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.
Walk The Streets Of Glory
Israel Vibration Lyrics
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I tell you, humm
Refrain:
We gonna Walk The Streets of Glory x2
1er couplet:
Babylon now, gonna run and try to get there before us
It's like the time, in Egypte
When Egypte chased after Israël throught the red see
Now it's like right now them a chase after Israel throught the bloody see
Refrain
2e couplet:
And we gonna track throught the gate of man ZION
To the conquering lion
And JAH JAH shall comfort and mash them down with the right of HIGHER
Refrain
We gonna walk YEAH ...
2e couplet (We shall be taken up and be conforted into his hands...)
The Israel Vibration song "Walk The Streets Of Glory" speaks of the journey of the Israelites towards liberation, likening it to the experience of crossing the Red Sea during the time of ancient Egypt. The song speaks of how the Babylonians (referring to those who oppress and exert undue control and dominance over people) will attempt to catch up with the Israelites as they journey towards Zion, the holy land, where they will be comforted by JAH JAH (God). The lyrics suggest that the oppressors will eventually be defeated and conquered by the Israelites, and the latter will walk the streets of glory.
The song sends a message of hope and perseverance to listeners who may be going through challenging times in life. The journey towards freedom and liberation may be tough and discouraging, but the end result - which is deliverance and victory - is worth the effort. The repetitive refrain of "we gonna walk the streets of glory" reinforces this message of hope, urging listeners to remain focused and steadfast despite any obstacles that come along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
oho Yeah yeah yeaha
Expressing excitement and anticipation.
I tell you, humm
Emphasizing the singer's confidence and conviction.
Refrain: We gonna Walk The Streets of Glory x2
Expressing the singer's determination to achieve spiritual salvation.
Babylon now, gonna run and try to get there before us
Acknowledging the challenges and obstacles faced by those seeking enlightenment.
In that holy
Referring to the sacred and divine nature of spiritual enlightenment.
It's like the time, in Egypte
Drawing parallels between the singer's struggle and the historical struggles of the Israelites in Egypt.
When Egypte chased after Israël throught the red see
Referencing the story of Moses parting the Red Sea and the escape of the Israelites from Egypt.
Now it's like right now them a chase after Israel throught the bloody see
Drawing analogies between the pursuit of spiritual salvation and the Israelites' journey through the Red Sea.
2e couplet: And we gonna track throught the gate of man ZION
Expressing the artist's confidence in achieving spiritual salvation and reaching the heavenly city of Zion.
To the conquering lion
Referring to the power and strength of the divine Lion of Judah, who will lead the way to salvation.
And JAH JAH shall comfort and mash them down with the right of HIGHER
Describing the divine intervention that will help overcome the obstacles to achieving enlightenment.
We shall be taken up and be conforted into his hands...
Describing the ultimate goal of achieving spiritual salvation and being embraced by God.
Writer(s): ALBERT G CRAIG
Contributed by Caden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@giniolamy
ISV for life 🙏🏾💪🏾
@tacodaddy4309
I was in high school. 1995. Junior going on to senior summer. Football practice. Smoking leaves in a makeshift bong from a baby food jar. With my best friend Burga. 8”bazooka tube booming this bass. Life was simple. Drama was non existent. This song is a part of my life.
@RebornThroughHate
This is one of the most beautiful reggae songs. I can listen to it 10 times and still crave more.
@jacquesperoni5770
absolutely divine music
@aaronkosminski4257
So many judgemet tree is good also and thats just the start
@gaztafari
Got to agree 100%, The problem I have with playing this album is that when I play this track,,,it is my favourite,,,then I play 'Licks and Kicks'....then that is my favourite...then I play 'Same song'...then that is my favourite...and basically go through the whole album playing all my favourite tracks...just cant lose
@michellemalcolm6206
Yeh YEAH YEH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!❤️💛💚🖤👂🏽☝🏽💪🏽👏🏽✊🏽🥁🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥GLORIOUS GLORY SOUL SEARCHING Music!!! Thanks ISREAL VIBRATION for these AWESOME BEAUTIFUL Music yes IYAH walking the streets of GLORY IYAH
@tallman582
Walk the streets of glory ✨🙌🙏🏾❤🎶🌈 ( RIP) apple 🕊🕊🕊🕊
@smuleplayz
Their voices are so angelic it’s almost haunting
@aboveground1421
🔥🔥🔥When you hear the music you feel no pain.
Blawwweww💥🔥