Israel Vibration is a reggae harmony trio, originating from Kingston, Jamai… Read Full Bio ↴Israel Vibration is a reggae harmony trio, originating from Kingston, Jamaica. Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin, Albert "Apple Gabriel" Craig, and Cecil "Skeleton" Spence all overcame adversity in the form of childhood polio and went on to be one of the most successful roots groups to form in Jamaica in the late 1970s. The trio initially met at a rehabilitation center.

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.

Solomon Bloodline
Israel Vibration Lyrics

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Jah People don't you be contrary
Jah People don't be trick by mercenaries
Open your eyes a message in the healing
Wake up, be wise, truth is revealing

In Ham is known to be the Prophet
Now you telling me say him come from Japhet

Move the devil doctrine the false Jesus
King Solomon blood-line in a Ethiopia
History no lie he's the Lion of Judah
Me trod through Jerusalem
Put me hand pon the stone in the sepulcher

They couldn't conquer me brain-washing hypocrisy
Them educated criminals blood-sucking vampiresiety

And the trumpet is a trumpetting, say
Make way for the positive way

Overall Meaning

The song "Solomon Bloodline" by Israel Vibration urges people to not be contrary or tricked by mercenaries, and to open their eyes to the message of healing. The lyrics go on to mention the Prophet in Ham, who is often disputed among historians. The song emphasizes the importance of moving away from false teachings and doctrines, particularly those related to the false Jesus, and recognizing King Solomon's bloodline in Ethiopia as the true Lion of Judah. The artist speaks of personally treading through Jerusalem and placing his hand on the stone in the sepulcher in reference to his spiritual journey.

The song urges people to not succumb to brain-washing hypocrisy, perpetrated by individuals who are educated criminals and blood-sucking vampires. "Solomon Bloodline" ultimately encourages listeners to make way for the positive way, signaling a call to action for people to embrace the truth and move away from the falsehoods that plague society.

Line by Line Meaning

Jah People don't you be contrary
Don't go against the teachings of Jah or the Rastafarian way of life.

Jah People don't be trick by mercenaries
Don't let yourself be fooled by those who seek to profit financially from misleading you.

Open your eyes a message in the healing
Look around and see the lessons to be learned from the struggles of life and the need to heal your soul.

Wake up, be wise, truth is revealing
Recognize the need to be aware of what's really going on and to work towards creating positive change.

In Ham is known to be the Prophet
It is believed that one of the prophets was descended from Ham, one of Noah's sons.

Now you telling me say him come from Japhet
But now you're saying that that same prophet was not from Ham, but from Japhet, another of Noah's sons.

Move the devil doctrine the false Jesus
Reject false religious teachings that are designed to promote evil and falsehood.

King Solomon blood-line in a Ethiopia
Solomon's lineage and the true wisdom that he possessed can be found in Ethiopia.

History no lie he's the Lion of Judah
The historical record is clear that he was a king and a leader who represented the strength and power of the Tribe of Judah.

Me trod through Jerusalem
I have traveled to Jerusalem and seen the power of positive energy there.

Put me hand pon the stone in the sepulcher
I have been to the tomb of Jesus and felt the power of his spirit.

They couldn't conquer me brain-washing hypocrisy
I have overcome the attempts to brainwash me by those who would promote hypocrisy in their religious teachings.

Them educated criminals blood-sucking vampiresiety
The people who try to mislead and profit from others are themselves hypocritical and draining souls.

And the trumpet is a trumpetting, say
And the message is clear: it's time to act now and embrace the positive path that is before you.

Make way for the positive way
Let's clear the path for a positive future where everyone can thrive in harmony.

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