Tradesman
Ijahman Levi Lyrics


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Wanted sending out this warning
All over this land
Calling I'm giving out this warning Lord
For all upful tradesman wanted tradesman

I'm a carpenter by trade
Here I come with my hammer nails in hand
I'm ready to shelter needy furnish any apartment
A house is not a home till I pass through

I'm a mason by trade
Here I am with my shovel cement in sand
I'll decorate ghetto mansion I turn into a palace
Never mind how high or how I say
Wanted wanted sending out this warning
For all upful tradesman oh Lord

I'm a plumber by trade
Here I come with my spanner tools in bag
I'll run you a river not of tears
But of fresh clean water
I don't want no more plastic soda I say
Wanted wanted sending out this warning
For all upful tradesman oh Lord
Calling calling sending out this warning
All over this land oh Lord wanted tradesman

I'm a farmer by trade
Here I am sowing seeds in the land
The Earth need some moulding
Food to feed all colour all creed
Somewhere sometime for all season

I man is a handy man
Jack of all trade and master of none my friend
Never mind the skill I'm made of muscle and blood
Anything I'll do I can be helpful I say
Calling calling sending out this warning
For all upful tradesman oh Lord




Wanted wanted sending out this calling
All over this land oh Lord wanted tradesman

Overall Meaning

Ijahman Levi's song Tradesman is a call to all skilled workers to come forward and use their abilities to make a positive difference in the world. The song addresses different trades such as carpenters, masons, plumbers, farmers, and even the "handyman" who may not have a specific trade but is willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed. The lyrics emphasize the importance of these tradesmen in creating homes, buildings, and infrastructure that meet people's needs, and in providing clean water and sustenance for all.


The song's message is one of hope and empowerment, urging tradesmen to use their skills to improve the world and to unite in a common purpose. It recognizes the value of hard work and manual labor, and the impact that these tradesmen can have on society if they work together towards a shared vision. The imagery of the tradesmen carrying their tools and materials, ready to build and create, evokes a sense of purpose and pride in their work.


In addition to its lyrical content, Tradesman is notable for its reggae-infused sound, which draws on traditional Caribbean rhythms and instrumentation such as the bassline and the drums. The song also incorporates elements of Rastafarian culture and philosophy, with its references to Jah (God) and its emphasis on unity and upliftment. Overall, Tradesman is a powerful anthem that celebrates the vital role of skilled workers in creating a better world for all.


Line by Line Meaning

Wanted sending out this warning
This is an urgent message calling for attention


All over this land
This warning is for everyone across the country


Calling I'm giving out this warning Lord
The singer is invoking the Lord to emphasize the urgency of the message


For all upful tradesman wanted tradesman
The message is a call for skilled laborers of various trades


I'm a carpenter by trade
The artist is describing their profession


Here I come with my hammer nails in hand
The singer is ready to use their tools to build and repair


I'm ready to shelter needy furnish any apartment
The singer is willing to assist with building homes and providing furnishings


A house is not a home till I pass through
The artist believes their work is essential to creating a comfortable living space


I'm a mason by trade
The artist is describing their profession


Here I am with my shovel cement in sand
The artist is ready to use their tools to build and repair


I'll decorate ghetto mansion I turn into a palace
The singer is willing to transform dilapidated buildings into beautiful structures


Never mind how high or how I say
The artist is confident in their abilities to build and repair buildings of any height and size


I'm a plumber by trade
The singer is describing their profession


Here I come with my spanner tools in bag
The singer is ready to use their tools to repair and install plumbing


I'll run you a river not of tears
The singer is capable of providing clean water for homes and communities


But of fresh clean water
The artist believes in providing water that is not contaminated by plastic waste or pollutants


I don't want no more plastic soda I say
The artist is against pollution and waste, and would prefer to provide clean water


I'm a farmer by trade
The singer is describing their profession


Here I am sowing seeds in the land
The singer is ready to farm and plant crops


The Earth need some moulding
The artist believes in the importance of taking care of the land and environment


Food to feed all colour all creed
The artist is willing to grow crops to feed people of all backgrounds and races


Somewhere sometime for all season
The artist's farming can provide food for all people in any season


I man is a handy man
The singer is emphasizing their ability to do various handy work


Jack of all trade and master of none my friend
The artist recognizes that they may not be an expert in all trades, but they can still be helpful


Never mind the skill I'm made of muscle and blood
The singer may not have all the skills, but they are capable of manual labor and hard work


Anything I'll do I can be helpful I say
The singer is willing to do any kind of labor to be helpful


Calling calling sending out this warning
The message is being repeated for emphasis and attention


All over this land oh Lord wanted tradesman
The message repeats that the call is for skilled laborers across the country




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