Carry Go Bring Home
Desmond Dekker & The Specials Lyrics
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This carry go bring come, my dear, brings misery
You're going from town to town making disturbances
It's time you stopped doing those things, you old Jezebel
The meek shall inherit this Earth, you old Jezebel
It needs no light to see you're making disturbances
Instead of keeping oppression upon innocent man
Time will tell on you, you old Jezebel
How long shall the wicked reign over my people?
It's better to seek a home in Mount Zion high
Instead of keeping oppression upon innocent man
Time will tell on you, you old Jezebel
How long shall the wicked reign over my people?
How long shall the wicked reign over my people?
How long shall the wicked reign over my people?
The song "Carry Go Bring Come" by Desmond Dekker & The Specials is a message to an old Jezebel who wanders from town to town causing trouble wherever she goes. The phrase "carry go bring come" is a Jamaican expression meaning to bring trouble or chaos. The lyrics imply that the old Jezebel is causing misery and oppression for innocent people.
The song suggests that the meek will inherit the earth and the old Jezebel will eventually face consequences for her actions. It encourages her to seek a home in Mount Zion high instead of continuing to cause trouble in town. The repetition of the phrase "how long shall the wicked reign over my people?" emphasizes the need for justice and the end of tyranny.
Overall, the song is a call to action for those causing harm to others and a reminder that their actions will eventually catch up to them. It also serves as an inspiration for the oppressed to stand up for themselves and seek a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
This carry go bring come, my dear, brings misery
The constant cycle of going back and forth between places and causing trouble only leads to pain and suffering.
You're going from town to town making disturbances
Your actions of causing trouble wherever you go are causing problems for everyone.
It's time you stopped doing those things, you old Jezebel
You need to stop your destructive behavior, you wicked woman.
The meek shall inherit this Earth, you old Jezebel
Those who are gentle and humble will receive the blessings of the Earth, not those who cause chaos.
It needs no light to see you're making disturbances
Your actions are so clear and evident, even without any illumination.
It's better to seek a home in Mount Zion high
Rather than continuing to cause harm, it's better to find a place of peace and serenity.
Instead of keeping oppression upon innocent man
Stop the injustice and mistreatment of innocent people.
Time will tell on you, you old Jezebel
Your actions will have consequences and time will reveal the truth about you.
How long shall the wicked reign over my people?
When will the oppression and cruelty towards my people end?
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Written by: JUSTIN HINES
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