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 Shines Brighter
Culture Lyrics
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Love shine brighter than the morning Sun
Love shine brighter everyday eee
You jump and wake up in the mornings
It was love that cause your first heart beat... Oh yeah
Check the green trees how they bow
Their heads way down low to praise the father
It's why I sing say, Love shine brighter than the morning Sun
Love shine brighter than the morning
Sun Love shine brighter everyday eee
It's a true message
Check the flowers in the garden uh uh
See how beautiful their better grow ooo
Yeah... Even the branches ah coil it fingers,, say Amen
And the birds lead the song to sing
Yeah eeeh
That's why I sing say...
Love shine brighter than the morning
Sun Love shine brighter everyday eee
Oh ooooo uh-huh
The song "Love Shines Brighter" by the Jamaican reggae group Culture is a celebration of the power of love to brighten and uplift our lives. The lyrics suggest that love has the ability to shine brighter than the sun, the most radiant and powerful source of light in our world. Love is also portrayed as an ever-present force that wakes us up in the morning and causes our heartbeats to start. This speaks to the idea that love is the foundation of life and gives us purpose and meaning.
The song also draws attention to the natural world as a reflection of the love and beauty that exists in the universe. The green trees and flowers in the garden are depicted as bending down to praise their creator, and even the branches and birds are said to join in the song of love. This suggests that love is not just a human experience but a universal one that connects all living things.
Overall, "Love Shines Brighter" is a joyful and optimistic song that celebrates the transformative power of love to bring light and warmth into our lives. It encourages us to recognize and appreciate the beauty and love that surround us in nature and in each other, and to let love guide us through life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
Love shine brighter than the morning Sun
Love is brighter and more powerful than the rising Sun in the morning
Love shine brighter everyday eee
The illumination of love grows stronger and stronger each day
You jump and wake up in the mornings
Love gives you the energy and excitement to jump out of bed each morning
It was love that cause your first heart beat... Oh yeah
Love is the source and reason for our very existence and first heartbeats
Check the green trees how they bow
Observe how even the trees bow down in humility and respect for a higher power
Their heads way down low to praise the father
The trees show reverence towards a divine power by bowing their heads low
It's why I sing say, Love shine brighter than the morning Sun
This is the reason why the artist sings, to praise the profound brightness of love
It's a true message
The message of love's brilliance is truthful and accurate
Check the flowers in the garden uh uh
Observe the flowers blooming in the garden
See how beautiful their better grow ooo
Notice how the flowers thrive and become more beautiful with love
Yeah... Even the branches ah coil it fingers,, say Amen
Even the tree branches seem to be rejoicing in agreement and praise
And the birds lead the song to sing
The birds join in song, spreading the message of love's radiance
Oh ooooo uh-huh
Expressing admiration and affirmation for the power of love
Writer(s): Sly Dunbar, Robbie Shakespeare, Roy Sylvester Dayes, Joseph Constantine Hill, Albert George Walker
Contributed by Gabriella S. 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