1. A roots regg… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists that have used this name:
1. A roots reggae band from Jamaica
2. A straight edge metalcore band from Florida, US
1. Culture was a Jamaican roots reggae group founded in 1976. Originally they were known as the African Disciples.
The members of the trio were Joseph Hill (lead vocals), Albert Walker (backing vocals) and Kenneth Dayes (backing vocals).
Shortly after Culture came together, they began working with the "Mighty Two" – producer Joe Gibbs and engineer Errol Thompson. While at Gibbs’ studio, they recorded a series of powerful singles, many of which ended up on their debut album ‘Two Sevens Clash’. After their success with Gibbs, the group went on to make a string of albums for producer Sonia Pottinger. Culture began working with some of the premier musicians of the day including Robbie Shakespeare, Sly Dunbar, Ansel Collins, Cedric Brooks and the ever-present percussionist Sticky. Virgin Records picked up the albums, and that added distribution enabled Culture to gain an even larger following outside of Jamaica.
Critically considered one of the most authentic traditional reggae acts, at the time of the first Rolling Stone Record Guide publication, they were the only band of any genre whose every recording received a five-star review (of bands with more than one recording in the guide).
In 1982 the three singers went their own ways. Hill carried on using the Culture name, and recorded the Lion Rock album, which was released in the United States by Heartbeat Records. For their part, Walker and Dayes recorded a handful of songs on their own – a few of which turned up on an album titled Roots & Culture. In 1986 the original line-up reformed to record two highly regarded albums – Culture in Culture and Culture at Work. These releases marked the beginning of a very busy period for the group, including annual albums and countless tours. The U.S. label Shanachie released a steady stream of new and old Culture albums up to Wings Of A Dove in 1992.
Joseph Hill, who came to symbolize the face of Culture, died in Germany on 19 August 2006 while the group was on tour. His son, Kenyatta Hill, now is the lead singer.
2) Classic mid/late 90s hardcore from Florida, celebrated for, among a handful of others, helping to cultivate the burgeoning metallic hardcore sound that became synonymous with the era.
CULTURE was known for aggressive social/political/ecological commentary, cautionary tales of reckless consumerism and industrial sprawl, and advocacy of the straightedge lifestyle.
Former members went on to Morning Again, Terror, As Friends Rust, Shai Hulud, Throwdown, Blood Has Been Shed and (most recently) ON BODIES.
In 2012, CULTURE played its first show since disbanding in 1998 (The Reel & Restless Fest in Miami, Florida). This fall, in August of 2013, the band will revisit Europe for Belgium's famed Ieper Hardcore Festival, and will then play three dates in Japan, including Tokyo's Bloodaxe Fest.
Members included:
Rich Thurston (Guitar: 1993-1997, Bass: 1993, Vocals: 1993, Drums: 1996)
Josh Williams (Drums: 1993-1997)
Stan Obal (Bass: 1993)
Mark Mitchell (Vocals: 1993, Vocals: 1996)
Pete Carreno (Bass: 1994)
John Wylie (Guitar: 1994-1995)
Damien Moyal (Vocals: 1994-1995, Vocals: 1997-1998)
Gordon Tarpley (Bass: 1995-1997, Guitar: 1998)
Louie Long (Vocals: 1995)
Anthony Conte (Vocals: 1995)
Steve Looker (Guitar: 1996-1997)
Jason Dooley (Drums: 1997)
Timothy Kirkpatrick (Drums: 1997-1998)
Joe Simmons (Guitar:1997-1998)
Floyd Beckham (Bass: 1998)
Kenneth Brian (Guitar: 1998)
Love Shine Bright
Culture Lyrics
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Love shines brighter every day
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
We jump and wake up in the mornings
For it was love that caused our first heart beat
Check the green trees
How they bow their heads way down low
To give thanks and praises to the Father
That's why I sing, say
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
You've got to believe me!
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
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Check the flowers in the garden
See how beautiful their petals grow
Even the pine trees how they point their fingers to the heavens
The birds, their little songs to sing
That's why I sing say
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
You've got to believe!
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
In this song, Culture, a roots reggae group from Jamaica, sings about the power of love and its ability to shine bright. They compare love to the morning sun, emphasizing how it is something that starts our day off right and stays with us as we go through our daily lives. The lyrics also touch on how love exists in nature, with the trees and flowers showing their gratitude to a higher power for the love and beauty that surrounds them.
Throughout the song, the singer encourages the listener to believe in the power of love and how it can make a positive impact on our world. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, with a message that resonates across cultures and generations. The upbeat reggae rhythm adds to the positive energy of the song, creating a feel-good vibe that uplifts the spirits of anyone who listens.
Overall, Love Shine Bright is a timeless song that reminds us of the importance of love and how it can brighten even the darkest of days.
Line by Line Meaning
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love is a force that shines brighter than the sun in the morning
Love shines brighter every day
Love is constantly growing and becoming stronger with each passing day
We jump and wake up in the mornings
Our hearts beat with excitement and joy each morning as we awaken to love's presence
For it was love that caused our first heart beat
Love is the very essence of life that gave us our first heartbeat
Check the green trees
Take a moment to observe the trees
How they bow their heads way down low
The trees humble themselves and bow in reverence to their creator
To give thanks and praises to the Father
The trees are showing gratitude and worship to God
That's why I sing, say
This is why I sing
You've got to believe me!
Believe in the power of love
Check the flowers in the garden
Observe the beauty of the flowers in the garden
See how beautiful their petals grow
Notice how the petals of the flowers grow with such beauty and grace
Even the pine trees how they point their fingers to the heavens
The pine trees also display reverence and point towards the sky in awe of their creator
The birds, their little songs to sing
The birds sing songs of joy and praise
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@philippebrisson8963
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
We jump and wake up in the mornings
For it was love that caused our first heart beat
Check the green trees
How they bow their heads way down low
To give thanks and praises to the Father
That's why I sing, say
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
You've got to believe me!
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
Check the flowers in the garden
See how beautiful their petals grow
Even the pine trees how they point their fingers to the heavens
The birds, their little songs to sing
That's why I sing say
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
You've got to believe! Salut 👋
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
@rastacj2769
He said" It was LOVE that cause the first heartbeat ". GOD is LOVE so its only right that the CREATOR is the cause of LIFE. HE brings two people together with LOVE and with that LOVE another LIFE is formed. HE loved us before HE created us. HE loved us so, that HE gave HIS breath of LIFE to Adam. I could go on and on about GOD'S love for us. Just take a look around and see the wondrous things HE'S done for us. It's only us that destroy, hate, kill, covet, steal and boast with pride. HE didn't create us for that, HE created us to LOVE. Give thanks and always stay humble.
@muttley2787
If you're reading this, I love you
@raspapaya
Gonna shine bright for Every One!!!!
@sonickage
Thankfulness is holy
@Didi-op3hq
Soothing my soul in Kenya
@mahsumjajah9698
Yes love shine brighter than the Morning sun, ♥️♥️♥️♥️, I miss you Joseph 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@philippebrisson8963
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
We jump and wake up in the mornings
For it was love that caused our first heart beat
Check the green trees
How they bow their heads way down low
To give thanks and praises to the Father
That's why I sing, say
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
You've got to believe me!
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
Check the flowers in the garden
See how beautiful their petals grow
Even the pine trees how they point their fingers to the heavens
The birds, their little songs to sing
That's why I sing say
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
You've got to believe! Salut 👋
Love shines brighter than the morning sun
Love shines brighter every day
@edwardrigha6782
Thanks for the lyrics
@arnoldseduwa5435
Where ever you are Jah man,know that your music it's keeping on healing our souls, #RIP_Jah_Joseph_hill
@darlenedavidson4906
JAMAAL