My Religion
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics


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Ladadadadadee
Ladadadadadee

Man of temptation
You're not of my religion, ya
So please don't make no wrong decision
About this congregation, 'cause
Man without religion
Just can't be in a righteous man position

Man of brutality
Show some humanity, yeah
Stop cursing us with misery
Nothing bounds us, still we are not free

Ladadadadadee
Ladadadadadee, yeah

Ladadadadadee
Ladadadadadee

Man of temptation
You're not of my religion, ya
So please don't make no wrong decision
About this congregation, 'cause
Man without religion
Just can't be in a righteous man position

Man of brutality, yeah
Show some humanity

Ladadadadadee
Ladadadadadee, yeah





Shoo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo, yeah
Shoo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gregory Isaacs's song My Religion delve into the theme of religion and humanity. The song begins by addressing a "man of temptation," acknowledging that he is not of the singer's religion. He pleads that the man does not make any wrong decisions about this congregation. According to the singer, a man who does not have a religion cannot be in a righteous man's position. This might illustrate the idea that religion provides a moral compass to live a righteous life.


The lyrics of the song also call out the violent acts of the man of brutality. The singer asks the man to show some humanity and stop causing misery to others. Despite their efforts, the people are not free from the man's actions. The repetition of "Ladadadadadee" in between stanzas creates a sense of unity and solidarity between the singer and the congregation. The song seems to suggest that without religion, there is no morality, and without humanity, there is no peace.


Overall, My Religion is a song with a powerful message that explores the concept of religion and morality. The lyrics call out the importance of having a moral compass and being humane towards others. Gregory Isaacs's soulful voice and the reggae beats add depth and emotion to the song, making it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Ladadadadadee
This line is simply repeating the same syllables in a melodic manner.


Man of temptation
This line is addressing someone who is easily swayed by negative influences.


You're not of my religion, ya
This line is stating that the singer and the addressee are not of the same belief system.


So please don't make no wrong decision
This line is requesting that the addressee refrain from making bad choices that could affect the artist.


About this congregation, 'cause
This line is referring to a group of people who share the same beliefs.


Man without religion
This line is a statement that someone who does not have a belief system cannot be considered a good person.


Just can't be in a righteous man position
This line means that without faith, it's impossible to be viewed as a good person.


Man of brutality
This line is addressing someone who is cruel or violent.


Show some humanity, yeah
This line is asking the addressee to act with compassion and kindness towards others.


Stop cursing us with misery
This line is requesting to be spared from the addressee's negative actions and emotions.


Nothing bounds us, still we are not free
This line is saying that despite a lack of physical restraints, there is still a feeling of being trapped or limited.


Shoo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo, yeah
This is a nonsensical phrase meant to be sang in a catchy, melodic manner.




Writer(s): Leroy Moore, G. Isaacs

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@lancelotbentinck5267

Higher vibration. Dub it Gregory.

@mentalgain

dem tune deh timeless , classic

@rickyavila673

Massive ROOTS REGGAE

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Pow muita predta eu amo sibbaroots

@hakenerhiphop

Podría saber a qué disco pertenece este track? Gracias!

@israeldubrosas8727

Se llama Extra Clasic de 1976

@jackymore9394

Oh this song is so big pull up!!!

@stevedudeman

1 dislike. Man of Temptation was here...

@rasdamien

Unitone skank by dr Alimentado...

@followthewaydan7950

See also: Booker T Aka Nathan Skyers - Eleanor

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