Roots empress Dezarie has blessed the reggae community with the deliverance… Read Full Bio ↴Roots empress Dezarie has blessed the reggae community with the deliverance of her newest recording Gracious Mama Africa. Released on the Afrikan Roots Lab record label, this album emerges from the seeds planted on her amazing debut album of 2001 FYA. Gracious Mama Africa transports the incredible voice of Dezarie to a whole new level - the highest heights. Her foundation is firmly established in songs such as Travelers and the title track. The brilliance and clarity of Dezaries voice is reverently unveiled on Exhalt. Gracious Mama Africa abounds with pleas for social justice and racial equality with selections like Poverty, Strengthen Your Mind and Justice. But to this listener, the strength and power of Dezarie is most strikingly displayed in her condemnation of so-called civilization. Gone Down, Not One Penny, Law Fe De Outlaw, Slew Dem An Done and Judgment Come all deliver conscious punches that penetrate the soul. Do what you want, wheresoever you please. Bombing Vieques, yes your bombing the seas. Lock up anyone that was opposing. Speaking against the nonsense that you were doing. But babylon you gone down, you gone down. Babylon funeral, you gone down. - Dezarie After receiving Atlantas Best New Female Reggae Artist award in 2001, Dezarie returned to her native island of St. Croix. Since that time, she has been working closely with Midnite, the players of instruments for Gracious Mama Africa. Midnites trademark sound is fully displayed on this album. Momentous bass lines from Phillip Merchant, classic one-drop from Dion Hopkins and the bubbling of Ron Benjamin on keyboards prevail throughout, accentuated by Abijahs charismatic guitar playing. From the excellent overdubs of Dezaries voice to the flying symbols on "Slew Dem" it is evident that Ron Benjamin worked tirelessly in the production and mixing of this album. The fruits of this labour are eloquently displayed on Gracious Mama Africa which is sure to be one of the best roots albums of 2003.

Flesh And Bone
Dezarie Lyrics

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Ahhhhhh Ehhhhh Ehhhhhh
Ahhhhhh Ehhhhh Ehhhhhh

She's flesh of his flesh
Bone of his bone
Man and female
Jah created them
Man and woman

Flesh of his flesh
Bone of his bone
Man and female
Jah created them

So many times she tried to get away from you
But the power of love was too strong
and put her right back where she belongs
There is no one else in this world just like she but you
No one else just like you but she (?)
where Jah puts her she's gonna be

Flesh of his flesh
Bone of his bone
Man and female
Jah created them
Man and woman

Flesh of his flesh
Bone of his bone
Man and female
Jah created them

Shining light (?)
But have to give love and not fight (?) wrong or right
Need to be mother and father to all Mankind
Be fruitful and multiply
Be fruitful and multiply

Flesh of his flesh
Bone of his bone
Man and female
Jah created them
Man and woman

Flesh of his flesh
Bone of his bone

Man and female
Jah created them

Overall Meaning

The song "Flesh and Bone" by Dezarie reflects on the origin of humanity and the bonds that hold us together. The repetition of "flesh of his flesh, bone of his bone" emphasizes the interconnectedness of all humans, which is further emphasized by the line "Jah created them." The idea of Jah, or God, being the creator of humankind suggests an underlying spiritual theme in the song.

The lyrics then shift to the relationship between two people, specifically a man and a woman. Despite difficulties, the power of love brings them back together, reflecting the strength of the bond that connects all humans. The idea that there is no one else in the world just like the two of them suggests a unique connection that cannot be replicated.

The song concludes with a call to action for all of humanity to come together as "mother and father" to all mankind, emphasizing the importance of community and compassion. The repeated refrain of "flesh of his flesh, bone of his bone" reinforces the idea that we are all connected and responsible for each other's well-being.

Line by Line Meaning

She's flesh of his flesh
She is created from his own flesh

Bone of his bone
She is created from his own bones

Man and female
Both male and female were created by Jah

Jah created them
Jah created both man and woman

So many times she tried to get away from you
She tried to escape from her partner many times

But the power of love was too strong
However, her love for him was stronger than her desire to leave

and put her right back where she belongs
Thus, she is back where she rightfully belongs

There is no one else in this world just like she but you
No one in the world is like he or she except for each other

No one else just like you but she (?)
There is no one else who resembles him as much as she does

where Jah puts her she's gonna be
Regardless of where she is placed, Jah will be with her

Shining light (?)
Possibly a reference to the light of God

But have to give love and not fight (?) wrong or right
One must spread love instead of fighting, regardless of what is right or wrong

Need to be mother and father to all Mankind
Humans need to take care of each other as if they are family

Be fruitful and multiply
Humans should procreate and continue their species

Writer(s): dezarie fya

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Ahhhhhh Ehhhhh Ehhhhhh
Ahhhhhh Ehhhhh Ehhhhhh
She's flesh of his flesh
Bone of his bone
Man and female
Jah created them
Man and woman
Flesh of his flesh
Bone of his bone
Man and female
Jah created them
So many times she tried to get away from you
But the power of love was too strong
And put her right back where she belongs
There is no one else in this world just like she but you
No one else just like you but she (?)
Where Jah puts her she's gonna be
Flesh of his flesh
Bone of his bone
Man and female
Jah created them
Man and woman
Flesh of his flesh
Bone of his bone
Man and female
Jah created them
Shining light (?)
But have to give love…