In November 1998, while driving around Montego Bay, Jah Cure was pulled over by the police and arrested on charges of gun possession, rape and robbery. He was prosecuted in April 1999, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Since the arrest, Jah Cure has firmly maintained his innocence. Jah Cure is not scheduled to be released from jail until 2007 at the earliest.
While in prison he has had access to recording equipment and has released three albums and a number of singles, some of which have topped the Jamaican charts. His first album Free Jah’s Cure was released in 2000, it was followed by Ghetto Life in 2003 and Freedom Blues in 2005. More recently Jah Cure has released the songs 'Love is', 'Longing For' and 'True Reflections', showing his unique voice and lyrical ability.
BY TYRONE S REID Observer staff reporter reidt@jamaicaobserver.com
Sunday, July 29, 2007
From Jamaica Observer -- BY TYRONE S REID Observer staff reporter reidt@jamaicaobserver.com
Sunday, July 29, 2007:
After eight years "behind the prison walls" of the Tower Street Adult Correctional facility in Kingston, the day that he was "longing for" - his release - came yesterday, but not with the fanfare and flourish that many Jamaicans had highly anticipated.
During his time behind bars, reggae singer Jah Cure created headlines that won him legions of fans, many who started petitions advocating his release. But yesterday, the reggae artiste, born Siccature Alcock, who was scheduled to be released at 8:00 am, walked out of the maximum security prison minutes after 5:00 am, according to guards.
But even though Jah Cure's early morning release stumped his fans, as well as journalists, scores of chalice-carrying Rastafarians were at the prison gate to greet their 'brother', a senior warder told the Sunday Observer.
"Mi seh, some chalice bun out yah this morning. Ah nuff Rasta come out in di early morning. The one dem who hear bout the early release," the warder said. "Him walk out like Nelson Mandela and him greet some of the man them before the warden escort him away."
The senior warder, who spoke to some of the people who had gathered for the 8:00 am release, said the decision was made to prevent any commotion outside the prison gates.
"I am sorry to know that people came to see him and didn't get the chance. We had to try and avoid the crowd," the warder, dressed in a bright blue uniform, told the crowd, after declining to give his name.
Yesterday, the Sunday Observer received positive comments about Alcock's character while he was an inmate on the A-North block.
"He was a well-behaved inmate. We never have no problem with him," one worker at the prison said.
Another said: "Yes man, him just love him music. Him did alright."
One female warden agreed with her co-workers, before advising us to direct any further questions to "the head office".
In the meantime, several fans who refused to believe that their "artiste" had already left the compound set up camp outside and openly expressed their opinions about his imprisonment and subsequent release.
One female vendor outside the prison, who gave her name only as Miss Yvonne, told the Sunday Observer that Alcock received many visitors each month, the majority being females.
"Him get visitors from all over the world. The other day a white girl come here from France but him didn't take the visit," Miss Yvonne said. "Him go to prison go make him name. I hope that him learn him lesson and move on with him life," she said, adding that she heard that Jah Cure made a stop at Rockfort to "wash off" after leaving the prison.
Her other interesting comments, which had everyone cracking up, included: "Mi hear seh Jah Cure pay all warden rent when him did ovah deh."
One man who said he drove from St Thomas to witness the singer's release said he was very disappointed but wished Jah Cure all the best.
"Even though him have the whole world claim that them love him, him have to be careful," he said.
Another man, a broom vendor from Clarendon, said he wanted to get a glimpse of the man whose songs he can't get enough of.
Trisha, a female fan and a feelance photographer, said people should not judge Alcock as he was capable of making mistakes and changing like other humans.
"I believe that to each his own. If it wasn't time for him to be released, he wouldn't have been released. I just hope that he has learnt from the experience," she said.
Her friend, Kelly, added: "I think he deserved to be released. I just want to get to see him in person now. I hope he wil change too."
Alcock, who was born in Hanover in 1978, was reportedly given the name Jah Cure by Capleton whom he met while growing up in Kingston.
According to police reports, in November 1998, while driving around Montego Bay Alcock was pulled over by the police and arrested on charges of gun possession, rape and robbery. He was taken before the courts in April 1999, found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Since the arrest, Jah Cure has firmly maintained his innocence. The story surrounding his case dominated media headlines and barber shop conversations for months, leading to several "Free Jah Cure" campaigns.
While in prison, the singer had access to recording equipment and has released three albums and a number of singles, some of which have done well on local reggae charts. His debut album, Free Jah's Cure was released in 2000, and was followed by Ghetto Life (2003) and Freedom Blues (2005). His popular singles include True Reflections, Love is and Longing For. -- Jamaica Observer
Jah Cure performed for the first time in Holland from http://www.radioreggaetrade.com:
Jah Cure's first performance since his release from prison on July 28 has left a lasting impression on his European fans. On Sunday August 12 at the Reggae Sundance Festival in Eindhoven, Holland, Jah Cure performed in front of 20,000 persons who were longing for this day. Below are reports from journalists who were able to capture this historic moment.
"The field felt it. Jah Cure's performance at Reggae Sundance in Holland would become a historical moment. While the world was waiting for his release, Jah Cure has given hope to many with his music. With this in mind all his songs felt much more powerful. Longing For, What Will It Take, Jamaica and Prison Walls; he did them in his distinguished way of singing. Almost complaining as if he carries a heavy weight on his back. He reaches the high notes, even if he has to press them out of his toes. That's the way the crowd likes to hear him! He stood on stage dressed all in white with his sympathetic and relaxed attitude. Compared to other artists he's different in his stage performance. He shows a lot of tranquility. I think Holland was blessed with Jah Cure on the 12 th of August 2007." - Melvin Toemin, FunX FM, Rotterdam.
"The show was amazing. The best show I have ever been to. Jah Cure gave a strong performance... Amazing!" - Julian, www.Reggaephotos.de , Germany.
"Jah Cure's debut performance since his much publicised release from prison promised much, and for once the hype around an artistes performance delivered on all fronts. He seemed completely at home on stage and was greeted by a rapturous reception from the European crowd. His rapport with the audience was instantly noticeable, and with the majestic Dean Frazer leading the Iyah Cure Band it was hard to believe that this was not an outfit that had toured around Europe and the world for some time. And this was actually their first public outing! Cure's vocal performance was on point throughout, and his fans around the world have a treat in store when he visits their region." - Ray Paul, BBC 1Xtra, United Kingdom.
"The audience sang along line by line. The atmosphere was electrifying. In the run-up to the Reggae Sundance festival it was evident that most of the over 20,000 visitors travelled there because of Jah Cure. It was history in the making! Jamaica had Bob Marley, Jamaica had Garnett Silk and now Jamaica has Jah Cure, who is on the best way to becoming a superstar. That was the consensus after his outstanding, professional, winning performance, which was the crowning glory of the festival and which put tears in so many eyes because of the beauty of his voice and the circumstances surrounding his very first performance after over eight years in prison." - Ellen Kohlings, Riddim, Germany
Jamaican fans and journalists will have the opportunity to make their own judgments at Cure's next performance at Curefest, the 3-day event focusing on the work and music of Jah Cure to be held on October 12-14, 2007 in Oracabessa Bay, St. Mary, Jamaica.
check: freejahcure.net
Mother Earth
Jah Cure Lyrics
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Treat he like a mother (oh yeah)
Treat her like a mother
This one's dedicated to you mother earth
Spring, and summer fall on me
Your winters be warm to me
It's oh so different the way that is
Her grass ain't the same green
Can we treat her like a mother?
Mother that she is, the mother that she is
It's been long overdue now
Yea were running out of time
Yuh wanna know the truth now
We all standing on a thin line
We should learn how to treat her
Don't you realize just how much we really need her
So I'm sorry for the way that we pollute her air
And I'm sorry for the way that we act like we don't care
And the water ain't no good for drinking
What have we been thinking?
Treating her like this
Spring, summer fall on me
Your winter's be warm to me
It's oh so different the way that it is (way that it is)
Her grass ain't the same green (same green)
I blame this on you and me (you and me)
Can we treat he like a mother? (mother)
Mother that she is, the mother that she is
Can't you feel the earth shake now
Sending waves through the sky
On the verge of a breakdown
Can somebody tell me why we destroy what we live in?
Why don't we try to protect what we breathe in
Spring, summer fall on me
Your winter's be warm to me
It's oh so different, the way that it is (way that it is)
Her grass ain't the same green (same green)
I blame this on you and me (you and me)
Can we treat her like a mother? (mother)
Mother that she is, the mother that she is
Whoa, whoa
The mother she's supposed to be(mother she's supposed to be)
For all of us(for all of us)
Watch the seasons, change without a reason
The future of our children
We make their destiny
Spring, summer fall on me
Your winters be warm to me
It's oh so different the way that it is (way that it is)
Her grass ain't the same green (same green)
I blame this on you and me (you and me
Can we treat her like a mother?
Mother that she is (fade)
Jah Cure's "Mother Earth" is a powerful ode to our planet, serving as a reminder that we need to treat Earth with the same love and respect we give our own mothers. The lyrics of the song talk about the four seasons and ask the listener to pay attention to how they change and how important they are. The singer speaks of how different things are today, where the grass is not the same green as it was, which is blamed on the way we have treated the planet. The chorus invites us to treat Mother Earth like the mother she is, as it's long overdue and we are running out of time.
Jah Cure wants people to understand the reality of our planet, admitting that we have not been treating her well. The song talks about how we pollute the air, and water is no longer fit for drinking. The line "Can somebody tell me why we destroy what we live in?" asks a crucial question, encouraging the listener to ponder their own impact on the planet. Jah Cure points out that we should protect what we breathe in and learn how to treat our planet like our own mother.
The song's message is a powerful one, urging us to come together and take action to save the planet. It's a reminder that we only have one Earth and should treat her with the love and care she deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa na na
Expression of concern or surprise about the state of the earth.
Treat he like a mother (oh yeah)
Treat the earth as a motherly figure or with the same respect and care as one would to their mother.
This one's dedicated to you mother earth
The song is a dedication to the earth.
Spring, and summer fall on me
Request for the earth's beauty and vitality to continue and be a part of the singer's life.
Your winters be warm to me
Request for safety and warmth during cold winters to the earth.
It's oh so different the way that is
Acknowledgment that the earth has changed due to human impact and intervention.
Her grass ain't the same green
Observation that the earth is not as vibrant and healthy as it used to be.
I blame this on you and me
Admission that humankind is responsible for the damage caused to the earth.
Can we treat her like a mother?
Reiteration of the importance of treating the earth with the same care and respect as a mother figure.
Mother that she is, the mother that she is
Celebration of the earth's nurturing and life-giving qualities as a mother figure.
It's been long overdue now
Recognition that the need to treat the earth with care and respect should have been acted upon much earlier.
Yea were running out of time
Sense of urgency that there is not much time left to prevent further damage to the earth.
Yuh wanna know the truth now
Rhetorical question to emphasize the need for honesty and self-awareness regarding humankind's impact on the earth.
We all standing on a thin line
Acknowledgment that the earth's health is critical to our survival, and our actions could determine the future of our species.
We should learn how to treat her
Suggestion to start learning how to treat the earth with the care and respect it deserves.
Don't you realize just how much we really need her
Bold statement that emphasizes the crucial role of the earth in our lives.
So I'm sorry for the way that we pollute her air
Apology for the negative impact of human activities on the quality of air.
And I'm sorry for the way that we act like we don't care
Acknowledgment that some individuals or groups dismiss the need to care for the earth.
And the water ain't no good for drinking
Reference to the pollution of water sources, making them unsafe to drink.
What have we been thinking?
Retorical question that highlights the illogicality of polluting the earth's resources.
Can't you feel the earth shake now
Suggests that the earth is showing physical signs of distress.
Sending waves through the sky
Metaphorical reference to natural disasters caused by the harm done to the earth.
On the verge of a breakdown
Expression of concern that the earth is close to reaching a critical point due to human impact and inaction.
Can somebody tell me why we destroy what we live in?
Rhetorical question that emphasizes the irrationality of destroying the place we call home.
Why don't we try to protect what we breathe in
Suggestion to take action to safeguard the air we breathe.
For all of us
Reference to the collective responsibility to care for the earth for present and future generations.
Watch the seasons, change without a reason
Observation of the negative impact of human activity on the ecosystem and its ability to sustain life.
The future of our children
Reminding that the sustainability of the planet is important for the wellbeing of future generations.
We make their destiny
Emphasis on human responsibility to ensure the sustainability of the planet for future generations.
Whoa, whoa
Expression of concern or astonishment.
The mother she's supposed to be(mother she's supposed to be)
Acknowledgment of the nurturing role mother earth is expected to play.
It's oh so different, the way that it is (way that it is)
Reiteration that the earth has significantly changed from its natural state.
Her grass ain't the same green (same green)
Repeated observation that humankind's activities have negatively affected the earth's health and vitality.
Can we treat her like a mother?
Call to action to treat the earth with the love and care it deserves as a motherly figure.
Mother that she is (fade)
End of the song that highlights the importance of recognizing mother earth's value and taking action to safeguard its future.
Writer(s): Alcock Siccaturie, Morris Wayne
Contributed by Joshua V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Divine Existence
Oh nana
Treat her like a mother
Oh yeah
Treat her like a mother
This one dedicated to you mother earth
You are my blessing
Spring summer fall on me
Your winters feel warm to me
It sounds so different the way that it is
Her grass ain't the same green
I blame this on you and me
Can we treat her like a mother
The mother that she is
The mother that she is
It's been long overdue now
Here we running out of time
You wanna know the truth now
We all standing on a thin line!
We should learn how to treat her
Don't you realize just how much we really need her
So I'm sorry for the way that we pollute her air
And I'm sorry for the way that we act like we don't care
And the water, ain't no good for drinking
What have we been thinking? Treating her like this :'(
Spring summer fall on me
Your winters feel warm to me
It sounds so different the way that it is
Her grass ain't the same green
I blame this on you and me
Can we treat her like a mother
The mother that she is
The mother that she is
Can't you feel the earth shake now
Sending waves to the sky
On the verge of a breakdown
Can somebody tell me why we destroy what we live in?
Why don't we try to protect what we breathe in?
Spring summer fall on me
Your winters feel warm to me
It sounds so different the way that it is
Her grass ain't the same green
I blame this on you and me
Can we treat her like a mother
The mother that she is
The mother that she is
Whoa, oh
The mother she's supposed to be
For all of us
Watch the seasons change without no reason
The future of our children
We make their destiny
Spring summer fall on me
Your winters feel warm to me
It sounds so different the way that it is
Her grass ain't the same green
I blame this on you and me !
Can we treat her like a mother
The mother that she is
The mother that she is...
Divine Existence
Oh nana
Treat her like a mother
Oh yeah
Treat her like a mother
This one dedicated to you mother earth
You are my blessing
Spring summer fall on me
Your winters feel warm to me
It sounds so different the way that it is
Her grass ain't the same green
I blame this on you and me
Can we treat her like a mother
The mother that she is
The mother that she is
It's been long overdue now
Here we running out of time
You wanna know the truth now
We all standing on a thin line!
We should learn how to treat her
Don't you realize just how much we really need her
So I'm sorry for the way that we pollute her air
And I'm sorry for the way that we act like we don't care
And the water, ain't no good for drinking
What have we been thinking? Treating her like this :'(
Spring summer fall on me
Your winters feel warm to me
It sounds so different the way that it is
Her grass ain't the same green
I blame this on you and me
Can we treat her like a mother
The mother that she is
The mother that she is
Can't you feel the earth shake now
Sending waves to the sky
On the verge of a breakdown
Can somebody tell me why we destroy what we live in?
Why don't we try to protect what we breathe in?
Spring summer fall on me
Your winters feel warm to me
It sounds so different the way that it is
Her grass ain't the same green
I blame this on you and me
Can we treat her like a mother
The mother that she is
The mother that she is
Whoa, oh
The mother she's supposed to be
For all of us
Watch the seasons change without no reason
The future of our children
We make their destiny
Spring summer fall on me
Your winters feel warm to me
It sounds so different the way that it is
Her grass ain't the same green
I blame this on you and me !
Can we treat her like a mother
The mother that she is
The mother that she is...
sugerlipsx Jamie wright
Jealousy and Hatred Not a Good look its not something that I wish to be participate in As their are much bigger issues at stake children die in wars Not of their making ! One bought about by greed ! When simply all they desire food and water ! And still yet we continue to think that we are living in a just world ! One of morality as long as we allow ourselves in our ignorance to pretend that this is Not happening as it seems to sit well when we are in search of Bigger Better than the Next .Our behaviour Has unfortunately become one of self gratification and selfies . An in the process we have forgotten simply how to Be humanistic .
Mac Zaro
2022 still a gem💎 impeccable vocals and a worthy message...ALL GLORY TO THE MOST HIGH ❤️🙏
ife walters
I Love this song so much.
I be having it on repeat sometimes❤
Mohamed Isaaq
Same here baby girl
MAGNUS OFOEZE
This message need to be spread to the whole world,,,
Tamanian
One of the most topically well rounded reggae artists of all time. Right up there with all the other greats.
Tracy Millington
Still love dis song 2020 💞💞
mark anthony lloyd
love it
Rondell Forde
Love This Man&'&His Music 👊👏👑💦Jahhhh