Mr. Fix It

UB 40 · Labour Of Love III [1998]

If you're feeling lonely

Cause your one and only

Boy has found a girl

And gone away

Just you reach for the phone

I'll be there at home

My name is Fix It

And I'll be there

If your heart's been shattered

The pieces are scattered

All across the ground

Of loneliness

Just you reach for the phone

I'll be there at home

My name is Fix It

And I'll be there

Love is not a bed of roses

And life is not a game, it seems

If you're being mistreated by your lover

Then darlin', come see me

And if you're feeling lonely

Cause your one and only

Boy has found a girl

And gone away

Just you reach for the phone

I'll be there at home

My name is Fix It

And I'll be there

I'll be there

Mr. Fix It

Mr. Fix It stands as a testament to UB40's enduring mastery of reggae and soul covers. Released on the 1998 album Labour Of Love III, the track continues the band's celebrated tradition of reinterpreting classic American R&B and soul records through a distinctive Jamaican lens. This third installment in their Labour Of Love series showcases the group's ability to maintain their signature laid-back rhythm while honoring the original spirit of the source material. The recording highlights the band's tight instrumentation and warm vocal harmonies, hallmarks that have defined their extensive discography for decades. By selecting such a title, the group emphasizes their role in revitalizing timeless songs for new generations of listeners. The song remains a key song in their catalogue, reflecting their consistent commitment to bridging musical genres and preserving the rich heritage of soul music within the reggae framework.