Jerusalem
Matisyahu
Matisyahu
MATISYAHU
- Jerusalem Lyrics[Chorus]
Jerusalem, if I forget you,
fire not gonna come from me tongue.
Jerusalem, if I forget you,
let my right hand forget what it's supposed to do.
In the ancient days, we will return with no delay
Picking up the bounty and the spoils on our way
We've been traveling from state to state
And them don't understand what they say
3,000 years with no place to be
And they want me to give up my milk and honey
Don't you see, it's not about the land or the sea
Not the country but the dwelling of his majesty
[chorus]
Rebuild the temple and the crown of glory
Years gone by, about sixty
Burn in the oven in this century
And the gas tried to choke, but it couldn't choke me
I will not lie down, I will not fall asleep
They come overseas, yes they're trying to be free
Erase the demons out of our memory
Change your name and your identity
Afraid of the truth and our dark history
Why is everybody always chasing we
Cut off the roots of your family tree
Don't you know that's not the way to be
[chorus]
Caught up in these ways, and the worlds gone craze
Don't you know it's just a phase
Case of the Simon says
If I forget the truth then my words won't penetrate
Babylon burning in the place, can't see through the haze
Chop down all of them dirty ways,
That's the price that you pay for selling lies to the youth
No way, not ok, oh no way, not ok, hey
Aint no one gonna break my stride
Aint no one gonna hold me down
Oh no, I got to keep on moving
Stay alive
[chorus]
Jerusalem, if I forget you,
fire not gonna come from me tongue.
Jerusalem, if I forget you,
let my right hand forget what it's supposed to do.
In the ancient days, we will return with no delay
Picking up the bounty and the spoils on our way
We've been traveling from state to state
And them don't understand what they say
3,000 years with no place to be
And they want me to give up my milk and honey
Don't you see, it's not about the land or the sea
Not the country but the dwelling of his majesty
[chorus]
Rebuild the temple and the crown of glory
Years gone by, about sixty
Burn in the oven in this century
And the gas tried to choke, but it couldn't choke me
I will not lie down, I will not fall asleep
They come overseas, yes they're trying to be free
Change your name and your identity
Afraid of the truth and our dark history
Why is everybody always chasing we
Cut off the roots of your family tree
Don't you know that's not the way to be
[chorus]
Caught up in these ways, and the worlds gone craze
Don't you know it's just a phase
Case of the Simon says
If I forget the truth then my words won't penetrate
Babylon burning in the place, can't see through the haze
Chop down all of them dirty ways,
That's the price that you pay for selling lies to the youth
No way, not ok, oh no way, not ok, hey
Aint no one gonna break my stride
Aint no one gonna hold me down
Oh no, I got to keep on moving
Stay alive
[chorus]
Facts about Jerusalem
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Jerusalem is written by Matthew Miller, Matthew Wilder, Gregory Prestopino, Ivan Corraliza, Jimmy Douglass.
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It is first released on March 07, 2006 as part of Matisyahu's album "Youth" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, Matisyahu’s 'Jerusalem' conveys a powerful bond and an intense desire for the holy city, portraying it as a place of identity, history, and belief. The song is a reminder of the strength that comes from holding on to one's roots and beliefs, no matter how difficult the situation, as it highlights the resilience and determination of the respective culture. Social commentary, empowerment, spirituality, reflection and inspiration are the main aspects of Jerusalem lyrics. At the same time, the song points out the importance of heritage and identity, resilience and determination, memory and remembrance and social justice and truth. The lyrics are full of historical and cultural references and struggles and identity themes, which may not be suitable for very young kids without parental guidance. However, there is nothing explicitly contained that would warrant a higher rating like profanity, violence, or adult situations.
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Jerusalem falls under the genre Reggae.
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Jerusalem song length is 4 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote Jerusalem lyrics?
Jerusalem is written by Matthew Miller, Matthew Wilder, Gregory Prestopino, Ivan Corraliza, Jimmy Douglass.
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When was Jerusalem released?
It is first released on March 07, 2006 as part of Matisyahu's album "Youth" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Jerusalem lyrics?
When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, Matisyahu’s 'Jerusalem' conveys a powerful bond and an intense desire for the holy city, portraying it as a place of identity, history, and belief. The song is a reminder of the strength that comes from holding on to one's roots and beliefs, no matter how difficult the situation, as it highlights the resilience and determination of the respective culture. Social commentary, empowerment, spirituality, reflection and inspiration are the main aspects of Jerusalem lyrics. At the same time, the song points out the importance of heritage and identity, resilience and determination, memory and remembrance and social justice and truth. The lyrics are full of historical and cultural references and struggles and identity themes, which may not be suitable for very young kids without parental guidance. However, there is nothing explicitly contained that would warrant a higher rating like profanity, violence, or adult situations.
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Which genre is Jerusalem?
Jerusalem falls under the genre Reggae.
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How long is the song Jerusalem?
Jerusalem song length is 4 minutes and 00 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Matthew Miller, Matthew Wilder, Gregory Prestopino, Ivan Corraliza, Jimmy Douglass
Record Label(s): 2005, 2006 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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