The two musicians formed the Long Beach Dub Allstars with Opie Ortiz (the artist who created most of Sublime's tattoos and several of their album covers)on vocals, guitarist RAS-1 and Miguel, saxophonists Todd Foreman and Tim Wu, Jack Maness and Isaiah Owens on keyboards, and finally DJ Marshall Goodman.
After releasing some singles and compilations, they released their debute album "Right Back" on DreamWorks in 1999. In 2001 they released "Wonders of the World" once again on DreamWorks.
Long Beach Shortbus was formed after the Long Beach Dub Allstars disbanded in 2003 by the two founding members from Long Beach Dub Allstars Eric Wilson and RAS-1.
Righteous Dub
Long Beach Dub All Stars Lyrics
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The only love that's righteous it the love of jah
The only love that's righteous it the love of jah
The only love that's righteous it the love of jah
The only love that's righteous it the love of jah
Give thanks and praise to the father
Lets give thanks and praise to the father
The lyrics of Long Beach Dub All Stars' "Righteous Dub" song emphasizes the importance of love and spirituality in life. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that only the love of Jah (or God) is righteous and true. The phrase "give thanks and praise to the father" further emphasizes the idea of spirituality and the importance of being thankful for what one has.
The idea of Jah love being the only true love may stem from Rastafarian beliefs, which believe in a spiritual connection with Jah. The lyrics could also suggest that there are many forms of love in the world but that only love that originates from a spiritual connection with God has a righteousness to it.
Overall, the lyrics can be seen as a message of hope and positivity. They encourage listeners to focus on what is truly important and to look to spirituality for guidance and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah Wicked Bassy, I'm tellin' ya man
I am stating that the bass in this song is extremely good and pleasing to my ears.
The only love that's righteous it the love of jah
I believe that the only pure and just love comes from Jah or God.
The only love that's righteous it the love of jah
I believe that the only pure and just love comes from Jah or God.
The only love that's righteous it the love of jah
I believe that the only pure and just love comes from Jah or God.
The only love that's righteous it the love of jah
I believe that the only pure and just love comes from Jah or God.
Give thanks and praise to the father
Let us show gratitude and admiration to God or Jah for providing us with righteous love.
Lets give thanks and praise to the father
I am urging everyone to express their appreciation and respect to God or Jah for the gift of pure love.
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Written by: BARRINGTON LEVY, BUD GAUGH, ERIC WILSON, JESSICA ALLES SMITH
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