As a child Jehro’s imagination was fuelled by the dreams of his Greek-Italian-Corsican mother, and the songs of his Georges Brassens-inspired singer of a father in the Panier area of In that Hammersmith artists’ squat he immersed himself in pop, rock and reggae, surrounded by Spanish and Jamaican musicians. Perfecting his skills as a guitarist by covering all his favorite pop standards, he broke free from his native French by lending his voice to the songs of his new-found idols - he fell in love with Bob Marley’s music, its roots and its spirituality, when busking to it in London's tube stations.
He then moved to Paris, settling in a small hotel on the rue Marcadet in the 18th Arrondissement. A new city meant new places to play: Pigalle, Montmartre, Belleville, Saint-Germain, where he wrote the lyrics and music for his first solo album. “L’arbre et le fruit” was released by Chrysalis / EMI under his real name Jérôme Cotta, earning him well-deserved praise from the French critics in 1999. Jérôme’s songs were heard on the radio, and he took to jamming in the studio of a couple of new acquaintances he met in the courtyard of his block of flats: Christian Brun and Richard Minier. By giving him the opportunity to explore new musical avenues and Jehro moved away from his solo career and sparked a profitable artistic collaboration.
From indo-electro theme tunes for the advertising industry through calypso-pop songs co-written and sung for the Marathonians’ “A Tropical Soul Adventure” LP (Superfruit, 2003), Jehro was gradually finding his own distinctive voice. Somewhere in the South of France, in a little village full of sing-song accents and surrounded by ochre-red hills and olive groves, he came up with the first tune of an album almost entirely written in English, “Shantytown Carnival,” produced by the Marathonians duo and signed to their Superfruit record label. Jehro’s self-titled debut is an album inspired by Caribbean and American grassroots music (reggae, folk, Latin etc.), full of snapshots and tales from the lives of ordinary people.
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Master Blaster
Jehro Lyrics
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It's hotter than July
Though the world's full of problems
They couldn't touch us even if they tried
From the park I hear rhythms
Marley's hot on the box
Tonight there will be a party
On the corner at the end of the block
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
I bet nobody ever told you that you
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
You would be jammin' and jammin' and jammin', jam on
They want us to join their fighting
But our answer today
Is to let all our worries
Like the breeze through our fingers slip away
Peace has come to Zimbabwe
Third World's right on the one
Now's the time for celebration
'Cause we've only just begun
Didn't know that you
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
Bet you nobody ever told you that you
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
You would be jammin' and jammin' and jammin', jam on
Bet you nobody ever told you that you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
I know nobody told you that you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
We're jammin', jammin', jammin', jam on
You ask me am I happy
Well as matter of fact
I can say that I'm ecstatic
'Cause we all just made a pact
We've agreed to get together
Joined as children in Jah
When you're moving in the positive
Your destination is the brightest star
You didn't know that you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
I bet you nobody ever told you that you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
Don't you stop the music, oh no,
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Na, na na
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Nobody told you oh, oh, oh, you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
I bet you if someone approached you
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Yesterday to tell you that you would be jammin'
You would not believe it
Because you never thought that you would be jammin'
Oh, oh, oh, oh
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Jammin' 'til the break of dawn
Oh, oh, oh, you may as well believe what you are feeling
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Because you feel your body jammin'
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
Oh, Oh, you would be jammin' until the break of dawn
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
The lyrics of Jehro's song Master Blaster describe a joyous and carefree atmosphere, where people are feeling good despite the problems of the world. The author mentions the rhythms coming from the park, with Bob Marley playing on the radio and a party about to take place at the end of the block. The song also refers to the political situation, with the message of peace and celebration for Zimbabwe and the Third World. The chorus repeats the message that people are jamming until the break of dawn, with nobody telling them they would be doing so. The lyrics praise the positive attitude of people who come together as children in Jah, moving in a positive direction towards their brightest stars.
The song's lyrics convey a message of hope, joy, and unity in the face of adversity. The phrase "Master Blaster" references the name of one of Stevie Wonder's songs, and its use is a nod to classic funk and soul music, which often celebrated the joys of dancing and having fun through music. The song is a tribute to Bob Marley and the Rastafarian movement and their impact on Caribbean culture. The author draws on the inspiration of Marley's reggae music to show people that, despite the problems in the world, there are always reasons to celebrate and enjoy life.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone's feeling pretty
The people are in a good mood
It's hotter than July
The weather is very hot
Though the world's full of problems
The world has many problems
They couldn't touch us even if they tried
The problems cannot bring them down
From the park I hear rhythms
The artist can hear music from the park
Marley's hot on the box
Bob Marley's music is being played loudly
Tonight there will be a party
There will be a celebration tonight
On the corner at the end of the block
The party will be held at the end of the street
Didn't know you
The person being addressed did not know
Would be jammin' until the break of dawn
They will be dancing all night long
I bet nobody ever told you that you
Nobody ever predicted this
You would be jammin' and jammin' and jammin', jam on
They will be dancing a lot and enjoying themselves
They want us to join their fighting
Others want them to fight with them
But our answer today
Their response today
Is to let all our worries
They will let go of their worries
Like the breeze through our fingers slip away
The worries will disappear easily
Peace has come to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is now peaceful
Third World's right on the one
The Third World has the right rhythm
Now's the time for celebration
This is a time for celebration
'Cause we've only just begun
This is just the beginning
You ask me am I happy
The artist is asked if they are happy
Well as matter of fact
In fact
I can say that I'm ecstatic
They are extremely happy
'Cause we all just made a pact
Everyone has agreed on something
We've agreed to get together
They agreed to come together
Joined as children in Jah
They are united as believers in Jah
When you're moving in the positive
When you are being optimistic
Your destination is the brightest star
Your goal is the highest possible
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, you
The artist is addressing someone
Don't you stop the music, oh no,
They do not want the music to stop
Na, na na
Singing 'na na na'
Bet you if someone approached you
They are challenging the listener's expectations
Yesterday to tell you that you would be jammin'
If somebody had told them yesterday they would be dancing all night
You would not believe it
They would not have believed it
Because you never thought that you would be jammin'
They never expected to dance all night
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Vocalization
Jammin' 'til the break of dawn
Dancing all night long
Oh, oh, oh, you may as well believe what you are feeling
Believe in your feelings
Because you feel your body jammin'
Their body is experiencing the need to dance
(We're in the middle of the makin's of the master blaster jammin')
The artist is singing about the ongoing creation of the perfect dance party
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stevie Wonder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Morana Armacki
Everyone's feeling pretty
It's hotter than july
Though the world's full of problems
They couldn't touch us even if they tried
From the park I hear rhythms
Marley's hot on the box
Tonight there will be a party
On the corner at the end of the block
Didn't Know You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
I Bet Nobody Ever Told You That You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
You Would Be Jammin' And Jammin' And Jammin' Jam On
They Want Us To Join Their Fighting
But Our Answer Today
Is To Let All Our Worries
Like The Breeze Through Our Fingers Slip Away
Peace Has Come To Zimbabwe
Third World's Right On The One
Now's The Time For Celebration
'Cause We've Only Just Begun
Didn't Know That You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
Bet You Nobody Ever Told You That You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
You Would Be Jammin' And Jammin' And Jammin' Jam On
Bet You Nobody Ever Told You That You
(We're In The Middle Of The Makin's Of The Master Blaster Jammin')
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
I Know Nobody Told You That You
(We're In The Middle Of The Makin's Of The Master Blaster Jammin')
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
We're Jammin' Jammin' Jammin' Jam On
You Ask Me Am I Happy
Well As Matter Of Fact
I Can Say That I'm Ecstatic
'Cause We All Just Made A Pact
We've Agreed To Get Together
Joined As Children In Jah
When You're Moving In The Positive
Your Destination Is The Brightest Star
You Didn't Know That You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
Bet You Nobody Ever Told You That You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
You Would Be Jammin' And Jammin' And Jammin' Jam On
Bet You Nobody Ever Told You That You
(We're In The Middle Of The Makin's Of The Master Blaster Jammin')
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
I Know Nobody Told You That You
(We're In The Middle Of The Makin's Of The Master Blaster Jammin')
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
We're Jammin' Jammin' Jammin' Jam On
supced35
Moi perso j'ai connu le "master Blaster" grâce à Jehro il y a 20 ans, et je reviens sur cette version car elle sonne tellement latino, brazil !
supced35jah
Merci Jehro! Pour ce morceau parfait!
BuBu 38
Il est des reprises qui font injures aux artistes et d'autres qui font honneur et celle ci est vraiment excellente. Bravo 👏👌
Jadou
BuBu 38 totalement👏🏼👏🏼 en même temps jhero et sa voix ne pouvaient que lui faire honneur 💓💓
Sophia DESSON
C’est bon tqt tqt j’ai eu le plaisir à vous petit à moi je p’ p
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Morana Armacki
Everyone's feeling pretty
It's hotter than july
Though the world's full of problems
They couldn't touch us even if they tried
From the park I hear rhythms
Marley's hot on the box
Tonight there will be a party
On the corner at the end of the block
Didn't Know You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
I Bet Nobody Ever Told You That You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
You Would Be Jammin' And Jammin' And Jammin' Jam On
They Want Us To Join Their Fighting
But Our Answer Today
Is To Let All Our Worries
Like The Breeze Through Our Fingers Slip Away
Peace Has Come To Zimbabwe
Third World's Right On The One
Now's The Time For Celebration
'Cause We've Only Just Begun
Didn't Know That You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
Bet You Nobody Ever Told You That You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
You Would Be Jammin' And Jammin' And Jammin' Jam On
Bet You Nobody Ever Told You That You
(We're In The Middle Of The Makin's Of The Master Blaster Jammin')
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
I Know Nobody Told You That You
(We're In The Middle Of The Makin's Of The Master Blaster Jammin')
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
We're Jammin' Jammin' Jammin' Jam On
You Ask Me Am I Happy
Well As Matter Of Fact
I Can Say That I'm Ecstatic
'Cause We All Just Made A Pact
We've Agreed To Get Together
Joined As Children In Jah
When You're Moving In The Positive
Your Destination Is The Brightest Star
You Didn't Know That You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
Bet You Nobody Ever Told You That You
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
You Would Be Jammin' And Jammin' And Jammin' Jam On
Bet You Nobody Ever Told You That You
(We're In The Middle Of The Makin's Of The Master Blaster Jammin')
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
I Know Nobody Told You That You
(We're In The Middle Of The Makin's Of The Master Blaster Jammin')
Would Be Jammin' Until The Break Of Dawn
We're Jammin' Jammin' Jammin' Jam On
222Lightning
I heard this song on an alternative station some time in the last two years. Glad to be discovering it again and getting the name of the artist this time.
Sylvain Willer
Excellent album, bravo !!
Rita's Kitchen, Life and Good Vibes
🎶❤ 💃🎶💃..beautifully done......💃❤💃🙏💛🙏🙏💛💛
Tomson 9054
Incroyable