"Going Back West" is a high-energy disco-reggae track by Boney M., originally released in as a single from their compilation album Kalimba de Luna . The song is a cover of the 1971 original by Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff . Background and Meaning
: While not as massive as "Rivers of Babylon," the song was a significant international success, notably reaching number one on the South African charts, where it remained for 11 weeks. Boney M. - Going Back West (Official Video)
: Despite being "trampled on," the narrator decides to hold their head high and return to the "West," where they believe they will find true recognition and fulfillment. Production and Video Details "Going Back West" is a high-energy disco-reggae track
Watch the official performance of Boney M.'s energetic cover of Jimmy Cliff's classic: Boney M. - Going Back West (Official Video) BoneyMVEVO YouTube• Aug 10, 2015 : Despite being "trampled on," the narrator decides
covers or more details on role in the group? Boney M. – Going Back West Lyrics - Genius
The official music video features a unique lineup and visual style typical of the early '80s Euro-disco scene:
