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Good Highs
Jah Roots Lyrics


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The kingdom of FarI it seems so far to you and I,
but if you'd open up your eyes you'd see that jah is by your side,
marijuana gets me high
thats why I smoke it all the time
it gives me meaning to this life
and puts all differences aside,
politician man him lie thats why I burn them with the fire,
cant put locks upon my body cant put locks upon my mind,
build a mountain and I will climb because I work for the divine,
I wish to spread the word of truth and give some vision to the blind now...

good music brings good vibes
good people bring good times
good reefer brings good highs
upon the riddim I shall ride now
upon the riddim I shall ride.

behind these eyes lies a man trying to realize and understand
why you hypnotize the minds up with your propaganda and ya double standards,
say was it your plan to rule over man sir?
give me an answer we want an answer we need an answer you say, this is my answer,
terrorism take some fear and put it in them,
scare the women and the children just by bringing down the buildings,
use the sadness that they feeling to recruit them by the millions,
then you ship them over seas just so they can do your killin
and the ghetto youths yes you turning them paratroops or a navy goof shooting off
torpedo tubes I say what gave us the right to play the bigger fool
now when we rollin over countries and rewriting all their rules?
and I say
good music...

Give me the energy the energy the energy,
let me talk to mi family mi family
and each and every wicked man
them better follow me judgment them not gone pitty or aqquity,
unity is strength and yes knowledge is power first
we get the power when we unite together evolution man haffi take the power shower...
JAH

Back to burning gov't they are the ones deserving it,
its called human respect its like them never heard of it
they changin all our rights just as soon as buildings hit
so I call upon you people help me make this redneck sit,
to all the troops who are fighting over seas take a real good listen up
to what I say please your acting like a puppet
dingle dangle on the string when him calling out an order
your keep on murdering little children and they mommas dead off in the street
then its off to another city pack it up complete
I pray un to jah when I drop to my knees
just show me some reason for your insanity. and I say

good music...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jah Roots's "Good Highs" are very political and social commentary. The song touches upon themes of oppression, hypocrisy, and the desire for unity and change. The first two verses address the hypocrisy of politicians who lie and misuse their power to restrict people's freedoms. The song also speaks about the power of marijuana to give meaning to life and help people see beyond their differences. The chorus reinforces this message, emphasizing that good vibes, good people, and good reefer are what people need to rise above the negative forces of the world.


The third verse critiques the government's use of fear and propaganda to control the masses. The song questions the morality of using terrorism to manipulate people and perpetuate war. The lyrics highlight the fact that innocent people suffer in these conflicts, and it's essential to speak up against the injustices. The final verse speaks directly to the troops fighting overseas, criticizing them for blindly following orders and committing atrocities. The song calls for people to come together to create change and spread love and unity.


Overall, "Good Highs" is a song of resistance against oppressive systems and calls for unity and change. The lyrics promote the values of love, freedom, and respect for all humans, regardless of their differences.


Line by Line Meaning

The kingdom of FarI it seems so far to you and I, but if you'd open up your eyes you'd see that jah is by your side,
The kingdom of God seems distant, but if we are aware, we realize that God is always present with us.


marijuana gets me high
Marijuana makes me feel euphoric.


thats why I smoke it all the time
I smoke marijuana frequently to experience the high.


it gives me meaning to this life
Marijuana use gives depth and purpose to my life.


and puts all differences aside,
Marijuana use causes me to forget my problems and appreciate life.


politician man him lie thats why I burn them with the fire,
Politicians often mislead the society, and that's why I criticize and oppose them.


cant put locks upon my body cant put locks upon my mind,
Authorities cannot control my freedom of thought and belief.


build a mountain and I will climb because I work for the divine,
No obstacle can stop me from achieving my dream if I am committed to god.


I wish to spread the word of truth and give some vision to the blind now...
My mission is to convey the reality, educate people, and bring positive changes in the world.


good music brings good vibes
Positive and uplifting music has a positive effect on our mood.


good people bring good times
To create an enjoyable and happy experience, it's crucial to have good people around.


good reefer brings good highs
Good quality marijuana results in a superior high.


upon the riddim I shall ride now
I will enjoy the rhythm of the song now.


behind these eyes lies a man trying to realize and understand
I, as a person, attempt to understand and discern the things happening around me.


why you hypnotize the minds up with your propaganda and ya double standards,
People in power use propaganda and double-dealing to manipulate people.


say was it your plan to rule over man sir?
Did you have any intention of subjugating the masses to serve you?


give me an answer we want an answer we need an answer you say, this is my answer,
Questioning the authorities, the artists want an answer, but they already have their own opinions.


terrorism take some fear and put it in them, scare the women, and the children just by bringing down the buildings,
Terrorism is causing immense fear in people's minds by destroying buildings and hurting women and children.


use the sadness that they feeling to recruit them by the millions, then you ship them overseas just so they can do your killing and the ghetto youths yes, you turning them paratroops or a Navy goof shooting off torpedo tubes
Terrorist groups take advantage of the disadvantaged and overwhelmed people and train them to become ruthless killers.


I say what gave us the right to play the bigger fool, now when we rolling over countries and rewriting all their rules? and I say
The artists wonder what has given their country the power and authority to exploit and overpower other countries.


Give me the energy the energy the energy, let me talk to mi family mi family and each and every wicked man them better follow me judgment them not gone pitty or aquity, unity is strength and yes knowledge is power first we get the power when we unite together evolution man haffi take the power shower...JAH
The artists ask for determination to unify all people and educate them for a better world.


Back to burning gov't they are the ones deserving it, its called human respect its like them never heard of it they changin all our rights just as soon as buildings hit so I call upon you people help me make this redneck sit,
The authorities are disrespecting humanity, changing the rules to serve them better without considering people's rights, which the artists resist.


to all the troops who are fighting over seas take a real good listen up to what I say please your acting like a puppet dingle-dangle on a string when him calling out an order your keep on murdering little children and they mommas dead off in the street then its off to another city pack it up complete
The singers appeal to the troops fighting in foreign lands to realize the atrocities they commit on innocent people and not follow orders blindly.


I pray un to jah when I drop to my knees just show me some reason for your insanity. and I say
The artists appeal to God to help them understand the insanity around and find a way to fix it.




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