They Say
Headcornerstone Lyrics
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Everytime i'm tellin you
We got to live as one
Some say, we are foolish youth
Whe just can't overstand what's really going on
So don't try to fool me, don't try to rule me
I can hear Jah voice
Until the colour of a man skin
Until the colour of a man skin
Is of no more significance - than the colour of his eyes
There'll be war, war, war, rumors of war
Got to be war, war, war, rumors of war
Fools die, for want of wisdom
So they keep on, tellin dem lies
An then de wicked - lean upon de own misunderstandin'
Dema false prophets - wolve in sheep clothin
So don't try to fool me now
Yeah don't try to rule we now
Don't care what man say - or you'll go astray
(I've made my choice) i can hear Jah voice
Don't try to fool me, don't try to rule me
Don't care what man say, or you'll go astray
The lyrics of "They Say" by Headcornerstone convey the message of unity and equality among mankind, despite the differences in skin color. The song highlights the struggle against discrimination and prejudice that many people face, especially young people who are often disregarded because of their lack of experience. The chorus emphasizes the universal feeling of conflict and distress, hinting at the underlying unrest that colors the world. The verses speak about the doubts and misunderstandings that arise when society fails to address critical issues like race and inequality, which often lead to conflict, war, and rumors of war. The song also embraces the idea of self-discovery, as the singer urges listeners not to be swayed by false prophets but to listen to the inner voice of Jah.
The lyrics of "They Say" resonate with a wide audience, amplifying the voices of those that promote equality and social justice. The song is a call to action, demanding the elimination of prejudicial attitudes and behaviors of people towards each other. Its message applies to various social, economic, and political issues, making it a versatile and relevant song to different contexts. Headcornerstone's use of the Rastafarian ideology and reggae style, gives the song a unique and authentic tone that further adds credence to its message.
Line by Line Meaning
They say, we ain't got nothin to proof
People are telling us that we have nothing to prove to them.
Everytime i'm tellin you
Whenever I am speaking to you.
We got to live as one
We need to live together in harmony and peace.
Some say, we are foolish youth
Some people think that we, the young generation, are foolish.
Whe just can't overstand what's really going on
We can't fully understand what is happening in the world.
So don't try to fool me, don't try to rule me
Don't attempt to deceive me or have power over me.
I can hear Jah voice
I can hear the voice of God.
Until the colour of a man skin
Until the color of a person's skin.
Is of no more significance - than the colour of his eyes
Doesn't matter more than the color of their eyes.
There'll be war, war, war, rumors of war
If we don't come to this understanding, there will be war and constant rumors of war.
Got to be war, war, war, rumors of war
If we don't change our ways, war will be a constant reality.
Fools die, for want of wisdom
Ignorant people perish because they lack understanding.
So they keep on, tellin dem lies
Because of this ignorance, they keep on being told lies.
An then de wicked - lean upon de own misunderstandin'
And then the wicked people rely on their own misunderstanding.
Dema false prophets - wolve in sheep clothin
These false prophets disguise themselves as good people.
So don't try to fool me now
So don't try to deceive me now.
Yeah don't try to rule we now
Don't try to have power over us now.
Don't care what man say - or you'll go astray
Don't listen to what people say or else you'll be misled.
(I've made my choice) i can hear Jah voice
I have made my decision and I can hear the voice of God.
Don't try to fool me, don't try to rule me
Don't attempt to deceive me or have power over me.
Don't care what man say, or you'll go astray
Don't listen to what people say or else you'll be misled.
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.