Over the last 20years Aba has been playing his sound & the music created by his brother "Blood Shanti" in small and large halls throughout England. In the process he has developed a following covering the widest spectrum of Jah's humanity...
Black / White / Asian / Young / The Not So Young / Rastafarian's / Bald heads / Dread...
All races.... All creeds... All genders... We don't segregate but in turn we integrate...
They come because an 'Aba Shanti-I' session is synonymous with a vibe, but most of all Feeling. No one at an Aba session is made to feel strange. It is not about what you look like, it's about who you are and what is in your heart!...
People come to discard their worries and to lose themselves in the music and by doing so cast off the mental shackles from their mind and the yolk from around their shoulders, find themselves, be at peace and be free...
The vibe that Aba generates has brought him to the attention of the media on a worldwide basis and he has been the subject of numerous articles in domestic and foreign magazines...
In the last 3 years (Aba Shanti-I & Falasha recordings) have been the subject of 3 television programmes. 1 German 'Deep in Dub', 1 French 'Aba at Carnival' and 1 domestic 'Urban Rites' Big Issue Film Unit Series...
"Everywhere Aba has played he has been greeted by enthusiastic patrons who have been so happy to be 'experiencing the fullness' of 'Aba Shanti-I' and 'The Shanti-Ites' live and direct & in their own backyard..."
FAREWELL
Aba Shanti-I Lyrics
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Hope is lying, hope is lying
Hope is fading, hope is dying
Hope is lying, we don't know what you mean
Do you believe in the lie?
The big fat lie?
The lie that caused thousands to die?
Lived life without a spine
Every single day it gets so much worse
Do you believe in armageddon?
Just for a second cause I am begging for time to change
Hope is fading, hope is dying,
Hope is lying, hope is lying
When the poor man weeps, do you cry?
Or do you walk without a sight?
Would you wipe the tears, from his eyes?
Or walk away with ignorance
Every single day it gets much more worse
Do you wish for things to go away?
So you can live your life without a clue
Hope is fading, hope is dying
Hope is lying, hope is lying
I, can't sleep
I feel nothing
I, can't dream
I feel nothing
I, can't sleep
I feel nothing
I, can't dream
I feel nothing
Hope is fading, hope is dying
Hope is lying, hope is lying
Living in chaos, marked by a blade
Trapped in this hourglass
A repeating cycle of pain
Every single day it gets so much worse
I am begging for the time to change
Cause I don't wanna live like this anymore
Oh no
Hope is fading, hope is dying
Hope is lying, hope is lying
Stuck in this, descenting void
I don't truly feel at peace
A repeating cycle of violence
Unmatched by the prey
Every single day it gets much more worse
Still waiting for the day to come
When we've all ran out of our luck, out of luck
Hope is fading, hope is dying
Hope is lying, hope is lying
I, can't sleep
I feel nothing
I, can't dream
I feel nothing
I, can't sleep
I feel nothing
I, can't dream
I feel nothing
"Is it true? Is it true? Is it true? Is it true?"
"Is it true? Is it true? Is it true? Is it true?
Is it true you're not ok?
Is it true? Is it true? Is it true? Is it true?
Is it true you're scared to death?
Is it true? Is it true? Is it true? Is it true?
Is it true you're fucked in the head?
Is it true? Is it true? Is it true? Is it true?"
No!
I, can't sleep
I feel nothing
I, can't dream
I feel nothing
I, can't sleep
I feel nothing
I, can't dream
I feel nothing
Hope is fading, hope is dying
Hope is fading, hope is dying
The lyrics of Aba Shanti-I's song "Farewell" express a deep sense of despair, hopelessness and helplessness. The repetition of the phrase "Hope is fading, hope is dying, hope is lying" reinforces the idea that the world is in a downward spiral of chaos and pain. The song questions the very nature of hope and asks if it is merely a lie that has caused thousands to die. The line "Do you believe in armageddon?" suggests that the end of the world is nigh and that we are living in a time of great uncertainty and fear. The song is a call to action, urging listeners to have some courtesy before they speak and to take action to wipe away the tears of the poor and vulnerable.
The lyrics also express a sense of personal struggle and pain. The lines "I can't sleep, I feel nothing, I can't dream" suggest a deep sense of depression and anxiety, while the phrase "stuck in this descending void" provides a vivid visual image of being trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain and suffering. The song ends with a defiant "No" in response to the repeated question "Is it true?" suggesting that there is still some hope that things can change and that we can find a way out of this darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope is fading, hope is dying
The feeling of hope is slowly disappearing and dying away
Hope is lying, hope is lying
Hope is not truthful and cannot be relied upon
Hope is lying, we don't know what you mean
Uncertainty about the true message hope is conveying
Do you believe in the lie?
Asking whether the listener believes in the false hope being presented
The big fat lie?
Emphasizing the enormity of the falsehood that is being believed
The lie that caused thousands to die?
A reference to the impact of false information on society and individuals
Lived life without a spine
Living life without courage and determination
So have some courtesy before you speak
Advice to be mindful and respectful of others when expressing opinions
Every single day it gets so much worse
The daily deterioration of circumstances
Do you believe in armageddon?
Asking whether the listener sees an impending catastrophe or end of the world
Just for a second cause I am begging for time to change
Expressing a desire for a change to occur, however small
When the poor man weeps, do you cry?
Reflecting on the empathy, or lack thereof, shown towards those in need
Or do you walk without a sight?
Asking if the listener ignores the struggles of others
Would you wipe the tears, from his eyes?
Asking if the listener is willing to console and comfort someone in distress
Or walk away with ignorance
Choosing to be uninformed and indifferent to the pain and struggles of others
Do you wish for things to go away?
Asking whether the listener hopes for problems to disappear or be solved without confronting them
So you can live your life without a clue
Shielding oneself from reality and remaining uninformed
I, can't sleep
Unable to rest or find peace
I feel nothing
Feeling numb, disconnected and indifferent
Living in chaos, marked by a blade
Existing in a world of turmoil and violence
Trapped in this hourglass
Feeling trapped in circumstances that seem unchanging and never-ending
A repeating cycle of pain
Experiencing the same struggles and suffering repeatedly
Cause I don't wanna live like this anymore
Expressing a strong desire for change and a better future
Stuck in this descending void
Feeling trapped in a downward spiral of negativity and despair
I don't truly feel at peace
A lack of true contentment and serenity
A repeating cycle of violence
Experiencing repetitive acts of aggression and hostility
Unmatched by the prey
The intensity and imbalance of the violence perpetrated on others
Still waiting for the day to come
Anticipating a brighter day in the future
When we've all ran out of our luck, out of luck
When people can no longer depend on luck or chance to improve their situation
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Xavier Mendez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dwiseb
Awesome vibes! Melodies from the soul...
@FootPrintSystem
one of my favourite shanti tune
@equaleyez
killer melody !
@noahwig500
masterpiece
@ZutaoPremiumDub
Strange and excellent!
@YannickL
All time fav