Special Lyrics
Jimmy Cliff
Lyrics
Yeah, mon, Reggae night
You live and you love
So turn on your light
Make it shine bright
Now listen to this
Jam it
Reggae night
We come together when the feeling's right
Reggae night
And we'll be jamming till the morning light,
Mmm, hmm, oh, oh
Many river calls
Got to get my things, got to catch this ride
Got to look my best
Cause I know they'll be mashing it up tonight,
Mmm, hmm, oh, oh
Reggae night
We come together when the feeling's right
Reggae night
And we'll be jamming till the morning light,
Mmm, hmm, oh, oh
You will find it happens only once a year
So don't miss out on this session here, oh
There'll be people coming from
The north and south and east and west
So you better look your best, man
Now lightening strikes at 8,
So you better not be late
For this rub-a-dubbing, rockin',
Jammin' fun, fun loving, yeah
Reggae night
We come together when the feeling's right,
Mmm, hmm, oh, oh
Reggae night
And we'll be jamming till the morning light
You will find it happens only once a year
So take advantage of this festive cheer
Tonight we'll bring with family
And let's tell some friends
That everyone will have a jam, jam session
Ooh, yeah
Comin' out
Ribbit
Very nice style
Ram it
Oh... oh...
Reggae night
Oh... oh...
Reggae night
Oh... oh...
Reggae night
Oh... oh...
Reggae night
Oh... oh...
Reggae night
Oh... oh...
Keep on rockin' down
Oh... oh...
Reggae night
Oh... oh...
Reggae night
Reggae night
We come together when the feeling's right,
Mmm, hmm, oh, oh
Reggae night
And we'll be jamming till the morning light,
Mmm, hmm, oh, oh
Reggae night
We come together when the feeling's right,
Mmm, hmm, oh, oh
Reggae night
And we'll be jamming till the morning light,
Mmm, hmm, oh, oh
Oh... oh...
Reggae night
Whoa... oh...
Reggae night
Oh... oh...
Reggae night
Oh... oh...
Reggae night
Ram it, jam it
Ooh, yeah...
Song & Lyrics Facts
Jimmy Cliff's "Special" is a song from his 1985 album, Cliff Hanger. It was written by Jimmy Cliff and released as the lead single from the album in April 1985.
The track features backing vocals from Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare and was produced by Chris Blackwell. Lyrically, the song talks about how special someone can be to another person, emphasizing the importance of love and friendship. It has become one of Cliff's most popular songs and is often performed live at his concerts. The lyrics are filled with hope and optimism for the future, making it an uplifting anthem for many.