The band is one of the most culturally diverse dub Ska bands with musicians of English, Scottish, Irish, Yemeni and Jamaican parentage. The band is named from the paper form issued by the UK government's Department of Health and Social Security at the time of the band's formation for claiming unemployment benefit (UB40 = Unemployment Benefit, Form 40).
UB40 were influenced by the many Blues Parties they attended as teenagers in the multiracial Balsall Heath area of Birmingham, their love of ska and reggae inspired such original tracks as King, Madam Medusa, Food for Thought, Signing Off and One in Ten.
Their early music style was unique, with a heavy influence of analogue synthesizers, psychedelic rock guitar, saxophone and dub producer techniques which were later perfected by the late Pablo Falconer.
Ali and Robin Campbell have a musical heritage, being sons of Ian Campbell, a folk musician.
The band purchased its first instruments with compensation money Ali Campbell received after a bar fight. They have had a number of hits, most commercially and to amusement of the band, "Red Red Wine", a cover version of a Neil Diamond song (in an arrangement similar to that of Tony Tribe's version). Their most successful single release is the cover of the Elvis Presley ballad Can't Help Falling In Love which was intended to be the main title to the 1992 Sharon Stone movie Sliver and was a Number One hit across Europe and in the U.S.
Many of UB40's recordings were inspired by 1960s ska and early lovers rock songs that would have otherwise been forgotten in the public eye. Their new injection of life into so many old Jamaican hits has resulted in many musicians' and producers' renewed popularity and income.
UB40's early music often tackled social issues such as racism and unemployment.
Other artists that UB40 have collaborated with include: Pato Banton, Madness, Bitty McLean, Chrissie Hynde, Robert Palmer, Hunterz, Japanese artist Mikidozan, French artist Nuttea, Lady Saw and Afrika Bambaataa.
I'll Be On My Way
UB40 Lyrics
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That's the end of the day
As the June light turns to moonlight
I'll be on my way
Just one kiss & I'll go
Don't hide the tears that don't show
As the June light turns to moonlight
To where the winds don't blow
And golden rivers flow
This way I will go
They were right, I was wrong
True love didn't last long
As the June light turns to moonlight
I'll be on my way
To where the winds don't blow
And golden rivers flow
This way I will go
They were right, I was wrong
True love didn't last long
As the June light turns to moonlight
I'll be on my way.
The lyrics to the song "I'll Be On My Way" by UB40 convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of the fact that a relationship has come to an end. The opening lines suggest the passing of time and the inevitability of the day coming to a close. The transition from "June light" to "moonlight" signifies the end of a season, possibly symbolizing the end of a particular phase of the relationship.
The subsequent lines suggest that our protagonist is leaving his lover behind, as he mentions taking just one kiss before going on his way. He urges his lover not to hide the tears that don't show, perhaps indicating that there is unspoken sadness in the air. The chorus repeats the idea that he is going to go "where the winds don't blow and golden rivers flow." This imagery of a utopian location signifies a new beginning for the singer, where he can leave behind his failed relationship and begin anew.
The song's outro repeats the idea that he was wrong and that true love didn't last long. It is a poignant message that despite his sadness, he has accepted his fate and is ready to move on. Overall, the song suggests the emotions that a person experiences when a relationship comes to an end. The use of imagery and metaphor adds depth and meaning to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is fading away
The end of the day is approaching and the sun is setting.
That's the end of the day
The day is coming to a close and it is time to move on.
As the June light turns to moonlight
The daylight is fading away and the night is beginning to set in.
I'll be on my way
It is time for me to leave and move on to the next chapter of my life.
Just one kiss & I'll go
A simple gesture of affection is enough to say goodbye, and I will move on.
Don't hide the tears that don't show
It is important to express emotions and not bottle them up.
To where the winds don't blow
A place where there is calmness and serenity is where I want to be.
And golden rivers flow
A place where there is beauty and abundance is where I want to be.
This way I will go
My path is clear and I know where I need to be.
They were right, I was wrong
I made a mistake and others had tried to warn me of it.
True love didn't last long
The love I had was not meant to be and it has come to an end.
As the June light turns to moonlight
The transition from day to night signifies a change and a new beginning.
I'll be on my way.
It is time for me to take the next step in my journey and move forward.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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The sun is fading away
That's the end of the day
As the June light turns to moonlight
I'll be on my way
Just one kiss and I'll go
Don't hide the tears that don't show
As the June light turns to moonlight
I'll be on my way
To where the winds don't blow
And golden rivers flow this way I will go
They were right, I was wrong
True love didn't last long
As the June light turns to moonlight
I'll be on my way
To where the winds don't blow
And golden rivers flow this way I will go
They were right, I was wrong
True love didn't last long
As the June light turns to moonlight
I'll be on my way
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