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.
There Is No End
Israel Vibration Lyrics
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Cause everyday there is Jah loving, yeah
Principalities and power
Them planning war on the hour
A spiritual wickedness in a high places
I saw the children cry
I saw the children die
I saw much fuss and fights
Jah love withinstronger than there sins
Them just can't conquer Jah love within
Kepp it up Jah children
Livin up your roots
Every tree stays up by its roots
Make we sing and shout
Tell it all about
Jah Jah live and reign
And he is still the same
A some of them the branches
A some a them the leaves
A strictly I and I a the roots
The lyrics to Israel Vibration's song, There Is No End, convey the idea that there is nothing that can stop or end a good thing, like Jah's love, and urges his followers to stay rooted in their faith. The song highlights the constant challenge of spiritual warfare and how the wicked continue to plan against goodness, causing pain for children and causing fights against truths and rights. However, Jah's love is stronger than any sin and cannot be conquered. The song encourages Jah children to keep their roots and sing about the reign of Jah. The roots represent the foundation, the solid ground on which one can anchor oneself and tough out the storm.
Line by Line Meaning
There is no end to a good thing, oh no
Good things never end
Cause everyday there is Jah loving, yeah
Everyday there is love from Jah (God)
Principalities and power
People with power and authority
Them planning war on the hour
They are always planning for war
A spiritual wickedness in a high places
Evil forces are present in high positions
I saw the children cry
I witnessed children crying
I saw the children die
I witnessed children dying
I saw much fuss and fights
I witnessed a lot of arguments and fights
Against the truths and rights
Against what is fair and just
Jah love withinstronger than there sins
Love from Jah is stronger than any wrongdoing
Them just can't conquer Jah love within
They cannot overcome the love from Jah
Kepp it up Jah children
Continue to live righteously
Livin up your roots
Stay true to your roots
Every tree stays up by its roots
Everyone stays true to their roots
Make we sing and shout
Let's sing and shout
Tell it all about
Share the message with others
Jah Jah live and reign
Jah (God) is alive and ruling
And he is still the same
He hasn't changed
A some of them the branches
Some are branches
A some a them the leaves
Some are leaves
A strictly I and I a the roots
I and I (us) are the roots
Contributed by Logan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@evanssigei3722
2024 who's here 🎉
@blessedpitkin9651
What has happened to these types of Reggae Music? 😢😢😢 It is so sad to see where our music is today.
@user-te6td9bu2g
Yeah we need this type of roots reggae
@josevalsantos9795
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@claudiochaves5899
O mundo emburreceu e passou ser servo de globalistas.
Viva o Reggae, a mensagem e a diversidade de ideias que tantos ícones deste movimento propagaram.
@eugenemwangi4627
Chronixx is still with us
@nicholasgatheru6416
New generations got things easy. They don't know hardships.
@elijahmbugua
Such a legendary performace. Brother man poured his heart and soul into that microphone. You can tell he truly loved his craft, and we all love him for it. Keep resting well sir! ♡♡
@carolinekm3603
I missed listening to this song and here I am🇰🇪❤
@user-xo8sd2mz8w
From Kenya congrats to this great souls