Some of their hits included one of the first singles encouraging repatriation - "Africa (We Want To Go)" and "It's Hard To Confess".
Joy in the Morning
The Gaylads Lyrics
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You bring I joy in the morning
The evening sun went down
All over town
I'm sitting all alone
Feeling so blue, just because
You bring I joy in the morning
Every now and then
I wonder why
Why should I be so bad
Why not play it cool, (by the rules)
You bring I joy in the morning
You bring I joy in the morning
And every now and then
I wonder why
Why should I be so bad
Why not play it cool, (by the rules)
You bring I joy in the morning
You bring I joy in the morning
The Gaylads' song "Joy in the Morning" is a classic love song that expresses the joy and happiness that love can bring even during the toughest times. The chorus ("You bring I joy in the morning") is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the central message of the song. The song starts by describing a lonely and sad evening, with the sun going down all over town and the singer sitting alone feeling blue. However, the mood changes as the singer thinks about the person they love and how that person brings them joy in the morning.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on their own behavior and wonders why they sometimes act badly and don't play it cool by the rules. This self-reflection is likely motivated by the desire to be with the person they love and to maintain their relationship. The repetition of this verse and the chorus reinforces the idea that love and the joy it brings are worth reflecting on and fighting for. The Gaylads' harmonious and soulful singing, coupled with the simple yet profound lyrics, create a memorable and timeless love song.
Line by Line Meaning
You bring I joy in the morning
The singer is expressing gratitude to their lover for bringing them happiness in the morning.
The evening sun went down
The day has ended.
All over town
The setting is a town or city where everyone is going to bed.
I'm sitting all alone
The singer is lonely and perhaps feeling down.
Feeling so blue, just because
The singer is feeling sad without a specific reason.
Every now and then
The singer is sometimes reflective or contemplative.
I wonder why
The singer is questioning their actions or motives.
Why should I be so bad
The singer is questioning why they are not always good or following the rules.
Why not play it cool, (by the rules)
The singer is considering the benefits of following societal norms and expectations.
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maureensimpson6309
These were the days when we had good singers in Jamaica. The 60s era when you had to have good harmonising voice to enter a recording studio. Big up BB Seaton. I was around 6or 7years then but I grew up living with this group with songs like My Jamaican girl etc.
@nigelbabb2516
Wow Maureen Simpson ! You mentioned My Jamaican Girl by the Legendary Gaylads ! That great tune on the Summit label subsidiary label of Beverleys recording label from 1971 was one of my dear Dad's favourite records . Best wishes Domino 😎🎲🎲
@nigelbabb2516
Hi Maureen you so absolutely right about the fabulous singing groups including the Gaylads, Heptones, Uniques etc etc. Your great post hit a chord with me as i am playing some great Studio one RockSteady tunes atm with your mention of the Gaylads simply beautiful sublime song My Jamaican girl.
My dear special late Dad bought My Jamaican Girl fantastic track in 1971 on Summit label. This was one of my dear special Dad's favourite tunes and i so utterly vividly remember that great tune so well even though i was only 8 years old.
Many best wishes Domino 😎🎲🎲
@rosemarietracey150
My Grandmother loved this song...hearing it brought back fond memories of her😊❤
@jacquelinejjoseph
I am here in 2023 feeling all ‘joyed’ up!😊
@rosemarietracey150
Such melodies. The harmonies are do clean!!! These singers were very talented 👌 👏 🙌
@AbengNewsMag
Great tune. My classmate at Rollington Town Primary would come to school and it would be all "BiBi (BB) say dis," and "BiBi do dat", because he lived in the Lineral Street area where the group lived and rehearsed.
@carolgrander3866
I want to go back to this era....God music was so SWEET THEN... just close your eyes and rock away.....
@italrel
I was born too late in the wrong country, those were the days, the rocksteady era.
@danielonyemaechi6771
I had this tune for the first time on David Rodigan reggae program on radio in the early 90s in Berlin
And still love it like then today 2022