Brother Noland is an impact player in Hawaii’s music scene. He is always out in front, changing and pushing the music to unexpected places. The term innovator fits Noland well. Before his first smash hit, Coconut Girl, the term Jawaiian music didn’t really exist. Now, he is often credited with the birth of Jawaiian music. But like all true innovators, Noland cannot be pigeon holed. He loves the Jawaiian feel, but he can’t restrict himself to only one kind of music. He also excels in traditional Hawaiian music, slack key, and Hawaiian swing music because music makes him feel good and good music, no matter the genre makes him feel better.
Master Blaster
Brother Noland Lyrics
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It's hotter than July
Though the world's full of problems
They couldn't touch us even if they tried
From the park I hear rhythms
Marley's hot on the box
Tonight there will be a party
On the corner at the end of the block
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
I bet nobody ever told you that you
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
You would be jammin' and jammin' and jammin', jam on
They want us to join their fighting
But our answer today
Is to let all our worries
Like the breeze through our fingers slip away
Peace has come to Zimbabwe
Third World's right on the one
Now's the time for celebration
'Cause we've only just begun
Didn't know that you
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
Bet you nobody ever told you that you
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
You would be jammin' and jammin' and jammin', jam on
Bet you nobody ever told you that you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
I know nobody told you that you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
We're jammin', jammin', jammin', jam on
You ask me am I happy
Well as matter of fact
I can say that I'm ecstatic
'Cause we all just made a pact
We've agreed to get together
Joined as children in Jah
When you're moving in the positive
Your destination is the brightest star
You didn't know that you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
I bet you nobody ever told you that you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
Don't you stop the music, oh no,
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Na, na na
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Nobody told you oh, oh, oh, you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
I bet you if someone approached you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Yesterday to tell you that you would be jammin'
You would not believe it
Because you never thought that you would be jammin'
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Jammin' 'til the break of dawn
Oh, oh, oh, you may as well believe what you are feeling
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Because you feel your body jammin'
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Oh, Oh, you would be jammin' until the break of dawn
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
The lyrics to Brother Noland's song, "Master Blaster" paint a picture of a vibrant, lively community coming together to celebrate life and music. The song begins by describing the heat of the July night and the world's problems, but the rhythm and melodies from nearby curtail any troubles that could touch them. The singer hears Bob Marley's music and knows that there will be a celebration down the block. The chorus reminds the listener that they never thought they would be "jammin' until the break of dawn," but they are.
The song then touches on the push to join fighting, but the answer is to let worries slip away like a breeze through fingers. Peace has come to Zimbabwe, and the Third World is on the rise. The singer says that they have only just begun to celebrate, and the chorus plays again. The song ends with the singer saying that they have agreed to join together as children of Jah, moving in the positive, and reaching for the brightest star. They never thought they would be jammin' until the break of dawn, but they are, and they feel ecstatic.
Overall, "Master Blaster" is a joyful ode to music's power to bring people together, lift their spirits, and make them feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone's feeling pretty
Everyone is happy and excited
It's hotter than July
The weather is very warm
Though the world's full of problems
Despite the challenges in the world
They couldn't touch us even if they tried
The problems do not affect us
From the park I hear rhythms
Music can be heard from the park
Marley's hot on the box
Bob Marley's music is playing loudly
Tonight there will be a party
A celebration is happening tonight
On the corner at the end of the block
The party is located on the street corner
Didn't know you
You did not know
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
You would be dancing all night long
I bet nobody ever told you that you
No one probably informed you
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
You would dance all night long
You would be jammin' and jammin' and jammin', jam on
You would continue to dance non-stop
They want us to join their fighting
Others want us to participate in their conflicts
But our answer today
But we choose a different response today
Is to let all our worries
To release all of our problems
Like the breeze through our fingers slip away
To let them go as easily as the wind
Peace has come to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has found peace
Third World's right on the one
Third World is unified
Now's the time for celebration
It is time to celebrate
'Cause we've only just begun
Because this is just the beginning
You ask me am I happy
You inquire if I am content
Well as matter of fact
In fact
I can say that I'm ecstatic
I can confirm that I am overjoyed
'Cause we all just made a pact
Because we have all come to an agreement
We've agreed to get together
We have decided to unite
Joined as children in Jah
United as followers of God
When you're moving in the positive
When you have a positive mindset
Your destination is the brightest star
You will reach your highest potential
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, you
A chant to motivate dancing
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
You would dance all night long
Don't you stop the music, oh no,
Urging the music to continue playing
Na, na na
A chant to motivate dancing
Bet you if someone approached you
You probably wouldn't believe it if someone told you
Yesterday to tell you that you would be jammin'
If someone had told you the day before that you would be dancing all night long
Because you never thought that you would be jammin'
Because you did not expect to be dancing all night long
Oh, oh, oh, oh,
A chant to motivate dancing
Jammin' 'til the break of dawn
Dancing all night long
Oh, oh, oh, you may as well believe what you are feeling
You should trust your own feelings
Because you feel your body jammin'
You feel the rhythm in your body
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
We are dancing to the music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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