Alpha Blondy sings mainly in his native language of Dioula, in French and English, and sometimes in Arabic or Hebrew. His lyrics convey strong political attitudes and a sense of humor. He coined the French word "democrature" (an English equivalent might be "democratatorship") to identify some African governments.
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Come Back Jesus
Alpha Blondy Lyrics
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And I wonder why they're fighting war
Said, I wonder why now
Why they're fighting war
Come back light
Come back Jesus, my Lord
Come back love
Oh, come back Jesus
Come back light
Come back Jesus, Jesus, my Lord
Come back love
Bring peace and love
Peace and love
Jesus, Jesus
Bring peace and love
Oh my Jesus
My sweet Je [unverified]
My heart Jesus
My soul aches for you
Teardrops coming through
Why they're fighting war
And I wonder why they're fighting war
Said I wonder why now
Why they're fighting war
Oh, come back Jesus
Come back light
Come back Jesus, my Lord
Come back love
Then come back Jesus
Come back light
Come back Jesus, Jesus, my Lord
Come back love
Peace and love
Peace and love now
Jesus, Jesus
Bring peace and love
Oh, my Je [unverified]
My sweet Jesus
My heart Jesus
My soul aches for you
Teardrops coming through
Love, love, love, love
We need love
Sweet Lord, now
We need you
Unity, that's what the wise man say
Unity, that's what the other man say
And unity, that's what Jah say
So I wonder why
I wonder why they're fighting war
So tell me why
Why they're fighting war
Can someone tell me, why now
Why they're fighting war
Oh, come back Jesus
Come back love
Come back Jesus, my Lord
Come back light
So come back Je [unverified]
Come back love
Bring peace and love
Peace and love
Jesus, Jesus
Bring peace and love
Oh, my Je [unverified]
My sweet Jesus
My heart Jesus
My soul aches for you
Teardrops coming through
You are the mighty one
You are the mighty one
You've got to be the mighty one
You've got to be the mighty one
You've got to be the mighty one
You've got be the one
You are the mighty one
You are the mighty one
You've got to be the mighty one
You've got to be the mighty one
Alpha Blondy's song "Come Back Jesus" is a plea for peace that laments the ongoing wars around the world. He wonders why humans are still fighting wars to date. The song repeatedly asks for Jesus' return, as he is seen as a figure of love, light, and peace. The chorus repeats the plea for Jesus' return, asking him to bring peace and love to the world. The verses continue to question the reasons for war and express the pain and anguish that the fighting brings. The song ends with a call for unity and a repetition of the plea for Jesus' return.
The lyrics of "Come Back Jesus" have a clear message of peace, love, and unity, and they condemn war and violence. The song speaks to the pain and suffering that are caused by war and the need for a divine intervention to bring about peace. Alpha Blondy's use of Jesus as a symbol of hope and love is a powerful image that crosses religious barriers and speaks to people of all faiths. The song's message is timeless and universal, as it speaks to the desire for peace that people have felt throughout history.
Line by Line Meaning
Why they're fighting war
Alpha Blondy ponders the reason behind conflicts and bloodshed
And I wonder why they're fighting war
The singer further expresses his confusion over the rationale for war
Said, I wonder why now
Reiterating his confusion and question on the timing of the war he sees in the world
Oh, come back Jesus
Alpha Blondy addresses and calls upon Jesus to return
Come back light
The singer wants Jesus to bring back hope, truth, and enlightenment to the world
Come back Jesus, my Lord
Alpha Blondy emphasizes that it is Jesus, whom he refers to as his Lord, that he is longing for
Come back love
The artist wants the kind-heartedness, affection and goodwill that Jesus represents back in humanity
Bring peace and love
Alpha Blondy implores Jesus to bring about calmness and compassion
Peace and love
Reiteration of the singer's desire for peacefulness and benevolence
Oh my Jesus
Alpha Blondy cries out to Jesus again, sounding desperate for his return
My sweet Je [unverified]
The artist speaks to Jesus endearingly, as somebody who misses a close companion or lover
My heart Jesus
Alpha Blondy's heart aches for Jesus' presence and influence
My soul aches for you
The singer insists that his soul is longing for the return of Jesus
Teardrops coming through
He is emotional and in tears, concerned about the world's state and desiring Jesus' compassion
Love, love, love, love
Alpha Blondy emphasizes the need for love to exist and prevail
We need love
The singer reaffirms the importance of love
Sweet Lord, now
He calls Jesus again, this time in a way more personal than before
We need you
The artist reiterates his desire for Jesus to come back and make the world a better place
Unity, that's what the wise man say
Alpha Blondy quotes the wise, implying that he agrees with their sentiment on the importance of unity
Unity, that's what the other man say
The singer further supports unity by quoting another opinion
And unity, that's what Jah say
Alpha Blondy elevates the need for unity in humanity by now quoting Jah, the Rastafarian god
So I wonder why
The artist is still confused and questioning why humanity is not living by these principles of unity and love
I wonder why they're fighting war
He still questions the ongoing nature of conflicts
So tell me why
Alpha Blondy's asks for somebody to explain the reasons behind people's actions
Can someone tell me, why now
The singer pleads for an understanding of a world at war
So come back Je [unverified]
He calls on Jesus once more to return
You are the mighty one
Alpha Blondy believes that Jesus has the strength to heal the world
You've got to be the mighty one
The artist repeats his faith in Jesus to carry humanity to a better future
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Why they're fighting war
And I wonder why they're fighting war
Said, I wonder why now
Why they're fighting war
Oh, come back Jesus
Come back light
Come back Jesus, my Lord
Come back love
Oh, come back Jesus
Come back light
Come back Jesus, Jesus, my Lord
Come back love
Bring peace and love
Peace and love
Jesus, Jesus
Bring peace and love
Oh my Jesus
My sweet Je [unverified]
My heart Jesus
My soul aches for you
Teardrops coming through
Why they're fighting war
And I wonder why they're fighting war
Said I wonder why now
Why they're fighting war
Oh, come back Jesus
Come back light
Come back Jesus, my Lord
Come back love
Then come back Jesus
Come back light
Come back Jesus, Jesus, my Lord
Come back love
Peace and love
Peace and love now
Jesus, Jesus
Bring peace and love
Oh, my Je [unverified]
My sweet Jesus
My heart Jesus
My soul aches for you
Teardrops coming through
Love, love, love, love
We need love
Sweet Lord, now
We need you
Unity, that's what the wise man say
Unity, that's what the other man say
And unity, that's what Jah say
So I wonder why
I wonder why they're fighting war
So tell me why
Why they're fighting war
Can someone tell me, why now
Why they're fighting war
Oh, come back Jesus
Come back love
Come back Jesus, my Lord
Come back light
So come back Je [unverified]
Come back love
Bring peace and love
Peace and love
Jesus, Jesus
Bring peace and love
Oh, my Je [unverified]
My sweet Jesus
My heart Jesus
My soul aches for you
Teardrops coming through
You are the mighty one
You are the mighty one
You've got to be the mighty one
You've got to be the mighty one
You've got to be the mighty one
You've got be the one
You are the mighty one
You are the mighty one
You've got to be the mighty one
You've got to be the mighty one
Kingsley Asao-Adjei
I always cry when I listen to this song. It really touches my emotions. Mighty Jesus,my soul is for you.
João Quiróz Govea
@Removed from the corner 1
Jayson Johnston
Amen!!
Mawude85
Yes this is Rastafarian
glenn wetherbee
Same
winner
You're not alone,me as well
masonranger1
He hits the base drum twice at 2:08. Only time in the whole song. I love that.
J W
Artistry
Guy Georges Ekoua nguema
revient nous doux Jésus pour redonner la lumière dans ce monde de ténèbres où le mal règne.
Mathurin Koffi
Cette mélodie sensationnelle me rappelle mes souvenirs d'enfance. Merci la légende Alpha Blondy!