love
She left me and gone
I wonder wherever part she may be
When she hear this song
She here knows, girl, definitely
No else, but she, believe me
Is you I love, no other one
You and you alone
I need her, yes, I do
I want her, to hold me tight
Right now, I need my love
Till the end of time
My love, I want my love tonight
I want her by, my side
Just to be my pride
Just to be my pride
The Ethiopians’ song “My Love” is a heartfelt dedication to the singer's beloved. The lyrics express a deep longing and desire to have their love by their side, to hold and cherish them. The repetition of “my love” emphasizes the strong emotional connection between the two individuals.
The singer shares their vulnerability with the audience, as they admit to shedding tears over their love's departure. However, the lyrics also reveal a glimmer of hope as the singer believes that their love will hear this song and understand the depth of their feelings. The words “you and you alone” highlight the exclusivity of the singer's love for their partner.
The use of simple melodies and repetition in the chorus adds to the song's catchiness and allows the audience to easily sing along to the lyrics. Overall, “My Love” is a poignant ode to love, loss and the yearning to be reunited with a cherished partner.
Line by Line Meaning
My love, I want my love tonight
I yearn to be with my lover tonight
I want her by, my side
I desire her to be near me
Just to be my pride
I want her to be my source of pride
I need her, yes, I do
I cannot live without her
I want her, to hold me tight
I want her embrace to make me feel secure and loved
Right now, I need my love
I need my lover immediately
Till the end of time
I want to love her for eternity
Right here, my love
In this moment, my beloved
You can see, there's tears in my eyes
I cry because of the pain of her absence
To know the girl that I love
To understand the depth of my affection for her
She left me and gone
She departed from me
I wonder wherever part she may be
I question where she could be
When she hear this song
I hope she hears this song
She here knows, girl, definitely
She will surely know
No else, but she, believe me
No one except her, trust me
Is you I love, no other one
I love only her, nobody else
Just to be my pride
I want her to be my source of pride
Contributed by Luke A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.