Tyrone Taylor was a reggae singer who was born in rural Jamaica and who die… Read Full Bio ↴Tyrone Taylor was a reggae singer who was born in rural Jamaica and who died in 2007 at approx age 50. Taylor's debut on record occured at age 12, recording Delilah for producer Joe Gibbs. Later, better known recordings include the poignant self-produced mid 80's lover's rock fave "Cottage in Negril" which grew popular with European audiences. He worked with many producers and for a time was affiliated with Bob Marley's Tuff Gong organization.

His early 70's recordings were totems of the times and included rebel reggae titles like "Don't Call Me Nigga" and "Rastafari Ruler" for producer Clancy Eccles, and 1975's "Move On Blackman" cut with producer Sydney Crooks. Other mid 70's singles included "Life Table" and "I'd Like to Know" done with Jack Ruby. In 1977 "Sufferation" done with Niney The Observer was also released in a dub form, mixed by King Tubby.

In 1980, he re-teamed up with producer Joe Gibb's and attempted a rasta rework of McFadden and Whitehead's Philly soul staple "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" as "Can't Stop Rastaman Now"

"Cottage in Negril" was likely his biggest hit with lyrics about missing a lover whose gone away. The song, which included the timely sound of cocaine being snorted mid-way through, also was a commentary on Jamaica's changing political and social scene, and lead to a contract with MCA. Unfortunately for Taylor, the major deal failed to generate much new attention, and the label failed to release the album he recorded, or promote his touring appearances.

Not many notable hit recordings followed his early 80's peak, but in 1987 he released the minor singles "Members Only" and "Be For Real!". By 1993 he had returned to working with Willie Lindo, who produced the mostly covers collection "The Way To Paradise". In 1994 Clive Hunt, produced the hit single "Rainy Sunset"

Before his death from prostate cancer, Tyrone spoke openly of a substance abuse problem that he felt had derailed his once promising career. Taylor had been confined to a wheelchair and had suffered two strokes in recent years before his death and left behind 9 children.

Come To Me
Tyrone Taylor Lyrics

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You're asking me to
Understand your feelings
To just forget about my own
And let you go
Darling, I won't
Raise a hand to stop you
Just let me say one thing
Before you go

Come to me
Whenever you get lonely
Just reach out your hand
And there I'll be
My love will light your
Way out of the darkness
If you ever need a true love
Come to me
I believe that time alone
Will change you
The changing tides
Will bring you back to me
And when you grow tired
Of chasing rainbows
Just make a wish for love
And there I'll be
Come to me
Whenever you get lonely
Just reach out your hand
And there I'll be
My love will light your
Way out of the darkness
If you ever need a true love
Come to me
Ooh, come to me
Whenever you get lonely
(Come to me, baby)
Just reach out your hand
And there I'll be
Yeah, yeah, yeah
My love will light your
Way out of the darkness
If you ever need a true love
Come to me, sweet baby
Come to me
Whenever you get lonely
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(Oh, yeah, come to me, baby)
Just reach out your hand
(Reach out, reach out)
And there I'll be
My love will light your
Way out of the darkness
If you ever need a true love
Come to me
(If you ever get lonely)
Come to me
Whenever you get lonely
Just reach out your hand
And there I'll be
(Reach out for me)
(Sweet baby, I'll be there)
My love will light your
Way out of the darkness

If you ever need a true love
Come to me, yeah

Overall Meaning

In Tyrone Taylor's song "Come to Me," he describes a situation in which his partner is asking him to understand her feelings, forget about his own feelings, and let her go. Taylor acknowledges that he won't stand in her way, but before she leaves, he hopes she'll come to him whenever she gets lonely. He believes that time apart will change her and bring her back to him, and that his love will light her way during dark times. The repeating chorus highlights the message that if his partner ever needs a true love, she can come to him.

The lyrics of "Come to Me" are about love, chance, and hope. Taylor acknowledges that he can't stop his partner from leaving him, but he hopes that his love will bring her back to him. He uses imagery of light and darkness to emphasize the message of hope that his love will light her way and guide her out of darkness. The song also touches on the idea that time can change people, but true love will always remain constant.

Line by Line Meaning

You're asking me to
You're requesting me to

Understand your feelings
Comprehend your emotions

To just forget about my own
To overlook my feelings

And let you go
And allow you to leave

Darling, I won't
My love, I won't

Raise a hand to stop you
Make a move to prevent you from leaving

Just let me say one thing
Allow me to express one thought

Before you go
Prior to your departure

Come to me
Seek me out

Whenever you get lonely
Whenever you feel lonely

Just reach out your hand
Simply extend your hand

And there I'll be
I'll be there

My love will light your
My affection will illuminate

Way out of the darkness
Path to escape obscurity

If you ever need a true love
In case you ever require genuine love

I believe that time alone
I have faith that time solely

Will change you
Will alter you as a person

The changing tides
The mutable waves

Will bring you back to me
Will cause you to return to me

And when you grow tired
And when you become weary

Of chasing rainbows
Of pursuing unrealistic goals

Just make a wish for love
Simply desire love

And there I'll be
And I'll be there

Ooh, come to me
Oh, seek me out

Sweet baby
My dear

Reach out
Extend your hand

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes, yes, yes

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(Oh, yeah, come to me, baby)
(Oh, yes, seek me out, my love)

(Reach out, reach out)
(Extend your hand, extend your hand)

(Sweet baby, I'll be there)
(My dear, I'll be there)

If you ever get lonely
If you ever feel lonely

Come to me
Seek me out

Writer(s): Tony Green

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You're asking me to
Understand your feelings
To just forget about my own
And let you go

Darling, I won't
Raise a hand to stop you
Just let me say one thing
Before you go

[Chorus]
Come to me
Whenever you get lonely
Just reach out your hand
And there I'll be
My love will light your
Way out of the darkness
If you ever need a true love
Come to me

I believe that time alone
Will change you
The changing tides
Will bring you back to me

And when you grow tired
Of chasing rainbows
Just make a wish for love
And there I'll be

[Chorus]

Ooh, come to me
Whenever you get lonely
(Come to me, baby)
Just reach out your hand
And there I'll be
Yeah, yeah, yeah

My love will light your
Way out of the darkness
If you ever need a true love
Come to me, sweet baby

Come to me
Whenever you get lonely

Log on to kill this message.

(Oh, yeah, come to me, baby)
Just reach out your hand
(Reach out, reach out)
And there I'll be

My love will light your
Way out of the darkness
If you ever need a true love
Come to me

(If you ever get lonely)
Come to me
Whenever you get lonely
Just reach out your hand
And there I'll be
(Reach out for me)
(Sweet baby, I'll be there)

My love will light your
Way out of the darkness
If you ever need a true love
Come to me, yeah