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Afu-Ra/Teena Marie Lyrics


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Chorus:
Open the world, shut the borders down and tell every boy and girl, wake up the people all over town! tell dem seh we moving, moving, moving, moving! Open the world, shut the borders down and tell every boy and girl, wake up the people all over town tell dem seh we moving, moving, moving, moving!
Tóke:
I man a world citizen, no bother come with your division mi nah believe in nations nor religions same way mi nah believe in race cause a these are di tings whe facilitate killings and eliminate di bridge instead of building it isolate we apart in di images separating di parts never bridging dem see never hate in di hearts of mi bredren dem I believe in socialization of course it matters where you live or you came from di environment where you grow up a di striking point whe shape yuh behaviour so mek me get rid a di papers we nah go let dem break us today all together and courageous - cho! See the world is connected, what goes around comes around you throw up a stone mi seh it must come down so every step that you take, a reaction awaits so don‘t forget we troddin‘ pon di same way!
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Ras Muhamad:
Open the world and come uplift the people dem with music
life coulda never be mastered, you and I forever students searching for meaning of what’s really to be human? while some run di world and turn it into ruins. dem ride ina egoptrip ina di name of Allah or Elohim want the world to see thru dem evil lense black and white, limited sight. dem see no thing never see the spectrum, heap of mess run teach deception, we keep a distance gideon come, tell me who could withstand? show more love and the world would live long no run to dem, we ah go stay far, stay far any time dem wan fi wage war, wage war. they are so greedy, dem ah take all, take all so fly di gate and open the world! we nah agree to dem murder business or end up in a dem long hitlist waan run the world like your name Gengis no waan the people dem co-exist we work for world-citizenship fight until the wicked elements quit hatred n prejudice get dismissed His Majesty ah di wise Kingship. Ras Muhamad: Eyah, Eyah, Eyah, Eyah! Tóke: Eyah, Eyah, Eyah, Eyah! Ras Muhamad: Eyah, Eyah, Eyah, Eyah! Tóke: Eyah, Eyah, Eyah, Eyah!
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Tóke:
Well this sound travel from Jamrock, to Italy, to Germany to Indonesia Music is a border-free zone so wi seh open the world - yeah! Ras Muhamad salam damai Indonesia salam damai Jakarta salam damai - yeah!

Overall Meaning

The song "Open" by Afu-Ra/Teena Marie featuring Toke and Ras Muhamad is an anthem for unity and peace across the world. The chorus emphasizes the need to open up the world and shut down borders, encouraging people to wake up and move together in unison. The first verse by Toke expresses his belief in being a world citizen, free from division of nations, religions, and races. He speaks against the notion of building walls and separation, emphasizing the need for socialization and unity. The second verse by Ras Muhamad highlights the importance of music in uplifting people and spreading love. He talks about the negative impact of greed and ego on the world and the need for fighting against hatred and prejudice.


The song "Open" delivers a strong message for harmony and unity, emphasizing the need for the world to come together and fight against negativity. The song opens up conversations about the concept of citizenship and the destructive consequences of division across the world. The song serves as a reminder that music is a powerful tool in spreading love, positivity and unity.


Line by Line Meaning

Open the world, shut the borders down and tell every boy and girl, wake up the people all over town! tell dem seh we moving, moving, moving, moving!
Encourage the world to come together by dismantling borders and uniting everyone to take action and make a change.


I man a world citizen, no bother come with your division mi nah believe in nations nor religions same way mi nah believe in race cause a these are di tings whe facilitate killings and eliminate di bridge instead of building it isolate we apart in di images separating di parts never bridging dem see never hate in di hearts of mi bredren dem I believe in socialization of course it matters where you live or you came from di environment where you grow up a di striking point whe shape yuh behaviour so mek me get rid a di papers we nah go let dem break us today all together and courageous - cho!
As a world citizen, there should be no division based on nations, religion, or race as these can lead to violence and create separation. It's important to build connections and not isolate ourselves based on images and stereotypes. Socialization plays a big role in shaping behavior, so let's unify and not let papers that divide us break us.


See the world is connected, what goes around comes around you throw up a stone mi seh it must come down so every step that you take, a reaction awaits so don‘t forget we troddin‘ pon di same way!
The world is interconnected and every action has a reaction. Let's be mindful of this and work towards positive change knowing that we are all in this together.


Open the world and come uplift the people dem with music life coulda never be mastered, you and I forever students searching for meaning of what’s really to be human? while some run di world and turn it into ruins.
Music has the power to uplift people and bring them together. Life is a never-ending journey of learning and understanding what it means to be human. We must work together to prevent those who run the world from causing destruction.


dem ride ina egoptrip ina di name of Allah or Elohim want the world to see thru dem evil lense black and white, limited sight. dem see no thing never see the spectrum, heap of mess run teach deception, we keep a distance gideon come, tell me who could withstand? show more love and the world would live long no run to dem, we ah go stay far, stay far any time dem wan fi wage war, wage war. they are so greedy, dem ah take all, take all so fly di gate and open the world! we nah agree to dem murder business or end up in a dem long hitlist waan run the world like your name Gengis no waan the people dem co-exist we work for world-citizenship fight until the wicked elements quit hatred n prejudice get dismissed His Majesty ah di wise Kingship.
Some leaders are driven by their own ego and use religion as a weapon to manipulate people. They have a limited understanding of the world and see things in black and white without recognizing the full spectrum of humanity. They teach deception and cause destruction while we keep our distance, but we must stand together and show love to make a positive change. Let's work towards world citizenship and fight against hate and prejudice until the wicked elements are gone.


Well this sound travel from Jamrock, to Italy, to Germany to Indonesia Music is a border-free zone so wi seh open the world - yeah! Ras Muhamad salam damai Indonesia salam damai Jakarta salam damai - yeah!
Music transcends borders and unites people from different parts of the world. Let's open the world and celebrate diversity. Ras Muhamad greets Indonesia and Jakarta with peace.




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