“Amplify is a daring record with an overall vision to avoid the rut that North American reggae bands often find themselves unable to climb out of…the sound of a band recreated, retooled and refreshed.” - Exclaim Magazine [Canada]
“JBB is an eight-piece outfit that delivers some of the most forward-thinking reggae music in the world today.” - LA2DAY
“Amplify is some of the most invigorating, progressive reggae released in some time.” - All About Jazz
“Amplify is tight, well-produced and thought-provoking.” - Revue
“Instead of relying on traditional foundations to create their songs, Martin takes the band’s old world foundation and builds a complex and multi-genre crossbreed that places the band squarely on the forefront of the world music arena.” - Sentimentalist Magazine
“Amplify …. fuses Kweli-like beats with Massive Attack funk…Invokes the tripped-up rhythms of Radiohead” - Weekly Dig [Boston]
“…the band’s energy is soaked up and spread out in all the right places, never allowing Amplify to slow down and catch its breath. A heck of an achievement…” - Glide Magazine
“Their stage presence is something to be witnessed. No member goes unnoticed. The bassist moves to his steady beats. A focused drummer‚ bouncing keyboardist‚ and a grooving guitar player make up the colorful background. Adding to all that are three intense horn players moving and grooving up front along with an emotive‚ charismatic lead singer leaving no shortage of visual stimulus onstage.” - State Of Mind
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Peace In The Valley
John Brown's Body Lyrics
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But I must go alone
Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
Well the morning's so bright
And the lamp is alight
And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
Well the bear will be gentle
And the wolves will be tame
And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes
And the beasts from the wild
Shall be lit by a child
And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
No trouble, trouble I see
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
The lyrics of John Browns Body's song "Peace in the Valley" expresses a sense of weariness and longing for peace. The opening lines indicate fatigue and exhaustion but also suggests that the singer is journeying alone. The second line, "Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes," implies that the singer is seeking peace in the afterlife. The combination of exhaustion and desire for peace creates a poignant depiction of the human condition, suggesting that we all yearn for a release from the turmoil and troubles of life.
The second half of the song provides a vivid image of the peace that the singer longs for. The beasts of the wild are tamed, and the singer himself is transformed into a being free from the constraints of this life. The repetition of the chorus highlights the desire for peace and the hope that someday there will be no sadness, sorrow, or trouble. The song is not sad, despite the longing for peace; rather, it is uplifting and hopeful, celebrating the belief that there is a place beyond this life where peace will reign.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh well, I'm tired and so weary
I am exhausted and drained
But I must go alone
I have to continue my journey alone
Till the lord comes and calls, calls me away, oh yes
I will keep going until it is time for me to depart and meet the Lord
Well the morning's so bright
The morning is full of hope and light
And the lamp is alight
A guiding light is present
And the night, night is as black as the sea, oh yes
Despite the darkness of the night, there is still hope for a brighter tomorrow
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
One day, I will find peace and serenity
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
I pray to the Lord for peace in my life
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
There will no longer be negative emotions or experiences
No trouble, trouble I see
I will no longer have to face any difficulties
Well the bear will be gentle
Even fierce animals will be tranquil
And the wolves will be tame
The most savage creatures will be gentle
And the lion shall lay down by the lamb, oh yes
Even the predator will coexist peacefully with the prey
And the beasts from the wild
The wild animals
Shall be lit by a child
Even the untamed creatures will be touched and influenced by a child's innocence and purity
And I'll be changed, changed from this creature that I am, oh yes
I will undergo a transformation, becoming someone new and improved
There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
I will eventually find peace and contentment
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
I pray to the Lord for peace in my life
There'll be no sadness, no sorrow
I will no longer have to endure negative emotions or experiences
No trouble, trouble I see
I will no longer have to encounter any difficulties
There will be peace in the valley for me, for me
I will truly attain peace and contentment
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Written by: Thomas A. Dorsey
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