Wet Dream

Max Romeo

About Wet Dream

"Wet Dream" is a song by Jamaican reggae singer Max Romeo first released in 1968 on the Unity Records label. The song, with its controversial lyrics, remains Romeo's biggest commercial hit.


Year:
2003
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Every night me go to sleep, me have wet dreams
Every night me go to sleep, me have wet dreams
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down

You in your small corner, I stand in mine
Throw all the punch you want to, I can take them all

Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down

Look how you're big and fat, like a big, big shot
Give the crumpet to big foot Joe, give the fanny to me

Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down, so he said 
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down
Lie down girl let me push it up, push it up, lie down

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Max Romeo

Max Romeo (born Maxwell Livingston Smith, 22 November 1947, St. D'Acre, St. James, Jamaica) is a reggae and roots reggae recording artist who has achieved chart success in his home country, and in the United Kingdom. Romeo was responsible for launching a new sub-genre of reggae with overtly suggestive lyrics. At the time of release of his infamous "Wet Dream" in 1968, Romeo had already had several hits with the vocal trio the Emotions. Romeo established himself as one of the most important figures in the roots scene. more »

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Written by: MAX ROMEO, BUNNY LEE, DERRICK SEYMOUR MORGAN, MAXIE SMITH

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10 facts about this song

Release
"Wet Dream" is a song that was first released in 1968 by Max Romeo - a singer known for his contribution to reggae music.
Controversy
This track sparked a significant degree of controversy due to its explicit lyrics. It was seen as sexually suggestive and was subsequently banned by BBC Radio due to its perceived inappropriate content.
Chart Performance
Despite the controversy, "Wet Dream" became a major hit. It peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, molding Max Romeo into a household name in the United Kingdom.
Song's Interpretation
Max Romeo has consistently insisted that the song was misunderstood and misrepresented by critics. According to him, "Wet Dream" is about a leaking roof, not a sexual reference.
Record Label
The song was released under the label of Unity Records - a UK-based company known for promoting reggae music.
Impact
The success of "Wet Dream" inspired many other reggae artists to push the boundaries of lyrical content in their music.
Follow-up Hits
Although Max Romeo had other hit songs, including "War Ina Babylon" and "Chase The Devil," none managed to reach the same level of commercial success as "Wet Dream."
Live Performances
Even decades after its release, "Wet Dream" continues to be a popular part of Max Romeo's live performances.
Lyrics Coverage
The song's lyrics focus on a situation where the singer is working on a roof in the rain and worrying about slipping - an explanation that Romeo has reiterated whenever controversy related to the song has arisen.
Legacy
"Wet Dream" has been covered by several artists, showcasing its lasting impact on the music industry. Notably, it was covered by British ska band, The Specials.

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