After going their separate ways, and each converting to the Rastafari movement, they reunited in Kingston and formed a vocal group. Funding for their first album came in the form of a grant from the Twelve Tribes of Israel branch of Rastafari after Hugh Booth, a member of the Twelve Tribes, had overheard the three men singing in a wooded area outside Kingston. Apple and Wiss were living in the area, which they had converted into a home.
Israel Vibration recorded three albums; "The Same Song", "Unconquered People", and "Why You So Craven" before temporarily disbanding in 1981 after recording sessions for the latter were left incomplete. The three men moved to the United States to seek professional health care and escape the growing Dancehall movement in Jamaica. In 1988, Gary "Dr. Dread" Himmelfarb, founder of RAS Records, urged the trio to reunite and record an album. Skelly, Apple, and Wiss were flown to Washington, D.C. to record a new album at Lion and Fox Recording Studios. "Strength of my Life", the group's fourth album and first of 18 CD releases on the RAS label, was met with great praise and is considered one of the few post-golden era touchstones of the roots reggae genre.
In 1997, Apple Gabriel left the group to pursue a solo career. Skelly and Wiss continue to record albums and tour the world as Israel Vibration, backed by longtime associates Roots Radics.
New York City
Israel Vibration Lyrics
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EBUBE DIKE
Chukwu nonso
Onye oma
Chukwu chukwu nonso
Chukwu nonso
Onye oma
Ebube dike Ebube dike Ebube dike
Ebube dike Ebube dike Ebube dike
You are the life that i live
The air that i breath
There's no one else like you
What more can i say
What more can i do
But to say thank you EBUBE
Chukwu nonso
Onye oma
Chukwu chukwu nonso
Chukwu nonso
Onye oma
Chukwu chukwu nonso
Ebube dike Ebube dike Ebube dike
Ebube dike Ebube dike Ebube dike
O my heart desire
Is to try to know you more
We humbly lift our hand's to you
There's no one else like you
Mighty God you reign EBUBE DIKE
You set our ear's to your truth EBUBE DIKE
God's loving supply comfort me EBUBE DIKE
There's no one else like you
What more can i say
What more can i do
But to say thank you EBUBE
What more can i say
What more can i do
But to say thank you EBUBE
Chukwu nonso
Onye oma
Chukwu chukwu nonso
Chukwu nonso
Onye oma
Chukwu chukwu nonso
Ebube dike Ebube dike Ebube dike
Ebube dike Ebube dike Ebube dike
Ebube dike Ebube dike Ebube dike
Ebube dike Ebube dike Ebube dike
EBUBE DIKE
The song "New York City" by Israel Vibration is a praise and worship song that expresses gratitude and admiration towards God. The chorus "Ebube Dike" is a Nigerian phrase that translates to "The Great Warrior" or "The Glorious King." The song is a blend of reggae and gospel music, and the lyrics convey a message of hope and faith, emphasizing the importance of God's presence in one's life.
The first verse reaffirms the singer's belief in God's greatness and his gratitude for being alive and able to breathe. The second verse is a declaration of the singer's desire to know God more and to be closer to Him. The singer recognizes God's power, love, and comfort, and praises Him for reigning over everything. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reaffirming God's glories.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the life that i live
The subject of the song is expressing that they rely on God for their existence and quality of life.
The air that i breath
Comparing God to the intangible but necessary element of air, the subject of the song is showing that their relationship with God is fundamental to their health and well-being.
There's no one else like you
The subject is acknowledging that their interpretation of God is unique and irreplaceable.
What more can i say
The subject has exhausted their language in describing the significance of the deity more commonly known as 'Ebube.'
What more can i do
The subject has also reached their limit in actions they can take to express their gratitude towards God.
But to say thank you EBUBE
Despite limitations in their ability to describe or act, the subject can still express thanks to God for the gifts and blessings they believe they have received.
O my heart desire
The subject has a specific strong longing, as signified by their reference to their heart and their adressing God in the second person.
Is to try to know you more
The subject strives to understand God at a higher level out of a sense of reverence and respect.
We humbly lift our hand's to you
The subject is using the act of raising their hands to show submission and acknowledgment of God's supremacy.
Mighty God you reign EBUBE DIKE
The subject confirms their belief that God is powerful and in control while also addressing him by his name.
You set our ear's to your truth EBUBE DIKE
The subject believes that they have received guidance and direction from God.
God's loving supply comfort me EBUBE DIKE
The subject has faith that God has provided comfort and security to them.
There's no one else like you
Again, the song expresses the incomparability of God.
What more can i do
The limitations on the subject's ability to act are mentioned again.
But to say thank you EBUBE
The song ends with the subject repeating their desire to simply give thanks to God.
Writer(s): Cecil Spence
Contributed by Katherine L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Garvey Ufot
on Friday Evening
Oh may take a while, Rasta
Oh rabam rabam bastira
Give thanks that you can find it in this time
It′s Friday evening, can't even find a dime, yeah
I say I feel like committing a crime, nooo
Still I know Jah will never leave me behind, no way
Pickney deh a-yard, seh dem waan food
(Friday evening) hey, hey (so deceiving)
Wife a cuss landlord, seh dem get rude
(Friday evening) hey, hey (unbelieving)
I man a-find it hard, in a bad mood
Woah, yeah
Give thanks that you can find your fish and bread (Friday evening, yeah)
It′s Friday evening and I man belly well red (seh the system dread)
I man so hungry, I man a-get swell head, yeah
Can't 'member when I've eaten fish and bread, nooo, hey
Stera stera sterara tenam
Stare stera stare tera tena
Stera stera sterara stera
Woah, woah, woah yeh
Pickney deh a-yard, seh dem waan food
(Friday evening) hey, hey (so deceiving)
Wife a cuss landlord, seh dem get rude
(Friday evening) hey, hey (unbelieving)
I man a-find it hard, in a bad mood
Woah oh, woah oh
Give thanks that you can find your fish and bread (Friday evening, yeah)
It′s Friday evening and I man belly well red (seh the system dread)
I man so hungry, I man a-get swell head, yeah
Can't 'member when I've eaten fish and bread, nooo
Friday evening, yeah (Friday evening)
Can′t even find a dime (so deceiving)
Friday evening, yeah (Friday evening)
Can't really get what′s mine (unbelieving)
It's Friday evening, yeah (Friday evening)
I don′t enjoy it, anyway (Natty crying)
Friday evening, yeah (Friday evening)
Man feel like destroy it, hey, hey (nothing eating)
It's Friday evening (Friday evening)
Woah oh, woah oh, oh, oh, oh (so deceiving)
It's Friday evening (Friday evening)
Woah oh (unbelieving)
It′s Friday evening, yeah (Friday evening)
Weche
on back staba
You skin up your teeth with I and you don't like the rasta dreadlocks
Jacob said we inna tenament yard a bagga wolf de amongst the dread
Licky Licky laba laba susu susu
Demma backstabba
Me back bigger than your dartboard, ooh
You wet your mouth like I told u so
..........
Bredda Michael
on Ball Of Fire
Ahhh-ah-ah,
Ahh-ah,
Ahh-ah.
Say, say, say, now.
(CHORUS) 2X
Ball,
Ball of fire,
Ball of fire,
Gonna…
Clap up inna Babylon.
Ten thousand
Careless Ethiopians,
Went down…
Down inna ground…
Hey-hey,
Hey, Big man,
Your ‘ealth, nor your wealth can save you now (cyan’ save you)
Drivin' in your big limo trap,
Chauffeur-driven an’ you sittin' in di back (when you wake up in fire).
Inna dem a-time, I know,
Fire gonna burn mi den… (gonna burn mi easy).
I-a congo natty rastaman know
That it-a gonna be dread.
(CHORUS)
You can seh yuh know…
Ten thousand
Careless Ethiopians,
Went down…
Down inna ground…
Hey, Big Man
Your ‘ealth, nor your wealth can save you now. (cyan’ save you)
Drivin' in your big Cadillac,
You’re chauffeur-driven an’ you jammin' in di back (when you wake up in fire)
Where ya gonna run?
When this-a fire start to burn? (gonna burn mi easy).
Ten thousand careless Ethiopians,
Went down with Babylon.
(CHORUS)
Where ya gonna run? Where ya gonna run?
When this-a fire, this-a fire start to bu’n?
Ten thousand careless Ethiopians
Clap up inna Babylon.
To di rock,
Waan di Christ for ‘imself
When a fire isn’t the worst, it’s something else
Weh ya gonna run? Weh ya gonna run?
When this-a fire, this-a fire start to bu’n?
James Bouryiotis
on Why Worry
these are entirely different lyrics!
Paul Salcido
on I'll Go Through
These are not the lyrics!!!!
Mitchell Nobles
on Red Eyes
i love the music everything i go in the street..
Eh Shehu
on My Master's Will
good weed boy