Jam
C.P.A. Lyrics
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Fell in temptation, sin spread through the nation
Lead me salvation, and pierce the palms of holy hands
Who is the son of man? take me to the promised land
Where I and I free, Jah set my mind at ease
I stay cool in the shade even at 96?
You must believe and plant this seed of wisdom
[Chorus]
Set your eyes to Zion
Jah Jah people ride on
Forgive them Lord, for they not know
That what they do, people blame it on you
Can't understand why dem so mad
Dem heart get cold, empty with no soul
I've begun to search of One
Giver of life, I and I recognize
To be with you, forever I'll be with you
In paradise, Zion I set my eyes
[Chorus]
Tell me Mr. Deadman?
Do you have the answer?
How do you get to Heaven?
Do you have the answer?
Hey Mr. Deadman
I'll tell you if you want to know,
How you can get to Heaven?
Believe in I Jah Jah son
The song “Jam” by C.P.A. is a reggae-inspired tune that touches on themes of faith, redemption, and spiritual transcendence. The song’s opening lines reference the biblical story of Adam and Eve, suggesting that humanity's fall into sin has had far-reaching consequences. The singer then implores listeners to seek salvation, asking to be led towards the “promised land” and “the son of man.”
Throughout the song, C.P.A. emphasizes the importance of planting seeds of wisdom and remaining steadfast in the face of the pressures and distractions of modern life, often articulated as “Babylon.” The chorus calls for Jah Jah people (or God’s people) to set their eyes toward Zion and to forgive others for their ignorance and failings. The final verse features a dialogue between the singer and “Mr. Deadman,” who represents death or the afterlife. The singer asserts that the key to reaching Heaven is to believe in Jah Jah's Son, or Jesus Christ.
Overall, the lyrics to “Jam” encourage listeners to turn towards faith and to seek higher spiritual truths, offering a message of hope and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in the day when man he paved the way
In the past, when humans first invented things and made progress
Fell in temptation, sin spread through the nation
Humans gave in to temptation and started doing bad things, which spread throughout society
Lead me salvation, and pierce the palms of holy hands
Help me be saved and let me follow the example of Jesus, who was crucified
Who is the son of man? take me to the promised land
Who is Jesus? Bring me to heaven
Where I and I free, Jah set my mind at ease
Where I and other Rastafarians are free, God gives me peace
I stay cool in the shade even at 96?
I am calm and comfortable, even in old age
You must believe and plant this seed of wisdom
You need to have faith and spread knowledge to others
Stick to the track and don't be trapped by Babylon
Stay on the right path and don't be misled by mainstream society
Set your eyes to Zion
Look towards heaven
Jah Jah people ride on
Rastafarians continue to have faith in God
Forgive them Lord, for they not know
God, forgive those who don't understand
That what they do, people blame it on you
People blame their actions on God, when they shouldn't
Can't understand why dem so mad
I don't understand why people are so angry
Dem heart get cold, empty with no soul
People become callous and lose their empathy and humanity
I've begun to search of One
I have started searching for God
Giver of life, I and I recognize
I know that God is the source of life
To be with you, forever I'll be with you
I want to be with God forever
In paradise, Zion I set my eyes
I want to be in heaven
Tell me Mr. Deadman?
Ask the person who is dead
Do you have the answer?
Do you know the answer?
How do you get to Heaven?
What is the way to get to heaven?
Hey Mr. Deadman
Referencing the person who is dead again
I'll tell you if you want to know,
I can tell you if you want to know
Believe in I Jah Jah son
Believe in Jesus (who is seen as the son of God in Rastafarianism)
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