* 1978 : Haile I Hymn [Chapter 1] - Mango Records
* 1979 : Are We a Warrior - Mango Records
* 1983 : Tell It to the Children - Tree Roots
* 1990 : Africa - RAS
* 1995 : Live in Paris - Tree Roots
* 1996 : Sings Bob Marley - Com Four
* 2003 : Roots of Love - Melodie
Love In A Bungle
Ijahman Levi Lyrics
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In this concrete jungle
Love from the Rastaman
Trodding creation
Love in a bungle
In a Rastaman struggle
Peace and love
Chanting the Rastaman
From a boy to a man
Babylon jokes, fools, laughs
Black heart man live in a bush
Wear rag clothes and live in a hut
Babylon the joke's on you
Dread locks nattie congo
Rasta House is solid rock
Silk and gold I wear in the city.
Love in a bungle
In this concrete jungle
Love from the Rastaman
Trodding creation
Love in a bungle
In a Rastaman struggle
Peace and love
Chant the Rastaman
Babylon your kingdom rules
Brainwash culture people
You'll never capture the Rastaman
Babylon your works they must back fire
Dread locks nattie congo
Chanting psalm in Babylon
Peace and love
Chant the Rastaman
Love in a bungle
In this concrete jungle
Love from the Rastaman
Trodding creation
Love in a bungle
In a Rastaman struggle
Peace and love
Chanting the Rastaman
Ijahman Levi's "Love In A Bungle" is a song about the struggles that African-Americans have faced in a white-dominated society. The lyrics suggest that love is difficult to find in the midst of the "concrete jungle" that is America. However, Rastafarianism, as practiced by the Rastaman, provides a means of finding love and peace in such a hostile environment. The song alludes to the stereotype of the "Black heart man" who lives in the bush and wears ragged clothes. Despite the ridicule he receives from Babylon, the Rastaman remains solid and unshaken, wearing silk and gold in the city.
The lyrics also emphasize the tension between the Rastaman and Babylon, a metaphor for the white establishment that has oppressed black people for generations. Babylon's attempts to brainwash and control people through culture will never be able to capture the Rastaman. The song encourages listeners to chant psalms and strive for peace and love, even in the midst of struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Love in a bungle
Love is messy and chaotic
In this concrete jungle
In this urban environment filled with crime and poverty
Love from the Rastaman
Love from a follower of Rastafarianism, a religion that emphasizes love and respect for all people and the earth
Trodding creation
Walking on the earth and living in harmony with nature
Love in a bungle
Love is still messy and chaotic
In a Rastaman struggle
In a fight against oppression and injustice faced by followers of Rastafarianism
Peace and love
A desire for harmony and respect among all people
Chanting the Rastaman
Singing songs in worship and praise of Rastafarianism
From a boy to a man
Throughout his life
Babylon jokes, fools, laughs
The dominant society ridicules and belittles followers of Rastafarianism
Black heart man live in a bush
Followers of Rastafarianism choose to live simply and in harmony with nature
Wear rag clothes and live in a hut
Material possessions and wealth are less important than living a simple life close to nature
Babylon the joke's on you
The dominant society will ultimately suffer the consequences of their actions
Dread locks nattie congo
Natural dreadlocks are a symbol of Rastafarianism
Rasta House is solid rock
The beliefs and values of Rastafarianism are foundational and unshakable
Silk and gold I wear in the city.
Despite living simply in the bush, followers of Rastafarianism can still participate in mainstream society
Babylon your kingdom rules
The dominant society may have power, but true power comes from love and respect for all people and the earth
Brainwash culture people
The dominant society tries to control the thoughts and beliefs of others
You'll never capture the Rastaman
Followers of Rastafarianism cannot be controlled or defeated by the dominant society
Babylon your works they must back fire
The actions of the dominant society will ultimately lead to their downfall
Chanting psalm in Babylon
Despite facing oppression, followers of Rastafarianism continue to worship and praise their religion
Peace and love
A desire for harmony and respect for all people
Chanting the Rastaman
Singing worship and praise to Rastafarianism
Contributed by Dylan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alin
on Jesus Selassie I Keepeth My Soul
powerful bedtime song
Mandla Ndebele
on Two Sides Of Love
Where are the lyrics to the song?????
Lea Pascal
on Jesus Selassie I Keepeth My Soul
best song ever