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.
can´t help falling in love
UB40 Lyrics
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"Only fools rush in"
But I can't help falling in love with you
Wise men say
"Only fools rush in"
But I can't help falling in love with you
Would it be a sin?
I can't help falling in love with you
As a river flows
Gently to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things were meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life, too
I can't help falling in love with you
As a river flows
Gently to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things were meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life, too
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
The song "Can't Help Falling in Love" by UB40 is a cover of Elvis Presley's song of the same name. The lyrics talk about how wise men say that only fools rush in when it comes to love, but the singer cannot help falling in love with their significant other. The opening lines of the song introduce this idea and repeat throughout, emphasizing the conflict between conventional wisdom and the powerful emotions of the singer.
The second stanza presents a dilemma, with the questioning of whether staying with the significant other would be considered a sin or not. The singer acknowledges the risk, but cannot resist the pull of their love. The metaphor of the river flowing to the sea is used to highlight the natural and inevitable nature of their love.
The final stanza reaffirms the singer's commitment to their significant other, as they offer their hand and their entire life to them. The repetition of "I can't help falling in love with you" at the end emphasizes the singer's inability to control their emotions.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal experience of falling in love and how despite the risks and challenges, some things are simply meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say
Experienced individuals propose
Only fools rush in
That impulsive people act rashly in romantic relationships
But I can't help falling in love with you
But I cannot prevent myself from falling deeply in love with you, even if it is foolish
Shall I stay
Should I remain by your side
Would it be a sin?
Would it be morally incorrect?
But I can't help falling in love with you
But my heart cannot resist loving you
As the river flows
Just as a river calmly moves
Gently to the sea
Towards the vastness of the ocean
Darling, so we go
My dear, this is how our love progresses
Some things were meant to be
Certain things are destined to happen
Take my hand
Hold my hand
Take my whole life too
Take all of me and my life with you
But I can't help falling in love with you
Even if it may lead to heartbreak, I cannot stop loving you
I can't help falling in love with you
My heart has no control over falling deeply in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
I cannot resist the strong feelings I have for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This is one of best renditions of a classic I've ever heard. Absolutely perfect 💗🌷
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