After a ten-year hiatus they released a new EP, World Citizen, on 15 June 2013, with a UK and European Tour to follow. In November 2014, the band embarked on their first USA tour, with dates across California and Texas. The lineup featured original founding members Anthony Brightly, Chris Hanson, Desmond Mahoney and vocalist Jesse Brade. They have been working on a new album, Now And Then, for an official 2015 release on TCD Records.
Amigo
Black Slate Lyrics
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Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Jah lover, another mislead you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Another, another mistreat you wrong
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Leave it to Jah and he will guide you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Just have faith, he'll show you the way to go
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Oh, no, wahoooha
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Oh, no, wahoooha
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Ja lover, another mistreat you wrong
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Another, another desert you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Just have faith and Jah will guide you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Leave it to Jah and he will guide you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Oh, no, wahoooha
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Wahoooha
Jah lover
Jah lover
Jah lover, whooo
Jah lover
Jah lover
Jah lover, whooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Amigo
Amigo
Amigo, whooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Jah lover, another mislead you on
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Another, another mistreat you wrong
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
The song "Amigo" by Black Slate is a message of hope and encouragement directed towards those who are being mistreated or misled. The word "amigo" which translates to "friend" in Spanish, is used in a universal sense to represent anyone who may be going through tough times, struggling to find their way or faced with challenges.
The lyrics mention the importance of having faith in Jah (which refers to God), and trusting that he will guide you through difficult situations. The phrase "leave it to Jah" encourages one to trust in the divine and not rely on human efforts alone. The repetition of the lines "Shoop, shoop, wahoooha" and "Oh, no, wahoooha" serve as vocal echoes that imbue the song with a sense of urgency and emotion.
Overall, "Amigo" is an uplifting and inspiring song that calls for solidarity and unity among people. It reminds us that we are all capable of making a positive impact in the world and that sometimes all we need is a little help from our friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Amigo
Addressing a friend or companion
Amigo
Another addressing of a friend or companion
Amigo, whooo
Excited addressing of a friend or companion
Amigo
Addressing a friend or companion
Amigo
Another addressing of a friend or companion
Amigo, whooo
Excited addressing of a friend or companion
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Repetition of addressing a friend or companion in a playful manner
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Repetition of addressing a friend or companion in a playful manner
Jah lover, another mislead you on
God-loving people may be betrayed by others
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Onomatopoeia conveying pain or disappointment
Another, another mistreat you wrong
Another instance of being betrayed or wronged by another person
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Onomatopoeia conveying pain or disappointment
Leave it to Jah and he will guide you on
Trust in God to guide you on the right path
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Onomatopoeia conveying pain or disappointment
Just have faith, he'll show you the way to go
Believe in God's guidance and he will show you the right path
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Onomatopoeia conveying pain or disappointment
Oh, no, wahoooha
Exclamation of distress conveyed through onomatopoeia
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Onomatopoeia conveying pain or disappointment
Oh, no, wahoooha
Exclamation of distress conveyed through onomatopoeia
Jah lover
God-loving person
Jah lover
Another reference to a God-loving person
Jah lover, whooo
Excited reference to a God-loving person
Jah lover
God-loving person
Jah lover
Another reference to a God-loving person
Jah lover, whooo
Excited reference to a God-loving person
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Repetition of addressing a friend or companion in a playful manner
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Repetition of addressing a friend or companion in a playful manner
Amigo
Addressing a friend or companion
Amigo
Another addressing of a friend or companion
Amigo, whooo
Excited addressing of a friend or companion
Amigo
Addressing a friend or companion
Amigo
Another addressing of a friend or companion
Amigo, whooo
Excited addressing of a friend or companion
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Repetition of addressing a friend or companion in a playful manner
Amigo, migo, migo, migo, whooohooohooo
Repetition of addressing a friend or companion in a playful manner
Jah lover, another mistreat you wrong
God-loving people may be betrayed or wronged by others
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Onomatopoeia conveying pain or disappointment
Another, another desert you on
Another instance of being abandoned by someone
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Onomatopoeia conveying pain or disappointment
Just have faith and Jah will guide you on
Believe in God's guidance and he will show you the right path
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Onomatopoeia conveying pain or disappointment
Leave it to Jah and he will guide you on
Trust in God to guide you on the right path
Shoop, shoop, wahoooha
Onomatopoeia conveying pain or disappointment
Wahoooha
Onomatopoeia conveying pain or disappointment
Contributed by Mia T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.