Jah Jah Mission
Before he became known to the world as I-Octane, young Byiome Muir was just… Read Full Bio ↴Before he became known to the world as I-Octane, young Byiome Muir was just another youth growing up in Sandy Bay, Clarendon with big dreams. Now he is known for his uniquely powerful voice and spit-fire lyrics but before that he gained himself the reputation of being a noisy little boy who was constantly belting out a tune, much to the annoyance of his mother and siblings. Young Byiome took this passion for music and singing to school and could always be found beating a rhythm on the desk and entertaining his classmates. Before long, the casual performances gained Byiome respect and no schoolyard clash, concert, or function was complete without an appearance from the budding singjay. Despite his blossoming reputation as a talented singer, Muir still didn't consider performing professionally as a viable career choice. Understanding the financial hardships that his family had to endure, he took on the role of 'man of the house' and focused on helping his mother raise his brothers and sister. However, his education was not to be neglected. His mother encouraged him to work hard at school and Byiome discovered that he had an affinity for the sciences and architecture. He actually considered becoming an architect but he couldn't seem to escape the call of the music. It wasn't until he completed high school that Byiome really considered getting serious about his talent. By this time, a few people began to encourage him to take the plunge into the music industry. He began performing under the name 'Richie Rich' and aided by his hardcore dancehall lyrics, it wasn't long before he was introduced to famed producer Donovan Germaine of Penthouse Records. Spending time at Penthouse and rubbing shoulders with more established artistes such as Buju Banton and Tony Rebel gave Richie the opportunity to hone his talent and really decide where he wanted to go with his new career choice. While working with Penthouse, he decided to change his name to something that better represented him. He realized that high octane gas was known for it's high energy and performance and knew immediately that this epitomized the type of performer he wanted to be. He personalized it by substituting the 'high' for 'I', and so the name I-Octane was birthed. Three years after linking with Penthouse, I-Octane caught the interest of Arrows Recording Company. He was approached by Junior Arrows who ended up signing him to the label. This decision brought with it a lot of changes and Octane slowly began to make a name for himself. He transitioned from dancehall music to a more cultural vibe and his first hit single 'Stab Vampire' cemented his position as a notable reggae artiste. It seems that the success of 'Stab vampire' served as a catalyst to propel I-Octane forward. After that song went to number one and received the award for Video of the Year at the 'Excellence in Music Awards (EME), I-Octane put out hit after hit, winning over skeptics and gaining many new fans. Song's such as Different page, Hurt mi, and 'Mama you alone' reverberated with people all over and as his reputation soared his fan base increased and the demands grew beyond the Jamaican soil. In in no time I-Octane was performing to his international fan base on his first European tour. Inevitably, he soon began to link with notable producers who were all clamoring to work with the young artiste and his repertoire of hit songs broadened rapidly.
I-Octane is now an independent artiste, having ended a 4 year partnership with Arrows Recordings. His catalogue continues to grow likewise his accolades and he has received numerous awards and nominations in recognition of his work. With only a 5 year stint in the industry he is already being compared to some of the legends in reggae, hence it's only appropriate that many industry professionals and corporate Jamaica are looking to him as the leader of the new generation of musician. Even with his success to date, it is clear that Octane has just scratched the surface of all he is meant to achieve. His music has captured the attention and hearts of people of every color, creed and class and this artiste has undoubtedly unleashed a fire that will eternally blaze. HOTTA FIRE BURNING!!!!

Jah Jah Mission
I-Octane Lyrics


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Baby girl, I'll be coming, I'll be coming back
Yea mi know I a fight Babylon
So don't gi weh my slut

Baby girl, I'll be coming, I'll be coming back
Mo out yah a fight Babylon
So don't gi weh my slut
Jah, Jah, seh him need my strength
And I've sing many times so I redeem my self
Him waan mi pon the battle field
Fi tell the people live I live
Seh yo love is important and all
But I can hear the poor man a bwal
Happiness dem cyaa source man at all
Fi the pain dem cyaa buy panadol
Baby, mi fi up inna yo arms right now
But the giddian start right now
So inna bed girl mi cyaa lydown
Cause the road rough and it hard right now
You a the best, yo body need tender touch
But the system blood pressure it send that up




Mi a go tek on my journey
Jah, Jah, know seh mi worthy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to I-Octane's song Jah Jah Mission speak of the struggles of fighting against the corrupt system and serving a higher purpose. The opening lines say that he will be leaving his loved one to go and fight against Babylon, a term used to refer to oppressive systems. He asks her not to give herself away while he is gone. I-Octane then explains that he is on a mission ordained by Jah (God) who needs his strength. He hopes to redeem himself after singing about love many times and not addressing the plight of the poor who suffer under the system.


The artist talks about the importance of love, but he can hear the cries of the poor who cannot find happiness as they suffer from pain that they cannot afford to alleviate. He tells his lover that he would prefer to be in her arms, but it's not possible at the moment. He speaks of the hardship of the journey he is on, and the tough road ahead. He acknowledges that she needs tender loving care but that the oppressive system's high blood pressure prevents that from happening. He assures her that he is worthy and his journey is important. The song encapsulates the themes of love, sacrifice, redemption, and the quest for justice in the face of an unfair society.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby girl, I'll be coming, I'll be coming back
I plan on returning to you, my love.


Yea mi know I a fight Babylon
Yes, I am aware that I am fighting against oppression and corruption.


So don't gi weh my slut
Please don't cheat on me while I'm away.


Jah, Jah, seh him need my strength
God needs me to use my strength to fight for justice and righteousness.


And I've sing many times so I redeem my self
I have sung many songs to redeem myself and spread the message of love and peace.


Him waan mi pon the battle field
God wants me to fight against injustice and oppression on the battlefield of life.


Fi tell the people live I live
To inspire others to live a fulfilling life.


Seh yo love is important and all
Your love is important, but there are bigger issues that need attention.


But I can hear the poor man a bwal
I can hear the cries of the poor and understand their pain.


Happiness dem cyaa source man at all
Happiness cannot be bought or forced.


Fi the pain dem cyaa buy panadol
Pain cannot be healed with just medication.


Baby, mi fi up inna yo arms right now
I wish I could be in your loving embrace right now.


But the giddian start right now
But it's time for me to face my mission.


So inna bed girl mi cyaa lydown
I can't rest in bed with you tonight.


Cause the road rough and it hard right now
The journey ahead is difficult and challenging.


You a the best, yo body need tender touch
You are the best, and your body deserves to be treated with care and tenderness.


But the system blood pressure it send that up
But the stress and pressure of the system can affect our health.


Mi a go tek on my journey
I am going on a journey.


Jah, Jah, know seh mi worthy
God knows that I am worthy of this task.




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