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.
Possibility
Israel Vibration Lyrics
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Dududu
Say diamond always there (no fear)
Am there is no possibility
Look that Jimika so clear
He just can′t say he wasn't aware(hey)
Everything was (laladu)
Making Jack come through
Hopeful and ride
Cause there wandering why there nothing living in everyman get straight for his own self (wandering why there nothing living in every man get straight for his own self)
Wandering why there nothing living in everyman get straight for his own self (wandering why there nothing living in everyman get straight for his own self)
We gonna run when the house on fire
We gonna ride when the flame is higher (we gonna ride when the flame is higher friken higher)
We gonna run when the house on fire
We gonna ride when the flame is higher(friken higher)
Ken with his disability (you can never)
Fight against this reality (reality)
Really gan gan youths you hear
And I know you got the night and sines
Together one big word on of something living in every man get straight for him own self
One big word of something living in every man get straight for him own self
We gonna run when the house on fire
We gonna hide when the flame is higher (friken higher)
We gonna run when the house on fire
We gonna hide when the flame is higher (friken higher)
We gonna run when the house on fire
(Fight against this reality)
We gonna hide when the flame is higher (I know you got the words of wisdom)
And I know you got the night to spear (hey)
We gonna run when the house on fire
We gonna hide when the flame Is higher
We gonna run when the house on fire
We gonna hide what the flame is higher
The lyrics of Israel Vibration's song Possibility touch upon themes of hope, perseverance, and self-reliance in the face of adversity. The opening lines "Say diamond always there (no fear)/Am there is no possibility" suggests the idea of having faith and confidence in oneself even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The mention of Jimika, who "just can't say he wasn't aware," suggests that awareness and acknowledgment of limitations is also necessary to achieve success. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of individual action and responsibility, as seen in the line "every man get straight for his own self."
The chorus, which repeats the phrases "we gonna run when the house on fire" and "we gonna ride when the flame is higher," suggests the idea of not giving up in difficult situations and finding the strength to persevere. The word "friken" in front of "higher" in the chorus adds emphasis to the idea of rising above challenges.
Overall, Possibility is a song that encourages individuals to take action, persevere in the face of adversity, and believe in oneself even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Chalalala
A meaningless vocalization
Dududu
A meaningless vocalization
Say diamond always there (no fear)
Have faith and do not fear, as there is always hope in life.
Am there is no possibility
I believe that there is no chance for success.
Look that Jimika so clear
It is evident that Jimika was aware of the situation.
He just can′t say he wasn't aware(hey)
Even if Jimika claims that he was not aware, it is impossible to believe.
Everything was (laladu)
Everything was going smoothly and without interruption.
Making Jack come through
Jack was able to succeed due to the smooth progress of events.
He wanted to be hopeful and ride (hopeful and ride)
He desired to be optimistic and move forward in life.
Hopeful and ride
To have hope and continue on one's journey.
Cause there wandering why there nothing living in everyman get straight for his own self (wandering why there nothing living in every man get straight for his own self)
They are questioning why there isn't a clear path for every individual to follow towards success.
We gonna run when the house on fire
We will take action in a dangerous situation.
We gonna ride when the flame is higher (we gonna ride when the flame is higher friken higher)
We will continue to persevere during tough times, even if the situation gets worse.
Ken with his disability (you can never)
Ken, with his disability, will never be able to overcome his struggles.
Fight against this reality (reality)
He must fight against the harsh realities of life.
Really gan gan youths you hear
The young generation must truly understand the importance of overcoming obstacles.
And I know you got the night and sines
I have faith that you possess the wisdom and knowledge to succeed.
Together one big word on of something living in every man get straight for him own self
We must come together and create a clear path for every individual to follow towards success.
We gonna hide what the flame is higher
We will continue to persevere and overcome struggles.
Writer(s): Cecil Spence
Contributed by Carson B. 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