During 1967 Osbourne became lead vocalist of The Wildcats, and recorded for producer Winston Riley, although nothing was issued. The Wildcats' manager then financed a session at Coxsone Dodd's Studio One, from which his debut single, "All I Have Is Love", was released. In 1969 he recorded an album, Come Back Darling, again for Riley. On the day that he completed the album, Osbourne emigrated to Toronto, Canada, to join his family. After singing with various soul and reggae groups, he became lead vocalist for Ishan People, and recorded two albums with them. The group broke up in 1979, and Osbourne decided to return to Jamaica.[2]
Shortly after returning, he recorded "Forgive Them" and "Jealousy, Heartache And Pain" for the Studio One label. Through late 1979 and early 1980 he recorded extensively for Dodd, with these sessions culminating in Truths And Rights. In 1979 he also had a hit for King Jammy (then Prince Jammy) with "Folly Ranking", and an album of the same name followed in 1980. The success of these recordings made him one of the most in-demand vocalists on the island, and a glut of material was released, including Fally Lover, Warrior, Innah Disco Style and Never Stop Fighting, between 1980 and 1982. In 1983, he began the year with two big hits, "Yo Yo" and "Lend Me A Chopper", and later in the year enjoyed further success with "Water Pumping", an adaptation of Hopeton Lewis' "Take It Easy", which had also served as the basis for Johnny Clarke's 1976 hit "Rockers Time Now".
The hits continued with "Get Cracking", "Check For You", "Rewind" (1984), "Buddy Bye", "No Sound Like We" and "In The Area" (1985). In the late 1980s he was particularly successful when recording for Bobby Digital, and had hits with "Good Time Rock" (1988) and "Rude Boy Skank" (1988), both of which are included on his 1989 album, Rougher Than Them. Throughout the 80s he continued to record for Coxsone Dodd, and singles included "Keep That Light", "Unity" and "A We Run Things", but a long-promised second album from Dodd has not materialized.
Truth And Rights
Johnny Osbourne Lyrics
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The truth is there for who have eyes to see
All charity has no place in this judgement
Remember the words of prophecy
Chorus:
Children, run come the truths and rights
That's what I'm about
Teach it to the children
You know the truths and rights
Teach it to the children
Cause they should know
know know know know
Children say a little prayer
Every night before you go to sleep
Cause tomorrow is promised to no one
When you think it's peace and safety, Lord
It could be, it could be sudden destruction
Cause we know, yes we know
Remember I say this few words to you
Remember the words I'm saying to you right now
And for tomorrow and hence for I say
Render your arms and not your garments
The truth is there for who have eyes to see
All charity has no place in this judgement
Remember the words of prophecy
Chorus:
Children, run come the truths and rights
That's what I'm about
You know the truths and rights
Teach it to the children
You know the truths and rights
Teach it to the children
Cause they should know
know know know know
"Truth and Rights" by Johnny Osbourne is a classic reggae song that speaks to the importance of being true to oneself, standing up for one's beliefs, and passing those beliefs on to future generations. The lyrics "Render your arms and not your garments, the truth is there for who have eyes to see" suggest that actions speak louder than words and that true change comes from within. This is further emphasized by the lines "All charity has no place in this judgement, remember the words of prophecy," which hint at the idea that doing good deeds will not save you if you are not living in accordance with the truth.
The chorus of the song encourages children to come and learn about the truths and rights, and for adults to teach these values to the younger generation. The phrase "You know the truths and rights" is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the importance of understanding and passing on these values. The final verse urges listeners to say a prayer before going to bed, reminding them that tomorrow is never promised and that sudden destruction could come at any moment.
Overall, "Truth and Rights" is a song that speaks to the importance of living in accordance with one's values and passing those values on to future generations. It is a reminder that true change comes from within and that the power to make a better world lies within each individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Render your arms and not your garments
Show your true strength and fight for what's right instead of just putting on a show.
The truth is there for who have eyes to see
The truth is out there, but only those who choose to see it will be able to.
All charity has no place in this judgement
Being kind is not enough to escape judgement. It takes actions and standing up for what's right.
Remember the words of prophecy
Be mindful of what's been predicted and pay attention to what's happening around you to stay ahead.
Children, run come the truths and rights
Kids, come learn and embrace what's true and just.
That's what I'm about
That's what I stand for and believe in.
You know the truths and rights
You already know what's true and just, so keep fighting for it.
Teach it to the children
Pass it down to future generations so they don't repeat past mistakes.
Cause they should know
Because it's their right to know and it's important for them to understand.
Children say a little prayer
Take a moment to reflect and ask for guidance.
Every night before you go to sleep
Make it a habit to take time to reflect and seek guidance before sleeping.
Cause tomorrow is promised to no one
The future is uncertain, so make the most of the present and take nothing for granted.
When you think it's peace and safety, Lord
Even when things seem calm and peaceful, there can still be danger lurking.
It could be, it could be sudden destruction
Disaster can strike at any moment, so always be prepared and vigilant.
Remember I say this few words to you
Pay attention to the message I'm trying to convey with these few words.
And for tomorrow and hence for I say
Keep this in mind for tomorrow and for the future.
Writer(s): Errol Johnny Osbourne, Johnny Osbourne, Dennis Emanuel Brown Copyright: Dennis Brown Music, Greensleeves Publishing Limited, Embassy Music Corp. O/B/o Sparta Florida, Sparta-florida Music Group Ltd.
Contributed by Logan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RyanReece
Render your hearts and not your garments
The truth is there for who have eyes to see
Partiality has no place in this judgement
Remember the words of prophecy
Children, run come the truths and rights
That's what I'm about
You know the truths and rights
Teach it to the children
You know the truths and rights
Teach it to the children
Cause they should know
know know know know
Children say a little prayer
Every night before you go to sleep
*Cause tomorrow is promised to no one*
When you think it's peace and safety, Lord
It could be, it could be sudden destruction
Cause we know, yes we know
Remember I say this few words to you
Remember the words I'm saying to you right now
And for tomorrow and henceforth I say
Render your hearts and not your garments
The truth is there for who have eyes to see
Partiality has no place in this judgement
Remember the words of prophecy
Children, run come the truths and rights
That's what I'm about
You know the truths and rights
Teach it to the children
You know the truths and rights
Teach it to the children
Cause they should know
know know know know
@donnarobinson2062
So sick of this world wickedness.....these tunes save me.Xx
@notthebody
i'm with you in heart sister.
@challicepallace2304
Real talk ....
@elainereid1386
100&
Amun RASTAFARI amun
@mattymatts3419
Cant wait for judgement day and the fall of those who rage war against the most high and his saints .
@elainereid1386
@@mattymatts3419
Truths and rights
Stay strong brother we have got a
HOLY WAR
To fight
Amun RASTAFARI amun
@kc.theblockcaptin6178
Johnny Osbourne is a great man and a great singer, I'm glad to say I know him. I had the privilege of growing up around him when he stayed in England. What a guy and a beautiful individual. Not a lot of singer can talk to Johnny Osbourne, when he sings live it sounds like he is on record. If you wasn't in the room with him and you heard his voice you would think someone was playing one of his songs.
@HassanCodA-Xod8hm
Jesus Christ Our Lord and Saviour 🙏 is. 👉 Alive And Kicking inside the Algorithm. 💖💖💕
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@MaximusBaker6282
Saw Johnny in Brighton this week and he performed this! He was in fine fettle and despite being in his seventies it was a joy to see him perform!
@agricola321
One of the greatest records ever made