Break Down The Walls
Mikey Dread Lyrics
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Down inna Babylon, that separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
We need peace and love
Down inna Babylon around and beside us
We're from the righteous tribe
Down inna Babylon, and Jah Jah will guide us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
It's time we check ourselves
Down inna Babylon, and know where we're going
Instead of playing bad
Down inna Babylon while our problems are growing
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
Ladadada
Alright, alright
We've got to stand up strong
Down inna Babylon, no matter the pressure
We need some action now
Down inna Babylon and the sooner is the better
Come make we chant it down
Down inna Babylon and live it forever
Come make we chant it down
Down inna Babylon and make we love it forever
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that surrounds us
Break down the walls, that separate us
Break down the walls, that surrounds us
Break down the walls, that seem to divide us
Break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, and Jah Jah will guide us
Solidarity inna Babylon, it shall be our battle
'Cause when the right time come
Down inna Babylon, dis yah battle will be hotter
Solidarity down inna Babylon, it shall be our battle
'Cause when the right time come
Down inna Babylon, dis yah battle will be hotter
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, the walls that surrounds us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, like the days of Jericho
Mikey Dread's song "Break Down the Walls" is a powerful call for unity and peace in the face of division and conflict. The lyrics suggest that there are walls, both physical and metaphorical, that separate people from one another, and that these barriers need to be broken down in order to achieve solidarity and understanding.
The song is set in "Babylon," a term often used in reggae music to refer to the oppressive forces of the world that seek to divide and conquer people. The walls that Mikey Dread is referring to could be seen as a symbol of this division, representing the ways in which people are divided by race, class, gender, religion, and other factors.
At the heart of the song is an appeal for people to come together and work towards a common goal: peace and love. Mikey Dread suggests that this can only be achieved by standing up strong, checking ourselves, and taking action. The song's message is one of hope and optimism, as Mikey Dread believes that if people work together, they can overcome any obstacle.
Overall, "Break Down the Walls" is a moving and powerful song that speaks to the universal desire for unity and understanding. Its message is as relevant today as it was when it was written, and it remains an important testament to the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
We've got to break down the walls
We need to tear down the figurative walls that separate us in Babylon
Down inna Babylon, that separate us
The walls separating us are specific to Babylon
We've got to break down the walls
We need to overcome obstacles that divide us
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
There are perceived differences that divide us in Babylon
We need peace and love
We need to prioritize love and peace as a solution
Down inna Babylon around and beside us
The need for peace and love is specific to Babylon
We're from the righteous tribe
We identify as belonging to a morally right group
Down inna Babylon, and Jah Jah will guide us
We trust that our faith will guide us in Babylon
It's time we check ourselves
It's time for self-reflection
Down inna Babylon, and know where we're going
Self-reflection is specific to the context of Babylon
Instead of playing bad
Rather than acting negatively
Down inna Babylon while our problems are growing
We need to address our problems as they arise in Babylon
We've got to stand up strong
We need to be resilient
Down inna Babylon, no matter the pressure
We need to withstand pressure that arises in Babylon
We need some action now
We need to take action urgently
Down inna Babylon and the sooner is the better
Time is of the essence in Babylon
Come make we chant it down
Let's unite and fight together
Down inna Babylon and live it forever
We need to sustain our fight in Babylon
Make we love it forever
Let's maintain our love and unity
Down inna Babylon, that surrounds us
There are physical barriers around us in Babylon
Break down the walls, that separate us
A repetition of the need to overcome figurative barriers
Solidarity inna Babylon, it shall be our battle
We need to stand together in Babylon
'Cause when the right time come
When the timing is right
Dis yah battle will be hotter
The fight will be more intense
Contributed by Jordan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ayubnaser1987
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
We need peace and love
Down inna Babylon around and beside us
We're from the righteous tribe
Down inna Babylon, and Jah Jah will guide us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
It's time we check ourselves
Down inna Babylon, and know where we're going
Instead of playing bad
Down inna Babylon while our problems are growing
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
Ladadada
Alright, alright
We've got to stand up strong
Down inna Babylon, no matter the pressure
We need some action now
Down inna Babylon and the sooner is the better
Come make we chant it down
Down inna Babylon and live it forever
Come make we chant it down
Down inna Babylon and make we love it forever
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that surrounds us
Break down the walls, that separate us
Break down the walls, that surrounds us
Break down the walls, that seem to divide us
Break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, and Jah Jah will guide us
Solidarity inna Babylon, it shall be our motto
Cah when the right time come
Down inna Babylon, this yah battle will be hotter
Cah solidarity down inna Babylon, it shall be our motto
Cah when the right time come
Down inna Babylon, dis yah battle will be hotter
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, the walls that surrounds us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, like the days of Jericho
@LilMamaDeBlanco
My Oldest Brother Used To MAKE ME Listen To This Song Just To Smoke Weed With Him In The EARLY 80'S!!! WOW! Can't Believe I Found This Song ... I'm About To Call Him RIGHT NOW!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@keivndallimore7806
Reggae is a musical force for good, that has been around, since the late fifties, eairly sixties. Its about time we start to listen to the message of PEACE N LOVE UNITY that we all neeed in the world today. ONE LOVE, BLESS UPs
@jameswatson6397
Yes brother true
@MarcosGonzalez223
Mikey dread and Gregory Isaac was my 2 favorite reggae artist no Doubt 😫🔥🔥💯
@SmileyandTheUnderclass
The man who brought dub to the punks, and a beautiful musician in his own right. The sentiment and simple honesty of the lyric here is lovely. Killer riddim, can't be beat!
@mutuanzomo5299
A BIG CHUUNE SEEN
@brettperuzzi1039
I saw him open for the clash in Boston in 1979.
@josiepettorelli5198
One Love, my Loves💚✊🤙🏁
@ayubnaser1987
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
We need peace and love
Down inna Babylon around and beside us
We're from the righteous tribe
Down inna Babylon, and Jah Jah will guide us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
It's time we check ourselves
Down inna Babylon, and know where we're going
Instead of playing bad
Down inna Babylon while our problems are growing
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
Ladadada
Alright, alright
We've got to stand up strong
Down inna Babylon, no matter the pressure
We need some action now
Down inna Babylon and the sooner is the better
Come make we chant it down
Down inna Babylon and live it forever
Come make we chant it down
Down inna Babylon and make we love it forever
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that surrounds us
Break down the walls, that separate us
Break down the walls, that surrounds us
Break down the walls, that seem to divide us
Break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, and Jah Jah will guide us
Solidarity inna Babylon, it shall be our motto
Cah when the right time come
Down inna Babylon, this yah battle will be hotter
Cah solidarity down inna Babylon, it shall be our motto
Cah when the right time come
Down inna Babylon, dis yah battle will be hotter
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to divide us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, that seem to separate us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, the walls that surrounds us
We've got to break down the walls
Down inna Babylon, like the days of Jericho
@Direed832
One of the greatest songs l realized after 35 yrs of reggea listening