It is reported that her last song - 'Ordinary People' (a duet with Dalton Browne) - was recorded at Studio One just two weeks ago and she toured recently as a backing vocalist with The Ethiopians.
During her over 35 year association with the studio, Jennifer Lara added backing vocals to the songs of some of the camp's biggest names, including Delroy Wilson, Freddie Mcgregor, Dennis Brown and Sugar Minott.
Musicologist Bunny Goodison described Ms. Lara as Studio One's "resident harmonist". He added: "She was a very likeable person, got on with everyone."
Jennifer Lara, who was aged 52 when she died, is survived by her two children, Ika and Cheka.
Consider Me
Jennifer Lara Lyrics
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People are saying this
And people are talking that
This world is about to erupt
But is it really a fact
Long time I say
We no have no nice time
Four hundred years
So help me Jah Jah
Consider me
Nobody gonna stop me now
Nobody gonna stop me now
Brimstone and fire
Don't you lose control
Let this land be free
As the birds and all the bees
So help me Jah Jah
Consider me
People are saying this
The lyrics of Jennifer Lara's song "Consider Me" depict a sense of frustration and disappointment with the current state of the world. Lara sings about how people are always talking and speculating about the end of the world, but wonders if there is any actual evidence to support these claims. She laments the fact that humanity has not made any significant progress towards peace and unity despite having been around for centuries. The phrase "long time I say, we no have no nice time" emphasizes this sentiment, highlighting a feeling of disillusionment and despair.
The second half of the song is more hopeful, as Lara declares that she will not be stopped by the chaos and unrest around her. She invokes Jah Jah, a reference to God in Rastafarian culture, to help her stay strong and committed to her beliefs. The imagery of "brimstone and fire" represents the trials and tribulations that she will face on her journey, but she is determined to overcome them. Lara finishes with a call for freedom and equality, using natural symbols like birds and bees to emphasize the importance of respecting and preserving the environment.
Line by Line Meaning
They're saying this and saying that
People have a lot of opinions and rumors about things.
People are saying this
People are talking about something specific.
And people are talking that
People are talking about something else.
This world is about to erupt
The world seems to be on the edge of some kind of disaster.
But is it really a fact
Can we really trust all of the rumors and opinions?
Long time I say
I've been saying this for a long time.
We no have no nice time
Things have been really bad and difficult for a while.
Four hundred years
Things have been bad for a really long time, even hundreds of years.
Has been such a long time
Things have been difficult for so long, it's hard to remember them being any other way.
So help me Jah Jah
I'm asking for help and guidance from a higher power.
Consider me
Please pay attention to me and my struggles.
Nobody gonna stop me now
I'm going to do what I need to do, no matter what.
Brimstone and fire
This is a reference to the Book of Revelation, and suggests a time of destruction and judgment.
Don't you lose control
We need to stay calm and focused, even in difficult times.
Let this land be free
We need to work towards a society where people are truly free and equal.
As the birds and all the bees
This is a reference to nature, who exist in a free and harmonious state.
So help me Jah Jah
Again, asking for guidance and help from a higher power.
Consider me
Once again, asking for attention and help with our struggles.
People are saying this
The song comes full circle, reminding us that people will always have opinions and rumors.
Contributed by Colton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miss Cactus
I wanna know more about her like I’ve been looking up her name and there’s not much info on her life.. she’s such angelic singer with great tunes 💜 women in reggae deserve more recognition
Kwabena Kwa
I met this woman 95 at studio one just record riding west
Ruth Derani
Linda voz, SHOW 💃💃👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Melodyrockers
Nice refreshing sounds from that time to this time. Need to hear more conscious sounds for our sisters. Keep dem coming
Pablo C.
Just discovered Jennifer Lara in 2018. Thank you YouTube suggestions. Big tune
V. V.
2019 here XD
Luis
2020 here ✌
ShvetaJoshua Sundhar
Same 🙏🏽
Catalystic Exponentialist
Newbie 2021🙋🏾♂️
Nikos Papadopoulos
still discovering 2022 thanks to FIP _ very nice tune !