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.
Since I Met You Lady
UB40 Lyrics
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My whole life has changed
Since I met you lady
My whole life has changed
And everybody tells me
That I am not the same
I don't need nobody
I don't need nobody
To tell my troubles to
Since I met you baby
All I need is you
Since I met you lady
I'm a happy man
Since I met you lady
I'm a happy man
I'm going to try and please you
In everyway I can
The lyrics of UB40's "Since I Met You Lady" is a love song that talks about how the singer’s life has changed for the better since meeting his lady love. The song begins with the singer repeating the same line twice “since I met you lady, my whole life has changed” which highlights how significant the lady has become in his life. He seems to have found happiness and contentment since meeting her, which is evident in how he sings “I’m a happy man” after meeting her.
The lyrics continue to emphasize how the singer’s life has changed since meeting his lady love. He no longer needs anyone to confide in about his troubles as having her in his life has solved all his problems. This is evident in the lyrics “I don't need nobody to tell my troubles to, since I met you baby, all I need is you”. The final lines of the song is the singer's vow to make his lady happy and to please her in every way he can. The lyrics “I'm going to try and please you, in everyway I can” shows his deep commitment and love towards her.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to love and how it can change one's life. It inspires listeners to cherish and value their loved ones and the impact they have on their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Since I met you lady
Ever since the singer met this woman, his life has been transformed and he is not the same person he was before.
My whole life has changed
The singer's life has undergone a transformation since he met this woman.
And everybody tells me
People around the singer have noticed a difference in him after he met this woman.
That I am not the same
After meeting this woman, the artist changed and people around him have been able to notice this.
I don't need nobody
The artist asserts that he doesn't require anyone's assistance or support.
To tell my troubles to
The singer doesn't require anyone to share his problems with or seek their guidance.
Since I met you baby
The singer's life transformation began since he met this woman.
All I need is you
The artist's primary source of happiness and fulfillment is this woman since he met her.
I'm a happy man
The artist is filled with joy since he's been in a relationship with this woman.
I'm going to try and please you
The artist is committed to making this woman happy and plans on doing everything possible to achieve that.
In everyway I can
The singer will do everything within his power to please and make the woman happy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALI CAMPBELL, BRIAN TRAVERS, EARL FALCONER, JIM BROWN, MICHAEL VIRTUE, NORMAN HASSAN, ROBIN CAMPBELL, TERRENCE OSWALD WILSON
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@reagandprice8937
THATS WHY LADY SAW IS THE ORIGINAL QUEEN OF DANCEHALL
@bitgoat
lady saw always smashes it love 🇬🇧
@wjimenezu
2:53 This moment is just powerful. Yisus, what a voice!
@user-on3xw7gq9r
Ub40 still kicking respect iriee ali ❤
@feale33
Mi grupo de reggae británico y mi cantante jamaiquina favorita , que más puedo pedir, gracias UB40 y Lady Saw 🇨🇷👌🔥
@diogofernandodeoliveira837
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love reggae music...
Jah live 4ever...
@MemoryMalambo-ng7ex
Lady saw
@51dyt93
Mi grupo musical favorito los amo desde la primera vez que los escuché. recuerdo que un kaset estaba en una grabadora y cuando le di play escuché red red wine ♥ y eso fue amor a primera vista
@CHRIS.AGAMEZ
I want to meet you one day
@tytyroberts7137
saw yuh gorgeous😍