1. Gondwana is a reg… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands called Gondwana.
1. Gondwana is a reggae musical group from La Pincoya, Santiago, Chile, founded in 1987 by I Locks Labbé. Their leader, Quique Neira (known as the chilean Bob Marley) was the soul of the band, the first one to be noticed with real success in Chile, and left the band to begin a single career. Now, the band has another singer, Kingo, and plays in important festivals around Latin America, with lot of fans everywhere.
2. Gondwana is a project with Australian didgeridoo player Charlie McMahon, who was also front-man of the group Gondwanaland until their break-up in 1992.
3. Gondwana is a project of Italian electronic artist Andrea Taeggi (one half of Lumisokea), releasing albums on Opal Tapes.
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Gondwana Lyrics
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Open your heart and feel
South American man
Open your eyes and see
South American man
Break the chains of mental slavery
South American man
Get ready for this perfect love
I and I are the lion
I and I have no one to fear but Jah
Kingdom is here
We are all Selassie's children
South American man
Got to know your history
South American man
Feel the blessing of his majesty
South American man
Mounth Zion is your destination
South American man
We're gonna sing a song of redemption
South america is a blessed land
Touched by the hands of the almighty one
We're gonna chase crazy baldheads
Out of the town now
So I and I can be free
Because
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
All over the earth and the universe
All over the earth and the universe
Whether you come from south America
Whether you come from Africa
Whether you come from any corner of the world
We're all Jah Jah children
South American man
Open your heart and feel
South American man
Open your eyes and see
South American man
Mount Zion is your destination
South American man
We're gonna sing a song of redemption
I and I are the lion
Have no one to fear but Jah
Kingdom is here
We are all Selassie's children
I know
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Ohh
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
South American man
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Ohh
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
ForIva
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Ohh
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
The song "South American Man" by Gondwana is a powerful call to South Americans to embrace their roots, history and cultural identity. The lyrics encourage the listener to open their heart and eyes to the truth and break the chains of mental slavery. They urge South Americans to unite and stand up to oppression, to reclaim their blessed land and to sing a song of redemption. The recurring themes of Jah Rastafari and Selassie unite South Americans with their global brothers and sisters, and remind them that they are all children of the same divine power.
The song is a clear reference to the Rastafarian movement, and its call for African unity and freedom from colonial rule. The lyrics encourage South Americans to follow in the footsteps of the Rastafari, who fought against Babylon (oppression) and stayed true to their roots, history and faith. The use of "Jah" throughout the song is a reference to the Rastafarian concept of God, which is seen as a divine power that is present in all things.
Line by Line Meaning
South American man
Addressing the listener as a representative of South America
Open your heart and feel
Encouraging the listener to be empathetic and emotionally receptive
Open your eyes and see
Encouraging the listener to be aware and observant
Break the chains of mental slavery
Encouraging the listener to free themselves from limiting thoughts and beliefs
Get ready for this perfect love
That shines from above
Encouraging the listener to prepare for divine love and guidance
I and I are the lion
I and I have no one to fear but Jah
Kingdom is here
We are all Selassie's children
Affirming the unity and strength of the self as well as the collective as Rastafarian followers of Haile Selassie
Got to know your history
Emphasizing the importance of understanding the past
Feel the blessing of his majesty
Encouraging the listener to recognize and appreciate the power and grace of Haile Selassie
Mounth Zion is your destination
Reminding the listener of their spiritual goal and purpose
We're gonna sing a song of redemption
Expressing the desire for renewal and salvation
South America is a blessed land
Touched by the hands of the almighty one
Acknowledging the divine presence and intervention in South America
We're gonna chase crazy baldheads
Out of the town now
So I and I can be free
Because
Expressing the need to remove oppressive forces in order to achieve true freedom
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
All over the earth and the universe
Affirming the universal presence and sovereignty of Haile Selassie
Whether you come from south America
Whether you come from Africa
Whether you come from any corner of the world
We're all Jah Jah children
Emphasizing the unity and brotherhood of all Rastafarian followers regardless of origin
Mount Zion is your destination
Reiterating the spiritual focus of the listener
I know
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Affirming personal belief and devotion to Haile Selassie
ForIva
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Possible reference to Rastafarian religious belief or a personal name
Ohh
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
South American man
Jah Jah liveth and reigneth
Reiteration of personal belief and affirmation of the divine presence in South America
Contributed by James E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.