The Itals's song "Ina Dis a Time" is a reggae track that encourages listeners to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the society in which they live. The lyrics highlight the negative impact of captivity on the mind and the importance of seeking truth and self-knowledge despite the challenges of the current time.

The opening lyrics, "You've got to know yourself," serve as a call to action for listeners to engage in introspection and self-reflection. The following verses touch on the idea that people can become trapped by societal norms and expectations, leading them away from their true selves. The line "Carry away by captivity" suggests a loss of personal autonomy, while the repetition of "In a dis ya time" emphasizes the challenging nature of the present moment.

The song then moves on to critique the hypocrisy of those who claim to love Jah (God), yet engage in tribal conflict against others. The line "How do dem say dem sell Jah for thirty pieces of Silva" refers to the biblical story of Judas betraying Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, suggesting that those who engage in such hypocrisy are no better than Judas. The song concludes by urging listeners to seek truth and self-knowledge despite the challenges, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself.

Overall, "Ina Dis a Time" is a powerful call to action for listeners to resist the negative influence of captivity and seek truth and self-knowledge in a challenging societal context. Through its insightful lyrics and catchy reggae beat, the song inspires listeners to become agents of personal and social change.

Line by Line Meaning

You've got to know yourself
It's important to understand and be honest with yourself.

Man you have the mind
Your thoughts and beliefs shape your experiences and actions.

You get carry away by captivity
You can become trapped or controlled by outside forces or negative influences.

Carry away by captivity.
Reinforcing the previous line's meaning, that negative influences can take hold of you.

How do dem say dem sell Jah
How can people claim to follow God and then act in ways that contradict His teachings?

For thirty pieces of Silva
People will often betray their values for personal gain.

Jah Jah live forever
God is eternal and all-powerful, and will ultimately hold people accountable for their actions.

Him a go come with lightening and thunder
God's judgment will be swift and powerful.

Any one can tell a lie
It's easy to deceive others, but eventually the truth will be revealed.

But the truth reveal itself
People who lie or deceive will eventually be exposed and held accountable.

All you a go say that you love Jah Jah
People may claim to be religious, but their behavior shows their true priorities and values.

Yet y'all fight tribal against ya brother
People who claim to be religious and loving may still act in ways that spread hate, division, and conflict.

You lie and knew what you wanna know
People may deceive themselves or others in order to preserve their own sense of self or control.

Some son he got to take a blow
Actions have consequences, and people who lie or deceive will eventually suffer for their choices.

Mon have to know himself don't you know
It's important for individuals to understand themselves and their beliefs in order to make positive choices.

Birds tangled by dem feet
People can become trapped or limited by their own choices and actions.

Man a go tangled by dem toungue
People can also become trapped by their own words or beliefs.

So it was written
These beliefs and teachings about God and humanity have existed for thousands of years.

So it must be done
These ideas about God's judgment and humanity's choices are inevitable and inescapable.

Writer(s): Keith Porter

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@johngitonga7430

5y↑70

Whoa whoy yeah yeah yeah my bredren
You've got to know yourself
In a dis ya time
Man you have the mind
You get carry away by captivity
Carry away by captivity.
In a dis ya time
How do dem say dem sell Jah
For thirty pieces of Silva
Jah Jah live forever
Him a go come with lightening and thunder
In a dis ya time
Any one can tell a lie
But the truth reveal itself
All you a go say that you love Jah Jah
Yet y'all fight tribal against ya brother
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time
You lie and knew what you wanna know
Some son he got to take a blow
Mon have to know himself don't you know
Birds tangled by dem feet
Man a go tangled by dem toungue
So it was written
So it must be done
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time
All you a go say that you love Jah Jah
Yet y'all fight tribal against ya brother
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time ya
In a dis ya time
You lie and knew what you wanna know
Some son he got to take a blow
Mon have to know himself don't you know
Birds tangled by dem feet
Man a go tangled by dem toungue
So it was written
So it must be done
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time me breadren
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time
You got to know ya self
You have to know ya self
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time

@brunorodrigues6953

🇧🇷🇪🇹The Itals - In a Dis a Time🇪🇹🇧🇷

Whoa whoy yeah yeah yeah my bredren
You've got to know yourself
In a dis ya time
Man you have the mind
You get carry away by captivity
Carry away by captivity.
In a dis ya time
How do dem say dem sell Jah
For thirty pieces of Silva
Jah Jah live forever
Him a go come with lightening and thunder
In a dis ya time
Any one can tell a lie
But the truth reveal itself
All you a go say that you love Jah Jah
Yet y'all fight tribal against ya brother
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time
You lie and knew what you wanna know
Some son he got to take a blow
Mon have to know himself don't you know
Birds tangled by dem feet
Man a go tangled by dem toungue
So it was written
So it must be done
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time
All you a go say that you love Jah Jah
Yet y'all fight tribal against ya brother
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time ya
In a dis ya time
You lie and knew what you wanna know
Some son he got to take a blow
Mon have to know himself don't you know
Birds tangled by dem feet
Man a go tangled by dem toungue
So it was written
So it must be done
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time me breadren
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time
You got to know ya self
You have to know ya self
In a dis ya time
In a dis ya time

🇧🇷Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

All comments from YouTube:

@raelldocorte1831

2y↑26

Viva o reggae , alguém aí ? Representando salvador ba ❤️

@RenatoSantos-in2qz

Com certeza, e com um reggae novo da Bahia.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4ZDsh4Kj6w

@johnnysouza8740

Veeei finalmente descobri o nome dessa música e o cantor, salve salvadoor tmj mano

@wagnerconceicao8312

19w

Salve!!!!!!!👍⚔️

@elywananda

Man, that line "how you a go say that you love Jah Jah, yet you a fight tribal 'gainst your brother" I first heard that in a song by Merciless (of all people) in the mid 90s ("How You a Go Say"). All these years later I find out the original! Beautiful, beautiful song.