Three groups have recorded under the name "The Paragons".

1) The Par… Read Full Bio ↴Three groups have recorded under the name "The Paragons".

1) The Paragons was an influential rocksteady band from Kingston, Jamaica, operating in the 1960s.

2) The Paragons was a doo wop group perhaps best known for their 1957 single Florence.

3.) Charlotte, NC, '60s garage band. "I saw Abba late last night."

1) If you're familiar with the song "The Tide Is High" you probably know it as a huge hit for Blondie, but before Deborah Harry and company got a hold of it, it was a 1960s hit in for the Paragons. Formed in Kingston Jamaica, the Paragons were originally made up of Garth "Tyrone" Evans, Bob Andy, Junior Menz, and Leroy Stamp. In 1964, just before they broke big in Jamaica, Stamp was replaced by John Holt, and Menz (who left to join another Jamaican vocal group the Techniques) was replaced by Howard Barret. The early Paragons sound is heavily influence by American soul music and the singing is in the familiar tight, interlocking harmony style of Jamaican vocal trios and quartets of the early '60s. In 1964, the group caught the attention of legendary producer Coxsone Dodd who immediately brought the group to Jamiaca's famous Studio One and under the watchful eyes and ears of Duke Reid (who became the group's mentor) cut a succession of popular singles such as "Love At Last" and "Good Luck and Goodbye" for Reid's label Treasure Isle.

Not long after this first flush of success Bob Andy quit the group and the Paragons stopped recording as John Holt (who by this point had emerged as the group's leader) decided that the group should soften their soulful sound and go for a more root-heavy rock steady approach. It turned out to be a good idea as the Paragons became the most popular rock-steady vocal act in Jamaica and in Britain. But money problems, specifically issues over why the group wasn't rich after more than a dozen number one Jamaican hits, led to the band's breakup. Of the members only John Holt went on to have a significant solo career. Still, the Paragons recordings, including "The Tide Is High," are some of the most wonderful and sublime moments in Jamaican pop.

Two Hearts Are Better Than One
The Paragons Lyrics

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Won't you come to my heart
And let's have some fun
Out at night with a girl
And you were the one

Well, cuddle up close
To me, darling
And let's have a kiss, or two

You kiss me once
And you kiss me again
And I'll give it, right back to you

I'll take your finger
And I'll change it to mine
We will be sweethearts
Oh a lovely time

Well, cuddle up close
To me, darling
And let's have a kiss, or two
You kiss me once
And you kiss me again
And I'll give it, right back to you

And then, we'll discover
A thrill, best divide

I'll be your sweetheart
And you will be mine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Paragons' song "Two Hearts Are Better Than One" depict a playful and romantic encounter between two individuals. The singer is inviting the listener to come into their heart and have some fun together. They reminisce about a night out with a girl, emphasizing that the listener was the one who stood out from the rest.

The singer desires intimacy with the listener, asking them to cuddle up closely and share kisses. The reciprocity of affection is paramount, as each kiss received from the listener is immediately returned to them. The lyrics suggest a desire for a deep connection and a sense of unity, as the singer wants to take the listener's finger and make it their own, symbolizing a commitment to being sweethearts and creating cherished memories together.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of happiness, affection, and the belief that two hearts united in love are far better than one.

Line by Line Meaning

Won't you come to my heart
Please open yourself up to me emotionally and let me in

And let's have some fun
Let's enjoy ourselves and create joyful memories together

Out at night with a girl
Spending time together in the darkness, just the two of us

And you were the one
You are the special person I have chosen to be with

Well, cuddle up close
Snuggle up intimately beside me

To me, darling
My dear, come close to me

And let's have a kiss, or two
Let's share tender kisses and express our affection

You kiss me once
When you kiss me for the first time

And you kiss me again
When you continue to shower me with your kisses

And I'll give it, right back to you
I will reciprocate your kisses and show you my love