Burning Up
Dub the Earth Lyrics
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Disaster comes after us
All of us sometimes
Yeah the money
It just can't be found
But we'll have to find a way
Out of it somehow
Sweat it out now
Before it's too late
Fever
Sweat it out now
Make no mistake
We're burning up
Burn, burn, burn
All the market forces, making war
Raping the land, hour by hour
The rich get richer by robbing the poor
They say they think
They own it all
Liars and cheats
Might fool themselves
But the truth is plain, and I know
Our mother, our earth
Is not for possession
You can't work to own
What's given as a blessing
Given as a blessing
But some, they don't care
They don't give a damn
They make other men
Slaves to fit their plans
Genetic experiments
Nuclear waste, police control
No State of Grace
They cut down the jungle
Well they'd better beware
The power of nature
It won't be tamed
They don't make it shine
They don't make it rain
They just don't make it
Twisted talk, distorted vision
No way out of the open prison
Concrete jungle blocks out light
The truth can't be seen
But the blind don't mind
All the market forces
They play a strange part
The seeds of life
Don't need their bonds
Never forget the majesty
Of your own true birth
And who set you free
What d'you really want
What d'you really need?
Are you ready
For the sound of creation?
Dub the earth
It's a radical rhythm
It's a radical Love
Set my soul on fire
Take me higher
The song "Burning Up" by Dub the Earth discusses personal struggles, societal issues, and the destructive forces of greed and power. The lyrics highlight the difficulties faced by individuals, including financial problems and disasters that seem to follow them. The song expresses a desire to find a way out of these challenges.
The lyrics also delve into the destructive impacts of market forces on the environment and the disparity in wealth distribution. It criticizes the rich for becoming even wealthier by exploiting the poor and ravaging the Earth. The song emphasizes that nature cannot be owned or controlled, and it warns of the consequences of disregarding the power of nature. The chorus emphasizes the urgency to address these issues, stating that we are "burning up" and need to take action before it's too late.
The song also touches on themes of societal control, with references to genetic experiments, nuclear waste, and police control. It highlights the distortion of truth and the lack of freedom in a concrete jungle. It encourages listeners to remember their own birthright and the freedom granted to them, questioning what they truly want and need.
Overall, "Burning Up" by Dub the Earth is a call to action, urging listeners to awaken to the reality of their struggles, the destruction of the Earth, and the need for radical change and love. It conveys a sense of urgency and emphasizes the power of nature and the importance of individual and collective action.
Line by Line Meaning
Personal problems, all around
Difficulties in life are pervasive and affect everyone
Disaster comes after us
Misfortune and calamity follow us
All of us sometimes
We all experience challenges at times
Yeah the money
The pursuit of wealth
It just can't be found
Seems elusive and hard to attain
But we'll have to find a way
Nevertheless, we must find a solution
Out of it somehow
To overcome it in some manner
Fever
Intense passion or urgency
Sweat it out now
Work hard to overcome it
Before it's too late
Before the situation worsens irreversibly
Make no mistake
Don't underestimate the seriousness of the situation
We're burning up
We are consumed by pressing issues
Burn, burn, burn
Intensify our efforts to address the problems
All the market forces, making war
Economic influences engaging in conflict
Raping the land, hour by hour
Exploiting and destroying the environment continuously
The rich get richer by robbing the poor
Wealthy individuals accumulate more wealth by exploiting the less fortunate
They say they think
Their claims to believe
They own it all
They possess everything
Liars and cheats
Deceptive and dishonest individuals
Might fool themselves
Can deceive their own selves
But the truth is plain, and I know
However, the truth is evident, and I am aware
Our mother, our earth
The planet we inhabit, symbolizing the nurturing aspect
Is not for possession
Cannot be owned or controlled
You can't work to own
One cannot acquire through labor
What's given as a blessing
What is bestowed as a divine favor
Given as a blessing
Bestowed as a divine favor
But some, they don't care
However, some individuals are indifferent
They don't give a damn
They show no concern or regard
They make other men
They manipulate and exploit others
Slaves to fit their plans
To serve their own self-interests
Genetic experiments
Scientific manipulation of genes
Nuclear waste, police control
The hazardous byproducts of nuclear energy and oppressive law enforcement
No State of Grace
The absence of a harmonious and ideal state
They cut down the jungle
They destroy natural habitats and ecosystems
Well they'd better beware
They should be cautious and wary
The power of nature
The immense strength and influence of the natural world
It won't be tamed
It cannot be controlled or subdued
They don't make it shine
They do not create radiance or brilliance
They don't make it rain
They do not bring forth abundance or blessings
They just don't make it
They lack the ability or capacity to do so
Twisted talk, distorted vision
Deceptive language, distorted perception
No way out of the open prison
No escape from the metaphorical confinement
Concrete jungle blocks out light
Urbanization and infrastructure obscure enlightenment
The truth can't be seen
The reality remains invisible
But the blind don't mind
Those unaware or oblivious remain unaffected
All the market forces
The impacts of economic influences
They play a strange part
Contribute to peculiar roles in society
The seeds of life
The fundamentals of existence
Don't need their bonds
Do not require their restrictions
Never forget the majesty
Always remember the grandeur
Of your own true birth
The magnificence of one's genuine origin
And who set you free
And the liberator who freed you
What d'you really want
What do you truly desire
What d'you really need?
What do you truly require?
Are you ready
Are you prepared
For the sound of creation?
To experience the harmonious essence of existence?
Dub the earth
Transform the world
It's a radical rhythm
An unconventional and transformative pattern
It's a radical Love
An extraordinary and fundamental love
Set my soul on fire
Ignite my inner being with passion
Take me higher
Elevate me to a greater level
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lynn forte
never forgotten, always loved, always missed...Long live Steve Memory...Long live the music of DTE
IbrahimD Photography
Long time since I heard Steve sing this!
sean sloane
R.I.P Steve
MrBiggles57
ONE LOVE IN AMITY
Gabby Magurwa
Steve's granddaughter is in my class at my school .
James Lilwall
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