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.
Really
UB40 Lyrics
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The love that I feel, in your tender kiss.
And something about your body girl I can´t resist
It don´t get no better, no better than this.
You know I love you - with all my heart and soul
You put me in a spell - and you have total control.
The feeling that I have
But it´s something that I want
Again and again and again
Stay with me forever
For me you are the one
Stay with me forever
The fun has just begun
I really couldn't put it any better than this
The loving that I´m feeling in your tender kiss
Somethin' 'bout your body that I can´t resist
Gotta tell you honey, don´t get better than this
I really couldn't tell you any better than this
The loving that you give me I won´t contest
Wrap me up in loving that is simply the best
Gotta tell you baby you´re the best in any test
The feeling that I have
You know I can´t explain
But it's something that I want
Again and again and again
Stay with me forever
For me you are the one
Stay with me forever
The fun has just begun
So girl to me you know you are the sun and stars
Surely I would follow you, to Venus or Mars
Girl to me you know you make my whole world bright
'Cause everything you do by me, you know is alright.
You know I love you - with all my heart and soul
You put me in a spell - and you got total control.
The feeling that I have
You know I can´t explain
But it´s something that I want
Again and again and again
Stay with me forever
For me you are the one
Stay with me forever
The fun has just begun
Stay with me forever
For me you are the one
Stay with me forever
The fun has just begun
Stay with me forever
For me you are the one
Stay with me forever
The fun has just begun
The song "Really" by UB40 is a love song that expresses the intense feelings of love, desire, and devotion the singer has for their significant other. The lyrics describe a deep connection between the singer and their loved one, with lines like "You know I love you - with all my heart and soul" and "Stay with me forever, for me you are the one."
The singer praises their partner's physicality, calling out "something about your body girl I can´t resist" and "somethin' 'bout your body that I can´t resist." They also express how their partner has a spell over them, with "you put me in a spell - and you have total control." The love between the two is all-encompassing and the singer wants their partner to stay with them "forever" since "the fun has just begun."
Overall, the song "Really" explores the intensity and depth of romantic love, highlighting the need for the singer's partner to stay with them forever.
Line by Line Meaning
I really couldn't put it any better than this
I cannot articulate my emotions any better than this
The loving that I´m feeling in your tender kiss
I am overwhelmed with love when you kiss me
Somethin' 'bout your body that I can´t resist
There is an irresistible quality about your body
Gotta tell you honey, don´t get better than this
This feeling cannot be surpassed
The feeling that you give me I won´t contest
You make me feel amazing and I won't argue with that
Wrap me up in loving that is simply the best
Envelop me in your love which is top-notch
Gotta tell you baby you´re the best in any test
You are the best, no matter the circumstances
Stay with me forever
For me you are the one
Stay with me forever
The fun has just begun
I want to be with you forever because you bring happiness to my life and there is more to come
The feeling that I have
You know I can´t explain
But it´s something that I want
Again and again and again
I cannot find the words to express this feeling that I desire over and over
So girl to me you know you are the sun and stars
Surely I would follow you, to Venus or Mars
Girl to me you know you make my whole world bright
'Cause everything you do by me, you know is alright.
You mean everything to me, I would go anywhere with you, and everything you do is perfect in my eyes
You know I love you - with all my heart and soul
You put me in a spell - and you got total control.
I am deeply in love with you and you have complete power over me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIM BROWN, ALI CAMPBELL, ROBIN CAMPBELL, EARL FALCONER, NORMAN HASSAN, BRIAN TRAVERS, MICHAEL VIRTUE, TERRENCE OSWALD WILSON
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Chigwe Sibanyama
Sweet, sweet song from a great band :)
A. Pommereau
Absolutely amazing
Robert Forever
Why they never released a music video of this song??? why they never performed this song live before??? it's a great song.
Kwestion01
Again, Again, and Again!!!!
Emina Guric
Again and again and again 🌞