In 1999, Gentleman released his first album Trodin on and in 2002, his 2nd longplayer Journey to Jah. His album Confidence climbed to number 1 on the German album charts in 2004.
2007: Another Intensity
His career began with the collaboration of the band Freundekreis which produced the song “Tabula Rasa.” After beginning his career as dancehall deejay , his music oriented to the classic form of the reggae, as it was between 1970 and 1985, with artists as Bob Marley, Max Romeo, Jacob Miller, Junior Murvin, Devon Irons, Burning Spear and Black Uhuru. He sings mainly in Jamaica Patois English. With songs like “Send A Prayer” Gentleman expresses his deep belief in God from an universal religious persepctive. His album Confidence climbed to number 1 on the German album charts in 2004.
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Gentleman is also an Indie(ish) band from Maryland. Members of The Summer We Went West, Dawn Treader, Monument, etc.
Jah Jah Never Fail
Gentleman Lyrics
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Karma
Calling Out To Jah (remix)
Chorus (apache / luciano)
I know a place where we can go - and i know a place to be free
And i know a place where we can go - lets unite and live in love and intiy
Calling out to jah - calling out to the highest father
Calling out to jah - to mek every man come live together
Verse (luciano)
In this world of uncertainty
All we've got is you and me
There's no need for hostility
Lets unite and live in love and intiy
Say brothers and sisters
No matter what denomination
No matter the class or the creed
And no matter your nation
It's one god one aim one destiny
One universe oh can't you see
Come along lets unite
Lets unite and live in love and intiy
Chorus
Verse (apache)
Say whether african - or whether indian
Remember rastafari say the whole of we are one
Say whether you be black or white or whether your be brown
Say i and i come me come here so fe mek you settle down
With the love - ina me heart
And the voice - from a me thought
With the words - from me mouth
Hear the rastafari shout
Me say peace and love - come mek we spread it about
Me no wan no hear no war from east - west down to south
East and west uno better come together gether
Remember say the whole of we a brother brother brother
Easy luciano from you are the messenger!
The two of we together have fe set the order
Chorus - (apache / luciano)
Calling out to jah - calling out to the highest father
Calling out to jah - to mek every man come live together
I know a place where we can go - and i know a place to be free
And i know a place where we can go - lets unite and live in love and unity
The song "Jah Jah Never Fail" by Gentleman ft. Luciano and Apache Indian is a call for unity, love and togetherness, across all races and religions. The song starts off with Gentleman singing about a place where we can go and be free, and to live in love and unity. He is calling out to Jah, the highest father, to help bring people together. Luciano then sings about the uncertainty of the world and how all we have is each other. He urges everyone to unite, no matter what race or religion they belong to. He says that we all have one God, one aim, and one destiny.
Apache Indian adds his own verse in the song where he talks about the importance of coming together despite our differences. He says that whether one is African, Indian, black, white, or brown, we are all one, and we must remember that Rastafari - the belief system of the Rastafarians - says so. He talks about having love in his heart and peace in his mind, and that he does not want to hear any more about wars. He encourages everyone to come together and spread love and peace in the world.
Overall, the song sends a powerful message of unity, love and peace. It highlights the need for people to come together regardless of their race or religion and work towards a common goal of peace and prosperity for all.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a place where we can go - and i know a place to be free
I can guide you to a place where you'll find freedom from your struggles and pain.
And i know a place where we can go - lets unite and live in love and intiy
I can also show you another place where we can bond and live a harmonious life filled with love and unity.
Calling out to jah - calling out to the highest father
I'm reaching out to the almighty and all-powerful God, asking for his guidance and blessings.
Calling out to jah - to mek every man come live together
I'm also praying for the whole world to come together and live in peace, love and harmony.
In this world of uncertainty
The world is full of unpredictability and instability.
All we've got is you and me
We only have each other in this world to make things better.
There's no need for hostility
There's no gain in getting aggressive or violent with one another.
Lets unite and live in love and intiy
Instead, let's work together in harmony and affections towards each other.
Say brothers and sisters
Addressing everyone regardless of race, gender, or any division among mankind.
No matter what denomination
Regardless of our religious orientations or beliefs,
No matter the class or the creed
Regardless of our social and economic status or political ideology,
And no matter your nation
Regardless of our nationality or cultural background,
It's one god one aim one destiny
We all have one ultimate purpose and source, and that is God.
One universe oh can't you see
We all share this one all-encompassing reality, can't you acknowledge it?
Come along lets unite
Let's be together as one and make a difference.
Say whether african - or whether indian
It doesn't matter whether you're of African, Indian or any other ethnicity,
Remember rastafari say the whole of we are one
As per the Rastafari teachings, we all have a common root and belong to one human family.
Say whether you be black or white or whether your be brown
It does not matter what skin color you have,
Say i and i come me come here so fe mek you settle down
I have come here to bring you peace and tranquility.
With the love - ina me heart
My heart is filled with love.
And the voice - from a me thought
I'm speaking out from the depth of my heart.
With the words - from me mouth
I'm delivering my message with the spoken words.
Hear the rastafari shout
Listen to the call of Rastafari to unite and come together.
Me say peace and love - come mek we spread it about
I'm urging us all to promote peace and love and spread it throughout the world.
Me no wan no hear no war from east - west down to south
I don't want to hear any news about wars breaking out anywhere in the world.
East and west uno better come together gether
The people of the East and West must come together and cooperate.
Remember say the whole of we a brother brother brother
We must not forget that we are all brothers and sisters, all of us being humans.
Easy luciano from you are the messenger!
Please, Luciano, don't forget that you are the messenger of this vital message.
The two of we together have fe set the order
We both need to work collaboratively to set things in motion.
Writer(s): Tilmann Otto Copyright: Edition Old Premium Blend, Arabella Musikverlag Gmbh
Contributed by Sarah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@derbiber3318
The tune has been with me for well over 20 years now and I think I will hear it again and again throughout my life
@Zimekge
2023 und ich chill immernoch am liebsten bei dem geilen Song ❤
@donovanphillips4973
Still sparkling 2023 💥
@ernietschernobyl
Finally, in 2021, years after the release of "jah jah never fail", i understood jah jah. Jah jah helps me a lot in conversation with and attitude towards a ghost called "noone". Thank you for that.
@suzgojoe5607
Truly Grimmmful, Terry is Garnet Silk reincarnate, mush up the Rastamans' charm big tune
@jasminka87
Meine Güte...wie dieser Song mein Leben begleitet und untermalt... Unique
🌞🌱💚
@anthonya6804
It took me a long time to find this tune.. heard it a long time ago and could never figure it out.
Jah Jah children, One Love. The message will carry us to the promised land my brothers and sisters. 🤙
@walkatexas
Big tune...Always sounds of encouragement on this road of life! BLESS 💯
@grimmmful
Truth n reality in the music
Terry sounds like garnett silk on this one
@nakeshaking3626
You took the words out of my mouth I really thought that was him singing in the background 2022 and this is still hit in bahamas 🇧🇸