* 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
Mr. Cb
Ijahman Levi Lyrics
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it's a matter of survival, no more rat race
happy I am one love giving praise
time works wonders in it's own ways
no more rat race oh Jah Jah
I hear a Chris Blackwell the millionaire speaking on the radio
to the nation after the death of Bob Marley
many a names were mentioned who can take a breda Bob position
Jah heavy load, more than, are we a warrior?, yesterday's promises
fade away, words for a wimper wind.
There's no no more rat race
it's a matter of survival, no more rat race
happy I am one love giving praise,
time works wonders in it's own ways
no more rat race, oh Jah Jah
there's no more rat race
it's a matter of survival, no more rat race
happy I am one love giving praise,
time works wonders in it's own ways
no more rat race, oh Jah Jah
I was signed and sealed to Island writing singing my songs
playing guitar just like the late Bob Marley, Chris Blackwell make
many plans talk about my talent and songs, sign me a publishing
and "I'll make you a wealthy man"
I met the late great Bob Marley, a superstar, the great king of
reggae, sweet words spoken without rules is only a comfort to a fool
there's no more rat race, it's a matter of survival
no more rat race
happy I am one love giving praise
time works wonders in it's own ways
no more rat race oh Jah
no more rat race, It's matter of survival,
no more rat race, happy I am one love giving praise
time works wonders in its own ways
no more rat race, oh Jah Jah, no more rat race.
The lyrics of Ijahman Levi's song Mr. CB convey a message about the end of the rat race and the survival of humanity. He speaks of how he is happy to be giving praise to Jah and emphasizes that time works in mysterious ways. The song also mentions Chris Blackwell, a famous music producer, and his plans to sign and make Ijahman wealthy. However, the lyrics acknowledge that yesterday's promises fade away like words in the wind. The song is a call to move beyond the superficial race for material gain and to focus on the spiritual aspects of existence.
The mention of Bob Marley's death in the song and the subsequent discussion of who could take his place highlights the pressure and expectations that come with being a famous artist. The song seems to suggest that the idea of replacing someone like Marley should not be the focus, but rather the music and the message behind it. The line "sweet words spoken without rules is only a comfort to a fool" could be interpreted as a critique of those who speak without substance or action.
Overall, Mr. CB is a song that encourages listeners to resist the rat race of materialism and to focus on what is truly valuable in life. It's a reminder that time will reveal what is authentic and lasting and that we should give thanks to Jah along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no more rat race
The competitive struggle for wealth and success no longer matters in life.
it's a matter of survival, no more rat race
Now it's just about surviving in this world, no more need to compete with others.
happy I am one love giving praise
I am content and joyful in giving praise to the power of love.
time works wonders in it's own ways
The passing of time has its own mysterious and miraculous effects on life.
oh Jah Jah
An exclamation of reverence and respect to God.
I hear a Chris Blackwell the millionaire speaking on the radio
I heard a famous music producer, Chris Blackwell, speaking on the radio.
to the nation after the death of Bob Marley
He was speaking to the entire country after the death of the legendary Bob Marley.
many a names were mentioned who can take a breda Bob position
He mentioned many names of artists who could possibly fill the void left by Bob Marley's death.
Ijahman Chris Blackwell said can carry the working plan
Chris Blackwell believed that Ijahman Levi could execute his plan successfully.
after seeing Jah heavy load, more than, are we a warrior?
After experiencing the immense responsibilities and pressures of being a musician, one might question if they have the strength and resilience to face it all.
yesterday's promises fade away, words for a wimper wind.
Promises made in the past lose their significance over time and become as insignificant as the faint words uttered by the wind.
I was signed and sealed to Island writing singing my songs playing guitar just like the late Bob Marley
I was signed to Island Records, and I write and sing my own songs while playing guitar, much like the late Bob Marley.
Chris Blackwell make many plans talk about my talent and songs, sign me a publishing and 'I'll make you a wealthy man'
Chris Blackwell made many plans for me and spoke highly of my talent and songs. He signed me for publishing and promised to make me wealthy.
I met the late great Bob Marley, a superstar, the great king of reggae
I had the honor of meeting the legendary Bob Marley, an iconic figure and ruler of the reggae music world.
sweet words spoken without rules is only a comfort to a fool
Compliments and kind words without any substance or action to back them up only provide comfort to the naive or foolish.
no more rat race
There is no longer a competition for success and wealth.
It's matter of survival, no more rat race
The only thing that matters now is our ability to survive, not to compete.
no more rat race, happy I am one love giving praise
I am happy to embrace a life without competition and give praise to love instead.
time works wonders in its own ways
The passage of time has the power to bring about unexpected and beautiful changes in life.
no more rat race, oh Jah Jah
The competitive rat race no longer exists, and I give gratitude to God for this new reality.
no more rat race, It's matter of survival
We are no longer pressured to compete, but rather to simply survive.
no more rat race, oh Jah Jah, no more rat race.
Once again, I express my gratitude to God for the end of the rat race and the dawn of a new era of survival.
Contributed by Juliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@STOLLROCKER
"yesterday's promises fade away, words blow away in the wind" , "sweet words spoken without rules, it's only a comfort to a fool" ... there is a heavy message here Mr. C.B.
@hahahhahah5865
Ijahman levy is my favorite singer, he is the best 👌👏👊
@Saga-or5li
I have looked for this song on iTunes, cannot find it. It reminds me of high school.
@pascali7183
I jah Man Levi On Top
@roubaudscot9407
Valable le son
@prevoirfutur4625
good
@josephmateli8899
Nuff respect Mr Harry Makau RIP. You introduced me to Ijahman in 1992 while studying at Thika High. I danced to this in your Dad's pad at Nairobi West.
@Saga-or5li
About the same time when I was in high school. My friend Babu did buy me the compact cassette
@nyakwarObat
Easy congo bongo
@chimpower
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