From Hanover he moved to St. James where hie attended school and ultimately growing into a mild mannered young man. While in St. James Ginjah realized that „Music is mi life“, and in 1994 he moved to Central Village, Spanish Town where he had his first Studio-Session at the age of seventeen! This Studio was no others than the illustrious King Jammy´s, home to many giants in the music business. Although Ginjah was ready for the world, having now been exposed to critics of an acclaimed studio such as Jammy´s the world has not yet become aware of his musical talents, so he made the best of his time while in Central Village helping to organize a Young People Talent Search for his home community. He not only saw local talent but showcased his own which gave him valuable experience which he would use later on. In 1999 he cought the ear of Beres Hammond who instantly became convinced of the potential of this young man. He was immediatly invited by Beres Hammond to his Harmony House Label. In 2000 Beres label opened his door to Ginjah where he began his early recordings.
No sooner than 2001 he was on tour with Beres Hammond on his Caribbean Tour. That year Ginjah opened several shows streching across the major caribbean cities leaving behind a trail of satisfied patrons wanting for more. Ginjah went on touring with Beres throughout the world, places including Europe, Canada, USA & Japan. Over the period of 4 years, he has performed at allmost every major Reggae-Event across the world except Africa. At 2004 he performed at Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica immediately followed by Pop Icon Lionel Richie and gave a good account to himself to the surprise of everybody there.
jah by my side
Ginjah Lyrics
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A lot of bills to pay, another baby is on the way.
To god I pray.
Hoping for better days,
a lot ah things to say give another heart a chance to play.
Life full of dismayed, never thinking of running way!
Chorus
I know he will provide
I'll be fine, I'll be ok, I'll be alright.
With Jah by my side
I know he will provide
I'll be fine, I'll be ok, I'll be alright.
Verse 2
My bills are high,
it's a miracle how I get by.
Can't let my woman and my kids see me cry,
have got to be strong, put my trust in the most high.
Don't give up brother man the system is a lie.
Any means necessary you've got to try.
Keep on fighting brother man do or die, an just remember, remember the limit is the sky.
Chorus
With Jah by my side
I know he will provide
I'll be fine, I'll be ok, I'll be alright.
With Jah by my side
I know he will provide
I'll be fine, I'll be ok, I'll be alright.
With Jah by my side
I know he will provide
I'll be fine, I'll be ok, I'll be alright.
With Jah by my side
I know he will provide
I'll be fine, I'll be ok, I'll be alright.
With Jah by my side
I know he will provide
I'll be fine, I'll be ok, I know I'll be alright.
In "Jah By My Side," Ginjah expresses his hope and faith in the power of God to provide for him and his family despite difficult circumstances. In the first verse, we see Ginjah acknowledging the struggles of everyday life such as having bills to pay and children to provide for, but he turns to prayer and hopes for brighter days. He recognizes that there is a lot on his mind and heart, but he is willing to give others a chance to play and not give up on life, no matter how difficult it may seem.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of having Jah by his side, reassuring Ginjah that he'll be okay and provided for with God's help. This belief is reiterated in the second verse where he emphasizes the high cost of living and his determination to remain strong and maintain his trust in God. Despite the lies perpetuated by the system, he encourages listeners to keep fighting, to do whatever is necessary, and to remember that there are no limits to what we can achieve.
Overall, "Jah By My Side" showcases Ginjah's faith and perseverance, inspiring listeners to trust in God and continue pressing forward under difficult circumstances. It reminds us that having faith and constantly putting our trust in the Most High can provide us with the strength to overcome any obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
A lot of bills to pay, another baby is on the way.
I have a lot of financial responsibilities and another child on the way.
To god I pray.
I pray to God for help and guidance.
Hoping for better days,
I'm hopeful that my situation will improve.
a lot ah things to say give another heart a chance to play.
I have a lot of things to say and I want to give someone else a chance to speak their mind.
Life full of dismayed, never thinking of running way!
Life is full of disappointment and struggles, but I won't give up.
With Jah by my side
I know he will provide
I'll be fine, I'll be ok, I'll be alright.
I have faith that God will take care of me and everything will be alright.
My bills are high, it's a miracle how I get by.
My bills are expensive and it's a wonder how I manage to make ends meet.
Can't let my woman and my kids see me cry,
I don't want my family to see me struggling or upset.
have got to be strong, put my trust in the most high.
I need to remain strong and trust in God.
Don't give up brother man the system is a lie.
I encourage others to not give up, even though the system seems unfair.
Any means necessary you've got to try.
You must do whatever it takes to make things better.
Keep on fighting brother man do or die, an just remember, remember the limit is the sky.
Keep fighting, even if it seems impossible. Remember that there are no limits to what you can achieve.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: V. Fraizer, S. Pennicott, A. Pennicott, D. Pennicott
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