There are at least two artists that have used this name:
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)

bud a bawl
Culture Lyrics

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Long day bud a bawl
It mean yu na plant no herb
Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean yu na plant no herb
Lazy boy

Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean yu na plant no herb

Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean yu na plant no herb

And every day yu jus′ a tell Rastaman
Say yu want high grade
And every day yu jus' a tell the Rastaman
Say yu want high grade

Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean na plant no food
Long day a bawl
Yu mean na plant no food

Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean na plant no food
Long day a bawl
Yu mean na plant no food

And as yu feel peckish
Yu want beef soup
And as yu feel peckish, my God
Say yu want pumpkin soup
And as Sunday come
Yu want rice and peas
Yu no plant no food
So wha′ yu a go eat
Tell me a breeze

Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean na plant no herb
Long day a bawl
Yu mean na plant no herb

Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean na plant no herb
Long day a bawl
Yu mean na plant no herb, get up

Every morning yu wake up
Talk' bout yu get rude
Every time yu hungry yu bawl out
Yu soon get rude
When yu see people things
All yu want do a take out your gun
When yu sight people things
Yu just want take out your gun

Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean na make no move
Long day a bawl
Yu mean na make no move

Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean na make no move
Yu no want progress
Long day a bawl
Yu mean na make no move

And when yu see people make move
Yu get in the groove
Live down people house by night
Tell me what yu prove
And every time yu see people things
Your eye get red
Every time yu see people things
Yu say yu a get dread

Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean na plant no herb
Long day a bawl
Yu mean na plant no herb

Long day bud a bawl
Yu mean na plant no herb

Long day a bawl
Yu mean na plant no herb...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Culture's song "Long Day Bud a Bawl" discuss the consequences of laziness and the lack of ambition or progress in one's life. The repeated phrase "Long day bud a bawl, yu mean yu na plant no herb" metaphorically represents the cry of someone who has not put in the effort to cultivate or grow anything meaningful in their life. The term "bud" refers to the lack of progress and the inability to bear fruit.

The song also touches on the issue of dependency and entitlement. The lines "And every day yu jus' a tell the Rastaman, Say yu want high grade" suggest that the person is constantly seeking a shortcut or easy way out instead of working hard to achieve their desired outcome. They rely on others, such as the Rastaman, to provide them with the "high grade," which could symbolize both marijuana and a desire for success or happiness.

Additionally, the song addresses the lack of self-sufficiency and the consequences of not taking responsibility for oneself. The lines "Yu no plant no food, so wha' yu a go eat, Tell me a breeze" imply that without putting in the effort to grow their own sustenance, the person will have nothing substantial to rely on when they are hungry or in need.

Overall, "Long Day Bud a Bawl" highlights the importance of hard work, ambition, and self-sufficiency in order to achieve progress and fulfillment in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Long day bud a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean yu na plant no herb
You indicate that you do not cultivate any marijuana

Long day bud a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean yu na plant no herb
You indicate that you do not cultivate any marijuana

Lazy boy
You are being lazy and inactive

Long day bud a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean yu na plant no herb
You indicate that you do not cultivate any marijuana

Long day bud a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean yu na plant no herb
You indicate that you do not cultivate any marijuana

And every day yu jus′ a tell Rastaman
You keep asking the Rastaman for high-quality marijuana every day

Say yu want high grade
Expressing your desire for top-quality marijuana

And every day yu jus' a tell the Rastaman
You keep asking the Rastaman for high-quality marijuana every day

Say yu want high grade
Expressing your desire for top-quality marijuana

Long day bud a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na plant no food
You indicate that you do not cultivate any crops for sustenance

Long day a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na plant no food
You indicate that you do not cultivate any crops for sustenance

Long day bud a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na plant no food
You indicate that you do not cultivate any crops for sustenance

Long day a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na plant no food
You indicate that you do not cultivate any crops for sustenance

And as yu feel peckish
When you start feeling hungry

Yu want beef soup
You desire beef soup

And as yu feel peckish, my God
When you start feeling hungry, my God

Say yu want pumpkin soup
You express your desire for pumpkin soup

And as Sunday come
When Sunday arrives

Yu want rice and peas
You desire rice and peas

Yu no plant no food
You do not cultivate any crops for sustenance

So wha′ yu a go eat
What are you planning to eat

Tell me a breeze
You ignore the question or dismiss it

Long day bud a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na plant no herb
You indicate that you do not cultivate any marijuana

Long day a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na plant no herb
You indicate that you do not cultivate any marijuana

Long day bud a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na plant no herb
You indicate that you do not cultivate any marijuana

Long day a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na plant no herb
You indicate that you do not cultivate any marijuana

Every morning yu wake up
Every morning when you wake up

Talk' bout yu get rude
You boast about being aggressive

Every time yu hungry yu bawl out
Whenever you feel hungry, you cry out

Yu soon get rude
You will become aggressive soon

When yu see people things
When you see other people's belongings

All yu want do a take out your gun
All you want to do is take out your gun

When yu sight people things
When you see other people's belongings

Yu just want take out your gun
You simply want to use your gun

Long day bud a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na make no move
You indicate that you are not taking any actions or making any progress

Long day a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na make no move
You indicate that you are not taking any actions or making any progress

Long day bud a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na make no move
You indicate that you are not taking any actions or making any progress

Yu no want progress
You do not desire progress

Long day a bawl
It signifies a prolonged period of frustration and dissatisfaction

Yu mean na make no move
You indicate that you are not taking any actions or making any progress

And when yu see people make move
When you see others making progress

Yu get in the groove
You become inspired or motivated

Live down people house by night
You secretly reside in other people's houses at night

Tell me what yu prove
What are you trying to prove

And every time yu see people things
Whenever you see other people's belongings

Your eye get red
Your eyes become envious

Every time yu see people things
Whenever you see other people's belongings

Yu say yu a get dread
You claim to become filled with dread