Billy Ocean (Suddenly)

The Album
Billy Ocean (Suddenly) was released on 12 September 1984 and showcases Billy Ocean’s talents as a singer, songwriter, and producer. The album features a blend of pop, R&B, and soul, with Ocean’s smooth vocals easily carrying each track.
One of the standout tracks on the album is the title track, “Suddenly,” which features Ocean’s signature romantic lyrics over a lush, synth-driven production. The song became one of his biggest hits, reaching #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Another standout track is “Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run),” which became a massive hit for Ocean, reaching #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song’s infectious hook and Caribbean-flavored production make it an instant classic. The song’s name was changed to “European Queen” for the release in Europe, and a third version “African Queen” was also released.
Other notable tracks on the album include the soulful ballad “Mystery Lady,” the upbeat and funky “Loverboy,” and the synth-heavy dance track “Syncopation.”
Overall, “Suddenly” is a well-crafted album that showcases Billy Ocean’s versatility and talent as a musician. With its blend of pop, R&B, and soul, it’s an album that still holds up today and remains a favorite among fans of 80s music.
Track Listing
- Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)
- Mystery Lady
- Syncopation
- The Long and Winding Road
- Loverboy
- “Lucky Man
- Dancefloor
- If I Should Lose You
- Suddenly
Caribbean Queen
Lyrics
She’s simply awesome, ooh
She dashed by me in painted-on jeans
And all heads turned ’cause she was the dream
In the blink of an eye, I knew her number and her name, yeah
She said I was the tiger she wanted to tame
Caribbean Queen
Now we’re sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run
I lose my cool when she steps in the room
And I get so excited just from her perfume
Electric eyes that you can’t ignore
And passion burns you like never before
I was in search of a good time
Just running my game, yeah
Love was the furthest, furthest from my mind, yeah
Caribbean Queen
Now we’re sharing the same dream
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run (I love you, I need ya)
Caribbean Queen
Now we’re sharing the same dream (I don’t wanna stop)
And our hearts they beat as one (ooh, ya)
No more love on the run (ooh-ooh-ooh, ya)
Caribbean Queen
Now we’re sharing the same dream (I don’t wanna stop)
And our hearts they beat as one
No more love on the run
Caribbean Queen
Now we’re sharing the same dream (I don’t wanna stop)
And our hearts they beat as one (oh, lady, my lady)
No more love on the run
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah
She’s the queen
My Caribbean Queen
I said she dashed by me in painted jeans