Bumbo Klaat
Peter Tosh Lyrics
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Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
I said I came upon this land
To guide and teach my fellow man
But one thing I can't overstand
Is why them don't love his brother man
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Sometimes I sit and look around
And listen to the daily sound
But when I check, there's so much lies
And that's the reason why the children cry
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
It's been so long
We need a change
So the shitstem we got to rearrange
And if there's obstacles in the road, we got to throw them overboard
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
One night, an evil spirit held me down
I could not make one single sound
Jah told me, 'Son, use the word'
And now I'm as free as a bird
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
The lyrics to Peter Tosh's song "Bumbo Klaat" speak to the struggles of living in a society filled with lies and oppression. Tosh speaks of coming to the land to guide and teach his fellow man, but cannot understand why people do not love one another. He observes the daily sound of the world, but sees that it is full of lies, and that the children are crying as a result.
The song also focuses on the need for change and the obstacles that may be faced in achieving it. Tosh sings of rearranging the system and throwing obstacles overboard. He also speaks of an evil spirit that held him down, and how Jah instructed him to use his words to be free.
The lyrics are powerful and showcase Tosh's ability to speak truth to power through his music. The repetition of "oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat" adds to the intensity of the message and creates a chant-like quality to the song.
Overall, "Bumbo Klaat" is a call for social justice and a reminder of the importance of using one's voice to make positive change in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Refrain of the song, expressing frustration and disbelief.
I said I came upon this land
Referring to himself as a messenger sent to teach and guide people.
To guide and teach my fellow man
Emphasizing his mission to spread knowledge and understanding.
But one thing I can't overstand
Expressing confusion and frustration over a particular issue.
Is why them don't love his brother man
Questioning why people don't have compassion for others.
Sometimes I sit and look around
Reflecting on the state of the world.
And listen to the daily sound
Observing the things happening around him.
But when I check, there's so much lies
Realizing that people are not always truthful.
And that's the reason why the children cry
Linking dishonesty and deceit to negative consequences.
It's been so long
Acknowledging that change is long overdue.
We need a change
Highlighting the necessity for transformation.
So the shitstem we got to rearrange
Referring to the oppressive 'system' that needs to be amended.
And if there's obstacles in the road, we got to throw them overboard
Explaining that obstacles need to be removed in order to progress.
One night, an evil spirit held me down
Describing a personal experience of feeling trapped and powerless.
I could not make one single sound
Reinforcing the sense of helplessness and vulnerability.
Jah told me, 'Son, use the word'
Finding strength and direction through faith and spirituality.
And now I'm as free as a bird
Concluding that speaking out and taking action can bring freedom.
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Refrain of the song, expressing frustration and disbelief.
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Refrain of the song, expressing frustration and disbelief.
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Refrain of the song, expressing frustration and disbelief.
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Refrain of the song, expressing frustration and disbelief.
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Refrain of the song, expressing frustration and disbelief.
Oh bumbo klaat, oh ras klaat
Refrain of the song, expressing frustration and disbelief.
Writer(s): Tosh
Contributed by Mateo J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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