Give I Strength
Buju Banton Lyrics
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Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Indeed I see pestilence and plague
But I'm not afraid
They are looking for what they can take
Come in all size appear in all shape
Lord give us the vision to differentiate
Yeah they lay wait, we shall escape
God who protect is greater than great
In all that we do He holds our fate
Jah Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Teach the youths them right in the way they should grow
Joy is a stream constantly flow
And I don't want to be unhappy
Let me live till I'm gray
I work hard to get pay
Keep out of tale bearers and back-biters way
Never let this bit of education decay no way
Jah Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
(Ras Shiloh's part)
Jah Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Jah give us strength
Never let us fail
To live out the greater part of our days
Give us strength
(Ras Shiloh's part)
Teach the youths them right in the way they should grow
Joy is a stream constantly flow
And I don't want to be unhappy
Let me live till I'm gray
I work hard to get pay
Keep out of tale bearers and back-biters way
Never let this bit of education decay no way
Jah Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
The song "Give I Strength" by Buju Banton is a plea to God or Jah to give the singer strength to face the challenges of life. The first verse begins with the singer asking for strength not to fail in living out the greater part of his days. He expresses his courage in the face of pestilence and plague, acknowledging that they are after whatever they can get. However, he is not afraid because God will protect them. In the second verse, the singer implores that the youths are taught and nurtured properly to flow in joy, and work hard to avoid the decay of education. The chorus is repeated throughout the song.
In general, the song "Give I Strength" seeks to inspire and give hope to people despite the challenges of life. Buju Banton, in this song, acknowledges that life is not always smooth, with several challenges that one has to face. He asks for strength not to give up but to keep the faith, work hard, and avoid negativity to live out the greater part of his days. The song can indeed apply to anyone facing hardship in life and needs motivation to continue pursuing their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord give I strength
Asking God to provide the strength to face challenges and overcome obstacles
Never let I fail
Requesting God's support to withstand any difficulties and to never give up
To live out the greater part of my days
Wishing to have a long and meaningful life, filled with accomplishments
Jah give I strength
Referring to God by his Rastafarian name and reinforcing the request for strength
Indeed I see pestilence and plague
The world is full of disease and suffering, which can make life challenging and difficult
But I'm not afraid
Despite the challenges, one has faith and courage to face them without fear
They are looking for what they can take
Evil forces seek to take advantage of others for their own gain
Come in all size appear in all shape
Evil can take many forms and can be present in any situation
Lord give us the vision to differentiate
Asking God to grant clarity of thought and the ability to distinguish between right and wrong
Yeah they lay wait, we shall escape
Evil forces may be waiting for us, but we have the strength to overcome them and be free
God who protect is greater than great
Emphasizing the power and protection of God against evil
In all that we do He holds our fate
Believing that God has a purpose for us and is in control of our destiny
Teach the youths them right in the way they should grow
Encouraging the importance of education and teaching moral principles to younger generations
Joy is a stream constantly flow
Stressing the positivity and happiness that can be found throughout life's journey
And I don't want to be unhappy
Expressing the desire for a joyful and fulfilling life
Let me live till I'm gray
Wishing for a long and healthy life
I work hard to get pay
Highlighting the importance of hard work and self-sufficiency
Keep out of tale bearers and back-biters way
Avoiding gossip and negative influences that can harm relationships and one's reputation
Never let this bit of education decay no way
Emphasizing the importance of preserving knowledge and education
Jah give us strength
Asking for God's divine assistance for everyone, not just for oneself
To live out the greater part of our days
Wishing for a long and fulfilling life for everyone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Donald Dennis, Lowell Dunbar, Mark Myrie, Donovan Germain, Steve Andrew Lindo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lord give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Indeed I see pestilence and plague
But I'm not afraid
They are looking for what they can take
Come in all size appear in all shape
Lord give us the vision to differentiate
Yeah they lay wait, we shall escape
God who protect is greater than great
In all that we do He holds our fate
Jah Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Teach the youths them right in the way they should grow
Joy is a stream constantly flow
And I don't want to be unhappy
Let me live till I'm gray
I work hard to get pay
Keep out of tale bearers and back-biters way
Never let this bit of education decay no way
Jah Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
[Ras Shiloh's part]
Jah Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
Give I strength
Jah give us strength
Never let us fail
To live out the greater part of our days
Give us strength
[Ras Shiloh's part]
Teach the youths them right in the way they should grow
Joy is a stream constantly flow
And I don't want to be unhappy
Let me live till I'm gray
I work hard to get pay
Keep out of tale bearers and back-biters way
Never let this bit of education decay no way
Jah Jah give I strength
Never let I fail
To live out the greater part of my days
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My “going to work” tune...to face those demons