The follow-up single , "Sweet Sensual Love" reached number fifty-one in the UK, while Unity, the album it was on, went on to sell over a million copies worldwide.
Their most recent album was Versions Undercover in 2008.
Resistance
Big Mountain Lyrics
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There's no time to worry, there's no time to rest
We've come such a long way, so let's try to hold the best you know
Jah Jah is planning on evils demise
So don't you be confused with the price, always remember that
We know that Jah kingdom come
No we ain't gonna just abandon our conscience, No
You see the master of judgment, Jah Jah know about that
The poor man is the innocent one
The strugglin' community
Leave behind those times we spent on compromise
Let your rebel spirit free
Resistance, because we know what's right from wrong
Resistance, we've been strugglin' too long
Resistance, you know the people must come first
Resistance, cause we're just doing Jah Jah work
Roots man knows it, the bingi man is wise
All your modern ways don't inspire me, Jah Jah guide
I build a fire boil my tea, I till the soil plant my seed
Jah creations all I need to fulfill my dreams
They'll try to seduce your soul with temptations of fame and riches
Wine and dine you about the town, try to intoxicate your visions
Ahh, foolish pride, I would just as soon avoid all that jive
No, we cannot achieve our goals backbiting
No, we cannot achieve our goals in deceit
No, we cannot achieve our goals compromising
Let your rebel spirit free
Resistance, because we know what's right from wrong
Resistance, and we've been strugglin' for too long
Resistance, the people must come first
Resistance, 'cause we're just doing Jah Jah work
Resistance, these are the days of purpose
Resistance, it's time to capture your will for justice
Resistnace, oh my people embrace your destiny
Resistnace, we've got to culture love and peace
Resistance, oh my people shine, shine, shine
The song "Resistance" by Big Mountain is a call for action, urging people to resist oppression and stand up for what is right. The repeated use of the word "Resistance" at the beginning of each verse serves as a rallying cry, encouraging listeners to take action. The song's message is that we should not rest or be complacent in the face of injustice, but instead keep fighting for what is right.
The lyrics touch on a number of themes related to resistance, including the importance of staying true to one's beliefs and values, the necessity of standing up for the marginalized and oppressed, and the danger of being seduced by the trappings of power and fame. The line "The poor man is the innocent one" suggests that the most vulnerable members of society are often the ones who suffer the most from injustice, and so it is critical to stand in solidarity with them.
The song also references Jah Jah, a Rastafarian term for God or a righteous ruler. The mention of Jah Jah planning "evil's demise" implies that justice will ultimately prevail, but that it is up to us to fight for it. The lyrics also express a preference for traditional ways of life, with references to "roots man" and "bingi man," suggesting a rejection of modernity and a return to more natural and spiritual ways of being.
Line by Line Meaning
Resistance, Resistance, Resistance, Resistance
We must resist and persist in our fight for justice and righteousness
There's no time to worry, there's no time to rest
We cannot afford to be idle or complacent in the face of oppression and tyranny
We've come such a long way, so let's try to hold the best you know
We have made progress but we must not settle for anything less than the best
Jah Jah is planning on evils demise
The divine is working towards the defeat of all evil and injustice
So don't you be confused with the price, always remember that
Do not be deceived by the cost of resistance and the rewards of compromise
We know that Jah kingdom come
We believe in the coming of a just and peaceful world under divine rule
No we ain't gonna just abandon our conscience, No
We refuse to betray our principles and morals
You see the master of judgment, Jah Jah know about that
The divine knows and will judge all actions and intentions
The poor man is the innocent one
The oppressed and marginalized are often blameless and deserving of compassion
The strugglin' community
Those who are fighting for justice and liberation
Leave behind those times we spent on compromise
We must move past the times of surrendering our values for minor gains
Let your rebel spirit free
We must tap into our inner defiance and determination to resist
Resistance, because we know what's right from wrong
We resist because we are guided by our moral compass
Resistance, we've been strugglin' too long
We have been fighting for justice for too long to give up now
Resistance, you know the people must come first
We prioritize the needs and rights of the people over any other interests or agendas
Resistance, cause we're just doing Jah Jah work
Our struggle for justice and righteousness is aligned with divine will
Roots man knows it, the bingi man is wise
Those who are rooted in their culture and traditions have valuable knowledge and insight
All your modern ways don't inspire me, Jah Jah guide
We value traditional and spiritual guidance over modern and materialistic values
I build a fire boil my tea, I till the soil plant my seed
We find satisfaction and meaning in simple and natural activities
Jah creations all I need to fulfill my dreams
We find fulfillment and purpose in working with and protecting the natural world
They'll try to seduce your soul with temptations of fame and riches
Those who benefit from oppression will try to lure us away from our values with promises of personal gain
Wine and dine you about the town, try to intoxicate your visions
The powerful will try to distract and manipulate us through extravagant and excessive temptations
Ahh, foolish pride, I would just as soon avoid all that jive
We see through the empty and vain pursuits of the oppressors and choose to avoid them
No, we cannot achieve our goals backbiting
Infighting and betrayals will only hinder our fight for justice
No, we cannot achieve our goals in deceit
Lies and deception are incompatible with our commitment to truth and integrity
No, we cannot achieve our goals compromising
Compromise and surrender of values will only perpetuate the injustice we are fighting against
Resistnace, oh my people embrace your destiny
We must embrace our calling to resist and struggle for justice
Resistnace, we've got to culture love and peace
We must cultivate a culture of love and peace in our resistance
Resistance, oh my people shine, shine, shine
We must shine as a beacon of hope and justice in our communities and the world
Contributed by Owen W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.