Red Red Wine
UB40 - 1980 - 2000 Lyrics


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Red, red wine goes to my head
Makes me forget that I still need her so

Red, red wine, it's up to you
All I can do I've done
Memories won't go, memories won't go

I'd have sworn that with time
Thoughts of you leave my head
I was wrong, now I find
Just one thing makes me forget

Red, red wine, stay close to me
Don't let me be alone
It's tearing apart my blue heart

I'd have sworn that with time
Thoughts of you leave my head
I was wrong, now I find
Just one thing makes me forget

Red, red wine, stay close to me
Don't let me be alone
It's tearing apart my blue heart

Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
You keep me rockin' all of the time
Red red wine, you make me feel so grand
I feel a million dollar when you're just in my hand
Red red wine, you make me feel so sad
Any time I see you go, it make me feel bad
Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey pack him Rizla pon the sweet Dep line

Red red wine, weh give me whole heap of zing
Whole heap of zing, make me do my own thing
Red red wine, you really know how fi love
Your kind of lovin' like a blessing from above
Red red wine, I loved you right from the start
Right from the start, and with all of my heart
Red red wine inna eighties style
Red red wine inna modern beat style
Yeah

Give me a likkle time, let me clear up mi mind
Give me a likkle time, let me clear up mi mind
Give me red wine, the kind make me feel fine
You make me feel fine all of the time
Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey pack him Rizla pon the sweet Dep line
The line broke, the money get choked
Bun bad ganja pon him likkle rowing boat
Red red wine, I'm gonna hold on to you
Hold on to you 'cause I know yuh love truth
Red red wine, I'm gonna love you til' I die
Love you 'til I die, and that's no lie
Red red wine, can't get you out mi mind
Wherever you may be, I'll surely find
I'll surely find, make no fuss, just leave us

Give me a little time, let me clear out my mind
Give me a little time, let me clear out my mind
Give me red wine, the kind make me feel fine
You make me feel fine all of the time
Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
Monkey back and ease up on the sweet deadline
The line broke, the money get choked
Bun bad ganja pon him likkle rowing boat

Red red wine, you really know how fi love
Your kind of lovin' like a blessing from above
Red red wine, I loved you right from the start
Right from the start, and with all of my heart
Red red wine, weh give me whole heap of zing
Whole heap of zing, make me do my own thing
Red red wine inna eighties style
Red red wine inna modern beat style
Yeah

Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
You keep me rockin' all of the time
Red red wine, you make me feel so grand
I feel a million dollar when you're just in my hand




Red red wine, you make me feel so sad
Any time I see you go, it make me feel bad

Overall Meaning

"Red, Red Wine" is a song by British reggae band UB40, and it was originally written and recorded by American artist Neil Diamond in 1967. UB40's version of the song was released in 1983, and it became a worldwide hit, topping the charts in the UK, the US, and many other countries. The song features a slow, mellow rhythm with a simple melody and catchy lyrics that express the feeling of being lost in a haze of red wine and unable to forget an old lover.


The lyrics of the song are about a man who is trying to forget about a past love by drowning his sorrows in red wine. He knows he needs to move on, but he can't seem to shake off his memories of her. The wine takes him away from reality and makes him feel fine, but he knows it's only a temporary escape. The song's refrain "Red, red wine, stay close to me" emphasizes his dependence on the wine to ease his pain.


The song's chorus is simple, consisting of two alternating chords, which gives it a haunting and hypnotic quality that perfectly matches the mood of the lyrics. The song is filled with rich textures and harmonies, including the use of keyboards, guitar, and horns, which add to its mellow and laid-back vibe.


Line by Line Meaning

Red, red wine goes to my head
Drinking red wine makes me feel intoxicated and forgetful


Makes me forget that I still need her so
It helps me to forget the person I miss, but only temporarily


Red, red wine, it's up to you
The wine holds the power to influence my feelings and actions


All I can do I've done
I have exhausted all other options


Memories won't go, memories won't go
I cannot shake the memories of the person I miss


I'd have sworn that with time
I thought that over time the memories would fade


Thoughts of you leave my head
I believed I would stop thinking about the person I miss


I was wrong, now I find
But I was mistaken


Just one thing makes me forget
Only the red wine can make me forget my troubles


Red, red wine, stay close to me
I need the wine to be near me and continuously flowing


Don't let me be alone
I fear being alone with my thoughts and memories


It's tearing apart my blue heart
My heart is broken and the wine is the only thing that provides relief


Red red wine, you make me feel so fine
The wine makes me feel incredibly good


You keep me rockin' all of the time
It keeps me feeling good constantly


Red red wine, you make me feel so grand
Drinking the wine makes me feel rich and powerful


I feel a million dollar when you're just in my hand
The wine bottle makes me feel like I have a lot of money and worth


Red red wine, you make me feel so sad
But the wine can also make me feel sad when it's gone


Any time I see you go, it make me feel bad
Whenever I finish a bottle of wine, I feel melancholy


Monkey pack him Rizla pon the sweet Dep line
The singer mentions the mundane and hedonistic act of rolling a joint


Red red wine, weh give me whole heap of zing
The wine gives me a lot of energy and excitement


Whole heap of zing, make me do my own thing
The energy from the wine allows me to be more independent and confident


You really know how fi love
The wine is personified as understanding and loving


Your kind of lovin' like a blessing from above
Drinking the wine is seen as a divine experience


I'm gonna love you til' I die
The artist plans to continue drinking red wine forever


Love you 'til I die, and that's no lie
They are not exaggerating about their love for the wine


Red red wine, can't get you out mi mind
The wine is always on the singer's mind


Whenever you may be, I'll surely find
They will always seek out the wine no matter where it is


Make no fuss, just leave us
They do not want anyone to interfere with their love for the wine


Give me a little time, let me clear out my mind
The artist needs time to think and relax


The kind make me feel fine
Drinking wine is the best form of self-care for them


Monkey back and ease up on the sweet deadline
Another mention of rolling a joint and incorporating it into their wine-drinking experience




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Written by: Neil Diamond

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@MrBergoto

0:00 - 1. Red Red Wine
3:03 - 2. Kingston Town
6:54 - 3. Higher Ground
11:16 - 4. King
15:52 - 5. Cherry Oh Baby
19:11 - 6. I Got You Babe (ft. Chrissie Hynde)
22:21 - 7. Come Back Darling
25:50 - 8. One in Ten
30:23 - 9. The Earth Dies Screaming
35:02 - 10. Watchdogs
39:19 - 11. Don't Break My Heart
43:10 - 12. (I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You
46:39 - 13. Sing Our Own Song
50:46 - 14. Tell Me Is It True
54:11 - 15. Rat In Mi Kitchen
57:17 - 16. Bring Me Your Cup
1:01:27 - 17. Light My Fire
1:05:14 - 18. If It Happens Again
1:08:57 - 19. Food For Thought
1:13:08 - 20. Many Rivers To Cross



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@markwoodland3313

Ive seen ub40 about 10 or 11 times always in Birmingham their home city which is aboit 16 ish miles away from myself. My mum went to school with ally Campbell and said he was gorgeous and still is bless her.
I grew up with ub40 in my life and am proud to say not a day goes by when i think of the concerts I've been to or a day goes by when a cd is blasting away and me singing at the top pf my voice. God bless you all and god bless ub40 for giving me a local group to be proud of ❤

@kiranahuja8658

Love their songs.Brings back old memories,my college days..just looking forward to attending their concert on Oct 27th.❤❤

@johnbooth7670

A bunch of lads with a social conscious. Wonderful,… great tunes too…. What’s not to admire! Big up UB40. Nuff respek

@MrBergoto

0:00 - 1. Red Red Wine
3:03 - 2. Kingston Town
6:54 - 3. Higher Ground
11:16 - 4. King
15:52 - 5. Cherry Oh Baby
19:11 - 6. I Got You Babe (ft. Chrissie Hynde)
22:21 - 7. Come Back Darling
25:50 - 8. One in Ten
30:23 - 9. The Earth Dies Screaming
35:02 - 10. Watchdogs
39:19 - 11. Don't Break My Heart
43:10 - 12. (I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You
46:39 - 13. Sing Our Own Song
50:46 - 14. Tell Me Is It True
54:11 - 15. Rat In Mi Kitchen
57:17 - 16. Bring Me Your Cup
1:01:27 - 17. Light My Fire
1:05:14 - 18. If It Happens Again
1:08:57 - 19. Food For Thought
1:13:08 - 20. Many Rivers To Cross

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@dondonner1971

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@kassrose9088

Love their music, brings up a lot of good memories. Sending love all the way from Ouss-Straya 🖤💛❤️👣

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