The album has a very relaxed, laid back sound, lacking much of the militant quality of the Wailers lyrically and musically. They received criticism for 'going soft' as a result of the general sound of the album as well as the theme: songs primarily revolving around love, as well as marijuana.
The album's release coincided with the One Love Peace Concert, heralding Marley's triumphant return to Jamaica from exodus in London. Three of the songs are new versions of tracks from the 1971 album Soul Revolution Part II. Well-known songs from the album include "Is This Love" and "Satisfy My Soul". Kaya reached the top five in the UK album charts.
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Time Will Tell
Bob Marley feat. The Wailers Lyrics
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Run come crucify the dread
Time alone, oh! time will tell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Time alone, oh! time will tell
Back them up, oh not the brothers
But the ones, who set them up
Time alone, oh! time will tell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Time alone, oh! time will tell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Oh children weep no more
Oh my sycamore tree, saw the freedom tree
Saw you settle the score
Oh children weep no more
Weep no more, children weep no more
JAH would never give the power to a baldhead
Run come crucify the dread
Time alone, oh! time will tell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Time alone, oh! time will tell
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
The opening lines of the song, “JAH would never give the power to a baldhead, Run come crucify the dread” suggest a deep political message that is typical of Marley's work, as “Baldhead” is a reference to the government officials who are not Rastafarians or followers of Jah, while “Dread” is a reference to the Rastafarian’s long dreadlocks. This implies that the government is oppressive towards the Rastafarian people, who are denied power and marginalized. The song continues with the central theme of being aware of one’s own reality and not living in a state of delusion, as depicted in the lines, “Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell, Time alone, oh! time will tell, Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell”. These lyrics suggest that one may believe that they are living in heaven, while in reality, they are living in a far less ideal situation.
The second verse of the song continues with the political theme, as Marley sings, “Back them up, oh not the brothers, But the ones, who set them up,” implying that those in power are not actually the ones who have caused their problems; instead, it is those who put the politicians and officials in power who are responsible. Finally, the song ends on a hopeful note as Marley aims to inspire and lift the spirits of his listeners, “Oh children weep no more, Oh my sycamore tree, saw the freedom tree, Saw you settle the score, Weep no more, children weep no more”. By empowering the listeners, Marley drives home the message that they can create a better world if they become aware of their reality and take action.
Line by Line Meaning
JAH would never give the power to a baldhead
God would never give power to someone who ignores their African heritage and embraces the ways of the colonizer.
Run come crucify the dread
Those who are against Rastafarianism, the culture of the oppressed, will one day come to regret their actions.
Time alone, oh! time will tell
Only time can reveal the truth about certain situations or people.
Think you're in heaven but you're living in hell
Just because you think that you are in a good place does not mean that you are not going through terrible experiences.
Back them up, oh not the brothers
Do not support those who betrayed their own people.
But the ones, who set them up
Instead, blame those who caused the betrayal in the first place.
Oh children weep no more
Do not cry anymore, as there is hope for a better tomorrow.
Oh my sycamore tree, saw the freedom tree
The artist's sycamore tree represents hope, and saw the tree of freedom that signifies a time where African Americans were finally free after being enslaved for centuries.
Saw you settle the score
Saw that justice was finally served.
Weep no more, children weep no more
The children of the oppressed should not cry anymore, as they will be freed from their suffering.
Writer(s): Bob Marley
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rasjjmitchell7977
🌈 Jah Bless 🌈 Bob was a prophet his words have come true.
In these times the rich think they are in Heaven, but they are living in Hell.
"Blessed are the poor for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven,
But woe upon the wealthy, for they have already had their comfort"
--Luke 6
There's a twilight zone episode where a gangster gets killed, but he wakes up in a luxury hotel where whatever he wants, he gets. Food, money, women etc.
But after a few weeks he is bored and depressed.
He asks his Valet, a guy named Pip "Here I get whatever I want, but I am still unhappy: this is Heaven?"
Pip laughs rather demonically, and says "Heaven? Why don't you know? This is the OTHER PLACE!"
The modern day ultra wealthy think they are in Heaven but they are living in Hell....
@FearInfest4tion
Oh, oh
Jah would never give the power to a bald head
Run come crucify the Dread
Time alone, oh, time will tell
Think you're in heaven, but you living in hell
Think you're in heaven, but you living in hell
Think you're in heaven, but you living in hell
Time alone, oh, time will tell
You think you are in heaven, but you living in hell
Back them up, oh, not the brothers
But the ones who set them up
Time alone, oh, time will tell
Think you're in heaven, but you're living in hell
Think you're in heaven, but you're living in hell
Think you're in heaven, but you're living in hell
Time alone, oh, time will tell
You think you're in heaven, but you're living in hell
Mm-mm, mm-mm
Oh, ma
Oh, ma
Oh, ma children are cryin'
Oh, children, weep no more
Oh, ma sycamore tree, saw the freedom tree
All you have spoke
Oh, children, weep no more
Weep no more, children, weep no more
Jah would never give the power to a baldhead
Run come crucify the Dread
Time alone, oh, time will tell
Think you're in heaven, but ya living in hell
Think you're in heaven, but ya living in hell
Think you're in heaven, but ya living in hell
Time alone, oh, time will tell
Think you're in heaven, but ya living in hell
@snoopboom4614
Peace to the real people who listen to bob music 💯🙏
@yvetteisaac7346
RIP Bob you did your master's work a true prophet and Servant of God thank you one day many will see and understand!!!
@juhahuovio3548
you also can listen to popmusic
@westyraviz
“Sold my freedom ‘round the world
Sold man to the ground
Sold man, took a man pride
Oh children weep no more
Oh my sycamore tree
Saw the free country
Saw you settle the score
Oh children weep no more”
@winstonfisher9684
Saw you settle the score.(The chlidern).
@boaw3947
ชัะระ หมายถึง อะไรครับ คำว่าชะระ
@user-bb3je8il1c
@@boaw3947do you mean karma?
@user-bb3je8il1c
@@boaw3947chars is another way to say weed
@Bobmacca64
Catch A Fire, Burnin', Natty Dread, Rastaman Vibration, Exodus, Kaya...what a run of wonderful albums that is:)
@ronkali5365
You forgot the most crucial one Survival