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Burning Spear Marcus Garvey Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.82/10 [11 votes]Album: Marcus Garvey / Garvey's Ghost / Original Release Date: 1990-11-27Genre: ReggaeSong Duration: 3 min 26 sec
BURNING SPEAR
- Marcus Garvey Lyrics / with translationsMarcus Garvey's words come to pass,-
Marcus Garvey's words come to pass,
Can't get no food to eat,
Can't get no money to spend, Wo-oo-oo
Can't get no food to eat,
Can't get no money to spend, Woo -oo- oo
Come, little one and let me do what I can do for you
And you and you alone
Come, little one, wo-oo-oo
Let me do what I can do for you and you alone, woo-oo-oo
He who knows the right thing
And do it not
Shall be spanked with many stripes,
Weeping and wailing and moaning,
You've got yourself to blame, I tell you.
Do right do right do right do right do right,
Tell you to do right, Woo -oo- oo
Beg you to do right, Woo -oo- oo
Where is Bagawire, he's nowhere to be found
He can't be found
First betrayer who gave away Marcus Garvey
Son of Satan, First prophesy,
Catch them, Garvey old
Catch them Garvey, catch them Woo -oo- oo
Hold them Marcus, hold them Woo -oo- oo
Marcus Garvey, Marcus Woo -oo- oo
Marcus Garvey's words come to pass,
Can't get no food to eat,
Can't get no money to spend, Wo-oo-oo
Can't get no food to eat,
Can't get no money to spend, Woo -oo- oo
Come, little one and let me do what I can do for you
And you and you alone
Come, little one, wo-oo-oo
Let me do what I can do for you and you alone, woo-oo-oo
He who knows the right thing
And do it not
Shall be spanked with many stripes,
Weeping and wailing and moaning,
Do right do right do right do right do right,
Tell you to do right, Woo -oo- oo
Beg you to do right, Woo -oo- oo
Where is Bagawire, he's nowhere to be found
He can't be found
First betrayer who gave away Marcus Garvey
Son of Satan, First prophesy,
Catch them, Garvey old
Catch them Garvey, catch them Woo -oo- oo
Hold them Marcus, hold them Woo -oo- oo
Marcus Garvey, Marcus Woo -oo- oo
Facts about Marcus Garvey
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Marcus Garvey is written by Winston Godfrey Rodney.
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It is first released on November 27, 1990 as part of Burning Spear's album "Marcus Garvey / Garvey's Ghost" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the Burning Spear song 'Marcus Garvey' points out that the one and only prophet Marcus Garvey has been the source and the main issue of the whole practice: "you have to do what is right" and "do not betray". The text expresses the concept of being responsible, justice and prophecy been fulfilled, using symbols to point out the effects of a person's actions. These lyrics of Marcus Garvey dominantly highlight social commentary, empowerment, inspiration, love, and angst. But on the other hand, it also portrays the struggle, hardships, moral responsibility and betrayal in, and prophecy told. The lyrics portray the themes of struggle and moral guidance, which may require parental guidance for very young audience. There is no explicit themes but the topics of punishment and betrayal mentioned are probably not suitable for toddlers.
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Marcus Garvey falls under the genre Reggae.
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Marcus Garvey song length is 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
Who wrote Marcus Garvey lyrics?
Marcus Garvey is written by Winston Godfrey Rodney.
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When was Marcus Garvey released?
It is first released on November 27, 1990 as part of Burning Spear's album "Marcus Garvey / Garvey's Ghost" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Marcus Garvey lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the Burning Spear song 'Marcus Garvey' points out that the one and only prophet Marcus Garvey has been the source and the main issue of the whole practice: "you have to do what is right" and "do not betray". The text expresses the concept of being responsible, justice and prophecy been fulfilled, using symbols to point out the effects of a person's actions. These lyrics of Marcus Garvey dominantly highlight social commentary, empowerment, inspiration, love, and angst. But on the other hand, it also portrays the struggle, hardships, moral responsibility and betrayal in, and prophecy told. The lyrics portray the themes of struggle and moral guidance, which may require parental guidance for very young audience. There is no explicit themes but the topics of punishment and betrayal mentioned are probably not suitable for toddlers.
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Which genre is Marcus Garvey?
Marcus Garvey falls under the genre Reggae.
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How long is the song Marcus Garvey?
Marcus Garvey song length is 3 minutes and 26 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Winston Godfrey RodneyRecord Label(s): 2010 The Island Def Jam Music Group A Universal Company
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