Originally formed as a jazz fusion ensemble under the name Mind Power, Bad Brains developed a very fast and intense punk rock sound which came to be labeled "hardcore", and was often played faster and more emphatically than many of their peers. The unique factor of the band's music was the fact that they played more complex rhythms than other hardcore punk bands, also adapting diverse guitar styles into their songs.
Bad Brains have released nine studio albums (one of which is entirely composed of instrumental versions of their early material). The band broke up and reformed several times over the years, sometimes with different singers or drummers. Since 1994, the "classic" lineup of singer H.R. (Human Rights), guitarist Dr. Know, bassist Darryl Jenifer, and drummer Earl Hudson has reunited, albeit performing sporadically.
Discography:
• Bad Brains (1982)
• Rock for Light (1983)
• I Against I (1986)
• Quickness (1989)
• Rise (1993)
• God of Love (1995)
• I & I Survived (2002)
• Build a Nation (2007)
• Into the Future (2012)
• Mind Power (TBA)
Love Is The Answer
Bad Brains Lyrics
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We a go mash it down
an' bring on revolution with my Jahjah sound
an' give the main solution with the love we found
– we a go come.
Chorus:
Love is the answer,
Now the life man has lost his way.
When the dollars na' run they wan fe kill and slay.
And the book of revelations tells us of this day.
So Jahjah say
Chorus
Sweet reggae music just carry vibes.
Never give up. Never lose sight.
No matter what dem say.
Don't you fade away
lose your way
so Jahjah say.
This is the life that we're livin'.
Love is what we should be givin'.
We a go come, we a go mash it down
an' bring on revolution with my Jahjah sound.
an' give the main solution with the love we found
– we a go come.
In the life man has lost his way.
When the dollars na' run they wan fe kill and slay.
And the book of revelations tells us of this day.
So Jahjah say.
Hey.
Love is the answer,
love is the answer,
– children –
Whenever did ya "never did need love"?
The lyrics to Bad Brains' "Love Is the Answer" convey a message of hope and revolution through the power of love. The song begins by declaring that "we a go come" and "mash it down" with the revolutionary sound of Jahjah. This sound is not only a musical one, but a spiritual one that will bring the "main solution" through the love that they have found. The chorus urges the listener to remember that "love is the answer", which is something that is desperately needed in a society where people have lost their way and are willing to kill and destroy for money. The song encourages the listener to hold onto hope and not to give up, even in the face of adversity. The final verse emphasizes that we must continue to give love in order to create a better world.
Overall, "Love Is the Answer" is a powerful song that combines reggae and punk influences while promoting a message of peace, love, and revolution. It encourages the listener to take action and make a change in the world through the power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
We a go come.
We will arrive/come.
We a go mash it down an' bring on revolution with my Jahjah sound
We will bring about a revolution with our music.
an' give the main solution with the love we found – we a go come.
We will provide the main solution to the world's problems through the love we have found.
Love is the answer, this you must remember
Love is the solution to all problems, and one should keep this in mind.
Now the life man has lost his way.
Humans have lost their way in life.
When the dollars na' run they wan fe kill and slay.
When money is scarce, people become violent.
And the book of revelations tells us of this day.
The Book of Revelations predicts such times.
So Jahjah say
So Jahjah (a Rastafarian name for God) advises.
Sweet reggae music just carry vibes.
Reggae music has a positive energy/vibes associated with it.
Never give up. Never lose sight.
One should never give up or lose sight of their goals.
No matter what dem say.
No matter what others say.
Don't you fade away lose your way so Jahjah say.
One should not lose their way or fade away, as advised by Jahjah/God.
This is the life that we're livin'.
This is the life we are living currently.
Love is what we should be givin'.
We should be giving love.
Hey.
A vocative to call for someone's attention.
Love is the answer, love is the answer, – children –
Love is the answer, and this needs to be understood by everyone.
Whenever did ya "never did need love"?
When have you never needed love?
Contributed by Jeremiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tom Musick
I know this isn't the 'real' Bad Brains lineup and some people can't convince themselves to listen and give it a fair shot but there are no Bad Brains albums short of incredible. This song and "Until Kingdom Comes" (from Build A Nation) absolutely DESTROY if you've got a high powered stereo. HR is the man but don't shit all over Isreal, it's still Bad Brains & it's all pretty amazing music.
John Redcorn
I always thought this album was great
Righteous truth
For some reason I think this is Bad Brains best album! I’m not saying HR wasn’t good but every bit of their songs here are tight! Israel’s vocals too! This guy could sing w/ such harmony! The way he changes his vocal range! Hands down underrated! This album makes Bad Brains undisputed champion
Pre Paid
This song is sick😁❤️😝🙏😝
MrAtomicDon
All Bad Brains is good.
MikeXnivaX
I don't know what was before about BB but I love this album :)
Wendell Sloan
Good song it's breathing in 2021 forever blessings
Felipe Fernandes
<3
Eric Jauregui
first. bad brains fucking rock
Art Soto
Its not H.R. its Isreal, i prefer H.R. over any of the other vocalists