From Junior Marvin of Bob Marley & The Wailers....
“Josh is one of those… Read Full Bio ↴From Junior Marvin of Bob Marley & The Wailers....
“Josh is one of those guys who comes along and fills his music with such an inspiration and with such energy that it translates so easily and positively to anyone hearing it. He is a rare talent in both his ability to craft a song with a certain timeless quality to it, and then, man, his voice, well, I mean, damn, the kid can sing as good as anyone out there; a bright future – that one.”

In September 2010, Josh Heinrichs released his highly anticipated, first full length, solo album since disbanding Jah Roots in early 2009. The album, ‘Josh Heinrichs & Friends,’ debuted at #4 on iTunes Best Selling 200 Reggae Albums & in the Top 20 on Amazon's Best Selling Reggae Chart. It also debuted in the Top 200 in Norway, France & Italy's Best Selling iTunes Reggae Albums. The album features a diverse & highly talented mix from today’s current, international, reggae scene. Some of the artists collaborating in the studio with Josh are Aston "Familyman" Barrett of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Hani of Katchafire, Koko of Inna Vision, Clear Conscience, Cas Haley, 77 Jefferson, BW as well as others!

Josh Heinrichs Discography:

w/ Jah Roots:
* Steppin' Out Of Babylon (2002)
* More Herbs for the Youth (2005)
* Babylon Weak Heart w/ Baddaflexx (2005)
* Crucial (album) (2006)
* Joy (Jah Roots album) (2008)

Solo Albums:
* Josh Heinrichs ""Things Change"" EP (2009)
* Josh Heinrichs with Cas Haley ""Favorites"" (2009)
* Josh Heinrichs with 77 Jefferson ""These Days"" Single (2009)
* Josh Heinrichs with Clear Conscience ""New Love"" Single (2010)
* Josh Heinrichs ""Live in Hawaii"" LP (2010)
* Josh Heinrichs ""Josh Heinrichs & Friends"" LP (2010)

Babylon Respect Lower
Josh Heinrichs Lyrics

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You know its marijuana I have to burn
You know its marijuana I have to burn
Taking it seriously no messin around
I know it was love that I found
You know theres honor in burning the herbs
Tradition of solomon people ya heard
The truest meditation on earth
But babylon could never understand the herbs

Why police make it illegal
why the church have the highest steeple
they gotta be the leading powers while
them respect is growing lower

So they lock up I idren with rapists and murderers
Just for what, burning the herb
Calling us "burnouts" with no motivation
Well I say ive got no motivation to be in this babylon situation
No motivation to be in a babylon situation

No 40 hours of money work for me
Splitting myself into 2 personalities
I can only live for my family
And the blessings of jah unto me

Why police make it illegal
why the church have the highest steeple
they gotta be the leading powers
while them respect is growing lower

Its marijuana that I love

Overall Meaning

In "Babylon Respect Lower," Josh Heinrichs expresses his love for marijuana and acknowledges the honor and tradition that comes with burning the herb. He takes it seriously and implies that for him, it is the truest form of meditation on earth. However, he laments the fact that Babylon, or mainstream society, could never understand the herbs, and has made it illegal. Heinrichs questions why the police and church - the leading powers - have made it illegal when it brings so much joy and peace to those who burn it.

Heinrichs takes issue with the perception that burning marijuana is a negative thing. He asserts that despite the stigma associated with it, it should not be a crime, nor should people be incarcerated for it. He advocates for respecting those who choose to burn marijuana, and rejecting society's expectations to conform by living for money and working forty hours a week, which he himself is not willing to do. Heinrichs sees the value of living for his family and embracing the blessings of Jah, or God, in his life instead.

Overall, "Babylon Respect Lower" carries a message of rejecting societal norms and embracing individuality, while highlighting the honor and tradition of burning marijuana. It also sheds light on the discrimination and profiling that those who burn marijuana face, and advocates for respect and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

You know its marijuana I have to burn
I have a strong desire to burn marijuana.

Taking it seriously no messin around
I take burning marijuana seriously and do not joke around about it.

I know it was love that I found
I have found a passionate love for burning marijuana.

You know theres honor in burning the herbs
I believe there is a respected tradition in burning marijuana.

Tradition of solomon people ya heard
This tradition has been passed down for generations and is well-known by Solomon people.

The truest meditation on earth
I believe burning marijuana is the most genuine form of meditation on earth.

But babylon could never understand the herbs
Society will never truly understand the significance of burning marijuana.

Why police make it illegal
I question why the police make burning marijuana illegal.

why the church have the highest steeple
I question why the church, a place of worship, is prioritized having the highest building in a society.

they gotta be the leading powers while
Those in power must maintain their status to keep their position of authority.

them respect is growing lower
Their lack of respect for those who burn marijuana is diminishing.

So they lock up I idren with rapists and murderers
Individuals who burn marijuana are punished and jailed similarly to those who commit heinous crimes.

Just for what, burning the herb
Individuals who burn marijuana are punished excessively for their actions.

Calling us "burnouts" with no motivation
Society labels individuals who burn marijuana as apathetic and lacking motivation.

Well I say ive got no motivation to be in this babylon situation
I do not have any desire to be in a society that criminalizes burning marijuana.

No motivation to be in a babylon situation
I do not have any motivation to be a part of a society that infringes on my freedom to burn marijuana.

No 40 hours of money work for me
I do not desire to work a traditional 40-hour work week solely for money.

Splitting myself into 2 personalities
I do not want to divide myself into two different people just to fit into society.

I can only live for my family
I prioritize living for my family's well-being in my life.

And the blessings of jah unto me
I seek blessings from Jah, a term for God, in my life.

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