Come Back Jesus
Alpha Blondy Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

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



All comments from YouTube:

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!

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