There are mutliple artists with this name:

1. Assassin is a German t… Read Full Bio ↴There are mutliple artists with this name:

1. Assassin is a German thrash metal formed in 1983. They are one of the first German thrash metal bands, best known for their debut album - The Upcoming Terror.

2. Assassin is a French hip-hop act formed in the late 1980s by Rockin’ Squat (real name Mathias Cassel) and Solo, later joined by Doctor L and DJ Clyde. True to their musical and lyrical roots, Assassin are primarily interested in social criticism and uncompromising music.

3. Assassin is a Rap artist/producer out of San Jose, California, who has collaborated with such artists as 2Pac, JT The Bigga Figga, Rappin' 4-Tay, Young Droop, San Quinn, Mistah F.A.B. and more.

4. Assasin (spelled with only three 's'. Last.fm however corrects this to this page) is a Danish indie act.

5. Assassin is a Jamaican DJ (born December 22, 1982 as Jeffrey Campbell in Papine, Jamaica). He was discovered by artist Spragga Benz who helped him sign with Penthouse Records.

7. Assassin was a thrash metal band from the United States of America (San Francisco, California) formed in 1984. The band members were 15 at the time of recording their only demo "Blitzed Resistance" in 1985.

8. Assassin is an Irish heavy metal band appearing on the Green Metal: New Wave Of Irish Heavy Metal compilation in 1985. They released the single "Stealin'" in 1987.

9. Assassin is a Korean Death Metal Band They ara First Album "Leader Of The New World" Is A First Pressed Album In Korean Death Scene

10. Assassin was a Power/Speed/Thrash Metal band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Christian leaning band, yet ironically taking a big influence from Mercyful Fate for their sound. Had one demo "Metal Massacre" 1987, afterwards changed their name to Deadly Assassin. In 2012, Stormspell Records released a compilation called "The Metal Knights" on CD which contains both the demo and Deadly Assassin sessions.

Celebrate
Assassin Lyrics

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You might have a new bed in the nursery
Or you having anniversary
Rather barbeque, or cook, out or shower
Wi a drink liquor like wi thirsty
Rather sweet 16 or yuh a 30
Christmas a thanksgiving cut the turkey
Yeh wi a thank the father fi the grace and the mercy
Yuh meck wi enemies them cannot hurt wi

So wi a celebrate, celebrate
Wi a celebrate, yeh wi a celebrate

Yeh wi a celebrate, celebrate
Wi a celebrate
Hey put on wi nozzles and a celebrate
Celebrate, celebrate

Yeh in a brick jam wi a celebrate
Celebrate, wi a celebrate
Yeh wi a celebrate
Yeh wi a hold a vibe and wi a celebrate
Good, good, step up in a life and wi a elevate
Yow a positivity fi meditate
Right now wi don't give a... is like wi celebrate
Rather yuh Usain Bolt or yuh Shelly Green
Yow Assassin and Good, Good, a dedicate
Da one yah to the champions weh living like a heavy weight
Rather is a birthday or a wedding cake
Alright mi daughter have a graduation
And though a pree school shi graduate from
Yow a ten sound string up in a skate land
Then after party mad supn in a brick Jam
Alright yuh fi know seh everyday a your day
No it doesn't really have to be yo birthday

And no it no haffi be yo wedding anniversary
Yow wi just up in a the club all pon a Thursday

Overall Meaning

The song "Celebrate" by Assassin is a celebration of life's milestones and blessings. In the first verse, the lyrics describe various occasions, from nursery beds to sweet 16s, and holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. The song suggests that no matter what the occasion or reason for celebration, people should be grateful for the grace and mercy bestowed upon them by the creator. Additionally, a line in the pre-chorus refers to enemies who cannot hurt the celebrants, which could be interpreted as a message of triumph over obstacles, challenges, or adversaries.

The chorus emphasizes the message of celebration and rejoicing that carries through the song. The hook "yeh, we a celebrate" is repeated throughout the song, creating a catchy and uplifting melody. The second verse continues with the celebration theme, in scenarios like street parties, graduations, skating rinks, and after-parties. The lyrics encourage listeners to appreciate their life's accomplishments, good vibes, and elevate their thinking with positivity. The last line of the song says, "no it doesn't really have to be your birthday, and no it doesn't have to be your wedding anniversary," reinforcing the message that every day is worth celebrating, and joy can be found in the simplest of things.

Overall, the song "Celebrate" is an energetic and joyful tribute to life's blessings, regardless of what they may be.

Line by Line Meaning

You might have a new bed in the nursery
You may have a new addition to your family and be celebrating that arrival.

Or you having anniversary
You may be celebrating the anniversary of a particular event or milestone in your life.

Rather barbeque, or cook, out or shower
Regardless of the type of celebration, whether it be a barbecue, cookout, or shower, we are all coming together to celebrate.

Wi a drink liquor like wi thirsty
We are enjoying ourselves so much that we are indulging in alcoholic beverages as if we were thirsty for them.

Rather sweet 16 or yuh a 30
We are celebrating all ages, whether it be a sweet sixteen or turning thirty.

Christmas a thanksgiving cut the turkey
We are giving thanks and celebrating during holiday seasons like Christmas and Thanksgiving with turkey as a traditional meal.

Yeh wi a thank the father fi the grace and the mercy
We are thanking our beliefs and ideals for the benevolence and compassion poured on us.

Yuh meck wi enemies them cannot hurt wi
Our enemies cannot harm or dampen our joy, and we celebrate with that awareness.

So wi a celebrate, celebrate
We are celebrating and rejoicing in this moment.

Hey put on wi nozzles and a celebrate
We are even putting on our headsets and trying to drown in our happiness to celebrate further.

Yeh in a brick jam wi a celebrate
We will even celebrate in places that are generally seen as rough and rowdy, like brick jams.

Celebrate, wi a celebrate
We are celebrating, no matter where we are or what we are doing.

Good, good, step up in a life and wi a elevate
We are reaching new heights and elevating our lives with positivity.

Yow a positivity fi meditate
Positivity is what we meditate on and hold on to as we celebrate.

Right now wi don't give a... is like wi celebrate
Right now, we do not care about the struggles and hard times we've been through because we will celebrate everything and anything.

Rather yuh Usain Bolt or yuh Shelly Green
We are all celebrated, whether you are Usain Bolt or Shelly Green, no matter who you are.

Da one yah to the champions weh living like a heavy weight
This celebration and song is for the champions who overcome how their lives weighed upon them.

Rather is a birthday or a wedding cake
We are celebrating all occasions like birthdays and weddings, and with cake in hand.

Alright mi daughter have a graduation
A graduation for a family member is an occasion worthy of celebration.

And though a pree school shi graduate from
Even if our child graduates from pre-school, we are still celebrating every accomplishment they make.

Yow a ten sound string up in a skate land
We are even partying at places like skate rinks, enjoying the environment and celebrating with music.

Then after party mad supn in a brick Jam
Even after the party ends, we are still hyped up with energy and continue to celebrate, even in brick jams.

Alright yuh fi know seh everyday a your day
Every day is a day to celebrate and enjoy life.

No it doesn't really have to be yo birthday
Celebrations are not restricted to just birthdays, but can be for anything at all.

And no it no haffi be yo wedding anniversary
Marriages are not the only things worthy of a celebration, other events during your life can be celebrated just as much.

Yow wi just up in a the club all pon a Thursday
We are even celebrating for no particular reason, enjoying ourselves and each other's company all throughout the week, even on Thursdays.

Writer(s): JOHNSON WYCLIFFE, BROWNE CLEVELAND CONSTANTINE, MCLEAN TROY BARRINGTON, BARROS RENATO COSME VIEIRA DE

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