Come Down Father
Beres Hammond Lyrics
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The way I see
This world running, shouldn't have to be
'Cause now every man's cup is filled with hate and overflowing
Father, ah nuff things ah gwan round 'ya
It wickeder than before
We really check seh we coulda run things
But it nuh look so anymore, no
Come down Father, come down
Come down Father, come down
Oh I beg you come down Father
Come down, yeah ay
Come down Father, beg you come down
In my heart I know that you won't let
Your chosen people suffer (too long)
I know you will never let us down, no, no no no
Many times I coulda pick up a gun
I coulda go out a street and play Big John
That's no fun no, sure ain't no fun, oh no, 'cause I think
What would happen if the other man
Thinks the same? Then bullets fall like rain
It's no fun no, no it's no fun
Oh I see greed and I see selfishness
Every man is for himself
Only you can talk to them Father
'Cause they listen to no one else, no
Come down Father, come down
I beg you come down Father, come down
Oh to the hearts of those responsible
Let them know their actions are despicable
Remind them that is you who wears the crown
Come down Father, come down, yes
I beg you come down Father, come down
Oh come down Father, come down, yes
Come down Father, come down
Watching the time, how the people are moving
And 'membering to myself
Oh, unto the ones who think you can do these wrongs and get away
Woe unto you, and watch out for your day
I wish it never had to be
the way I see, this world running
Shouldn't have to be
'cause now everyone's cup is full with hate and overflowing
Father, ah nuff things ah gwan round 'ya
It wickeder than before
We really check seh we coulda run things
But it nuh look so anymore, no
Come down Father, come down
Come down Father, come down
Father, come down Father, come down, yes
Come down Father, come down
Come down Father, come down
Come down Father, come down
Beres Hammond's song "Come Down Father" serves to address the troubling social issues that the world currently faces. The lyrics express the wish that the world could be different and that hate and violence wouldn't be so prevalent. The artist acknowledges that the world is no longer within our control as before and that things are much more wicked now, and it reflects in the overflowing cup of hate that every man seems to carry. Hence, the lyrics cry out to God, asking him to come down and intervene, to remind people of their wrong actions, and to restore peace to the world. The song, which is steeped in spirituality or religious themes, conveys the idea that only God (Father) can provide solutions to the chaos in the world. The singer also acknowledges that he has thought about revenge but ponders the consequences of such actions.
Beres Hammond's "Come Down Father" is a conscious reggae song that highlights and addresses significant social issues prevailing in the world. The lyrics are poetic and straightforward yet packed with deep meaning. The song is a call for people to turn to God and make the world a better place. It encourages taking a peaceful path rather than opting for violence or armed conflict. Some people have interpreted it as a charge against the international political and economic injustices affecting developing nations. Its overall purpose is to call on God to intervene in worldly affairs and to urge people to work together as one to overcome difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish it never had to be
I regret the current state of the world
The way I see
From my viewpoint
This world running, shouldn't have to be
The state of the world should not be this way
'Cause now every man's cup is filled with hate and overflowing
Hatred is overflowing from each person
Father, ah nuff things ah gwan round 'ya
Many things are happening around us, Father
It wickeder than before
It is worse than before
We really check seh we coulda run things
We thought we could have controlled the situation
But it nuh look so anymore, no
It does not seem possible anymore, no
Come down Father, come down
Come to us, Father
Oh I beg you come down Father
Please come down to us, Father
In my heart I know that you won't let
I am confident that you will not allow
Your chosen people suffer (too long)
Your people who have been chosen will not suffer forever
I know you will never let us down, no, no no no
I am sure that you will always support us
Many times I coulda pick up a gun
I could have taken a weapon many times
I coulda go out a street and play Big John
I could have gone to the street and played as a dominant character
That's no fun no, sure ain't no fun, oh no, 'cause I think
But that is not enjoyable, I think
What would happen if the other man thinks the same?
What if the other person thinks similarly?
Then bullets fall like rain
Then, rainfall of bullets will occur
It's no fun no, no it's no fun
It's not enjoyable, no
Oh I see greed and I see selfishness
I observe avarice and egocentrism
Every man is for himself
Every person is focused on their own interests
Only you can talk to them Father
Only you can reason with them, Father
'Cause they listen to no one else, no
Since they do not listen to anyone else, no
Oh to the hearts of those responsible
Oh, those in charge
Let them know their actions are despicable
Warn them that their deeds are terrible
Remind them that is you who wears the crown
Remind them that you are the ultimate authority
Watching the time, how the people are moving
Observing the movement of people over time
And 'membering to myself
And recalling to myself
Oh, unto the ones who think you can do these wrongs and get away
Oh, those who believe they can commit wrongs and escape punishment
Woe unto you, and watch out for your day
You will be punished, and your day will come
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hugh Hammond
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@candacee-tf5gp
This won't ever get old...2023 and still PROFOUND.❤😊
@marybethbizzle
My dad used to have me play this tune back to back to back to back! I just lost him to a stroke, and....this song is the only way that I can feel even remotely close to him, I miss him so much.
@Starrione
+Marybeth Bizzle and he hears you still, sister... :)
@marybethbizzle
+Starrione thank you so much
@marybethbizzle
+La Cleryian thank you, I appreciate the love, it means more than you all know
@donmegace
Marybeth Bizzle May your dad rest in peace. Music is a powerful tool, especially uplifting music.
@rickymurphy8040
I miss my dad and my stepdad so much but i know theyre by my side
@daudigichana2259
Come down father,, I see greed and I see selfishness every man is for himself.. still tuned in..... Real tune.....
@angelhuggins4191
In my heart I know that you won't let your chosen people suffer, I know you would never let us down... come down father come down... such a great song to listen during this coronavirus pandemic...
April 2020
@SJTRADESFUTURES
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