"Forbidden Love" THIRD WORLD with Stetsasonic

Mu­sic video di­rect­ed by Do­minic Or­lan­do
dominicorlando.com
Filmed in Al­pha­bet City, NYC, March 1989
From The Album "Serious Business"
How can it be forbidden if it's love
How can it be, how can it be
How can it be forbidden if it's love
How can it be, how can it be, how
When I look into the mirror
I see someone whose life will never be the same again
'Cause they say that what we found
Forbidden Love, love
And the question we are up against
How can it be forbidden if it's love
How can it be, how can it be (somebody tell me)
How can it be forbidden if it's love (sweet love)
How can it be, how can it be
I've got to make that girl mine
I've been waiting all my life for someone just like you
We both know the feeling's fine
Oh, but society (yeah) says that it should never, never be
How can it be forbidden if it's love (I'm telling you)
How can it be, (hey) how can it be
How can it be forbidden if it's love (I ask this question one more time)
How can it be, how can it be (Oh, won't somebody please tell me)
Hey!
Is reason ruling passion
When the power of attraction
Tempt us with satisfaction
Oh, it's just a natural reaction
This ain't no game we're playing
Regardless of what they're saying
Something inside is calling
So let them keep on talking
How can it be forbidden if it's love
How can it be, how can it be (somebody tell me)
How can it be forbidden if it's love
How can it be, how can it be (Oh Daddy O)
If it's love, girl, how could it be forbidden
The way I feel just can't remain hidden
Folks may talk but I don't care
'Cause wherever you are, girl, I wanna be there
Nothing comes close to the way you smile
And girl, your touch just drives me wild
You're everything I dream of
How could it be forbidden if it's love
How can it be forbidden if it's love (Oh Daddy O)
How can it be, (hey) how
Passion, pain, it's all the same
'Cause when it comes to you
This love is not a game for fame
'Cause my claim is loving you
And I'll break my back just to be true
We were put here for a special reason
And you're the pot that's cooking and I'm the seasoning
You're everything I dream of
How could it be forbidden if it's love
How can it be forbidden if it's love
How can it be, how
Loving you, girl, is marvelous
And when you're around my knees get nervous
For you, I need a word that describes
And the word I use is bonafide
From the first time ever I saw your face
In my heart, I created a special space
You're everything I dream of
How could it be forbidden if it's love
How can it be forbidden if it's love
How, how
If it's love, girl, how could it be forbidden
The way I feel just can't remain hidden
Folks may talk but I don't care
'Cause wherever you are, girl, I wanna be there
Nothing comes close to the way you smile
And girl, your touch just drives me wild
You're everything I dream of
How could it be forbidden if it's love

[@ayned85]

How can it be forbidden! 2020 and I’m still blasting! Who else listening?

[@naliaefil]

2022 here. Love this song!

[@promiselovechild]

2023 my favourite song from third world💞

[@deborahward8129]

2023 and I'm still listening 💃💃💃💃

[@allendonaldson1588]

2023..... still sounds good. I pulled it out for my music safe.

[@sunflowerjolley8691]

Always 🎉!!

[@MrMjhealtheworld]

RIP William 'Bunny Rugs' Clark - Thank you for the great music

[@lorainabaker828]

This song brings back such great memories of my youthful days in Jamaica. ❤❤❤❤

[@gibzes1]

That baseline is sick!!!!

[@nathanharris7815]

indeed

[@PocketbeatHouse]

⚠️ Banger warning ⚠️Pressing play will bring joy ⚠️ Love the music 🖤🙏

[@thebeselema6356]

I watched these at our University of Botswana campus. Man! They rocked the student community

[@lifeofkhy4890]

My favourite song as a child .. I still love it.. these women/ girls were my beauty standard.. where are they now?

[@sylwhile]

They don't make music like this anymore still a hit in 2018 RIP bunny rugs

[@dowaynelilly772]

This era had authentic quality music. Thanks Third World!

[@omarlewis5925]

I like this wonderful vintage music video very much, it reminds me of my child days 😇🙏🏼😀💯💖🏃🤸

[@user-bk1op7fj3o]

For real 💯👍🇯🇲🇱🇷

[@kerrypal3387]

R.I.P. Bunny you were one of the greats.

[@paulchrist7681]

Wonderful vocalic voice and amazing lyrics.

[@jodona76]

OMG! Thank u for bring back my teenage memories...miss that era...

[@arlenedaniel6766]

Same here! I was a teenager in the Virgin Islands..

[@rebeccaholder8033]

2022 i now reminis this song and i here😇🙏🏾RIP to all those who didnt make it and blessings in abundance to who made it🎯💯

[@gawaynelynch8679]

Thank you for the great work Mr Ibo Cooper, Bunny Rugs and the rest of the mighty third world band

[@fngm48]

hadn't heard this in soooo long. Today I heard it on xm radio and I went into a Memory Lane trance. love it.

[@bilingualilliterate]

Fanstatic song! Daddy O really brings energy to the song. What a classic! I have been trying to find this songs for years!! THANK YOU COOKYPUSS!!!

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

Big chune! Third World legendary band!

[@lawrencenjawe1935]

This one was an absolute SMASH in my book, when I first heard it in the late 80s coming off the "Serious Business" album. Great memories!!! And Daddy-O's rap was glorious..... Sweet stuff.

[@EnronnSierra]

I remember when my brothers friend from college came over the house and hurried us to turn the TV on to watch the premier.

[@nosashuly]

My folks wouldn't let me watch this video then 'cos they felt it contained inappropriate scenes. I was 13 then. I wonder what the 'inappropriate scenes' are. compare this to what video musicals are today.

[@nieceyszymanski8612]

Lord my parents were the same way. what difference does it makes? What they tried to keep me from I end up watching anyway. My parents were way too over protective for nothing. I was sheltered.

[@maxxjax6101]

Was it when the girls were skipping. 😆

[@oghogho_jacinta]

This is decent o. Today's world is crazy

[@drefrancis]

Way back then people were decent and had good family values and principles but today, it's just a big free-for-all unruly world....

[@da_srb_detroit7361]

Great piece from 1989.

[@ljohnson1908]

They just rocked this song in Baltimore today. Missed Daddy-o

[@nippy22]

Awesome Reggae music from the one and only Third World and group with a strong message yeah!

[@fatphil73]

This song will always be hot.

[@Valyonga]

The way I feel about this tune just can't remain hidden!!!!!

[@user-bk1op7fj3o]

Am there with you 💞🥰🇯🇲🇱🇷

[@mikedozie]

I remember this day vividly. It was a Sunday and the location was called 'The _____ Parrot". I gatecrashed and was there for the filming of the video... seems like yesterday

[@antoniaantonia3337]

Rest In Power my Brother

[@tanyboomchow]

my first date i went on third world,performed this live,and i was hooked, i never forgot my first date and my first love, this song rocks

[@Muns876]

I grew up with these amazing songs

[@shanbunny_tv]

Classic...will never die!

[@uwadude]

Beautiful song..I can play this all day!

[@Official_Gprosperous]

OOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhh thanks for posting this awesome video!!! I remember my friends and I went out and bought the album immediately when this song came out!! Bring back a lot of dancing memories!! :)

[@danalee2747]

If it's loooooooove girl...how could it be forbidden....singing along at summer school at Hampton University 1989....

[@rastainti]

Recuerdo con esta rola que tenía una chamarra como la del cantante principal, sólo que la mía era con los colores de la bandera de Jamaica. Ya de eso 24 años. Viva Jamaica, viva México. Paises hermanos por siempre.

[@danalee2747]

Goin back to 1989💯👏💯👏

[@ekay917]

I can't believe I stand remember this song! Its good music. Now that I'm older I can appreciate the sexiness of the song.

[@tonygrooove]

Daddy-O smoked it!!! Under-rated!

[@Sawboard]

R.I.P Bunny Rugs sleep well

[@fabricerolland4838]

trop classe ce groupe ❤❤

[@jahson1884]

How can we get some of the present youth to just sit and listen...third world represent reggae and band culture at the highest level...this is sweet. reggae with a little of the elements of the hip hop culture...same african tongue,nice.

[@charlielowery9479]

I was there when they perform in London still it's a Hot Song

[@pleasure64]

thanks for posting this video, i like this music, i like reggae

[@furayemakpor8828]

old school I used to sing this song to a girl in my class in 95.....

[@ChuckFrankie]

Unbelievable...this is 2021 and this is evergreen.

[@karlsimpkins4041]

This is my ringtone,heads be moving when my phone rings.Third World and Daddy-O

[@user-bk1op7fj3o]

Wow 🥰 amazing👍🇯🇲🇱🇷

[@lileithwhyte5032]

BUNNY, MI MISS YUH BAD

[@75andalive]

I love this song!!they use 2 play it on occasion on KDAY in LA back in the late 80's,,,amazing collaboration,union of Roots reggae and Hip Hop,yes I muss a come together

[@julisiadixon557]

2022 STAND UP!

[@bilingualilliterate]

THE WAY I FEEL IS BONA FIDE!!!

[@lekkerding469]

This joint brings back memories of places with such clarity. Still the chuune.

[@bellabewareofher8094]

my Jam!!

[@krystalowens3115]

How could it be ? 🥰

[@swistep]

WONDERFUL SONG LOVE IT!!!!!!!

[@MrPoppyfields10]

seen it want it she know what time it is!!!!!!!!!!! come get yours baby! I'm waiting..

[@waltersantos6676]

Come on Bro, You Already Know 🦁💪🏾🦂

[@reggaetemple]

still alive !!! Blessed

[@margareth1030]

Love this

[@lisarankin1093]

AWESOMLY DONE

[@gabrielcarb8674]

My loved singer the greates of all Caribbean singers

[@MissRooti]

loved this

[@seychelles36]

what a song,thank you!

[@triniprincess02]

Old school favorite!

[@rajnimsg7816]

Winstons, OCEAN BEACH, CA❤ 😊

[@nomsadiana9638]

2023❤

[@izadoregreenbacks]

I LOVE This song!!!! Thanks for the post.

[@dette3000]

Yesssssss👏👏👏👏👏👏. Lets take it back.

[@bolch88bb8]

This is a fucking great song :)

[@dranilome]

Awesome song 2021🤘🏼

[@hklzt]

michelle clark brought me here . miss u like crazy michelle

[@mr.morris1783]

2021 big chune maan

[@ladyyogi]

Love this song!

[@sandracrooks3753]

Big up

[@georgiabryan8450]

Infinity

[@Misses400]

HOW CAN IT BE

[@michaeljays2598]

Listening in 2022 cause this legends music 🔥

[@undertharock]

Rest Easy Ibo!!!! 1:03

[@MissRooti]

Lord God! Sounds Good Still in 2020! #BROUGHTUPSY

[@blakjakobin]

The second oldest Band out of Jamaica since 1974. Cat Coore and Ibo Cooper the founding band members. Willie Stewart replaced Carl Barovier on drums. W. ''Bunny Rugs'' Clarke replaced Prilly Hamilton on lead vocal. Richard ''Base Heart'' Daley, Irvin ''Carrot'' Jarret(deceased) Percussions.

[@sandracrooks3753]

Big up third world

[@naliaefil]

❤️❤️

[@Battle_Faith-Ministries]

great song

[@garyjones7378]

2021 ya'll

[@kfreckle5453]

That man in the video who doesnt want the girls to listen to the 3rd world band remind me of George Jefferson😂

[@berry87]

Thanks for posting! Great:)

[@MissRooti]

#madd trowback; chuneeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@Valyonga]

Does anyone have a clearer version of this song? It is just completely totally destroying me all over again, like it did in 1989 :)

[@jamsng]

i love the song but the volume too low man

[@ismaelgoros532]

How can it be forbidden if it's love How can it be, how can it be How can it be forbidden if it's love How can it be, how can it be, how When I look into the mirror I see someone Who's life will never be the same again 'Cause they say that what we found forbidden love, love And the question we are up against How can it be forbidden if it's love How can it be, how can it be How can it be forbidden if it's love How can it be, how can it be I've got to make that girl mine I've been waiting all my life for someone just like you We both know the feeling's fine Oh, but society says that it should never, never be How can it be forbidden if it's love How can it be, how can it be How can it be forbidden if it's love How can it be, how can it be Is reason ruling passion When the power of attraction Tempt us with satisfaction Oh, it's just a natural reaction This ain't no game we're playing Regardless of what they're saying Something inside is calling So let them keep on talking How can it be forbidden if it's love How can it be, how can it be How can it be forbidden if it's love How can it be, how can it be If it's love, girl, how could it be forbidden The way I feel just can't remain hidden Folks may talk but I don't care 'Cause wherever you are, girl, I wanna be there Nothing comes close to the way you smile And girl, your touch just drives me wild You're everything I dream of How could it be forbidden if it's love How can it be forbidden if it's love How can it be, how Passion, pain, it's all the same 'Cause when it comes to you This love is not a game for fame 'Cause my claim is loving you And I'll break my back just to be true We were put here for a special reason And you're the pot that's cooking and I'm the seasoning You're everything I dream of How could it be forbidden if it's love How can it be forbidden if it's love How can it be, how Loving you, girl, is marvellous And when you're around my knees get nervous For you, I need a word that describes And the word I use is bonafide From the first time ever I saw your face In my heart, I created a special space You're everything I dream of How could it be forbidden if it's love How can it be forbidden if it's love How, how If it's love, girl, how could it be forbidden The way I feel just can't remain hidden Folks may talk but I don't care 'Cause wherever you are, girl, I wanna be there Nothing comes close to the way you smile And girl, your touch just drives me wild You're everything I dream of How could it be forbidden if it's love How can it be forbidden if it's love, how..🌏🌍🦁🔥🌎🇲🇽🇬🇭🇯🇲💗💯

[@bigbiza1331]

At least I was here 2020 because of coronavirus 😂😂

[@georgiabryan8450]

Key board sound is so unique

[@user-hy5mm4kk9j]

Super

[@joecarrell]

en boucle

[@nealphanor3187]

Oh yeah Jah

[@eleanorcourtney4033]

this that slinging music side to side eh

[@antoniablackwell3605]

just now seeing

[@illuncwill]

Reeeewiiiind Selectaaaa!!!!!!!!!

[@ChocolateDon929]

this joint still bang's till this day i love tha drumline ...this a track where ya gf be grindin all ova you gettin crazy wit it...grown&sexy ofcourse tho

[@TheRastachick1]

@ClarkVin The more important question I have for you is do you still listen to Reggae?

[@akiyl7479]

Filmed where?