“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)
Good Vibes
Josh Heinrichs Lyrics
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And do the best I can
Never let this world get the best of me
I always keep my love, my love light shining
But everywhere I look war makes me cry
While politicians just keep telling lies
So we gotta keep on rising
Yes we gotta keep on smiling
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
So when they spit right in your face
With their words of rage and hate
And they try so hard to bring us down
And turn a smile into a frown
But I won't let them no
I won't let them no
Because love lives in my soul
So we gotta keep on rising
Yes we gotta keep on smiling
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
The lyrics of Josh Heinrichs's song "Good Vibes" express a message of hope and resilience despite the negativity and hate that exists in the world. The first verse suggests that the singer tries to be a good person and not let the world bring him down. He refers to his "love light" which represents the positive energy and outlook he tries to maintain despite the negativity around him. However, he acknowledges that there is a lot of war and political lies in the world that can make him cry. Nevertheless, he encourages himself to rise above it and keep on smiling, radiating nothing but good vibes.
The second verse shifts to a more specific example of negativity: people spitting in your face with words of rage and hate, trying to bring you down and turn your smile into a frown. However, the singer refuses to let them affect him and reminds himself that love lives in his soul. He insists that they must keep on rising and smiling, radiating nothing but good vibes.
Overall, the lyrics of "Good Vibes" encourage listeners to remain positive and refuse to let negativity bring them down. The repeated refrain of "nothing but good vibes" reinforces this message of positivity and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Said I try so hard to be a man
I'm doing my best to be responsible and mature
And do the best I can
I'm doing everything in my power to succeed
Never let this world get the best of me
I refuse to give up or be defeated by the challenges of life
I always keep my love, my love light shining
I maintain a positive outlook and radiate love to others
But everywhere I look war makes me cry
The constant presence of conflict in the world saddens me deeply
While politicians just keep telling lies
I'm disillusioned with the dishonesty and corruption in politics
So we gotta keep on rising
We must continue to persevere and overcome obstacles
Yes we gotta keep on smiling
We must maintain a positive attitude through tough times
Nothing but good vibes
We need to surround ourselves with positivity and optimism
So when they spit right in your face
When faced with disrespect and hostility
With their words of rage and hate
Through their angry, hateful words
And they try so hard to bring us down
When they attempt to defeat us or undermine our confidence
And turn a smile into a frown
Trying to make us unhappy, despite our positive outlook
But I won't let them no
I refuse to allow others to bring me down
Because love lives in my soul
I'm fueled by the power of love
So we gotta keep on rising
We must continue to persevere and overcome obstacles
Yes we gotta keep on smiling
We must maintain a positive attitude through tough times
Nothing but good vibes
We need to surround ourselves with positivity and optimism
Writer(s): joshua james heinrichs
Contributed by Sarah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Melissa -
Said I try so hard to be a man
And do the best I can
Never let this world get the best of me
I always keep my love, my love light shining
But everywhere I look war makes me cry
While politicians just keep telling lies
So we gotta keep on rising
Yes we gotta keep on smiling
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
So when they spit right in your face
With their words of rage and hate
And they try so hard to bring us down
And turn a smile into a frown
But I won't let them no
I won't let them no
Because love lives in my soul
So we gotta keep on rising
Yes we gotta keep on smiling
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Josephine Duckworth
Said I try so hard to be a man
And do the best I can
Never let this world get the best of me
I always keep my love, my love light shining
But everywhere I look war makes me cry
While politicians just keep telling lies
So we gotta keep on rising
Yes we gotta keep on smiling
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
So when they spit right in your face
With their words of rage and hate
And they try so hard to bring us down
And turn a smile into a frown
But I won't let them no
I won't let them no
Because love lives in my soul
So we gotta keep on rising
Yes we gotta keep on smiling
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Armando Macias
I fucking love everytime the psyched out guitar part comes on and then the sweet melody of the reggae sounds and Josh's voice to follow ❤💚💛 I wanna cry everytime I'm stoned, which is all day
ThaHazeyOne
One of my favorite jams. When I get stressed, I'll blaze and just float away with some good Heinrichs
Leander Roberto
Good vibe de verdade!! Muito massa.
Melissa -
Said I try so hard to be a man
And do the best I can
Never let this world get the best of me
I always keep my love, my love light shining
But everywhere I look war makes me cry
While politicians just keep telling lies
So we gotta keep on rising
Yes we gotta keep on smiling
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
So when they spit right in your face
With their words of rage and hate
And they try so hard to bring us down
And turn a smile into a frown
But I won't let them no
I won't let them no
Because love lives in my soul
So we gotta keep on rising
Yes we gotta keep on smiling
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Nothing but good vibes
Dustin Deranleau
Great song from an amazing artist. One love from Jah to all.
cameronbest83
This is one of my all time favorite songs!
Alec Armbruster
With all the chaos in the world in 2020, I’m happy I can always pull up this song on YouTube. Thank you Josh for this one!
Cars and Bass
This song is awesome. I always use it to do a sound quality check on car systems I do.
Jurodi Ó
Tienes buena musica, soy fans de ella, sigue creando música. Buenos humos 🍄🍄🍄🫠
Tony Rosales
It was a great pleasure hanging out with you Josh and the rest of the band at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa. Great times and great vibes all around. Ill see you at the next show here in SO Cal...😊🤙