From his website:
If you know reggae music, you know Clinton 'Basie' Fearon. Clinton Fearon is counted among Jamaica's most talented musicians by peers and professionals in the Reggae music industry. His infectious bass riffs, guitar licks, percussion accents and powerful vocals make Bassie a living legend amongst reggae musicians and fans.
As a youth, Bassie went to Kingston to eventually become the well-known bassist, vocalist and lyricist for The Gladiators as well as a house musician for Coxsonne Dodd’s Studio One and Lee “Scratch” Perry’s Black Ark Studio. Fearon recorded many of Perry's best known songs, including Roast Fish and Cornbread which features one of Fearon's most famous bass lines. He also composed some everlasting basslines for Yabby You, Jimmy Riley, Max Romeo, Junior Byles and many many others.
Halleluyah
Clinton Fearon Lyrics
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Playing in the sand of time
Exploring its meadows
Finding little hills to climb
This world is like a garden
And we are the flowers
Some bloom in and out of season
Will someone please tell me tell me why tell me why
Innocent babies have to cry
The reason the reason we may never know
Just plant good seeds and let them grow
Let's move move move to the rhythm of life
And accept the things the things we cannot change
Come on let's groove groove groove to the rhythm of life
Just have a little faith the future shall be great
Hold on hold on hold on
Justice must be done
Before the break of dawn
Justice must be done
Before the day is gone gone gone
With deep meditation
And a firm concentration
We will fight the struggle
The battle must be won
Throw down the heavy load and
Think for awhile
If we can make a difference
By just a little smile
Then we've got the power to make
This world a better place
Pick up the pieces
Put them together
Cuase we're moving we're moving from the past
Soon we'll be singing
Free at last free at last
Let's move move move to the rhythm of life
And accept the things the things we cannot change
Come on let's groove groove groove to the rhythm of life
Just have a little faith the future shall be great
Hold on hold on hold on
Justice must be done
Before the break of dawn
Justice must be done
Before the day is gone gone gone
We will be singing glory hallelujah
We are free at last
Glory glory glory hallelujah
We are free at last...
In "Halleluyah," Clinton Fearon delivers an uplifting and encouraging message to listeners, urging them to embrace the present moment and take action toward positive change, all while maintaining a sense of hope for the future. In the verses, Fearon uses imagery of childhood exploration and gardening to convey the idea that life is a constantly changing landscape and that, like flowers in a garden, people can grow and bloom. Fearon also touches on the injustice and suffering present in the world, acknowledging that anyone can be affected by it, but encouraging listeners to focus on the good that they can do rather than dwelling on setbacks.
In the chorus, Fearon repeats the phrase "Let's move move move to the rhythm of life," emphasizing the importance of taking action and staying positive in the face of challenges. He also acknowledges that there are some things that cannot be changed or understood, but that it is still possible to have faith in the future and strive for justice.
Overall, "Halleluyah" is a call to action and a message of hope, encouraging listeners to focus on what they can control and work towards creating a better world for all.
Line by Line Meaning
We're all but little children
We are all inexperienced and naive, much like children.
Playing in the sand of time
We are all making our mark on the world, leaving our footprints in the sands of time.
Exploring its meadows
We are discovering new things and finding beauty in the world around us.
Finding little hills to climb
We all have our own unique obstacles to overcome and goals to achieve.
This world is like a garden
The world is a beautiful and varied place, much like a garden with a wide variety of plants.
And we are the flowers
We are all unique and beautiful in our own way.
Some bloom in and out of season
Some of us are able to achieve greatness at any time, while others may have a harder time.
Some never bloom at all
Some of us may struggle in life and never reach our full potential.
Will someone please tell me tell me why tell me why
The singer is pleading for an explanation for the injustices of the world.
Innocent babies have to cry
The singer is questioning why even the most innocent among us have to suffer.
The reason the reason we may never know
There may not always be a clear explanation for why bad things happen.
Just plant good seeds and let them grow
The singer is advocating for doing good in the world, even if the outcome is uncertain.
Let's move move move to the rhythm of life
We should embrace the natural ebb and flow of life and keep moving forward.
And accept the things the things we cannot change
We should not dwell on the things we cannot change, but instead focus on what we can control.
Come on let's groove groove groove to the rhythm of life
We should embrace life and all its ups and downs in order to truly live.
Just have a little faith the future shall be great
The singer is encouraging listeners to have faith that the future holds great promise.
Hold on hold on hold on
The singer is urging listeners to hang in there and keep pushing forward.
Justice must be done
The singer is advocating for justice to prevail in the world.
Before the break of dawn
Justice should come quickly and without delay.
Before the day is gone gone gone
We should act quickly to make a positive impact before it becomes too late.
With deep meditation
We should take time to reflect on our actions and how we can improve.
And a firm concentration
We should remain focused on our goals and put in the necessary effort to achieve them.
We will fight the struggle
We should stand up for what is right and work to make the world a better place.
The battle must be won
The struggle for a better world is ongoing and we must persevere to make progress.
Throw down the heavy load and
We should let go of our burdens and take a moment to rest.
Think for awhile
We should take time to contemplate our place in the world and what we can do to make a difference.
If we can make a difference
Each of us has the power to make a positive impact on the world.
By just a little smile
We can brighten someone's day and spread positvity with a simple act of kindness.
Then we've got the power to make
Small acts of kindness can have a powerful impact on the world.
This world a better place
We should all strive to make the world a better, more just, and more compassionate place to live.
Pick up the pieces
We should work to restore and correct the things that are broken in the world.
Put them together
We should work to bring people together and unite in our efforts to make the world a better place.
Cuase we're moving we're moving from the past
We should learn from the mistakes of the past and grow and improve as individuals and as a society.
Soon we'll be singing
The singer is optimistic about the future and the positive progress that can be made.
Free at last free at last
The singer alludes to Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech and the hope for a world free of oppression and inequality.
We will be singing glory hallelujah
There is hope for a brighter future and reason to rejoice.
We are free at last
The world is not perfect, but positive change can and will happen.
Glory glory glory hallelujah
This repeated line represents the singer's hope for a better world and a brighter future.
Contributed by Cameron I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Nice music mr fearon keep it up we are now waiting for the new album
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Jah ever living&ever faithfull.
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