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Horace Andy is a legendary roots reggae singer, notable for such tracks as Government Land, You Are My Angel and Skylarking.
Born Horace Hinds on 19 February 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica, he made his earliest recordings in the late 1960s. Known for his distinctive falsetto vocal style, he sung on many classic production for reggae producers, including Phil Pratt, King Tubby and Prince Jammy. He is a devout Rastafari and, like many reggae singers, much of his material deals with themes of religion and social justice.
Andy found a new generation of fans in the 1990s, thanks to his work with trip hop pioneers Massive Attack. He continues to record new music, with an album called Living in the Flood released in 1999 on Massive Attack's Melankolic record label.
Natural Mystic
Horace Andy Lyrics
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If you listen carefully now you will hear.
This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last:
Many more will have to suffer,
Many more will have to die - dont ask me why.
Things are not the way they used to be,
I wont tell no lie;
though Ive tried to find the answer to all the questions they ask.
though I know its impossible to go livin through the past -
Dont tell no lie.
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air -
Cant keep them down -
If you listen carefully now you will hear.
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air.
This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last:
Many more will have to suffer,
Many more will have to die - dont ask me why.
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air -
I wont tell no lie;
If you listen carefully now you will hear:
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air.
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air;
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air;
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air;
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air;
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air.
Horace Andy's song Natural Mystic is a prophetic warning of impending doom. The lyrics suggest that something is going to happen, and there is a sense of uncertainty and fear. The natural mystic that is blowing through the air is a metaphor for the changing times and the impending crisis. The first trumpet could refer to the biblical passage in the Book of Revelations that speaks of the seven trumpets blown by seven angels to herald the end of the world.
Andy is looking for answers to the questions that the people are asking, but he knows it's impossible to go back to the past. He is urging the people to face reality and not to lie to themselves. He warns that many more will have to suffer, and many more will have to die, but he doesn't know why. The song reflects the social, political, and economic turmoil of the 1970s in Jamaica.
The natural mystic is a powerful force that cannot be ignored, and it cannot be suppressed. It is blowing through the air, and it is affecting everyone. The song is a call to action for the people to wake up and take a stand. The mystic is a symbol of hope and a reminder that change is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air;
There is an unexplainable force surrounding us that we can feel.
If you listen carefully now you will hear.
If you tune in to your surroundings, you can sense this force.
This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last:
This could be the start of something big, or it could be the end.
Many more will have to suffer,
There will be more struggles coming our way.
Many more will have to die - dont ask me why.
Many people will have to face death, and the reason is beyond our understanding.
Things are not the way they used to be,
The world has changed from how it was before.
I wont tell no lie;
I am being truthful with you.
One and all have to face reality now.
We all need to come to terms with the state of the world.
though Ive tried to find the answer to all the questions they ask.
I have attempted to find solutions to the problems people are questioning.
though I know its impossible to go livin through the past -
Although we cannot change what has already happened in history.
Dont tell no lie.
Do not be dishonest with yourself or others.
Cant keep them down -
It is impossible to suppress the feelings and emotions created by the natural mystic.
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air;
The force is so strong that it is all-encompassing.
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air;
The unexplainable force is still present.
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air;
The force is too powerful to ignore or deny.
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air;
The presence of the natural mystic remains strong and all-encompassing.
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air;
The unexplainable force continues to surround and guide us.
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matheus Pereira
LETRA:
Há um místico natural a soprar pelo ar;
Se ouvir com atenção agora você irá ouvir
Esta poderia ser a primeira trombeta, poderia também ser a ultima
Muitos mais terão que sofrer
Muitos mais terão que morrer não me pergunte porquê
As coisas não são como costumavam ser
Não vou dizer nenhuma mentira;
Um e todos têm de enfrentar a realidade agora
Embora eu tenha tentado encontrar a resposta para todos as perguntas que eles fazem
Embora eu saiba que é impossível viver através do passado
Não dizer nenhuma mentira
Há um místico natural a soprar pelo ar
Não consigo mantê-los em baixo
Se ouvir com atenção agora você irá ouvir
Há um místico natural a soprar pelo ar
Esta poderia ser a primeira trombeta, poderia também ser a ultima
Muitos mais terão de sofrer
Muitos mais terão de morrer, não me pergunte porquê
Há um místico natural a soprar pelo ar -
Não vou dizer nenhuma mentira;
Se ouvir com atenção agora irá ouvir:
Há um místico natural a soprar pelo ar
Um tal místico natural a soprar pelo ar;
Há um místico natural a soprar através do ar;
Um tal místico natural a soprar pelo ar;
Um tal místico natural a soprar pelo ar;
Tão místico natural a soprar pelo ar
Ahgee03
Alot of tunes have been covered in reggae, rock, r&b, gospel, rap and any other genre. You take a song and make it yours. Big ups Horace! Gotta love the dub!!!!
Victor Guedes
big one! horace killed it
Mariana Secundino
Música é vida, Reggae é o ar que eu respiro.
Ray Proctor
"sings it ok..." Horance Andy adds to what Marley did, such a melodic voice with great range, his up there with Slim Smith, Pat Kelly.
asztapaszta9
Amazing version of an eternal classic! Thx for the upload!
woccowpuaski
One of best tunes ever!!!
mronelove
killer voice,,, just wicked........
Reggae Blog
Boom! Big tune!
ff982178
i love the Marley version, but this is just phat because its typical Horace Andy style!!
Be GumaMx
classic song