The song describes a man who was previously "running his game" and seeking only a good time until he meets a woman who completely changes his perspective.
: It was a global smash, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Black Singles chart in late 1984. Billy Ocean Caribbean Queen 1984
: The track earned Billy Ocean the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance , making him the first British artist to win in that category. The song describes a man who was previously
: In a unique marketing move, the song was recorded with different titles for different markets to increase local appeal. This resulted in versions like "European Queen" and "African Queen" . : The track earned Billy Ocean the 1985
: Produced by Keith Diamond, the track is a blend of post-disco, funk-pop, and R&B , noted for a bassline that many critics have compared to Michael Jackson’s "Billie Jean".