Keep on Grooving
Damian Marley Lyrics


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We sing Lord, we've got to keep on moving
Lord, we've got to get on down
Lord, we've got to keep on grooving
Where I can't be found
Oh, Lord, they coming after me

Said, I know someday we will find a piece of land
Somewhere far, far from Babylon
The war will soon be over and I and I will unite
The children who liveth in darkness
Have seen the great light

It's all about love and affection
All about the repatriation
All about I and I freedom
Wey dem a go do, chuh

It's all about the Solomon wisdom
All about the good Holy Kingdom
All about the few that's chosen
Wey dem a go do, well

These are the times yuh better know yourself
Big up Ragamuffin' 'cause you full up of strength
Leave all the masses by a donkey length
So pray daily so we life of lent

Bless my eyes today as I would say
Some only pray when the skies are gray
I said, bless my eyes today as I would say
Some only pray when the skies are gray

I know someday we will find a piece of land
Somewhere far far far from Babylon
Then we will be together in love and inity
Then we will be together in Mt. Zion

It's all about love and affection
All about the repatriation
All about I and I freedom
Wey dem a go do, chuh

All about the Solomon wisdom
All about the good Holy Kingdom
All about the few that's chosen
Wey dem a go do, well

These are the times yuh better know yourself
Big up Ragamuffin', 'cause you full up of strength
Leave all the masses by a donkey length
Pray daily so we life on lent

Bless my eyes today as I would say
Some only pray when the skies are gray
I said, bless my eyes today as I would say
Some only pray when the skies are gray

I've been accused on my mission
Lord, knows I didn't do
The enemy, they were willing, yeah, yeah, yeah
And that's why I've got to get on through
Lord, they're gunning after me

And I know someday, find a piece of land
Somewhere far, far, far from Babylon
Then we will be together in peace and harmony
Then we'll be together in Mt. Zion

It's all about love and affection
All about the repatriation
All about I and I freedom
Wey dem a go do, chuh

All about the Solomon wisdom
All about the good Holy Kingdom
All about the few that's chosen
Wey dem a go do, well

These are the times yuh better know yourself
Big up Ragamuffin', 'cause you full up of strength
Leave all the masses by a donkey length
Pray daily so we life on lent

Bless my eyes today as I would say
Some only pray when the skies are gray
I said, bless my eyes today as I would say
Some only pray when the skies are gray

It's all about love and affection
All about the repatriation




All about I and I freedom
Wey dem a go do, chuh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Damian Marley's song "Keep on Grooving" speak to the desire and determination of the Rastafarian community to find a place of peace and harmony away from the oppression and violence of Babylon. The song highlights the themes of love, repatriation, freedom, and the wisdom of King Solomon, which are central to Rastafari beliefs. The chorus encourages perseverance through the struggles and hardships of life, urging listeners to keep on grooving and moving towards a better future.


The song acknowledges the challenges and opposition that Rastafarians face from Babylon and its agents, represented in the lyrics as "they coming after me" and "the enemy". However, the song also stresses the power of unity and the belief that the war will soon be over and the Rastafarian community will unite in a new and better land. The lyrics suggest that this land is "far, far from Babylon" and that it is in Mount Zion, a spiritual place of unity and harmony that represents the ultimate goal of Rastafarianism.


The song's lyrics also emphasize the need to know oneself and to have faith and dedication to one's spiritual journey. The repetition of the phrase "pray daily so we life on lent" emphasizes the importance of regular prayer and meditation in guiding one's actions and helping to maintain one's focus on the ultimate goal.


Line by Line Meaning

We sing Lord, we've got to keep on moving
We must continue to move forward and persevere in the face of adversity.


Lord, we've got to get on down
We need to go on with our journey and put distance between ourselves and our troubles.


Lord, we've got to keep on grooving
We have to maintain our spirit and energy despite the challenges that come our way.


Where I can't be found
I must escape and find a safe haven where my enemies cannot reach me.


Oh, Lord, they coming after me
My enemies are pursuing me relentlessly, and I must stay alert and stay ahead of them.


Said, I know someday we will find a piece of land
I have faith that we will find a place of safety and freedom, away from the oppression of Babylon.


Somewhere far, far from Babylon
The place we seek must be far away from the corrupt and oppressive systems of Babylon.


The war will soon be over and I and I will unite
We will overcome the conflict and division in our world and come together in unity.


The children who liveth in darkness
Those living in oppression, poverty or despair will finally see hope and light.


Have seen the great light
They will realize and embrace the hope and truth that will guide them to freedom.


It's all about love and affection
Our journey is rooted in love and affection for ourselves and for others around us.


All about the repatriation
The ultimate goal of our journey is to return to our roots and to a place where we can find peace and harmony.


All about I and I freedom
We are fighting for our own personal freedom and liberation, as well as the freedom of our people.


Wey dem a go do, chuh
We are aware that our enemies will try to stop us, but we are determined to persevere.


All about the Solomon wisdom
We must use the wisdom of King Solomon to guide our journey towards freedom and liberation.


All about the good Holy Kingdom
Our journey is towards a place of peace and harmony, guided by our faith in a higher power.


All about the few that's chosen
Those who have been chosen to lead the way towards freedom and liberation.


Wey dem a go do, well
We know our enemies will do everything they can to stop us, but we will not be deterred.


These are the times yuh better know yourself
In times of trouble and uncertainty, we must know our own strength and be true to ourselves.


Big up Ragamuffin' 'cause you full up of strength
We must recognize the strength and power within ourselves and uplift others who share our vision.


Leave all the masses by a donkey length
We must be ahead of the masses in our journey and not be held back by those who do not share our vision.


So pray daily so we life of lent
We must maintain faith and spiritual strength every day of our lives.


Bless my eyes today as I would say
May I see the goodness and light in the world each day, as I pray to do.


Some only pray when the skies are gray
Some only turn to spirituality or faith in times of hardship.


I've been accused on my mission
I have faced opposition and been falsely accused in my quest for freedom and liberation.


Lord, knows I didn't do
I am innocent and have not committed any wrongdoing in this mission.


The enemy, they were willing, yeah, yeah, yeah
My enemies were determined and ready to do anything to stop me.


And that's why I've got to get on through
My only option is to keep going and not let my enemies stop me.


Then we will be together in love and inity
When we reach our destination, we will be united in love and harmony.


Then we will be together in Mt. Zion
Our destination is a place of spiritual awakening and liberation, known as Mt. Zion.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CURTIS L MAYFIELD, DAMIAN ROBERT NESTA MARLEY

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Comments from YouTube:

@MikeOxlong821

One of my favorite songs of all time!!!

@figurezanddollz1993

Nesta Marley's voice is replicated in yuh broe Damian

@tino_baba

Spiritual center of where true love was combine to make good sound

@LuxiusVT

Your question has probably already been answered, but the rastafari or rasta's say I and I instead of You and I because they think everyone is the same. So they say I and I freedom.

@stonedapesociety5628

Deadly combination!!!

@corujohaze7650

lion to zion !

@Justin_Mims

2024

@ninastewart8824

This song is about jah i and i is god and i

@Bava31

Damian. Haha who's Damien? I'm so blazed right now :)

@Juan73321

Damian jr.gong Marley 4 President In Jamiaca

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