Mundell, the son of a prominent Jamaican lawyer, was still a teenager when he teamed with influential producer Joe Gibbs to record a still-unreleased single, "'Where Is Natty Dread." His first break came when he was hired as a DJ for Augustus Pablo's Rockers sound system. His debut single, "Africa Must Be Free by 1983", produced by Augustus Pablo, was released in early 1978. Mundell also recorded several 12" singles as Jah Levi.
Mundell continued recording with Pablo. The albums Time & Place and Blackman's Foundation followed shortly after, and then a few tracks for Prince Jammy were gathered together along with some of Lacksley Castell's, put on an album and called Jah Fire.
Beginning in 1979, Mundell took over the production of his own recordings. He released his Mundell album on Greensleeves in 1982. He also produced the debut album, Speak the Truth, by "Little" Junior Reid, on Pablo's label, Rockers.
In 1983 he became involved in an argument and was shot in the neck. Shortly afterwards, his posthumous album Arise was released. A dub version of Africa Must Be Free By 1983 was released in 1989 and then packaged with the original by Greensleeves and RAS, and then Makasound packaged Time & Place and Blackman's Foundation together and released it as The Blessed Youth in 2003.
Great Tribulation
Hugh Mundell Lyrics
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And pass through great frustration
I and I will never go down in Babylon
′Cause it really was written, in the revelation
And these are they that pass through great tribulation
Great tribulation
And no matter what they say or do
Said it was written before they were born
Before they were born
In the revelation
And these are they that pass through great tribulation
Great tribulation
And no matter those great tribulation
And those great frustration
I and I will have to stand up and firm and strong
Firm and strong
For it really was written in the revelation!
And these are they that pass through great tribulation
Great tribulation
And no matter what they say or do
And no matter the rumors they spread
Said it was written before they were born
Before they were born
In the revelation
And these are they that pass through great tribulation
Great tribulation.
The lyrics to Hugh Mundell's song "Great Tribulation" convey a message of resilience and defiance against oppressive forces, particularly the system of Babylon. The singer acknowledges the hardships and frustrations of life, but asserts that they will not be defeated by Babylon because it has already been prophesied. The repetition of "Great tribulation" emphasizes the severity of the struggle and the determination to overcome it.
The lyrics suggest that no matter what others say or do, and regardless of the rumors they spread, the truth lies in the revelation. The singer believes that their fate was determined before they were even born. This notion is strengthened by the repetition of "Before they were born, in the revelation." It highlights the idea that their path and purpose have already been ordained, and they will endure great tribulation as part of their journey.
The singer asserts that no matter the magnitude of the tribulation or frustration faced, they must stand up and remain firm and strong. This determination is rooted in the belief that their destiny has been written in the revelation. By reaffirming this, the singer seeks to inspire resilience and perseverance in themselves and others.
Overall, "Great Tribulation" is a song that acknowledges the challenges faced in life but embraces them as part of a greater purpose. It promotes the idea of staying resilient in the face of adversity and basing one's strength on the understanding that their trials and tribulations have been foretold.
Line by Line Meaning
Although we have to bear tribulation
Even though we have to endure hardship and suffering
And pass through great frustration
And experience overwhelming disappointment and annoyance
I and I will never go down in Babylon
I and I will never succumb to the corrupted society
′Cause it really was written, in the revelation
Because it was truly prophesied in the divine scripture
And these are they that pass through great tribulation
And we are the ones who endure extreme suffering
Great tribulation
Severe trials and difficulties
And no matter what they say or do
Regardless of their words or actions
And no matter the rumors they spread
And despite the false stories they circulate
Said it was written before they were born
It was stated in the scripture before their existence
Before they were born
Prior to their birth
In the revelation
In the divine revelation
And no matter those great tribulation
And regardless of those immense sufferings
And those great frustration
And those overwhelming disappointments
I and I will have to stand up and firm and strong
I and I must stand up firmly and resolutely
Firm and strong
Strong and unwavering
For it really was written in the revelation!
Because it was truly recorded in the divine scripture
And these are they that pass through great tribulation
And we are the ones who endure extreme suffering
Great tribulation
Severe trials and difficulties
And no matter what they say or do
Regardless of their words or actions
And no matter the rumors they spread
And despite the false stories they circulate
Said it was written before they were born
It was stated in the scripture before their existence
Before they were born
Prior to their birth
In the revelation
In the divine revelation
And these are they that pass through great tribulation
And we are the ones who endure extreme suffering
Great tribulation
Severe trials and difficulties
Writer(s): Hugh Christopher Mundell
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
zipo311
Massive tune!! Big up Hugh
Axel Natural
Blessed Tune!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kyle Chiverton
Timeless...live on Hugh Mundell
The demons feared your strength and power🙏🏽
Jackson Cbjr Moura
Tune pesada 💥
Revelation 13:16
Big tune! Big up Hugh! Rest in the kingdom of the Almighty!
Angelo T
Pesado 👊
Kahan Smith
FIRM N STRONG 🙏🏽💪🏾🔥❤💛💚🖤
Blue Zodiac
Ageless Tune.
Paul Rasell
Im sure i heard this fantastic tun in my mate Loyds flat in Balham he worked with me at Peacocks and it shook the block.
Melting Records
Old-time classic 👌