He wrote songs for other people with equal success, including "Carrie" and "Wired for Sound" for Sir Cliff Richard and "Silent Running" and "The Living Years" for Mike And The Mechanics.
In addition to his successful pop career, Robertson also wrote music for television and screen, including the theme to Saturday Superstore (1982), the soundtrack for Heavenly Pursuits (1985) and songs for The Pirate Movie (1982).
Singles:
Moira's Hand (1973 - as Brian Alexander Robertson)
All the Thin Men (1976 - as Alexander Robertson)
Goosebumps (1979)
Bang Bang (1979 - #2, UK Charts)
Knocked it Off (1979 - #8, UK Charts)
Kool in the Kaftan (1980 - #17, UK Charts)
To Be or Not to Be (1980 - #9, UK Charts)
Flight 19 (1980)
Sucker for Your Love (1981)
Hold Me (1981 - duet with Maggie Bell - #11, UK Charts)
We Have a Dream (1982 - as Scottish World Cup Squad - #5, UK Charts)
Ready or Not (1983)
Dot Dot Dot (1983)
Time (1984 - duet with Frida - #45, UK Charts)
Albums:
Wringing Applause (1973 - as Brian Alexander Robertson)
Shadow of a Thin Man (1976 - as Alexander Robertson)
Initial Success (1980 - #32, UK Album Charts)
Bully for You (1981 - #61, UK Album Charts)
R&BA (1983)
The Platinum Collection (2005)
BA's official website is at www.barobertson.com
Dot Dot Dot
B.A. Robertson Lyrics
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But other roles
Take a special person's
Talent n all
But Some of y'all
Got complacent
With a fragment of Smalls
A sample of God
A pair of some drawers
When you could have the key to the drawer
Search hard
I found a message in a bottle and I ain't passing it on
It'll be better if y'all catch it during the length of my song
It's even better if b myers up there singing along
Cause look
Cause I been on the lay low approach
I ain't going no where if a nigga ain't smoked
I ain't pulling up man if a nigga can't smoke
Who you coming wit
Nigga it's me and my dro
Hmm hmm
Rolling till my niggaz can't breathe
Boxing up the Stu till all my niggaz can't see
Don't invite me and don't invite this weed
Cause you know what it be
I be on the late night creep
Smoking wit the late night G'z
I'm working like a late night beast
Studio is late night peace
And If you ever see me and you know me
Then you know I'm in these streets
I'm session'd up from head to feet
I'm making sure we all gone
Eat
Hmm
Look
Some gone it's hard to move on
They lit a torch
They shined bright
And now we carry it on
Shit get heavy when you know
You not gone see em no mo
Special occasions
Celebrations
Gotta run to the store
Ain't seen you niggas in forever
Cant wait so long
Circumstances like these
Always gone get to us all
I found a message in a bottle n I ain't telling a soul
It'll be better if my nigga Leethy feeling this tho
Cause look
I be on late night breeze
I be rolling up man if a nigga can't sleep
Gotta roll one up man or a nigga can't eat
Burn a half a pound almost like every two weeks
Hmm hmm
I know it's niggas just like me
Some fucc wit the fairy
But that just ain't me
Don't invite a nigga if a nigga can't bring
Cause you know what it be
I be on the late night creep
Shit
I'm smoking wit the late night G'z
I'm working like a late night beast
Studio is late night peace
And If you ever see me and you know me
Then you know I'm in these streets
I'm session'd up from head to feet
I'm making sure we all gone
Eat
Hmm
The lyrics of B.A. Robertson's song "Dot Dot Dot" delve into the idea of different roles people play in life, highlighting the importance of certain talents and the complacency that can come with settling for less. The opening lines suggest that some roles may be easy to perform, while others require a special person with unique abilities. The mention of a "fragment of Smalls" and a "sample of God" implies that some people settle for small portions or diluted versions of greatness instead of striving to reach their full potential.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of not passing on a hidden message found in a bottle during the course of the song, suggesting that the true meaning lies within the song itself. The mention of "b myers" hints at another person who may understand this message and adds to the idea of shared experiences and connections.
The second verse talks about the singer's lifestyle and priorities. They express their dedication to their craft, referring to late nights in the studio, the company of like-minded individuals, and the pursuit of success. They also emphasize the importance of being true to oneself and not compromising who they are or what they bring to the table.
Line by Line Meaning
Some roles aint hard to perform
Certain tasks are not difficult to carry out
But other roles
However, some roles
Take a special person's
Require someone exceptional
Talent n all
With talent and all
But Some of y'all
Yet, some of you
Got complacent
Became too comfortable
With a fragment of Smalls
With a small portion
A sample of God
A small snippet of greatness
A piece of it all
Just a fraction of the whole
A pair of some drawers
A simple item of clothing
When you could have the key to the drawer
Instead of settling, you could have access to everything
Search hard
Put in the effort to find
I found a message in a bottle and I ain't passing it on
I discovered a significant message, but I won't share it with others
It'll be better if y'all catch it during the length of my song
It would be more meaningful if you understand it through my lyrics
It's even better if b myers up there singing along
And it's even more perfect if a talented singer joins in
Cause I been on the lay low approach
Because I've been adopting a low-profile strategy
I ain't going no where if a nigga ain't smoked
I won't go anywhere if I haven't smoked
I ain't pulling up man if a nigga can't smoke
I won't arrive if there's no opportunity to smoke
Who you coming wit
Who are you bringing with you
Nigga it's me and my dro
It's just me and my marijuana
Hmm hmm
(Non-specific interjection)
Rolling till my niggaz can't breathe
Smoking until my friends can't breathe
Boxing up the Stu till all my niggaz can't see
Rolling marijuana joints so much that my friends become intoxicated
Don't invite me and don't invite this weed
Don't ask me to come if you're not providing marijuana
Cause you know what it be
Because you know what it is
I be on the late night creep
I engage in secretive activities during the late night
Smoking wit the late night G'z
Smoking with the late night gangsters
I'm working like a late night beast
I'm putting in hard work like a nocturnal animal
Studio is late night peace
The studio provides tranquility during late hours
And If you ever see me and you know me
If you happen to spot me and recognize me
Then you know I'm in these streets
You can be sure that I'm out there in the neighborhood
I'm session'd up from head to feet
I'm fully prepared and ready
I'm making sure we all gone
I'm ensuring that we all succeed
Eat
(To be successful)
Some gone it's hard to move on
Some people have passed away, making it difficult to continue
They lit a torch
They left a legacy
They shined bright
They were remarkable
And now we carry it on
Now it's our responsibility to continue their work
Shit get heavy when you know
It becomes emotionally burdensome when you realize
You not gone see em no mo
You won't see them anymore
Special occasions
Significant events
Celebrations
Moments of joy and commemoration
Gotta run to the store
Have to go to the store quickly
Ain't seen you niggas in forever
Haven't seen you guys in a very long time
Cant wait so long
Can't wait for too much time
Circumstances like these
Situations such as this
Always gone get to us all
Will always affect every one of us
I found a message in a bottle n I ain't telling a soul
I discovered a meaningful message, and I won't reveal it to anyone
It'll be better if my nigga Leethy feeling this tho
It would be more impactful if my friend Leethy can relate to this
I be on late night breeze
I move with ease during the late night
I be rolling up man if a nigga can't sleep
I smoke marijuana if I can't sleep
Gotta roll one up man or a nigga can't eat
I have to smoke a joint, or else I can't enjoy my meal
Burn a half a pound almost like every two weeks
I consume nearly half a pound of marijuana every two weeks
I know it's niggas just like me
I'm aware that there are people similar to me
Some fucc wit the fairy
Some mess around with drugs
But that just ain't me
But I don't engage in that behavior
Don't invite a nigga if a nigga can't bring
Don't ask me to come if I can't contribute
Cause you know what it be
Because you know what it is
Shit
(Expression of frustration or emphasis)
I'm smoking wit the late night G'z
I'm smoking with the late night gangsters
I'm working like a late night beast
I'm working intensely like a nocturnal animal
Studio is late night peace
The studio provides tranquility during late hours
And If you ever see me and you know me
If you ever encounter me and recognize me
Then you know I'm in these streets
You can be sure that I'm active in the neighborhood
I'm session'd up from head to feet
I'm fully prepared and ready
I'm making sure we all gone
I'm ensuring that we all succeed
Eat
(To be successful)
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Christian Brown
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@gehanoates885
BA could wrote some very catchy songs. What a talent
@mrindecisive100
The late 70s/early 80s were a much better place for BA Robertson being around. Very underrated artist.
@wotdoesthisbuttondo
Just strange that this didn't chart when it's such a great catchy song,
Was B A a victim of negative chart rigging?