Give Thanks
G.A.; Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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I and I love. I and I love each other
I want to give thanks, give thanks to my people
Give thanks to my family
Today is my earthstrong
And i'm feeling irie
I and I sitting outside
Suddenly I see the babylon
And up above I see the iron bird
I look at my empress and say let's move
But she says no i'm taking you in
My empress is a bay o wire!
I and I are done
My empress is part of the babylon
I'm watching the fiyah bun
I'm trying to outrun the babylon
But I can't outrun the iron bird
I''m not feeling irie
I'm feeling opposite of irie
I'm in my cell thinking wah gwaan
I need to get out but I do not know how
I see a guard and I shout yardie!
She looks at me and says yah gwaan?
I strangle her to death and take her keys
I open the door and shout likkie more!
I walk out the front gate
Thinking need to find my empress
My empress is a bay o wire!
I and I are done
My empress is part of the babylon
I'm watching the fiyah bun
I need to slay her
I need to kill her
I need to eliminate her
I need to execute her
I need to erase her
I need to obliterate her
I need to execute her
Today is my earthstrong
And i'm feeling irie
I'm sitting outside
And watching the fiyah bun
Suddenly I see a beautiful bird
Up above the trees
I look at my empress and point to the sky
But she does nothing cause she's a corpse
This song goes out to my people
I and I love. I and I love each other
I want to give thanks, give thanks to my people
Give thanks to my family
In the song "Give Thanks" by Tye Tribbett, the lyrics appear to tell a story of a person celebrating their birthday (earthstrong) with their loved ones. The opening lyrics express a sense of gratitude and love towards their people and family, highlighting the importance of giving thanks for the special moments spent together.
As the song progresses, the mood shifts as the singer's joy is interrupted by the presence of Babylon, symbolizing a force of oppression or conflict. The mention of "iron bird" and the empress being described as "a bay o wire" suggest a feeling of entrapment or betrayal in the relationship, leading to a sense of unease and tension.
The singer finds themselves in a challenging situation, feeling trapped and determined to escape. The imagery of being in a cell and the desperate need to break free from captivity adds a layer of desperation and urgency to the narrative. The use of Jamaican dialect with phrases like "yardie" and "likkie more" adds authenticity and cultural depth to the storytelling.
Ultimately, the song transitions towards a resolution as the singer envisions a sense of freedom and peace. The symbolism of a beautiful bird and the realization that their empress is no longer present physically but perhaps spiritually, signifies a sense of acceptance and moving forward despite past struggles. The final chorus reinforces the theme of gratitude towards one's community and the importance of acknowledging the blessings in life.
Line by Line Meaning
This song goes out to my people
This message is dedicated to my community
I and I love. I and I love each other
We express love and unity within our group
I want to give thanks, give thanks to my people
I desire to show gratitude to my community
Give thanks to my family
Express appreciation to my relatives
Today is my earthstrong
Today is my birthday
And i'm feeling irie
And I'm feeling peaceful and content
I and I sitting outside
We are relaxing outdoors
And watching the fiyah bun
And observing the fire burn
Suddenly I see the babylon
Unexpectedly, I see law enforcement
And up above I see the iron bird
And above, I see a helicopter
I look at my empress and say let's move
I glance at my partner and suggest relocating
But she says no i'm taking you in
But she refuses as she intends to arrest me
My empress is a bay o wire!
My partner is a traitor!
I and I are done
Our relationship is over
I watch the fiyah bun
I witness the fire burning
I try to outrun the babylon
I attempt to escape from law enforcement
But I can't outrun the iron bird
But I am unable to evade the helicopter
I''m not feeling irie
I am not feeling peaceful and content
I'm feeling opposite of irie
I feel the opposite of peacefulness
I'm in my cell thinking wah gwaan
I'm in my cell wondering what is happening
I need to slay her
I need to kill her
I need to eliminate her
I need to get rid of her
I need to execute her
I need to carry out her punishment
I need to erase her
I need to remove her existence
I need to obliterate her
I need to completely destroy her
Today is my earthstrong
Today is my birthday
And i'm feeling irie
And I'm feeling peaceful and content
I'm sitting outside
I'm relaxing outdoors
And watching the fiyah bun
And observing the fire burn
Suddenly I see a beautiful bird
Unexpectedly, I see a lovely bird
Up above the trees
High in the sky above the trees
I look at my empress and point to the sky
I gesture towards the sky to my partner
But she does nothing cause she's a corpse
But she remains inactive because she is dead
This song goes out to my people
This message is dedicated to my community
I and I love. I and I love each other
We express love and unity within our group
I want to give thanks, give thanks to my people
I desire to show gratitude to my community
Give thanks to my family
Express appreciation to my relatives
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Written by: Flippy-G
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Bobby Adebiyi
When I think of all you've done
And all the ways you've made
My soul is grateful
Your love has never failed
It always stays the same
I'm truly grateful
Give thanks
For the Lord is good
And He's always been good
All my needs you supply,
And you never leave my side
My Soul is grateful
Every morning new mercy
Every battle is the victory
Give thanks
For the Lord is good
And He's always been good
We'll forever praise the name of Jesus
Oh Jesus
TJ
Lyrics
When I think of all you've done
And all the ways you've made
My soul is grateful
Your love has never failed
It always stays the same
I'm truly grateful
Give thanks
For the Lord is good
And He's always been good
All my needs you supply,
And you never leave my side
My Soul is grateful
Every morning new mercy
Every battle is the victory
Give thanks
For the Lord is good
And He's always been good
We'll forever praise the name of Jesus
Oh Jesus
Mary Wilson
His songs are always cutting edge material , he keeps up with the times and change with each cd he is so versatile which is a good thing he appeals to all walks of life
Unique Monique
Tye has stepped out the box with this album ... God bless you
Oslen Small
Amen
Ashley Barnes
People are sleeping on this album! The whole album is lit 🔥🙌🏾
Romario Williams
We'll forever praise the name of Jesus!!! This album is fire bruhh!!
DIVINE MOSES
This is my Favorite song on this album. I listen to it at least 4 times a day. even when I don't, it still rings in my head so I just have to play it lol, I love you, Uncle Tye!! The African Medley is my second, cause I'm Nigerian lol.
Bobby Adebiyi
When I think of all you've done
And all the ways you've made
My soul is grateful
Your love has never failed
It always stays the same
I'm truly grateful
Give thanks
For the Lord is good
And He's always been good
All my needs you supply,
And you never leave my side
My Soul is grateful
Every morning new mercy
Every battle is the victory
Give thanks
For the Lord is good
And He's always been good
We'll forever praise the name of Jesus
Oh Jesus
Deborah's World
This is powerful!!!!
Mea thomas
Give thanks for the Lord is good and has always been good!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Me and my dance group loved the song so much we wanted to dance to it so we did!!!!!
Christina Clark
Absolutely love this album Tye. You did it once again!