To-Isis (to everything beautiful) was formed within the Cathy Levy Players in 1996. The members of the former 7-member group, (now 5) were all major players in this company.
The group embarked on their recording career with the release of their debut single Ghetto Pain, in 2003 and its accompanying music video. This song was written by Duane Stephenson, produced by Dean Fraser and arranged by Ewan Simpson and Dean Fraser. The follow-up single and video for Heavens Will Rise Up premiered on Entertainment Report on Television Jamaica on Friday, January 16, 2004. Again written by Duane Stephenson, Renardo Lewis and Robert Morgan and produced and arranged by the same team as Ghetto Pain.
In 2005 To-Isis signed on to the official face of the Juici Patties 25th anniversary celebrations, also writing and recording the theme song and video for their One Jamaica campaign.
Duane Stephenson recently went solo and has 'opened' for a several local and international artistes in Jamaica and overseas. He performed at Reggae Sumfest last summer as a solo artiste.
Nature Boy
Duane Stephenson Lyrics
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no peace for Palestine
Gunshot in kaaboo and no one has the time to care
no place to bury the dead and carnage every where
hardship lips the genocide the people choosing suicide Nature boy
you have let us down this path to our distraction
yes it seems you've trade your souls for black gold
Millions in Samaria will go hungry tonight millions will cry for a cure but won't live to see daylight
someone is in need of a home but will sleep under the stars
oh billions for guns and bombs and making trips to miles nature boy
Is this your great vision of democracy
Oh you no longer care for the people in dispairs
oh it seems you've trade your souls for black gold
The eagle will come to murder free Lions will loot and blunder
while the world will stand aside and look, nature boy
Is this your great vision of democracy nature boy, nature boy
oh you no longer care for the people in dispairs
yes it seems you've trade your souls for black gold
The lyrics to Duane Stephenson's song "Nature Boy" convey a powerful message about the destruction and devastation caused by war and greed. The opening lines "Bombs over back that no peace for Palestine" speak to the ongoing conflict and violence in the Gaza Strip, with bombs raining down on the people and no resolution in sight. The next line "Gunshot in kaaboo and no one has the time to care" highlights the senseless violence and lack of empathy towards the victims of violence.
The following lines "no place to bury the dead and carnage every where hardship lips the genocide the people choosing suicide" paints a vivid picture of the aftermath of war and how it impacts the innocent people caught in the crossfire. The reference to "Nature Boy" seems to be directed towards those in power who have allowed these atrocities to occur, seemingly turning a blind eye or profiting from these conflicts. The line "you have let us down this path to our distraction" suggests that those in power are responsible for creating chaos and destruction.
The line "yes it seems you've trade your souls for black gold" is a powerful indictment of the greed and corruption that fuels wars and conflicts. It suggests that those in power are motivated by their thirst for wealth and power, rather than a genuine concern for the plight of those affected by the conflicts they are responsible for. The song highlights the harsh reality of war and the devastating impact it has on innocent lives, while also calling out those responsible for creating and perpetuating these conflicts.
Line by Line Meaning
Bombs over back that
The situation is violent with constant bombings in the background.
no peace for Palestine
There is no peace in Palestine because of the ongoing conflict.
Gunshot in kaaboo and no one has the time to care
Even when there's a threat of danger, people are too indifferent to help.
no place to bury the dead and carnage every where
The destruction is so constant that there's nowhere to properly bury those who have died.
hardship lips the genocide the people choosing suicide Nature boy
The constant hardships have pushed people to the point of choosing death over life.
you have let us down this path to our distraction
The current situation is a result of misguided decisions made by those in power.
yes it seems you've trade your souls for black gold
The desire for oil has caused those in power to lose sight of what's truly important.
Millions in Samaria will go hungry tonight millions will cry for a cure but won't live to see daylight
People are suffering, hungry, and dying without any hope for change.
someone is in need of a home but will sleep under the stars
There are people without homes or shelter, forced to sleep outside.
oh billions for guns and bombs and making trips to miles nature boy
The government is spending exorbitant amounts of money on weapons and war instead of using those resources for better purposes.
Is this your great vision of democracy
The current state of affairs does not align with the principles of democracy.
oh you no longer care for the people in dispairs
Those in power have lost touch with the needs and struggles of the people they're supposed to serve.
The eagle will come to murder free Lions will loot and blunder
Stronger nations will come in and manipulate weaker ones, taking what they want and leaving destruction in their wake.
while the world will stand aside and look, nature boy
The world is watching but not taking action to stop this injustice.
Is this your great vision of democracy nature boy, nature boy
The current state of affairs is not the ideal version of democracy, and it's important to question whether it ever was.
Writer(s): Kemar Mcgregor, Stefan Warren, Duane Stephenson
Contributed by Taylor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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