keyboardist "Joseph" Chino also joined the band at this time. In the summer of 2005, Santa Cruz saw the release of their 2nd album, "Love Jah and Live". By the end of 2005, Papa Shanti had come together with Tafari to form the Disciples (formerly Heavy Manners) which has become the current backing band. Additionally, coming from Brazil, Ras Popo of Red Meditation has joined forces with Fikir Amlak to play percussion and sing, backed by the Disciples. The current line-up is Tafari on drums, Papa Shanti on bass, Emmanuel on guitar, Fikir on vocals, Popo on percussion and vocals, Sajid on keys. Together, this band has played often in the Santa Cruz area with artists such as Batch & Ras Attitude, Yami Bolo, Dubwize and Pacific Vibrations. The end of 2005 saw the formation of a new recording studio at Black Lion Sounds in the Aptos Hills. Fikir Amlak has just finished their 3rd album entitled, "Seed of Zadok", as well as having recorded and produced "A New Dawn" from Sister Molly Rose and Red Meditation. After taking a three-year hiatus from the music scene, Fikir Amlak emerged in Los Angeles in 2011 for a series of concerts which were received with great excitement. Currently he is backed by the Monrovia-based reggae band, True Press, and also plays bass in a side-project with his brother, RnD. Fikir Amlak released his latest album, "The Lion Lives", in December of 2012 under the Black Lion Sounds label.As of late 2012, Fikir Amlak has joined forces with Jah Youth Productions out of Hawaii for a string of singles to be released in 2013.
Ganjah
Fikir Amlak Lyrics
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Tiramos para arriba o nos achacamos
Te aconsejo que levantes la mirada
Y hagas como que aquí no ha pasado nada
Que no te la gane la pena mi friend
Sale ya de ese agujero sale ya de ese problema
Mira para arriba
Y agradece porque tienes una vida pese lo que pese
Existen cosa bellas existen cosas buena
No te dejes vencer no te dejes enloquecer
Vive el regalo de un nuevo dia con placer
Y veras que no hay nada que temer
Busca la verdad en tu interior busca en tu ser
Para comprender que hay alguien que te ama
Y pase lo que pase no te quiere ver caer
Solo ten fe jha va estar feliz al verte renacer
Vibra positiva zona jangha envía
Para ver si te motivas a vivir un nuevo dia
Entonces en qué quedamos
Tiramos para arriba o nos achacamos
Te aconsejo que levantes la mirada
Y hagas como que aquí no ha pasado nada
Que no te la gane la pena mi friend
Sale ya de ese agujero sale ya de ese problema
Mira para arriba y agradece porque tienes
Una vida pese lo que pese
Ahora alza la cabeza
Por algo se empieza
Sal a caminar y observa la naturaleza
Pero si tropiezas parate enseguida y endereza
Y es que siempre triunfa el que no cesa
Persera por lo que tu mas quieras
Sal hacia adelante pero sal a tu manera
Ve con la verdad
Siente la pura felicidad y al actuar con bodad woooo
Vibra postiva posity vibration
My reggae music connection
Eres especial ante jha
El te regalo el cuerpo y alma para tu felicidad
Ahora siéntete amado y siéntete querido por aquel
Que no te quiere ver caer
Pero ten fe y se fuerte
Porque un nuevo dia va empezar
Y alguien quiere verte
Y Entonces en qué quedamos
Tiramos para arriba o nos achacamos
Te aconsejo que levantes la mirada
Y hagas como que aquí no ha pasado nada
Que no te la gane la pena mi friend
Sale ya de ese agujero sale ya de ese problema
Mira para arriba y agradece porque
Tienes una vida pese lo que pese
Entonces en qué quedamos
Tiramos para arriba o nos achacamos
Te aconsejo que levantes la mirada
Y hagas como que aquí no ha pasado nada
Y Entonces en qué quedamos
Tiramos para arriba o nos achacamos
Te aconsejo que levantes la mirada
Y hagas como que aquí no ha pasado nada
Que no te la gane la pena mi friend
Sale ya de ese agujero sale ya de ese problema
Mira para arriba y agradece porque tienes una vida
Pese lo que pese
Y entonces en que quedamos que quedamos que quedamos.
The lyrics of Fikir Amlak's song "Ganjah" convey a message of hope and positivity in the face of adversity. The singer encourages the listener to lift their head up, not let their problems defeat them, and appreciate the beauty of life. He urges the listener not to be overwhelmed by sadness but to focus on the good things in life. He reminds them that there is someone who loves them and wants to see them succeed, and encourages them to have faith and be strong.
The repetition of the phrase "Entonces en qué quedamos" (So what are we left with) emphasizes the central question of the song: whether to give up or keep fighting. The verses offer practical advice on how to cope with difficulties, such as looking for beauty in the world, taking time to appreciate nature, and persevering in the pursuit of one's goals. The chorus repeats the message of hope and encouragement, urging the listener to keep going and not give up.
The song's themes of hope, resilience, and love have resonated with many listeners, particularly those going through tough times. The uplifting message of "Ganjah" has made it a popular choice for motivational playlists and inspirational videos. The song's fusion of reggae and dub influences with Ethiopian musical traditions has also won it critical acclaim and helped to introduce new audiences to both genres.
Line by Line Meaning
Entonces en qué quedamos
What are we going to do?
Tiramos para arriba o nos achacamos
Do we rise or do we fall?
Te aconsejo que levantes la mirada
I advise you to lift your head up
Y hagas como que aquí no ha pasado nada
And act like nothing bad has happened here
Que no te la gane la pena mi friend
Don't let it get you down, my friend
Sale ya de ese agujero sale ya de ese problema
Get out of that hole, get out of that problem
Mira para arriba
Look up
Y agradece porque tienes una vida pese lo que pese
And be grateful that you have a life, no matter what
Ahora abre tu ventana mira para afuera
Now open your window and look outside
Existen cosa bellas existen cosas buena
There are beautiful things, there are good things
No te dejes vencer no te dejes enloquecer
Don't let yourself be defeated, don't let yourself go crazy
Vive el regalo de un nuevo dia con placer
Live the gift of a new day with pleasure
Y veras que no hay nada que temer
And you'll see that there's nothing to fear
Busca la verdad en tu interior busca en tu ser
Look for the truth inside yourself, look within
Para comprender que hay alguien que te ama
To understand that there is someone who loves you
Y pase lo que pase no te quiere ver caer
And no matter what happens, they don't want to see you fall
Solo ten fe jha va estar feliz al verte renacer
Just have faith, Jha will be happy to see you reborn
Vibra positiva zona jangha envía
Positive vibes, Zona Jangha sends
Para ver si te motivas a vivir un nuevo dia
To see if you're motivated to live a new day
Ahora alza la cabeza
Now raise your head
Por algo se empieza
Everything starts somewhere
Sal a caminar y observa la naturaleza
Go for a walk and observe nature
Pero si tropiezas parate enseguida y endereza
But if you stumble, get up right away and straighten yourself out
Y es que siempre triunfa el que no cesa
And it's always the one who doesn't give up who triumphs
Persera por lo que tu mas quieras
Persist for what you most desire
Sal hacia adelante pero sal a tu manera
Move forward, but do it in your own way
Ve con la verdad
Go with the truth
Siente la pura felicidad y al actuar con bodad woooo
Feel pure happiness and act with goodness, woooo
Vibra postiva posity vibration
Positive vibes, posity vibration
My reggae music connection
My connection to reggae music
Eres especial ante jha
You are special before Jha
El te regalo el cuerpo y alma para tu felicidad
He gave you body and soul for your happiness
Ahora siéntete amado y siéntete querido por aquel
Now feel loved and appreciated by those
Que no te quiere ver caer
Who don't want to see you fall
Pero ten fe y se fuerte
But have faith and be strong
Porque un nuevo dia va empezar
Because a new day is going to begin
Y alguien quiere verte
And someone wants to see you
Y Entonces en qué quedamos
So what are we going to do?
Tiramos para arriba o nos achacamos
Do we rise or do we fall?
Te aconsejo que levantes la mirada
I advise you to lift your head up
Y hagas como que aquí no ha pasado nada
And act like nothing bad has happened here
Que no te la gane la pena mi friend
Don't let it get you down, my friend
Sale ya de ese agujero sale ya de ese problema
Get out of that hole, get out of that problem
Mira para arriba y agradece porque tienes
Look up and be grateful that you have
Una vida pese lo que pese
A life, no matter what
Entonces en qué quedamos
So what are we going to do?
Tiramos para arriba o nos achacamos
Do we rise or do we fall?
Te aconsejo que levantes la mirada
I advise you to lift your head up
Y hagas como que aquí no ha pasado nada
And act like nothing bad has happened here
Contributed by Sophie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.