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/
Time Come
Groundation Lyrics
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Open the book and raise your voice
While the sun shining
And the children smiling
A mellow lark is singing
Just like a bird them dreaming
While all the Rastaman warning
For all to see, for all to see
All those lonely nights spent wondering
All those days and nights spent wondering
To join with them in song would be OUR destiny
I am not the only one
You a go learn from them
Yes you learn from them
You must learn from them
Yeah just a learn from them
Truth we shall defend onto the end
Truth we shall defend onto the very end
Your word will one day falter in this time of judgement day
Your word will one day falter in the end
When the time come you never see
When the time come you’ll never know, oh Jah glory and Jah mercy
Man I’m grateful and thankful for
All of the fathers who have come before
When we try to teach you the plan you walk away
Sign of the devil for you have gone astray
You’ll have to run, you’ll have to see
You’ll have to travel from sea to shining sea
Underneath the sun them come
Like the children of Israel through Sinai rock
Underneath the sun them come
Like the children of Israel to Zion Land
For all walkin’ talkin’ your self savior
All you children under the slave driver
We a go march for you !
All good people out there you don’t know
How much we love ans miss and need you so
But IF we should by way of the setting sun
We will one day fall down
One day fall down
Truth we shall defend onto the end
Truth you shall defend onto the very end
Your word will one day falter in this time of judgement day
Your word will one day falter in the end
When the time come you’ll never know (no, no, no)
The song "Time Come" by Groundation is a call for unity and perseverance in the face of adversity, as well as a warning against complacency and false promises. The lyrics urge the listener to open their mind and learn from the wisdom of those who came before them, as well as to stand up for truth and justice even when it is difficult. The imagery of the sun shining, children smiling, and birds singing creates a sense of hope and optimism despite the challenges faced by the Rastaman community, while the warnings of judgment day and the need to defend the truth emphasize the urgency of the situation.
The repetition of the phrase "you'll never know" in the chorus serves as a kind of refrain, reminding us that the future is uncertain and that we must seize the opportunities presented to us in the present. The reference to the children of Israel and their journey through the desert to the promised land also reinforces the idea of perseverance and faith in the face of hardship.
Overall, "Time Come" is a powerful and evocative song that encourages the listener to stand up for what they believe in and to remain steadfast in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
You no baby boy
You are not a child anymore
Open the book and raise your voice
Read and speak up for what you believe in
While the sun shining
During good times
And the children smiling
When people are happy
A mellow lark is singing
Calming birds are chirping
Just like a bird them dreaming
Like birds that seem to be lost in thought
While all the Rastaman warning
While Rastafarians are cautioning
Ascending up in the mountain
Going up to high places
For all to see, for all to see
So everyone can witness
All those lonely nights spent wondering
All those times alone when one reflects deeply
To join with them in song would be OUR destiny
Coming together to sing is our fate
I am not the only one
Others feel the same way
You a go learn from them
You will learn from them
Yes you learn from them
Yes, you will learn from them
You must learn from them
You have to learn from them
Yeah just a learn from them
Just learn from them
Truth we shall defend onto the end
We will stand up for the truth until the end
Your word will one day falter in this time of judgement day
Your words will fail you during the judgement day
When the time come you never see
You won't realize when the time comes
oh Jah glory and Jah mercy
Honor and compassion
Man I’m grateful and thankful for
I'm so grateful for
All of the fathers who have come before
All the ancestors who came before us
When we try to teach you the plan you walk away
When we try to show you the way, you refuse to listen and leave
Sign of the devil for you have gone astray
You are lost and following the wrong path, like the devil
You’ll have to run, you’ll have to see
You'll have to move and experience things for yourself
You’ll have to travel from sea to shining sea
You'll have to journey far and wide
Underneath the sun them come
People come out when the sun is shining
Like the children of Israel through Sinai rock
Like the Israelites crossing through the rocks of Sinai
Like the children of Israel to Zion Land
Like the Israelites who went to the land of Zion
For all walkin’ talkin’ your self savior
For those who think they are their own savior
All you children under the slave driver
All you who are oppressed and controlled by power-hungry people
We a go march for you !
We will fight for your rights!
All good people out there you don’t know
All the good people out there who you haven't met
How much we love ans miss and need you so
How much we care for and miss you
But IF we should by way of the setting sun
But if we pass away
We will one day fall down
We will eventually die
Truth you shall defend onto the very end
You should also defend the truth until the end
When the time come you’ll never know (no, no, no)
You won't realize when the time comes
Contributed by Miles J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rafael D.
O solo de sax é um dos melhores que já ouvi, sem condição, transcendental !
Dub Me
For those who truly want Groundation sounds with amazing horns, falsetto, drums, riddims, this hear album is Hot!!!!! Dsmn Hot!!! I purchased this LP and The Next Generation Album and I'm stuck on them right now. I had no idea about these LPs i made a damn good choice for purchase. Groundation!!!!° Much Much Respect..... keep em coming those LPs.
Ikarosje
It's also on ''Gathering of the Elders'' which is phenomenal too!
Francisco Jacobo EF
One of my favorites song of roots reggae! its amazinggg! The Congos is a legend! peace!
xJG91x
Those melodica accents are amazing.
danilo peres
THE CONGOS É MUITO FODA, GROUNDATION +AINDA
Bruno Rass
lindo
Daniel Roots
The Congos os melhores ♪♫
GroundationxD
Old School Reggae xD HArrison With his Friends Are trou Rockers ! greetings From Poland !
werbeth cleison
2019 Here I Am Jah bless forever us life Alô meu B R A Z I L