Blazing Fire
DJ Derek Lyrics
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you say that jah walk a blazing fire
but my people won't watch the other
they were all sung by you
and now we act
you said it Jah walk a burning fire
you said it i am a blackhead shiny
but when i were with you
live and let others live and your days will be much longer
you said it jah walk a blazing fire
you said it i am a blackhead shiny
but still and know i'm your superior
time is longer than rope
and time no catchin up on you
you said it jah walk a blazing fire
The lyrics to DJ Derek's song Blazing Fire talk about the contradictions that exist in society. The character in the song talks about someone who claims that Jah, referring to God, walks on a blazing fire but they turn a blind eye to the suffering of others. The singer is critical of this hypocrisy, and although the person said that they are a shining example for others, they do not act in accordance with their beliefs.
The lyrics suggest that the singer was once with this person and tried to live their life in harmony with others, but their relationship with this person was fraught with tension due to their differing values. The singer then advises that if one lets others live their lives, their own days will be longer. The song concludes with the repetition of the refrain, "you said it jah walk a blazing fire," emphasizing the hypocrisy of the person under scrutiny.
Overall, DJ Derek's Blazing Fire speaks to the importance of living one's values and being a compassionate member of society. The lyrics are a call to action to those who claim to believe in certain values, but do not follow through with their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
hey
Greeting or expression used to get someone's attention.
you say that jah walk a blazing fire
You claim that Jah (God) walks through a dangerous situation with determination and passion.
but my people won't watch the other
But my people are not paying attention to other things happening around them.
they were all sung by you
You have spoken all of these things to me before.
and now we act
And now we are finally taking some action.
you said it Jah walk a burning fire
You previously stated that Jah walks a path that is dangerous and unclear, but he does so with determination.
you said it i am a blackhead shiny
You said that I am a diamond in the rough, with greatness waiting to be discovered.
but when i were with you
But when I am in your presence or following your guidance.
i was like
I felt as though.
live and let others live and your days will be much longer
By allowing other beings to exist and live their own lives, you will be granted more time to live and experience things.
you said it jah walk a blazing fire
Again, you previously expressed the idea of Jah walking through a dangerous situation with passion and strength.
you said it i am a blackhead shiny
Again, you previously stated that I am a diamond in the rough or a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.
but still and know i'm your superior
Yet, in spite of that potential, I still have the rightful authority or control over the situation.
time is longer than rope
Time is expansive and limitless, unlike a physical rope which has a finite length.
and time no catchin up on you
And time cannot catch up or overtake you.
you said it jah walk a blazing fire
Once again, you previously spoke of Jah walking through a difficult situation with passion and strength.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DERRICK SEYMOUR MORGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paul Darcy
I danced to this tune in many blues parties in my youth im 63 now it still gets me up brings back memories of Birmingham
Peter Waldie
Top,top, tune.
Excellent
turntableterrorist
although the feud was later patched up by the Jamaican authorities making them both pose in a picture shaking hands, it seems Derrick just won his rival Prince Buster by outliving him in the end. not to take anything away from Buster and Derrick though, as they both had great tunes in their catalogue
Gentle Jones
i imagine prince buster had 3 heart attacks and 8 strokes when he heard this diss
Ken Kovar
Busta coulda fired back!
Keith Moon
MODS ๐ MODS ๐ MODS ๐ฎ๐ช๐ฌ๐ณ super sounds from Dublin lreland God bless them All ๐ต ๐๐๐๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ช๐ฎ๐ช๐ป๐ฆ๐ป๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ
Ken Kovar
Just.. whoa
LUCAS.Rocker
Reggae Roots โ๐ปโ๐ป
LUCAS.Rocker
Good โ๐ป
mikael garletti
come fire