Brown's first recording was "Lips of Wine" recorded for Derrick Harriott (The Musical Chariot), but this was not released initially. He then recorded for Coxsone Dodd at Studio One, and Dodd released Brown's first single, "No Man is an Island". Brown recorded two albums for Dodd, No Man is an Island and If I Follow my Heart (the title track penned by Alton Ellis). Around this time, Brown recorded material for Lloyd Daley ("Baby Don't Do It" and "Things in Life") and material for Derrick Hariott, which was eventually released as the Super Reggae and Soul Hits album. He also worked for Earl Hayles and the Charmaine label early in his career. He had a Top 10 hit in the United Kingdom in 1977. This led to his contract with A&M Records, and to the formation of his own label, DEB records, which produced several hits, including many by Junior Delgado.
His first big hit was "Money In My Pocket" on the Joe Gibbs label, and by the late 1970s, Brown had recorded and performed chart-toppers such as "Sitting & Watching", "Wolves and Leopards", "Here I Come" and "Revolution"; many featuring Sly and Robbie as the rhythm section. As the dancehall era of the 1980s arrived, Brown frequently recorded with King Jammy and Gussie Clark. His song "Revolution" is featured on the reggae radio station K-JAH Radio West in the 2004 video game Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. According to some sources, Brown became addicted to crack cocaine, which affected his career and may have lead to his premature death. Jamaican Prime Minister P. J. Patterson and opposition leader Edward Seaga of the Jamaica Labour Party both spoke at Brown's funeral, which was held on July 17, 1999 in Kingston, Jamaica. The service, which lasted for three hours, also featured live performances by Maxi Priest, Shaggy, and five of Brown's sons. Brown was then buried at Kingston's National Heroes Park.
Revolution
Dennis Brown Lyrics
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And what it takes to make a solution?
Fighting against oppression
Battering down depression
Are you ready to stand up and fight the right revolution?
Are you ready to stand up and fight it just like soldiers?
Many are called, few are chosen
Got to fight the right fight in this time
Are you ready to stand up and fight the right revolution?
Are you ready to stand up and fight it just like soldiers?
Many are called, few are chosen
Many are called, few are chosen
If you wanna live a, live a, live a, live a, live, live forever
You got to love a, love a, love a, love a, love, love each other
Say you gotta live, live, live, live on, live on forever
And love, love, love, love, love, love one another
Got to fight the right fight in this time
Living and loving and sharing and caring
[Incomprehensible]
A man is paid according to his work
Say we gotta live a, live a, live, live, live, live on forever
Love, love, love, love, love, love each other
We got to live, live, live, live on, live on forever
And love, love, love, love, love one and other
Living and loving and sharing and caring, well
Revolution, revolution
Revolution, revolution
Revolution, revolution
Revolution, revolution
The lyrics to the Dennis Brown song "Revolution" are a call to action for listeners to stand up and fight for a revolution against oppression and depression. The song asks the listeners whether they understand what it takes to make real change or whether they are just going through the motions. The lyrics urge people to fight for the right kind of revolution and to be ready to do it like soldiers, implying the seriousness of the situation.
The song then turns to a more positive message about love being the key to eternal life. The lyrics suggest that to live forever, one must love others and that to love others is to live forever. The song repeats the message of living and loving, sharing and caring, and emphasizes the importance of treating each other with love.
Overall, "Revolution" is a song with a two-pronged message. It calls for listeners to fight for change but also to do it with love in their hearts. The combination of these two messages makes for a powerful call to action that encourages people to take a stand against oppression while also promoting love and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what it means to have a revolution?
Do you understand the true significance of having a revolution that can bring about genuine radical change?
And what it takes to make a solution?
Do you understand the effort, determination, and perseverance required to create a solution that can truly help people?
Fighting against oppression
Fighting against systems of oppression that oppress and deny people their basic rights and freedoms.
Battering down depression
Overcoming the internalized oppression and hopelessness that can come from living in oppressive conditions.
Are you ready to stand up and fight the right revolution?
Are you ready to stand up and fight for a revolutionary movement that will bring about positive, transformative change?
Are you ready to stand up and fight it just like soldiers?
Are you willing to fight for this revolution with the same courage, discipline, and commitment that soldiers display in times of war?
Many are called, few are chosen
Many people may be interested in this revolution, but only a few will have the dedication and courage to see it through.
Got to fight the right fight in this time
It is essential that we engage in the right kind of struggle at this particular moment in history if we hope to bring about real change.
If you wanna live a, live a, live a, live a, live, live forever
If we hope to truly live and have a meaningful existence, we must make sure to live in a way that contributes to the greater good and helps others.
You got to love a, love a, love a, love a, love, love each other
We must also cultivate love and compassion for others, seeing everyone as equal and deserving of respect and dignity.
Say you gotta live, live, live, live on, live on forever
We should strive to live our lives in a way that has lasting impact on the world around us, making a positive contribution that endures even after we are gone.
And love, love, love, love, love, love one another
Love and compassion are essential for building a better world, and we must prioritize these qualities in all of our actions.
Living and loving and sharing and caring
We should live our lives with kindness, generosity, and empathy, always looking out for the well-being of others.
[Incomprehensible]
This line of the lyrics is not comprehensible and can't convey any meaning.
A man is paid according to his work
Everyone should be rewarded based on their contributions and hard work, rather than being judged based on their social status, race, or gender.
Say we gotta live a, live a, live, live, live, live on forever
We must be committed to living in a way that promotes the common good and will be remembered as a force for positive change long after we are gone.
Love, love, love, love, love, love each other
Love and compassion for others must be at the center of everything we do, fueling our efforts to create a more just, equitable, and caring world.
We got to live, live, live, live on, live on forever
We must recognize the importance of our own existence and strive to live in a way that promotes the well-being of others, even if we will not be around to see the results of our efforts.
And love, love, love, love, love one and other
Love and compassion are the keys to building a better world, and we must prioritize these qualities in all of our actions and interactions with others.
Revolution, revolution
The song emphasizes the urgent need for a revolution to bring about genuine, transformative change.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dennis Brown, Sly Dunbar, Robert Warren Dale Shakespeare
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@matheusser
LETRA:
Você sabe o que significa fazer uma revolução?
E o que é preciso para encontrar uma solução?
Lutando contra a opressão
(Ooh sim!)
Abatendo a depressão
Whoa yeah
Na ahhhhhhhhh whoa
Ooh yeah
Na ahhhhhhhhh whoa
Você está pronto para se levantar e lutar pela revolução certa?
Você está pronto para se levantar e lutar como os soldados?
Muitos são chamados poucos são escolhidos
Muitos são chamados poucos são escolhidos
Whoa yeah
Na ahhhhhhhhh whoa
Ooh yeah
Na ahhhhhhhhh whoa
(Na ahhhhhhhhh whoa)
Temos de lutar a luta certa neste momento, sim
Woii yoii, woii yoii, woii yoii, woii yoii
Ye-e-e-e-eah
Aah aah ahh, nayyy I, I, I-I-I
Você está pronto para se levantar e lutar pela revolução certa?
Você está pronto para se levantar e lutar como os soldados?
Muitos são chamados poucos são escolhidos
Muitos são chamados poucos são escolhidos
Se você quer viver-e-viver-viver-viver-e-viver, viva para sempre
Você tem que amar-um-amor-um-amor-um-amor-um-amor, amar um ao outro
Diga, você tem que viver-viver-viver-viver, viver para sempre
E, amor-amor-amor-amor-amor, amem-se
Woii yoii, woii yoii, woii yoii
Na ahhhhhhhhh whoa
Na ahhhhhhhhh whoa
Temos de lutar aqui a luta certa neste momento
(Whoa)
Na ahhhhhhhhh whoa
Vivendo, amando, compartilhando e cuidando de seus colegas
Oh sim
Um homem é pago de acordo com seu trabalho, sim
Uau sim
Digamos, temos que viver-e-viver-e-viver-e-viver-viver, viver para sempre
Amor-amor-amor-amor-amor, amem-se
Diga, você tem que viver-viver-viver-viver, viver para sempre
E, amor-amor-amor-amor-amor, um ao outro
Na ahhhhhhhh uau
Viver, amar, compartilhar e cuidar (Na ahhhhhhhh whoa)
@dicasemacetesdemarcenaria7451
Esse música é uma pedra Dennis Brown sempre será lembrado como uma lenda do reggae,curto reggae praticamente o dia todo essa música é uma viagem
@rdodamiangrin
Driving a Savanna lowrider from LS to SF and LV without crashing while listening to this one and all the K-Jah West. Big up!
@Nunya310
Slamvan for me
@DaTitan2400
❤️🔥🌟✅👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿
@tence_6965
found it in a bail of Thai sticks. Shame really, I was going to make it into a lamp.
@bajannorthman7110
Yessir
@rvssiank4887
K-jah west!!!! Big up
@jessran70
A voice that needs to be heard today.
@iTzLiru
indeed
@shaneweaver9764
Agreed!!!!!