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The reggae group Inner Circle was formed in 1968 by the brothers Ian and Roger Lewis in Jamaica. At first they covered soul and R&B hits from the United States, and then also a few reggae songs, predominantly from Bob Marley.
The band released two albums as The Inner Circle in 1974 for jamaican label "Starapple"(and they were distributed by "Trojan" in UK), and resigned to Capitol Records in 1976, and Island Records(where the internationally successful album "Everything Is Great" originated. This album reached top 20 in the UK and preceded their other chart success by some years) in 1979.
Inner Circle was decidedly influenced through the original member Jacob Miller, the frontman and lead singer who was killed in a car crash on March 23, 1980. At the end of the 1970s Inner Circle with Jacob "Killer" Miller was more popular in Jamaica than Bob Marley. The band also appeared in the reggae cult film Rockers in 1978.
After the loss of Jacob Miller, Inner Circle broke up, but in 1982 another album called Something So Good was released. In 1986 Ian and Roger Lewis reestablished Inner Circle with the singer Carlton Coffie, and the band experienced a comeback with the album Black Roses.
In 1989, Inner Circle released the song "Bad Boys." Since then, the band calls itself "The Bad Boys of Reggae". They had another big hit with the 1993 song "Sweat (A La La La La Long)."
The lead singer Carlton Coffie was ill for a long period in 1995 and decided after his recuperation to start a solo career. The current singer Kris Bentley took his place.
Black And White
Inner Circle Lyrics
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together we'll learn to read and write.
The child is black, the child is white,
the whole world looks upon a sight,
a beautiful sight.
And now a child can understand
that this is the lore of all the land.
The world is black, the world is white,
it turns by day and then by night.
A child is black, a child is white,
together they grow to see Jah light.
To see Jah light.
And now it last it's plain to see,
they'll have again a liberty.
And now it last it's plain to see,
they'll have again a liberty.
Liberty
Liberty
Liberty
Liberty
The world is black, the world is white,
it turns by day and then by night.
A child is black, a child is white,
the whole world looks upon a sight.
A beautiful sight.
The world is black, the world is white,
it turns by day and then by night.
The child is black, the child is white.
Together they grow to see Jah light.
To see Jah light.
The world is black, the world is white,
it turns by day and then by night.
The world is black, the world is white,
it turns by day and then by night.
The child is black, a child is white,
the whole world looks upon a sight.
A beautiful sight.
The lyrics to Inner Circle's song Black and White speaks on the importance of unity and understanding between all races. The opening lines "The link is black, the page is white, together we'll learn to read and write" represents the idea that people of different backgrounds can come together and learn from one another. The lines "The child is black, the child is white, the whole world looks upon a sight, a beautiful sight" highlights the beauty of diversity and the importance of acceptance.
As the song progresses, it speaks on the idea of equality and freedom. The line "And now at last it's plain to see, they'll have again a liberty" represents the hope for a better future where individuals can live freely without discrimination. The repeated use of the phrase "to see Jah light" connects the message of the song to the Rastafarian belief in spiritual enlightenment and religious unity.
Overall, Inner Circle's Black and White promotes the idea of unity and acceptance among all races, highlighting the beauty in diversity and the hope for a better future where all individuals can live freely and without discrimination.
Line by Line Meaning
The link is black, the page is white,
Despite differences in appearance, everything is connected and serves a purpose in learning and growing.
together we'll learn to read and write.
Working together fosters education and communication, leading to mutual understanding.
The child is black, the child is white,
People of all races and backgrounds are equal and deserving of respect and dignity.
the whole world looks upon a sight,
Diversity is a beautiful and meaningful aspect of humanity that should be celebrated.
a beautiful sight.
The sight of different races and cultures living harmoniously is a breathtaking sight to behold.
And now a child can understand
Education is key in helping young people learn to appreciate and accept diversity.
that this is the lore of all the land.
Understanding and embracing diversity is an integral part of the cultural history of all people and societies.
The world is black, the world is white,
The world is made up of people of different races and backgrounds, all of whom are deserving of respect and opportunity.
it turns by day and then by night.
Life moves on and changes constantly, but the need for acceptance and cooperation remains.
Together they grow to see Jah light.
Working together to appreciate diversity leads to a greater sense of unity and spiritual enlightenment.
And now it last it's plain to see,
It is becoming more clear to people that diversity should be celebrated and embraced, rather than feared or rejected.
they'll have again a liberty.
Embracing diversity leads to greater freedom for individuals and society as a whole.
Liberty
Freedom and opportunity for all people, regardless of race, gender, or background, is a fundamental human right.
The world is black, the world is white,
The world is made up of people of different races and backgrounds, all of whom are deserving of respect and opportunity.
The child is black, a child is white,
People of all races and backgrounds are equal and deserving of respect and dignity.
The world is black, the world is white,
The world is made up of people of different races and backgrounds, all of whom are deserving of respect and opportunity.
The child is black, a child is white,
People of all races and backgrounds are equal and deserving of respect and dignity.
The whole world looks upon a sight.
Diversity is a beautiful and meaningful aspect of humanity that should be celebrated.
A beautiful sight.
The sight of different races and cultures living harmoniously is a breathtaking sight to behold.
Contributed by Jeremiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kisi raicebe
Melodious master piece, soothing to the soul...old is gold!
Ro Mocelutu
Growing up in Nadera we had a inner circle album back than listening to this brings back found memories 🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🔥🔥🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯
Tomasi Tukana
Me qai on toka na school bus, voleka ga ni kabasu na Bolton na levu ni butu🤙
Senicibicibi Matavesi
Best memories of 1997 to 1999, traveling to school with music blasting by the carrier driver- hidden paradise of Fiji 🇫🇯
Lawrence Njawe
My first Reggae version I ever heard was that fabulous one by Freddie McGregor👍🔉🔊🎤🎶
te ledua
2021 in lockdown and jamming to this. Love from Fiji 🇫🇯🇫🇯
Victoria Baker
The flower of reggae.
Sega Ama
Love this song heard it wen i was a kid in Samoa
Jeremy G Foots
Sweet Memories from the Tafuna Bus!!! 🚌
Tipene Hopa
Mean song awesome version love inner circle