What Could Have Been
Groundation Lyrics

What could have been the first moment in… my destiny yeah
Reflecting on what could have been the first defining moment in shaping the destiny of the singer.

What could have been the first trumpet in… sing a song my bredren
Imagining what could have been the first significant moment where the singer and their companion sings together, like two musical trumpets.

What if it could be the first crying in the wilderness was love…I’ll defend
Contemplating that if the first tears shed in the wilderness were of love, the singer would have been willing to defend that love.

But, but, but, but which one of them?
Expressing confusion and uncertainty about which option to choose.

Which, which, which, which one of dem a leave Jah?
Questioning which of them is leaving Jah/God.

But, But, But them a gonna fall…
Maintaining that whoever is leaving Jah/God will eventually fall.

let, Jah, Jah, come right in and lead them in-in to the
Asking God to lead them (the fallen ones) back in the right direction.

Ites, Ites, Dream, Dream
Invoking the 'Ites Ites' dream, which typically involves fighting against social injustice and inequality.

Look upon him sufferah
Observing someone going through hardship.

Dream, dream upon them, upon them, upon them
Dreaming about the people who are suffering, and hoping for a better future for them.

Let’s exalt Jah, and live them for Zion and a go
Urging to praise God, and live for the 'Zion' community.

Preach dem, preach dem, preach dem, preach one a de day, day man, man
Speaking out and preaching on a daily basis.

For tonight we’re coming for ya…Culturally speaking
Preparing to fight against social injustice, using cultural values and beliefs.

Oh but I love them…and they do too!
Expressing unconditional love towards someone, who also loves them.

Man look upon the sky…lead them into war
Looking at the sky, and willing to lead them in a battle.

Some a dem a call out to say man
Some individuals are calling out, probably in support or against something/someone.

You do to, be true, positive energy man
Encouraging and affirming someone to be true to themselves and possess positive energy.

Be true, be true, the Lion a destiny
Reiterating the importance of being authentic and true to oneself, and how it shapes one's destiny.

Man don’t be afraid, I’ve been here before
Assuring someone not to be scared, as the singer has already experienced what they are going through.

Man a go way an ya, culturally we fear man’s soul
Implying that people are afraid of other people's intentions/outcomes, due to cultural reasons.

But then the lightning, strike, street
Referring to a sudden event in a dramatic manner, probably to emphasize the power of that event.

Born again, born again…I man sufferah
Being reborn or becoming a new person, while still going through personal struggles.

I man sufferah…
Acknowledging that the singer is going through personal pain/struggle.

live in the sky…
Wishing to continue living in heaven after death, with God.

Jah know, Jah know, Jah know, Jah know, oh yeah
Affirming that Jah/God knows everything and in control of everything.

Come to see, what they really do not want them to see
Observing something that some people don't want others to witness.

Visions in the night them reach for the blind man
Experiencing vivid dreams/visions, where the singer notices blind people trying to grasp an idea/lifeline.

Tell in the sky man this is love
Declaring that love is present in the world, and can be seen in the sky.

Live again then Jah
Requesting Jah/God to bring something or someone back to life.

They say I come from the land of E-the-o-pia!
Proudly stating that the singer comes from Ethiopia.

Conquerors …Sufferahs…Vampire!
Naming a group of people who conquered, are suffering, or could be compared to an imaginary creature.

Unto the great moon in the sky Why must you treat him like a rotten I sufferah!?
Questioning why the moon is treating someone badly, using the moon metaphorically to refer to something greater that has wronged an individual in a very negative way.

Burn, burn, burn, I, I fear, I, I, I, disappear
Expressing fear and anxiety, with the use of repetition to emphasize the intensity of those emotions.

Into the discipline that joins us today
Reflecting on the formal practices that help people come together, regardless of their differences.

But I, I, I, come today, come, come Jah today
Announcing one's arrival, and inviting Jah/God to join them.

I feel it right on top, onto the pit of my soul…
Sensing something deeply and passionately within one's inner being.

Jah deliver them soul!
Calling upon Jah/God to help someone's soul.

We’ll try to suffer this road!
Declaring the willpower to overcome challenges and obstacles on a difficult journey.

Jah deliver them souls!
Asking Jah/God to help multiple people's souls.

Oh I will suffer this road!
Expressing a positive attitude and determination to overcome adversity.

See them fall-all-all see them falling way tonight
Observed a group of people failing and declining at a rapid pace, around night time.

So you can see the bright – bright – bright souls
Observing some individuals in the group who are still shining and full of life.

And the righteous yeah….yeah…oh but the righteous yeah?
Referring to the righteous people who stand up for what is right and just, without necessarily being praised or recognized for it.