A reggae band formed 1978 in Birmingham, UK. The music grasps from roots re… Read Full Bio ↴A reggae band formed 1978 in Birmingham, UK. The music grasps from roots reggae and dub to lovers rock and pop. It is the second most commercial successful reggae band with +70 million sold albums. Many of their hits have been stylishly covers of early reggae and rocksteady hits from Jamaica. After success in UK, UB40's won USA with Labour of Love (1983), their first album of covers. UB40 was 1986 the first Western band to play behind the Iron Curtain, live in Moscow, Soviet Union. UB40 is known for hits as 'Food For Thought', (1980) 'Red Red Wine' (1983), 'Please Don't Make Me Cry' (1983), 'I Got You Babe' (1985) with frontman Ali Campbell in duet with Chrissie Hynde just like in 'Breakfast in Bed' (1988). Their most successful worldwide single release is their reggae/pop version of 'I Can't Help) Falling in Love With You' (1993).

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.

Just Another Girl
UB40 Lyrics

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You are just another girl, bigger eyes but you are not that small
I love you but remember that you are just another girl, girl, eh, irl

Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh

I know, and you know it true that
This love is really really true and
I know, and you know it true that
This love is really really true and
I want tell your friends, no other kinda way
There's one thing you should know, your just another girl

Just another girl, that's what you are
You are just another girl, bigger eyes but you are not that small
I love you but remember that your just another girl, girl, eh, irl

I know, and you know it true that
This love is really really true and
I know, and you know it true that
This love is really really true and
I want tell your friends, no other kinda way
There's one thing you should know, your just another girl

Just another girl, that's what you are
You are just another girl, bigger eyes but you are not that small
I love you but remember that your just another girl, girl, eh ,irl

Just another girl, that's what you are
You are just another girl, bigger eyes but you are not that small
I love you but remember that your just another girl, girl, eh, irl

Oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of UB40's song, Just Another Girl, reflect a message of love and empathy. The repeated phrase, "I know, and you know it's true that this love is really really true," indicates that the singer is certain of the depth of their love, and they believe that their partner feels the same way. However, the chorus contradicts this certainty, as it refers to the partner as "just another girl." The lyrics may suggest that the singer is self-aware and knows that their partner may not be the only one they love or have loved before, but that doesn't change the depth of their current feelings. The chorus may also indicate that the singer does not want to elevate their partner beyond a level of importance, as they say, "I love you but remember that you're just another girl."

Overall, the song conveys a sense of honest love with the caveat of gentle realism. The singer is aware of the nature of love and relationships but still holds deep feelings for their partner. The song celebrates the beauty of love while not shying away from its complexities.

Line by Line Meaning

I know, and you know it's true that
We both agree that our love for each other is genuine and true

This love is really really true and
Our love for each other is not fake, it's the real deal

I want tell your friends, no other kinda way
I need to tell your friends that I'm serious about you and not just looking for a casual fling

There's one thing you should know, you are just another girl
Despite my strong feelings for you, you are not the only woman in the world and I won't treat you like you are

Just another girl, that's what you are
You are not unique or one-of-a-kind, there are many other women like you

You are just another girl, bigger eyes but you are not that small
You may have some physical features that make you stand out, but you are not fundamentally different from other women

I love you but remember that you are just another girl, girl, eh, irl
I have strong romantic feelings for you, but I need you to understand that you are not the only woman I care about

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andre Fennell, Euwart Beckford, Orville Burrell, Ralph Van Rheenen, Sheldon Harris, Tony Robinson, Tracey Randall

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Lancey Boii

4y↑9

I know, and you know it's true that
This love is really really true and
I know, and you know it true that
This love is really really true and
I want tell your friends, no other kinda way
There's one thing you should know, you are just another girl

Just another girl, that's what you are
You are just another girl, bigger eyes but you are not that small
I love you but remember that you are just another girl, girl, eh, irl

Oh oh,
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

I know, and you know it true that
This love is really really true and
I know, and you know it true that
This love is really really true and
I want tell your friends, no other kinda way
There's one thing you should know, your just another girl

Just another girl, that's what you are
You are just another girl, bigger eyes but you are not that small
I love you but remember that your just another girl, girl, eh, irl

I know, and you know it true that
This love is really really true and
I know, and you know it true that
This love is really really true and
I want tell your friends, no other kinda way
There's one thing you should know, your just another girl

Just another girl, that's what you are
You are just another girl, bigger eyes but you are not that small
I love you but remember that your just another girl, girl, eh, irl

Just another girl, that's what you are
You are just another girl, bigger eyes but you are not that small
I love you but remember that your just another girl, girl, eh, irl

Oh oh, oh

All comments from YouTube:

Lancey Boii

4y↑9

Luis Fernando Rodríguez

5y↑3

Me gusta esta canción

matthew samboy

3y↑3

Thee most under-rated....

unholy baby j

4y↑10

Listening in 2020 LESHGOOOO

DJ Gazza

5y↑4

UB40👌😎

Uso Seki

My favourite break up song 😂😂

Starchild Hybrid

this is the version from the movie high tension i’m guessing .. i looked up the song & it was a whole different pitch & speed . the original is from ken boothe