The Garden
Groundation Brain Damage Lyrics
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So they want to teach young lions - yeah, with their bag of lies They've taken my heart and soul - they trade a mountain of gold Inna a dis a feeling home - all a dem man, dem haffe go, uh-oh, Uh-oh, man haffe go oh, my Idren should have known Who a dem a dep up in I yard? - who may take my soul And who left dem gate open - go on in, what I say All of dem wanna take my yard - and all that they take they owe But still they want to be angels - so man say To all those heroes them no cannot enter into the gardens of life Oh thou shall not enter into the gardens of
Life. Is there a hero among you? No, not today, or not by tomorrow They service the highest kingdom of Babylon No man seems to know for it's a silent war How could you know?
I man say Jah Jah will answer Jah Jah will answer Jah Jah shall guide you
Gonna rock dem rock dem all, gonna beat dem beat dem all Gonna rock dem rock dem all, gonna beat dem beat dem all Gonna rock dem rock dem all, gonna beat dem beat dem all Gonna rock dem rock dem all, gonna beat dem beat dem all
Gonna rock dem rock dem all, gonna beat dem beat dem all Gonna rock dem rock dem all, gonna beat dem beat dem all Gonna rock dem rock dem all, gonna beat dem beat dem all Gonna rock dem rock dem all, gonna beat dem beat dem all
Now the war is over, children, and we shall go onto Now the war is over, people, and we shall live on, give on Live on, give on, live on, give on Inna a dis, a dis a jungle, Idren, inna dis a, dis a foreign land, y'all Across the oceans we shall stand United, undivided, undivided, still united Oh Lord, we shall, we shall, we shall trot on, yes We shall trot on, yes
On, and on, and on yes we shall, we shall, we shall
The lyrics of "The Garden" by Groundation Brain Damage touch on themes of oppression, resistance, and the power of unity. In the first verse, the song speaks to the attempts of external forces to destroy Zion, which symbolizes a place of spiritual and cultural significance. The "gate" represents the entrance to this sacred space, and the lyrics imply that those in power want to destroy it and trap the people in a modern-day ghetto. The next lines suggest that these oppressive forces are robbing and using the people for their own gain, criticizing and scandalizing them. The mention of raintime and utilization implies that they only value the people when it benefits them.
The second verse continues the theme of oppression, with the lyrics expressing the desire to deceive and mislead the younger generation with lies. The trade of a "mountain of gold" represents the betrayal of the people's heart and soul for material gain. The mention of a feeling home suggests a feeling of displacement and the need to reclaim their true home. The repetition of "man haffe go" signifies the determination to resist and overcome the forces that are trying to take everything from them.
The third verse asks rhetorical questions about who may be infiltrating the singer's home, taking their soul and leaving the gate open for further intrusion. The mention of those who want to be angels suggests that some may put on a facade of righteousness while still trying to take what belongs to others. The reference to "heroes" being unable to enter the gardens of life implies that those who serve oppressive forces cannot find true fulfillment and peace. The mention of a silent war highlights how the struggle for freedom and justice is often hidden and goes unnoticed by many.
The repetition of "Jah Jah will answer" and "Jah Jah shall guide you" signifies the belief in divine intervention and guidance in times of difficulty. It reinforces the notion that there is a higher power that will aid in the fight against oppression. The following repeated lines of "Gonna rock dem rock dem all, gonna beat dem beat dem all" express the determination to stand strong and overcome their oppressors.
The final verse implies that the war is over and the people can now move forward and continue living and giving. The mention of a jungle and foreign land suggests that they have endured and survived difficult circumstances. The lines about being united and undivided emphasize the importance of solidarity and working together to achieve liberation. The repetition of "we shall trot on" emphasizes the perseverance and determination to keep moving forward despite hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
So they want to burn up Zion
They want to destroy the sacred place that is my home
Gate, the entrance to my home
The entrance that leads to where I belong
Lock us inna foreign country
Trapped in a modern-day ghetto
inna modern day ghetto
In a place where poverty and struggle prevail
And a we dem a rob
They are taking away from us
upon our heads them a
Taking advantage of our vulnerability
Oh, if them need a pot at rain time
If they want something from us in times of need
you them utilize
They will exploit and benefit from us
You them criticize
They judge and condemn us
you dem scandalize
They spread rumors and tarnish our reputation
You dem use again
They manipulate and take advantage of us repeatedly
you de man call friend
Even the person we consider a friend will betray us
And if that man should fall
And if that person should fail or face difficulties
upon the oceans they will call
They will abandon and turn to others for help
All Jah musicians
All the righteous and spiritual artists
in Iration
In this state of creation and existence
So they want to teach young lions
They want to manipulate and deceive the innocent
yeah, with their bag of lies
Using their deceitful tactics and false information
They've taken my heart and soul
They have stolen my essence and passion
they trade a mountain of gold
In exchange for material wealth and power
Inna a dis a feeling home
In this place that feels like home
all a dem man, dem haffe go, uh-oh
All those who try to invade must leave
Uh-oh, man haffe go oh, my Idren should have known
They must depart, my brothers should have been aware
Who a dem a dep up in I yard?
Who are those intruding my space?
Who may take my soul
Who might try to steal my spirit
And who left dem gate open
And who allowed them to enter
go on in, what I say
Come in, as I have permitted
All of dem wanna take my yard
They all desire to claim what is mine
and all that they take they owe
Yet, they are indebted for what they take
But still they want to be angels
Despite their actions, they wish to appear righteous
so man say
That's what people claim
To all those heroes them no cannot enter into the gardens of life
Those who are not true heroes cannot access the blessings of life
Oh thou shall not enter into the gardens of
No one shall enter the sacred gardens of
Life. Is there a hero among you?
Does anyone display true heroism?
No, not today, or not by tomorrow
No, not now or in the near future
They service the highest kingdom of Babylon
They serve the corrupt and oppressive ruling power
No man seems to know for it's a silent war
Few realize it, as it is a covert conflict
How could you know?
How can one truly understand?
Jah Jah will answer
God will respond
Jah Jah shall guide you
God will lead you
Gonna rock dem rock dem all, gonna beat dem beat dem all
We will overpower and defeat them all
Now the war is over, children, and we shall go onto
Now that the battle is finished, we can move forward
Now the war is over, people, and we shall live on, give on
Now that the conflict has ended, we will continue living and sharing
Live on, give on, live on, give on
We will persist and contribute
Inna a dis, a dis a jungle, Idren, inna dis a, dis a foreign land, y'all
In this chaotic world, brethren, in this foreign place
Across the oceans we shall stand
Together, we will remain strong despite distance
United, undivided, undivided, still united
Unified, unbroken, continuously united
Oh Lord, we shall, we shall, we shall trot on, yes
Oh Lord, we will continue marching forward
We shall trot on, yes
We will persist and move ahead
On, and on, and on yes we shall, we shall, we shall
We will keep going, endlessly
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Harrison Stafford, Martin Nathan
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