U-Roy's musical career began in 1961 when he began DJing at various sound systems, eventually working with King Tubby. Tubby was then experimenting with his equipment, in the process of inventing dub music. With U-Roy as his most prominent DJ, King Tubby's new sound became extraordinarily popular and U-Roy became a Jamaican celebrity. He recorded Dynamic Fashion Way, his first recording, in 1969 for Keith Hudson and then worked with almost every producer of the island: Lee Perry, Peter Tosh, Bunny Lee, Phil Pratt, Sonia Pottinger, Rupie Edwards, Alvin Ranglin and Lloyd Daley.
In 1970, Jamaican singer John Holt became enamoured of U-Roy's technique. Working with Duke Reid, U-Roy's fame grew through a series of singles, including Wake the Town and "Wear You to the Ball".
U-Roy's success continued throughout the 1970s, most famously with the album Dread in a Babylon with its iconic picture of him disappearing in a cloud of cannabis smoke while holding an enormous pipe, and a song called Chalice in the Palace, fantasising about smoking with Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace. He had become one of the island's biggest stars by the early 1980s, also garnering significant acclaim in the United Kingdom. His latest album is 2000's Serious Matter.
Keep On Running
U-Roy Lyrics
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Keep on hiding
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I'm gonna be you man
Keep On Running
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I'm gonna be youn man
Hey hey hey
Everyone is talking about me
It makes me feels so bad
Hey hey hey
Everyone is laughing at me
It make me feels so sab
Keep On Running
Hey hey hey
All right
Hey hey hey
Keep On Running
Running from my arms
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I'm gonna be you man
Hey hey hey
Everyone is talking about me
It makes me feels so sad
Hey hey hey
Everyone is laughing at me
It makes me feels so bad
Keep On Running
Running from my arms
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I'm gonna be you man
Make me feel so goog
I'm gonna be you man
All right
Come on baby
I'm gonna be you man
You know you make feel so goog
Hey hey hey
The lyrics of U-Roy's song "Keep on Running" are a plea to a lover to stop running away and to understand the singer's true intentions. The repetition of the phrase "keep on running" creates a sense of frustration and desperation in the singer, who knows what he wants but cannot seem to make his lover see it. The lyrics imply that the singer has been hurt or ridiculed in some way by others, which only adds to his desperation for this person to understand him.
The phrase "I'm gonna be your man" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's desire to prove himself to his lover and to show that he is committed to her. The use of the phrase "one fine day" suggests that the singer is waiting for a moment when everything will fall into place and his lover will finally see things his way. However, the repetition of the phrase "hey hey hey" also shows that the singer is feeling insecure and uncertain about his relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Keep on Running" reflect the universal human desire for love, acceptance, and understanding. The song highlights the frustration that can come with trying to communicate these feelings, but it ultimately offers hope that one day things will work out.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep On Running
I will never stop chasing after you.
Keep on hiding
You continue to avoid me but I won't give up.
One fine day I'm gonna be the one
Eventually, I will win your heart.
To make you understand
I want you to know how I feel.
Oh yeah
I am confident in my pursuit of you.
I'm gonna be you man
I am determined to be your partner.
Running from my arms
You are trying to avoid physical contact with me.
Hey hey hey
Expressing frustration and sadness.
Everyone is talking about me
My pursuit of you has become a topic of conversation among our circle.
It makes me feels so bad
The attention has a negative impact on my emotional state.
Everyone is laughing at me
People are mocking my efforts to win you over.
It make me feels so sad
This ridicule is hurtful and demotivating.
Make me feel so goog
Being with you would make me feel amazing.
All right
I'm feeling positive and optimistic.
Come on baby
Encouraging you to take a chance on me.
Writer(s): Delroy Wilson
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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