1) Raggae metal … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two groups sharing the name Dub War:
1) Raggae metal band from the UK;
2) 2-step UK garage / dubstep duo.
1) Formed in 1993, Dub War were a rock antidote to the Britpop hegemony.
Diminutive, livewire frontman Benji Webbe joined three established Newport musicians, and released a couple of 12" singles and a now sought-after mini album with local hardcore label Words Of Warning. The Dub Warning mini album was released in 1994, then, following a rapid rise in their profile, re-released with extra tracks as Words Of DubWarning later in the year.
Explosive live performances, always prefaced by Webbe winding a huge air raid siren, propelled their public profile upwards and while the indie press concentrated on the likes of Sleeper, Menswear and Echobelly, Dub War carved out a niche for themselves with discerning and open-minded rock fans.
Extreme music label Earache decided that Dub War were perfect for their roster and by 1995 they'd inked the deal. Pain was released in the same year, and featured two tracks that became over time rock club floor-filling staples. Gorrit took Faith No More and made it even more intense and twisted, while Strike It was a huge shout-along with an infectious rap metal refrain.
Dub War were never the types to tread water, so after the Pain album cycle, they experimented more with their sounds and influences, trying to avoid being pigeonholed in any one bracket. The new material was softer, more subtle, and without some of the bombast of their previous material. It was challenging - and of course that has knock-on effects when an audience expects a certain sound.
The singles Enemy Maker and Cry Dignity weren't a million miles from their previous hit singles, but their impact was minimal. The release of Wrong Side Of Beautiful in late 1996 saw their live reputation unchanged but their chart action lessened. They released the Soundclash EP, which showcased their dance influences the same year.
1997 saw the last singles from their second album proper released, then in 1998 they began to lay the foundations for their current work. Webbe stepped out on his own with his 1999 sideproject Mass Mental? (featuring Robert Trujillo of Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves and Metallica) as well as two guest appearances with ex-Sepultura man Max Cavalera's new outfit Soulfly.
In 1999 the band split, with Webbe, Rose and Ford reforming as Skindred, and Glover joining The Jones. Following the release of their debut album, Babylon, in late 2002 Ginge and Jeff left Skindred, citing their record label's constant lack of support for the band as their source of frustration, especially after their decade of hard work and still having to work day jobs. Skindred now continues with an all new line-up, whilst the rest of Dub War, namely Jeff, Ginge and Richie regrouped as Raw Bud (released as Raw Bud Vs Roni Size on their debut single, Rise Up). In 2010, Earache released The Dub, The War & The Ugly, a CD & DVD compilation package that included unreleased demos for the band's never-released third album, along with rare tracks, a DVD of an entire live concert as well as a documentary and all of the group's music videos.
2) UK garage/dubstep group consisting of Benny Ill and B. Fuller. They released the cult Murderous Style/Generation 12" on Tempa in 2001.
Love Is
Dub War Lyrics
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this is what you made it
i'm stepping from this trip
no more do i need it
sharks and there's fishes in the sea
i don't want no other fish
there's only one for me yeh
love is here no
love is
love is here no
love is here
dearly beloved
we're gathered here today
don't pay no notice
to what i have to say
laying in the bed of roses
torn apart by thorns
watching angel's halo's
love is here no
love is here
love is
love is here no
love is here
original
well if all dat ah want you want
denner dat you ago get
you no experience dis ah one yet
search no more don't bother
worry or fret
coz dis is something dat ya bound for forget
head spit in to nuff scars of war
take me out equal the score
buzzing like the trampoline
go check the grass it ain't no greener
the more you fly
the more you crawl
got my back up against the wall
harsh words are said in anger
what don't kill me make me stronger
The lyrics of Dub War’s song Love Is explore the concept of love and how it exists in different forms. The opening lines, “so what you got 2 give / this is what you made it / i'm stepping from this trip / no more do i need it,” suggest that the singer is moving on from a past relationship and is not interested in anything less than love. They compare potential partners to sharks and other fishes in the sea, but there is only one that the singer wants, symbolizing the uniqueness of the love they seek.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of love being all-consuming and intense, with lines like “laying in the bed of roses / torn apart by thorns / watching angel's halo's.” Despite the pain that can come with love, the singer still believes it is worth it because “love is here.” The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the power of love and how it can be found even in difficult situations.
The final verse, “harsh words are said in anger / what don't kill me make me stronger,” acknowledges the challenges of love and the fact that it is not always easy. However, the singer believes that the difficult moments ultimately make them stronger and better equipped to handle future relationships.
Overall, Dub War’s Love Is is a song that celebrates the power and complexity of love, emphasizing that despite the challenges and pain it can bring, it is worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
so what you got 2 give
What do you have to offer in this relationship?
this is what you made it
The current state of our relationship is your doing.
i'm stepping from this trip
I'm leaving this situation behind.
no more do i need it
I don't need this relationship anymore.
sharks and there's fishes in the sea
There are many options out there for a partner.
i don't want no other fish
I only want one specific partner.
there's only one for me yeh
I have found my true love and there is no one else.
love is here no
Love is present and available.
love is here
Love is available.
love is
Love exists.
dearly beloved
Addressing the audience at a wedding.
we're gathered here today
Everyone is here for a special occasion.
don't pay no notice
Ignore what I'm about to say.
to what i have to say
What I'm going to say is not important.
laying in the bed of roses
Enjoying the good things in life.
torn apart by thorns
The good things in life often come with struggles.
watching angel's halo's
Feeling blessed and grateful.
original
The natural state of things.
well if all dat ah want you want
If all you want is something from me.
denner dat you ago get
Then that's what you'll receive.
you no experience dis ah one yet
You haven't had this kind of experience before.
search no more don't bother
Stop looking and don't worry about it.
worry or fret
Don't be anxious or stressed.
coz dis is something dat ya bound for forget
This will be forgotten in due time.
head spit in to nuff scars of war
I've been through a lot of difficulties and struggles.
take me out equal the score
Take me out to make things even between us.
buzzing like the trampoline
Full of energy and excitement.
go check the grass it ain't no greener
Other options aren't necessarily better.
the more you fly
The more you experience and learn.
the more you crawl
The more challenges you face.
got my back up against the wall
Feeling trapped and unprepared.
harsh words are said in anger
Things are said that one does not mean out of frustration.
what don't kill me make me stronger
The struggles I face make me stronger in the end.
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.