Cool Runnings by Denroy Morgan is an album of classic reggae hits, re-mixed and re-mastered.
The reggae band Morgan Heritage is made up of his children Peter "Peetah" Morgan (died 2024), Una Morgan, Roy "Gramps" Morgan, Nakhamyah "Lukes" Morgan and Memmalatel "Mr. Mojo" Morgan. Morgan toured the world with Morgan Heritage.
The dancehall / hip hop band LMS is made up of his children, the trio Noshayah Morgan, Otiyah "Laza" Morgan and Miriam Morgan.
Toots & the Maytals duet with Denroy Morgan on the song, "Walk With Love."
God Is In Man
Denroy Morgan Lyrics
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The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
We were born all barbarian
Each and every man
We are saved by our culture
The one we understand
I have seen some behavior
That was not from learning only
Some of the things we do
We're born deep down in our bones
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
Make a choice
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
Geology and astrology
Has given us a lie
But when it comes to god and the devil
There is no black or white
Some man behave like devils
I've seen them black and white
But my redemption devils can also
Can also see the light
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
Tell yourself
tell yourself
Tell yourself
Tell yourself
Rastafari
Haile haile haile
Selassie
Nyahbingyhi
Melchizedek style
You have your spirit
And you know that I've got mines
There's only two spirits
Mankind can find
You'll never see smoke
Smoke without fire
And it's only just spirit that can get much higher
Say it
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
Make a choice
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
God is in man
The devil is too
Now you understand
What you gonna do
The song 'God Is In Man' by Denroy Morgan is about the duality of human nature, the battle between good and evil that exists within each person. The lyrics assert that everyone has a piece of God and the devil within them, and the choices they make in life depend on which voice they choose to follow. The chorus repeats the lines "God is in man, the devil is too, now you understand, what you gonna do," emphasizing the importance of making a conscious choice between good and evil.
The verses delve deeper into the idea that humans are not born inherently good, but rather shaped by their cultures and environments. Morgan sings that even though some behaviors are not learned, they are born deep down in our bones, implying that humans have a natural inclination towards both good and evil. However, redemption is possible for those who see the light, even if they have previously behaved like devils. The song touches on the idea that religion and science may sometimes offer contradictory explanations for the world, but when it comes to the concepts of God and the devil, there is no clear-cut answer.
Line by Line Meaning
God is in man
God's presence can be found within all humans
The devil is too
The Devil's influence can also be found within all humans
Now you understand
The previous lines should now make sense to the listener
What you gonna do
As a result of understanding God and the Devil's influence within humans, what actions or choices will you make?
Make a choice
The song advises listeners to make an informed decision regarding their actions and beliefs
We were born all barbarian
Humans are naturally savage or uncultured when first born
Each and every man
This applies to every individual human being
We are saved by our culture
Our learned behaviors and beliefs help to shape and civilize us
The one we understand
Our culture, traditions and beliefs help us to make sense of the world around us
I have seen some behavior
The singer has observed certain actions by humans
That was not from learning only
Some actions are inherent and not solely taught by culture or upbringing
Some of the things we do
Certain actions or behaviors are instinctual or engrained within us
We're born deep down in our bones
Some aspects of our behavior are inherent and deeply ingrained within us from birth onwards
Geology and astrology
Has given us a lie
The fields of geology and astrology have perpetuated certain falsehoods
But when it comes to god and the devil
There is no black or white
The concepts of God and the Devil cannot be easily categorized as good or bad
Some man behave like devils
I've seen them black and white
Some people exhibit behaviors similar to those attributed to the concept of the Devil
But my redemption devils can also
Can also see the light
Even those exhibiting Devil-like behavior are capable of redemption and seeing the good in the world
Tell yourself
The song urges listeners to remind themselves of the important points made in the song
Rastafari
Haile haile haile
Selassie
Nyahbingyhi
Melchizedek style
This is a reference to Rastafarianism and the beliefs associated with it
You have your spirit
And you know that I've got mines
Each individual has their own spirit or essence
There's only two spirits
Mankind can find
There are only two primary influences or spirits that humans can experience - that of God and the Devil
You'll never see smoke
Smoke without fire
You cannot have a certain action or result without a corresponding underlying cause or influence
And it's only just spirit that can get much higher
Only spiritual or non-material things can transcend to higher levels or planes of existence
Say it
An instruction to repeat certain points made in the song
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: DENROY MORGAN
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