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)
No Night
Culture Lyrics
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Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion
Jah.
Rastafari!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
King Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
For the Babylon is full of bad ways and bad decision
All they know to do is make guns and ammunition
Never yet to ever make any good decision
And the people out there in the street they suffer by that
Hear what I'm saying!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
King Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
(.)
Jah.
For me no in none a dem and a dem cantankorous business
All they want fe do is fasten you up in a politics
But the Rastaman him vote for him dreadlocks already
When I vote for you them tell me now vote for me
Stop that!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
King Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Wake up and look at my doorway early this morning
And when I look out it was the census taker standing
I said bredda man look out and see me vote for me dreadlocks already
When I vote for you, then tell me who vote for my baby, Lord!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Jah Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Come and make we sing out the music!
No time to idle soldiers
Step up in Zion's Light
No time for pour pretty boys
Time to make vegetable and live right
The song "No Night" by Culture is a spiritual hymn that praises Rastafari, the “King of Kings,” and exalts the Zion. The lyrics state that there is no night in Zion, and that King Rastafari is the light and the only light that they need. The song is a representation of the Rastafarian belief that by following their faith, they can find enlightenment and salvation, and that they do not have to rely on external sources of light, as their faith already provides them with everything they need.
The lyrics also address social and political issues faced by members of the Rastafarian community. They criticize the Babylonian system, which is full of bad decision making, violence, and warfare. The Babylon is seen as something that brings misery and suffering to people. In contrast, the Zion represents hope, freedom, and salvation. The chorus repeats “Hallelujah, there is no night there,” emphasizing the joy and peace that comes with the Zion.
The song is a call to action, urging people to wake up and look out the doorway. The census taker is used as a metaphor to represent Babylonian politics and the need for people to choose their own fate by voting for their own beliefs. The message is that the only way to truly find peace and light is to embrace Rastafarian beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Rastafari, King of Kings
Calling upon Rastafari, who is known as the King of Kings
Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion
Rastafari is also known as the Lord of Lords and the Conquering Lion
Jah.
An expression of acknowledgement and praise towards Rastafari
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
In Zion, a spiritual place, there is no darkness, only light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
A sign of joy and celebration towards the absence of darkness in Zion
King Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Rastafari is the source of light and guidance for those who follow him so they do not need any other source of light
For the Babylon is full of bad ways and bad decision
The Babylon, which represents society, is corrupt and makes poor decisions
All they know to do is make guns and ammunition
Babylon's primary focus is on violence and conflict
Never yet to ever make any good decision
Babylon has never made a wise or positive decision
And the people out there in the street they suffer by that
The regular people in society are negatively impacted by Babylon's bad decisions
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Repeating the idea that Zion is a place of only light, no darkness
Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Reiterating that Rastafari is the sole source of guidance and light for those who follow him
For me no in none a dem and a dem cantankorous business
The singer is not involved in any negative or argumentative behavior
All they want fe do is fasten you up in a politics
Those in Babylon are only concerned with controlling others through politics
But the Rastaman him vote for him dreadlocks already
The singer, as a Rastaman, has already made a decision on who he supports
When I vote for you them tell me now vote for me
When the artist supports someone, they expect them to support him in turn, but this does not happen in politics
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Reiterating the idea that Zion is a place of only light, no darkness
Wake up and look at my doorway early this morning
The singer is awakening to a new day
And when I look out it was the census taker standing
The singer sees someone who is taking a census standing outside their door
I said bredda man look out and see me vote for me dreadlocks already
The artist affirms that he has already made his political beliefs and values clear through his hair, which is symbolic as it is part of Rastafari culture.
When I vote for you, then tell me who vote for my baby, Lord!
The artist is calling for reciprocity in politics
Come and make we sing out the music!
Invitation to celebrate together through song
No time to idle soldiers
It's not the time to be lazy or relax
Step up in Zion's Light
The artist is inviting others to join them in Zion and follow Rastafari
No time for pour pretty boys
It's not the time to be superficial or shallow
Time to make vegetable and live right
It's time to focus on eating healthy food and living a righteous life
Writer(s): Joseph C Hill
Contributed by Adam F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@charleschachasibena7454
LYRICS
Hey Rastafari, King of Kings
Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion
Jah..
Rastafari!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
King Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
For the Babylon is full of bad ways and bad decision
All they know to do is make guns and ammunition
Never yet to ever make any good decision
And the people out there in the street they suffer by that
Hear what I'm saying!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
King Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
(..)
Jah..
For me no in none a dem and a dem cantankorous business
All they want fe do is fasten you up in a politics
But the Rastaman him vote for him dreadlocks already
When I vote for you them tell me now vote for me
Stop that!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
King Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Wake up and look at my doorway early this morning
And when I look out it was the census taker standing
I said bredda man look out and see me vote for me dreadlocks already
When I vote for you, then tell me who vote for my baby, Lord!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Jah Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Come and make we sing out the music!
No time to idle soldiers
Step up in Zion's Light
No time for pour pretty boys
Time to make vegetable and live right
Culture lyrics are copyright by their rightful owner(s) and Jah Lyrics in no way takes copyright or claims the lyrics belong to us.
Jah Lyrics exists solely for the purpose of archiving all reggae lyrics and makes no profit from this website.
@charleschachasibena7454
LYRICS
Hey Rastafari, King of Kings
Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion
Jah..
Rastafari!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
King Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
For the Babylon is full of bad ways and bad decision
All they know to do is make guns and ammunition
Never yet to ever make any good decision
And the people out there in the street they suffer by that
Hear what I'm saying!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
King Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
(..)
Jah..
For me no in none a dem and a dem cantankorous business
All they want fe do is fasten you up in a politics
But the Rastaman him vote for him dreadlocks already
When I vote for you them tell me now vote for me
Stop that!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
King Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Wake up and look at my doorway early this morning
And when I look out it was the census taker standing
I said bredda man look out and see me vote for me dreadlocks already
When I vote for you, then tell me who vote for my baby, Lord!
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Jah Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
No night in a Zion, there is no night there
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Rastafari is our light and we need no other light
Hallelujah, there is no night there
Come and make we sing out the music!
No time to idle soldiers
Step up in Zion's Light
No time for pour pretty boys
Time to make vegetable and live right
Culture lyrics are copyright by their rightful owner(s) and Jah Lyrics in no way takes copyright or claims the lyrics belong to us.
Jah Lyrics exists solely for the purpose of archiving all reggae lyrics and makes no profit from this website.
@gracemarian2088
Thanks for the lyrics.. bless up
@viviennelomotey5023
Bless you!
@johnnylumis729
Good job bless up
@knowledgewithrob9800
Thanks
@gladystetteh6368
Thanks.... Jah Bless
@gyasiansa3358
This song used to be my dad's caller tune in 2008/2009 and i will always jam to this song anytime the phone rang. RIP dad miss you so much🙏😢🇬🇭
@felixobeng9407
Sorry man😢
@beaniej2024
sorry to hear
@Ohene_
Forever he lives!