The 9-piece band creates an altogether new Reggae sound, featuring swirling horns, stout poly-rhythmics, and soulful harmony vocals. Their concerts utilize live improvisation, in classic jazz fashion, and are renowned for their high energy, communion-type atmosphere.
“Groundation” comes from the Rasta term "Grounation." Grounations were gatherings based on using music to attain common vibration, with the focus on manifesting positive energy to affect social change.
Having toured in over 30 countries on 4 continents, Groundation has truly become a world-wide movement and is the biggest American Reggae band touring the world today...come and find out why.
2. The original Groundation were formed in 1979 in Leicester, UK: http://spectrumleicester.co.uk/singer/groundation/
One More Day
Groundation Lyrics
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I'd live my life right i would
I would find a way to love everyday,
All people as i should
And as they walk let them talk
Let them talk about yesterday
Standing alone, mounting their sin upon sin
With nothing within
People if i had only one more time to move,
I'd let my soul groove
Live it up, live it up,
No you can't(can) go on forever
Live it up, live it up, ya can't (can) go on forever
People if i had only one more day
I'd live my life right i would
I would find a way to love everyday,
All people as i should
And as they walk let them talk
Let them talk about yesterday
Dreaming alone, yes i wish the best for you,
Now what you gonna do?
Live it up, live it up you can't(can) go on forever
No you can't(can) go on forever
Jah jah kingdom forever
The song "One More Day" by Groundation speaks about the desire to live life to the fullest with the time that is left. The lyrics suggest a longing for a second chance, an opportunity to make things right, to live with love and compassion, and to be mindful of one's actions. The line "And as they walk let them talk, Let them talk about yesterday" implies that one should be open to receiving feedback and learning from past mistakes. The powerful words "With nothing within" suggests the feeling of emptiness and regret that comes with not living life to the fullest.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of living it up, enjoying life and the people around you, treating everyone with kindness and being aware of how one's actions impact others. The repetition of "Live it up, live it up, you can't (can) go on forever" is a call-to-action to make the most of the time left and not take it for granted. The final line "Jah jah kingdom forever" speaks to the desire to live a life that is rooted in spiritual beliefs and principles.
Line by Line Meaning
People if i had only one more day
If I had one more day left to live
I'd live my life right i would
I would make sure to live life to the fullest and without regrets
I would find a way to love everyday,
I would strive to love every day, regardless of the circumstances
All people as i should
I would love everyone as I am supposed to
And as they walk let them talk
I would let people say what they want as they move through life
Let them talk about yesterday
I would let people reminisce about their past experiences
Standing alone, mounting their sin upon sin
People who are isolated and sinning more and more
With nothing within
They have nothing inside of them to help them change their ways
People if i had only one more time to groove yea
If I had one more chance to enjoy life
People if i had only one more time to move,
If I had one more opportunity to live life to its fullest
I'd let my soul groove
I would let my essence dance in the moment
Live it up, live it up,
Enjoy life to the fullest
No you can't(can) go on forever
Life can't last forever
Live it up, live it up, ya can't (can) go on forever
Enjoy life as much as possible since it doesn't last forever
Dreaming alone, yes i wish the best for you,
Wishing the best for those who are alone and dreaming
Now what you gonna do?
What will they do to achieve their dreams and desires?
Jah jah kingdom forever
God's kingdom will last forever
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.