Superior
Gentle Man Lyrics
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if you know not jah, jah is there, oh yes
Chorus:
i know jah lovin is superior
the devil complex inferior, oh yes
worshiping material
bowing to your silver and gold (repeat)
sombody tell me, cause i really got to know
I read a lot of history
but things not really show no no
why dam drop they bombs ina arabia
why the children burn and suffer ina africa
leave us up the righteous fightin for superpower
but judgement got a fall..?..real shower
mi go so then
Chorus (2x)
so bettah lov the little juud
nah terrorise dem no no no
teach the juud nah critize dem no no no
hoping up your eyes en realize dem
you wan fi keep you wan fi care you wan fi guide dem
don't you know
war and crime will be right then
en you bettah show the juud your fears
en don't you hide dem
en then the quality and justice will you mind dem
lift up your voice and you got to sing the anthem
mi go so then
Chorus (2x)
long time we fade about your promises and lies
your illusion and religion just covering our eyes
frustration and starvation want your bly
depression until well un dry
can you show the love man and not the animosity
can you liv a live wid ..?...
me could a be your friend
why you want to be my enemy?
you can't take the dem speech ..?..
Chorus (2x)
sombody tell me, cause i really got to know
I read a lot of history
but things not really show no no
why dam drop they bombs ina arabiawhy the children burn and suffer ina africa
leave us up the righteous fightin for superpower
but judgement got a fall..?..real shower uhhhuhh
Chorus
The Gentle Man's song "Superior" speaks about the importance of faith and love in human life. The artist believes that those who do not acknowledge God cannot understand love. He emphasizes the superiority of faith over materialism and the devil's complex. The artist encourages listeners to accept and love people regardless of their differences, teaching them not to criticize or terrorize them. He also questions political decisions that lead to suffering and war, trying to find answers through his music.
The chorus of the song repeats the artist's belief that Jah's love is superior to everything else, including material possessions and the devil's complex. He underlines the importance of focusing on love and faith, as material possessions are not worth worshiping. The song's second part talks about the need to accept and love Jews, without criticizing or terrorizing them. The artist believes that love and acceptance lead to a better world, where quality and justice prevail.
Overall, the Gentle Man's song "Superior" delivers a message of love, acceptance, and faith. The artist encourages listeners to focus on these values, instead of worshiping material possessions, criticizing others, or supporting political decisions that lead to suffering and war.
Line by Line Meaning
if you know not god you know not love, no no
Without knowledge of God, it's impossible to know love
if you know not jah, jah is there, oh yes
If you don't have a relationship with Jah (God), Jah is still present
i know jah lovin is superior
The love of Jah is the greatest
the devil complex inferior, oh yes
The devil's ways are inferior to Jah's
worshiping material
Putting too much emphasis on material possessions
bowing to your silver and gold
Being too attached to material wealth
why dam drop they bombs ina arabia
Questioning the reasons for military action in the Middle East
why the children burn and suffer ina africa
Questioning why there is so much suffering in Africa
leave us up the righteous fightin for superpower
People fight for superpowers under the guise of righteousness
but judgement got a fall..?..real shower
Judgement is coming for those who claim righteousness without actually being so
bettah lov the little juud
Love the children and treat them well
nah terrorise dem no no no
Don't terrorize them
teach the juud nah critize dem no no no
Teach them not to criticize
hoping up your eyes en realize dem
Open your eyes and see them for who they are
you wan fi keep you wan fi care you wan fi guide dem
You want to keep, care for, and guide them
don't you know
war and crime will be right then
Knowing that war and crime will be prevalent unless people show love
en you bettah show the juud your fears
en don't you hide dem
Show them your fears, don't keep them to yourself
en then the quality and justice will you mind dem
By showing love, you will prioritize quality and justice for them
long time we fade about your promises and lies
People have become disillusioned with empty promises and lies
your illusion and religion just covering our eyes
Religion has been used to manipulate people
frustration and starvation want your bly
depression until well un dry
Frustration, hunger, and depression wear people down
can you show the love man and not the animosity
Can you choose love instead of hostility?
can you liv a live wid ..?...
Can you live life to the fullest?
me could a be your friend
why you want to be my enemy?
We could be friends, why choose to be enemies?
you can't take the dem speech ..?..
You can't silence their voice
sombody tell me, cause i really got to know
I read a lot of history
but things not really show no no
Asking for answers because history hasn't provided any
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MELBOURNE MILLER, DONALD DENNIS, TILMANN OTTO, INGO RHEINBAY, MITCHUM KHAN CHIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carlossmith2922
I know Jah, lovin' is superior
Your devil complex inferior, oh yes
Worshiping material
Bowing to your silver and gold
I know Jah, lovin' is superior
Your devil complex inferior, oh yes
Worshiping material
Bowing to your silver and gold
[Bridge]
Somebody tell me
'Coz I really got to know, oh, oh
I read a lot of history
But things nuh really show, no, no
Why dem drop the bombs ina Arabia?
Why the children bawl and suffer ina Africa?
Leaders of the world just fighting for superpower
But judgment ago fall upon dem head, like rain shower
Mi go so then
[Hook]
I know Jah, lovin' is superior
Your devil complex inferior, oh yes
Worshiping material
Bowing to your silver and gold
I know Jah, lovin' is superior
Your devil complex inferior, oh yes
Worshiping material
Bowing to your silver and gold
[Verse 2]
So you betta love the likkle youths
Nuh terrorize dem oh, no, no, no
Teach the youths the truth
Nuh criticize dem oh, no, no, no
Open up your eyes and realize then
You Hafi, keep youh Hafi, care you Hafi guide dem
Don't you know war and crime will divide dem?
Now you betta show the youth your fears
And don't you hide dem
And then equality and justice will unite dem
Lift up your voice and you got to sing the anthem
We go so then
[Hook]
I know Jah, lovin' is superior
Your devil complex inferior, oh yes
Worshiping material
Bowing to your silver and gold
I know Jah, lovin' is superior
Your devil complex inferior, oh yes
Worshiping material
Bowing to your silver and gold
[Verse 3]
Long time we fed up a your promises and lies
Your illusion and religion just covering our eyes, yo
Frustration a starvation multiply
Depression until the well a run dry
Can't you show the love man and not the animosity?
Can't you live a life how it is said in Deuteronomy?
Me coulda be your friend, why you want to be my enemy?
You can't tek dem speed Jah over yah
So, so come follow we come follow we
[Hook]
I know Jah, lovin' is superior
Your devil complex inferior, oh yes
Worshiping material
Bowing to your silver and gold
I know Jah, lovin' is superior
Your devil complex inferior, oh yes
Worshiping material
Bowing to your silver and gold
[Bridge]
Somebody tell me
'Coz I really got to know, oh, oh
I read a lot of history
But tings nuh really show, no, no
Why dem drop the bombs ina Arabia?
Why the children bawl and suffer ina Africa?
Leaders of the world just fighting for superpower
But judgment ago fall upon dem head like rain shower, ooh
[Hook]
I know Jah, lovin' is superior
Your devil complex inferior, oh yes
Worshiping material
@arcady0
I know Jah, lovin' is superior
Your devil complex inferior, oh yes
Worshiping material
Bowing to your silver and gold
Long time we fed up a your promises and lies
Your illusion and religion just covering our eyes, yo
Frustration a starvation multiply
Depression until the well a run dry
Can't you show the love man and not the animosity?
Can't you live a life how it is said in Deuteronomy?
Me coulda be your friend, why you want to be my enemy?
You can't tek dem speed Jah over yah
So, so come follow we come follow we
@gadget00
Absolute reggae classic; one of the best of his generation, hands down
@jataaprana-vayu8768
one of the best male roots reggae voices of his generation !!!! Jah Loves Us All...
@rastamanljstorr2130
indeed ✊
@DerHalbeEuro
Who is "Jah"?
@killburnDeluxx
@@DerHalbeEuro Jah Wobble was a musician
@user-iz9ck4zl3v
@@DerHalbeEuro god
@DerHalbeEuro
@@user-iz9ck4zl3v I'm a believing person and know god has many names but never heard that before. Maybe it comes from Jehova
@freeman7187
2020 who still there with me?? Jah bless always real talk big man😍
@kiddingbless589
Damn, I know that'll remember really missing it.
@corazon8664
Der beste deutschstämmige Künstler .. Internationaler Erfolg zu 100% gegönnt!