Crazy World
Tiken Jah Fakoly Lyrics
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Some are hungry every day
Superiority and inferiority
Some can never be free in their own home, Oh no!
What crazy world
What a pity oh Jah!
What a World
We are living on the same planet
So we are the same
But we never unit and I dont now why Oh no!
Some enjoy war more than peace
Some want to kill men of the west
The nort is helping to destroy the east
I say this world often be the planet of war, Oh no!
What crazy world
What a pity oh Jah!
What a World
Every day war in the north
Every time war in the east
Every day war in the south
The south wants to kill men of the west
The north is helping to destroy the east
I say this world often be the planet of war, Oh no!
What crazy world
What a pity oh Jah!
What a World
The lyrics to Tiken Jah Fakoly's song "Crazy World" are reflective of the conflicts and battles that occur in different parts of the world. The lyrics convey the message that people continue to fight over superiority and inferiority, and some remain hungry every day. The artist points out the irony that we are all living on the same planet, but we can never seem to unite, and the reasons for this are often unknown. The song mentions how some people even enjoy war more than peace and that there are those who want to kill men from the West. The artist highlights how the North is often complicit in helping to destroy the East, creating a planet of war.
The song's message is that the world is crazy, it is a pity that we cannot seem to find peace, and it is a sad state of affairs. These lyrics are reflective of the African society and its conflicts. Fighting and wars in different parts of Africa have continued to displace people, destroy properties, and result in countless deaths. Tiken Jah Fakoly is known for using his music to raise awareness about social, economic and political issues, and in "Crazy World", he challenges people to reflect on the world around them and strive for peace and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
They are fighting every time
Conflict and violence are a consistent occurrence in society
Some are hungry every day
Poverty and starvation affect a significant portion of the population
Superiority and inferiority
Discrimination and social hierarchies exist
Some can never be free in their own home, Oh no!
Individuals can be trapped in oppressive systems within their own communities
What crazy world
Expresses disbelief and frustration at the state of the world
What a pity oh Jah!
Asking for divine intervention to improve the situation
We are living on the same planet
Despite differences, humanity exists on one shared earth
So we are the same
Humans share the same fundamental qualities and experiences
But we never unite and I don't know why Oh no!
Despite shared experiences, people remain divided and disconnected
Some enjoy war more than peace
Some individuals derive pleasure or benefit from conflict
Some want to kill men of the west
Ideological or political differences lead to aggression towards others
The north is helping to destroy the east
Power dynamics and foreign intervention can exacerbate conflicts
Every day war in the north
Ongoing conflict is a reality in certain parts of the world
Every time war in the east
Ongoing conflict is a reality in certain parts of the world
Every day war in the south
Ongoing conflict is a reality in certain parts of the world
The south wants to kill men of the west
Ideological or political differences lead to aggression towards others
What a World
Expresses disappointment and sadness at the current state of the world
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.