The reggae vocalist trio formed 1969 in Kingston, Jamaica by lead vocalist … Read Full Bio ↴The reggae vocalist trio formed 1969 in Kingston, Jamaica by lead vocalist Donald "Tabby" Shaw, and Fitzroy "Bunny" Simpson and Lloyd "Judge" Ferguson. They had major success 1976 with the hit Right Time. The trio continued to produce hits in later years, e.g. the classic Pass The Kouchie (1982). That song was covered by the English group Musical Youth, known as the international hit Pass The Dutchie. Similar groups are The Heptones, The Gladiators.
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Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican trio who had major success during the 70's at the 'Channel One' studio and record label at Maxfield Avenue, Jamaica.
Despite their heyday at Channel One, the trio continued to produce sublime work in later years, notably for 'Gussie Clarke' with the classic 'Pass The Kouchie' which rode an updated cut of an old Studio One instrumental called 'Full Up'. The tune was also covered by the English group 'Musical Youth' but was known as 'Pass The Dutchie'.

Country Living
The Mighty Diamonds Lyrics

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Do, do, do-wah Do,
do, do-wah (Goin' back, goin' back)
I'm going back to country living
Where the air is fresh and clean
Going back to natural living
Where the grass grows tall and green
And the skies can be seen
I'll say goodbye to Kingston city

City life is not for me
Going where the stars shines brightly
And the sound of nature's voice
Goes in the scene
‘Cause there's room enough for both of us
Time enough to tell
All the things you wanna do
Country life
Oh with you, yeah with you.(goin' back) yeah, yeah
Going back to country living
That's where I was meant to be
Gonna take life nice and easy (?)
Gonna live as I please, ooh ooh
‘Cause there's room enough for both of us, y'all
Time enough to tell
All the things you wanna do (Country) life
Oh with you, yeah with you (.)
‘Cause there's (room enough) for both of us, now
Time enough to tell y'all
All the things you wanna do (Country life) country life
Oh with you, yeah with you (going back)
There's room enough for both of us, now
Time enough to tell y'all

All the things you wanna do (Country) life
Oh with you, yeah with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Mighty Diamonds' song "Country Living" express a longing to return to a simpler way of living, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The repeated phrase "going back" emphasizes the desire to return to a more natural environment, with fresh air, clean surroundings, and an abundance of greenery. The singer assures his listener that there is "room enough for both of us" and that there is "time enough to tell all the things you wanna do."

The lyrics also suggest a certain level of dissatisfaction with the city life, describing it as not being "for me." The promise of a country life, with starry skies and the sound of nature, seems to be a tonic for the singer's soul. The phrase "that's where I was meant to be" implies a deeper sense of purpose being fulfilled by returning to a country lifestyle.

Overall, the lyrics to "Country Living" convey a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time and a yearning to reconnect with the natural world. The repeated phrases and emphasis on the desire to return to a more natural environment give the song a sense of urgency and passion.

Line by Line Meaning

Do, do, do-wah Do, do, do, do-wah (Goin' back, goin' back)
The song starts with a repetition of sounds indicating the singer's excitement about returning to a previous way of living.

I'm going back to country living
The singer is expressing a desire to return to living in the countryside.

Where the air is fresh and clean
The singer is looking forward to breathing in fresh, unpolluted air.

Going back to natural living
The singer wants to embrace a more natural way of living.

Where the grass grows tall and green
The singer is excited about the prospect of being surrounded by lush greenery.

And the skies can be seen
The singer is craving wide open spaces where they can see the expansive sky.

I'll say goodbye to Kingston city
The singer is leaving behind the hustle and bustle of urban life in Kingston.

City life is not for me
The singer believes that they are not suited for the fast-paced, stressful lifestyle in the city.

Going where the stars shines brightly
The singer is excited about being able to see the stars shining brightly in the sky.

And the sound of nature's voice Goes in the scene
The singer is looking forward to hearing the sounds of nature around them.

‘Cause there's room enough for both of us Time enough to tell All the things you wanna do
The singer believes that there is enough space and time for everyone to live the way they want to.

Country life Oh with you, yeah with you.(goin' back) yeah, yeah
The singer is excited to experience country living with a loved one.

That's where I was meant to be
The singer firmly believes that they belong in the countryside.

Gonna take life nice and easy (?) Gonna live as I please, ooh ooh
The singer is expressing their desire to lead a slower, more relaxed life.

‘Cause there's room enough for both of us, y'all Time enough to tell All the things you wanna do (Country) life Oh with you, yeah with you (.)
The singer is acknowledging that there is enough space and time for both them and their loved one to live the life they want.

There's room enough for both of us, now Time enough to tell y'all All the things you wanna do (Country life) country life Oh with you, yeah with you (going back)
The singer is reiterating that there is ample space and time for both them and their loved one to enjoy country living together.

There's room enough for both of us, now Time enough to tell y'all All the things you wanna do (Country) life Oh with you, yeah with you
The singer is emphasizing that there is plenty of room and time for both of them to do whatever they want in the countryside together.

Writer(s): Linda Creed, Thom Bell

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