The Gaylads were a popular rocksteady vocal trio active in Jamaica between … Read Full Bio ↴The Gaylads were a popular rocksteady vocal trio active in Jamaica between 1963 and 1973. The group, formed in Kingston, originally consisted of singers Harris "B.B." Seaton, Winston Delano Stewart and Maurice Roberts; Seaton and Stewart had previously been successful as the duo Winston & Bibby. There would be several line-up changes throughout The Gaylads' ten year history, with Maurice Roberts remaining the only constant member. Besides recording several hit records, The Gaylads also backed many influential musicians (including Ken Boothe) on recordings.

Some of their hits included one of the first singles encouraging repatriation - "Africa (We Want To Go)" and "It's Hard To Confess".

There's A Fire
The Gaylads Lyrics

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There's a fire, burning in my soul
There's a fire, burning in my soul
There's a fire, burning in my soul
Such a fire, that it never gets cold

Common, let's get together and straighten things out
Let's get together and make we shout

Bye-o, bye-o (bye-o, bye-o, bye-o, bye)
Bye-o, bye-o (bye-o, bye-o, bye-o, bye)
Bye-o, bye-o (bye-o, bye-o, bye-o, bye)
Bye-o, bye-o (bye-o, bye-o, bye-o, bye)

Let's get together and straighten things out
Let's get together and make we shout
Yes it is! 'Cause it's burning in me
You are there, but you just can't see

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There's a fire, that you can't see
There's a fire, and it's burning in me
I've got to tell you, for you to understand
'Cause this fire, is that eternal one

Come on, let's get together and straighten things out
Let's get together and make we shout
Yes it is! 'Cause I told you before
Burning in me, I got oh some more

Burning, Lord, this fire is burning
Give me some water.

Overall Meaning

The Gaylads are a vocal group from Jamaica who started performing in the '60s. Their song "There's a Fire" is a classic example of reggae music, with its upbeat rhythm and catchy melody. The song is one of hope and passion, as the singer says that there is a fire burning in his soul that never goes out.

The lyrics of the song are very straightforward, and they convey a simple message. The singer is encouraging everyone to come together and make things right. He says that there is a fire burning in him that is so strong that it never gets cold. This fire is a metaphor for his passion, his energy, and his determination.

The chorus of the song is very catchy, with the repeated "Bye-o" and "Let's get together and straighten things out" lines. It adds to the positive vibe of the song, and it makes it easy to dance along to.

Overall, "There's a Fire" is a classic reggae tune that is still popular today. It's a song of hope, passion, and encouragement, and it has a catchy tune that will get anyone moving.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a fire, burning in my soul
The singer feels a burning passion within themselves

Such a fire, that it never gets cold
This passion never fades or dies out

Common, let's get together and straighten things out
Let's solve our problems and work together

Let's get together and make we shout
Let's make our voices heard and bring attention to our cause

Bye-o, bye-o (bye-o, bye-o, bye-o, bye)
Unknown, may just be a filler line

You are there, but you just can't see
The singer is trying to express themselves to someone who isn't understanding them

There's a fire, that you can't see
The passion the singer has is not visible to others

I've got to tell you, for you to understand
The singer wants to explain their feelings in hopes the other person will comprehend

'Cause this fire, is that eternal one
This passion is something that will never go away

Yes it is! 'Cause I told you before
The singer is emphasizing that they have explained this before

Burning in me, I got oh some more
The passion the singer is feeling is strong and there's more where that came from

Burning, Lord, this fire is burning
The singer is expressing the intensity of their passion, possibly seeking guidance from a higher power

Give me some water.
Unknown, may be a plea for help or relief from the intensity of their emotions

Writer(s): Harris Seaton

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@ericcoudrill4062

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one day the world will realise what they've missed out on,if there's any justice,this group should have been massive,but then it makes them more precious to us privileged few. LEGENDS.there's a fire that'll be burning in me beyond the grave for their sweet harmonies