ist eine Münchener Band, die ausgehend vom Grundkanon Reggae & Dub, in ihren Liveshows auch Ska, Latin, Pop, Balkan Beats und Afrobeat spielen. Sie wurde im Jahre 2000 von Sänger Tom Lugo, Schlagzeuger Max Alberti und Gitarrist Sam Hopf gegründet. Derzeit besteht die Band aus acht Mitgliedern.
Albums
2004: Kalahassi (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
2006: Ookuchaka! (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
2008: Shout it from the Rooftops (GLM Music / Soulfood)
2009: Live (GLM Music / Soulfood)
2010: Jameleon (GLM Music / Soulfood)
2011: Jamaram in Dub (Echo Beach / Indigo)
2012: La Famille (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
2014: Almost Hits (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
2015: Heavy Heavy (Turban-Records / Groove Attack)[19]
2017: Freedom of Screech (Turban-Records)
EPs
2005: Never Too Late (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
Singles
2006: Megan (Soulfire Artists / Rough Trade)
2008: Coming To Get You (GLM Music / Soulfood)
2008: Green Leaf (GLM Music / Soulfood)
2010: Cuentito (GLM Music / Soulfood)
DVDs
2012: Jam the World
2014: Jamaram & Acoustic Night Allstars on Tour (Zugabe zur CD Almost Hits)
Wake Up Call
Jamaram Lyrics
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But in reality you are your very own slave
Suffering so hard to get the things that you crave
But tell me now who do you want to save
You preach the world needs your democracy so
You can keep making profit on economy
But it doesn't sound right if you want to ask me
TV screen brainwash-mashine
Do you get me my brother do you know what I mean
Children growing up in a plastic dream
The lies you keep on telling hurt so bad it makes me scream
Chorus
Demma gonna try to lock you up
Demma gonna try to take you down
Listen up no we don't give a fuck
About the things they say
Demma gonna try to lock you up
Demma gonna try to take you down
Listen up no we don't give a fuck
About the games they play
You keep your big wheels turning round and round
You want to control and rule and reign in glory
You try to convince your people that you're solid ground
But they are waking up cause they can smell your stories
Lies lies that you've been telling
Deception of the mind
No we got no fear cause we can read your spelling
We won't run away because we stand allined
Make babylon fall once and for all
I hope all you people out there you can hear me
Me I and I a sending out a wake up call
And I don't care if they don't want to let we
Chorus
Demma gonna try to lock you up
Demma gonna try to take you down
Listen up no we don't give a fuck
About the things they say
Outro:
Let it grow let it flow
The song Wake Up Call by Jamaram provides a commentary on the state of society and politics, pointing out the hypocrisy and deception perpetuated by those in power. The lyrics start by referencing the concept of the United States being the "land of the free home of the brave," but immediately calls out the reality that many people are "their very own slave." The song highlights the struggles people face in trying to obtain material possessions, yet laments the fact that despite this, those in power continue to prioritize profit over people.
The lyrics continue to criticize the use of media and propaganda to manipulate society, with the line "TV screen brainwash machine" drawing attention to the power of the media to shape opinions and beliefs. The song also references the idea of a "plastic dream," suggesting that the values and aspirations promoted by society are shallow and meaningless.
The chorus of the song encourages people to resist and stand up against those who seek to control and oppress them. The lines "Demma gonna try to lock you up, demma gonna try to take you down" suggest that those in power will use any means necessary to maintain their influence and control, including imprisonment and violence. However, the song encourages listeners to reject this narrative and refuse to be silenced, stating that "no we don't give a f*ck about the things they say."
Overall, the lyrics of Wake Up Call highlight the need for people to wake up and recognize the reality of their situations. The song encourages people to resist oppression and the deceitful narratives propagated by those in power, drawing attention to the urgent need for change.
Line by Line Meaning
Land of the free home of the brave
In reality, you are not free and brave. You are your own slave.
Suffering so hard to get the things that you crave
You work hard to get what you desire, but at what cost?
But tell me now who do you want to save
Who is worth living for in your life?
You preach the world needs your democracy so
You believe in your system of power.
You can keep making profit on economy
You benefit from the economic system you preach.
But it doesn't sound right if you want to ask me
But does it really make sense for everybody?
TV screen brainwash-mashine
TV can brainwash people.
Children growing up in a plastic dream
Children are brought up with fake ideals.
Chorus
The lyrics of the Chorus urges the public to not listen to the nemesis and instead stay united.
Outro:
The line in the Outro signifies to let the message spread and grow stronger.
Contributed by Luke I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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