The 9-piece band creates an altogether new Reggae sound, featuring swirling horns, stout poly-rhythmics, and soulful harmony vocals. Their concerts utilize live improvisation, in classic jazz fashion, and are renowned for their high energy, communion-type atmosphere.
“Groundation” comes from the Rasta term "Grounation." Grounations were gatherings based on using music to attain common vibration, with the focus on manifesting positive energy to affect social change.
Having toured in over 30 countries on 4 continents, Groundation has truly become a world-wide movement and is the biggest American Reggae band touring the world today...come and find out why.
2. The original Groundation were formed in 1979 in Leicester, UK: http://spectrumleicester.co.uk/singer/groundation/
Jah Jah Know
Groundation Lyrics
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I have come a long way, between this Earth and Zion
And the warrior say
I too have made my way as I roll upon this rod of iron
Now dem man go and they shall live up
But we shall stay to face this dragon war
And dem man go and they shall live up
But we shall stay to face this dragon war
For the Book does say
Like the sand of the sea shores we shall lie
And the book does say the time will come when I and I shall testify
Born out of de masses, caste us into the heart of Babylon
Run upon a Mount Sinai, oh Most High come make it so
Jah Jah know, know a savior, a sit upon a old rock log
Jah Jah I know, know a savior, a coming from the tribe of Judah
Jah Jah I know, know a savior, lie beyond a Wailing Wall
Jah Jah I know, know a savior, coming from a dis a heart of dragon war
Well now the youth man say
He say I have come a long way, between this Earth and Zion
And the warrior say
I too have made my way as I trot upon this rod of iron
Now dem man go and they shall live up
But we shall stay to face this dragon war
And dem man go and they shall live up
But we shall stay to face this dragon war
Hollow de, hollow de, hollow their hearts
Hollow de, hollow de, hollow their words
No we'll never hear dem barking
Coming to dem I say, take them away to Israel
Ya call upon a Mont Sinai, oh Most High come make it so
Jah Jah know, know a savior, a coming from a true lamb Lord
Jah Jah I know, know a savior, trotted from the tribe of Judah
Jah Jah I know, know a savior, lie beyond a Wailing Wall
Jah Jah I know, know, know, know
Man and Man and Man and Man dem
Fighting, Jah-Jah, oh Lord could a, could a, I and I a
Fighting, Jah-Jah, dis a wailin' on the wall, wailin' on the wall
Fighting dis a dragon war dem a
Savior to the son, a savior to the son now dis a
Man shall go shall linger, and dis a man shall go shall stumble
Dis a man shall go shall linger, dis a man shall go shall stumble
Oh riding! They fighting so, they rock them soul
De youth de man fighting, oh Jah, now dem a, oh man a
Don't stand there waiting you're the one
Don't stand there waiting you're the one
Don't stand there waiting you're the one
Don't stand there waiting you're the one
The lyrics of "Jah Jah Know" by Groundation feat. Don Carlos & The Congos touch upon themes of perseverance, spirituality, and struggle against oppression. The first stanza speaks of two individuals who have come a long way in their journeys towards Zion, a symbol of a better life and higher purpose. They acknowledge the difficult path they have taken and the inevitable dragon war they will face, but remain steadfast in their commitment to their beliefs. The second stanza emphasizes the power and knowledge of Jah, the Rastafarian god, as the ultimate savior from the oppression of Babylon. The repeated call for action ("Don't stand there waiting, you're the one") reinforces the idea that change and liberation must come from within.
Throughout the song, the use of biblical and Rastafarian symbolism furthers the message of faith and resistance, while the distinct voices of the featured artists give different perspectives on the struggle for liberation. Don Carlos' smooth delivery and The Congos' harmonies contrast with the rougher, almost spoken-word style of Groundation, creating a powerful and dynamic sound.
Overall, "Jah Jah Know" promotes a message of hope and perseverance in the face of oppression, emphasizing the importance of faith and action in creating change.
Line by Line Meaning
Well now the youth man say
The young man speaks and shares his experience
I have come a long way, between this Earth and Zion
I have come far in my journey towards spiritual enlightenment
And the warrior say
The warrior also shares his journey and experience
I too have made my way as I roll upon this rod of iron
I have also made progress on my journey, overcoming obstacles and difficulties
Now dem man go and they shall live up
Others may move on and succeed, but we will stay and face our challenges
But we shall stay to face this dragon war
We will remain strong and face this spiritual battle
For the Book does say
This is what is written in the holy book
Like the sand of the sea shores we shall lie
We will be many like the sand on a beach
And the book does say the time will come when I and I shall testify
The book also says that we will speak and bear witness to our faith
Born out of de masses, caste us into the heart of Babylon
We were born from the common people and are now in the midst of a corrupt and materialistic society
Run upon a Mount Sinai, oh Most High come make it so
We call upon God to guide us and grant us strength to overcome our struggles
Jah Jah know, know a savior, a sit upon a old rock log
God knows that a savior is coming, and He will be humble and unassuming
Jah Jah I know, know a savior, a coming from the tribe of Judah
I know that the savior will come from the lineage of Judah as foretold in the Bible
Jah Jah I know, know a savior, lie beyond a Wailing Wall
I believe that the savior will be found by those who mourn and seek redemption at the Wailing Wall
Jah Jah I know, know a savior, coming from a dis a heart of dragon war
I believe that the savior will emerge from the midst of our spiritual battles
Hollow de, hollow de, hollow their hearts
Their hearts are empty and lacking in true faith
Hollow de, hollow de, hollow their words
They speak without conviction or sincerity
No we'll never hear dem barking
Their voices are insignificant and unheard
Coming to dem I say, take them away to Israel
I believe that the only way to find true spiritual salvation is to go to the Holy Land of Israel
Fighting, Jah-Jah, oh Lord could a, could a, I and I a
We are fighting a spiritual battle with the help of God
Fighting, Jah-Jah, dis a wailin' on the wall, wailin' on the wall
We are fighting for our redemption and crying out to God for help
Fighting dis a dragon war dem a
We are fighting against the corrupt and evil forces in this world
Savior to the son, a savior to the son now dis a
The savior will be a guide and redeemer to those who are lost and searching for light
Man shall go shall linger, and dis a man shall go shall stumble
Some people will lose their way and struggle in their journey towards enlightenment
Oh riding! They fighting so, they rock them soul
Our spiritual battle is intense and emotional, and it impacts our souls
Don't stand there waiting you're the one
Don't be passive and wait for salvation to come to you, take action and seek it out
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Written by: Harrison Stafford, Marcus Urani
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