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So Jah Seh
Ky-Mani Marley Lyrics


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So Jah seh,
"Not one of my seeds
Shall sit in the sidewalk
And beg bread."
(No, they can't and you know that they won't!)

So Jah seh,
"Not one of my seeds
Shall sit in the sidewalk
And beg your bread."
(No, they can't and you know that they won't!)
"And verily, verily, I'm saying unto thee, 'I
Inite oneself and love Imanity.'"
'Cause puss and dog they get together:
What's wrong with loving one another?
Puss and dog they get together:
What's wrong with you my brother?

So Jah seh,
"Ye are the sheep of my pasture;
So verily, thou shall be very well."
So Jah seh - yeah! -
"Ye are the sheep of my pasture;
So verily, thou shall be very well," yeah!

And down here in the ghetto,
And down here we suffer.
But I'n'I a-hang on in there
And I'n'I, I naw leggo;
I'n'I a-hang on in there
And I'n'I, I naw leggo.

For so Jah seh - yeah! -
"I'm gone to prepare a place,
That where I am thou shall abide," yeah!
So Jah seh,
"Fear not for mighty dread,
'Cause I'll be there at your side."

And - and down there - down there in the ghetto -
And down there we suffer
But I'n'I a-hang on in there
And I'n'I, I naw leggo.
But I'n'I a-hang on in there
And I'n'I, I naw leggo;
- So Jah seh

Overall Meaning

The song "So Jah Seh" by Ky-Mani Marley is a profound anthem of hope and faith in God amidst the struggle and suffering of life. The lyrics speak of God's promise to never allow any of His children to beg for bread and that they are the sheep of His pasture and will be very well. The song encourages unity and love amongst all people, using the example of cats and dogs getting along despite their differences.


The chorus reinforces the message that, despite the trials and hardships faced in the ghetto, the people will continue to hold on and not let go, echoing the promise of God to prepare a place and be with them always. The song serves as a reminder to keep faith and trust in God, in spite of the difficulties that life brings.


In the overall context of reggae music, "So Jah Seh" is considered a classic and an anthem in the genre. Ky-Mani Marley, the son of the legendary Bob Marley, carries on his father's legacy in this song with powerful lyrics and a soulful delivery.


Line by Line Meaning

So Jah seh,
According to Jah, the Almighty, the following is true:


"Not one of my seeds Shall sit in the sidewalk And beg bread."
None of Jah's children will resort to begging on the streets.


"And verily, verily, I'm saying unto thee, 'I Inite oneself and love Imanity.'"
I urge you to come together and show love to all humankind.


'Cause puss and dog they get together: What's wrong with loving one another? Puss and dog they get together: What's wrong with you my brother?
Even animals can coexist peacefully, so why can't humans show love and unity?


So Jah seh, "Ye are the sheep of my pasture; So verily, thou shall be very well."
Jah reassures his children that they are taken care of and will be rewarded.


And down here in the ghetto, And down here we suffer.
Living in the slums, we are constantly faced with hardship and suffering.


But I'n'I a-hang on in there And I'n'I, I naw leggo; I'n'I a-hang on in there And I'n'I, I naw leggo.
Despite these difficulties, we will persevere and never give up.


For so Jah seh - yeah! - "I'm gone to prepare a place, That where I am thou shall abide," yeah!
Jah has promised to prepare a place for us where we can live with him for eternity.


So Jah seh, "Fear not for mighty dread, 'Cause I'll be there at your side."
Don't be afraid of the tumultuous and dangerous times, for Jah will always be by our side.


And - and down there - down there in the ghetto - And down there we suffer But I'n'I a-hang on in there And I'n'I, I naw leggo.
Once again, we reaffirm that we will remain strong and never let go of faith and hope.


But I'n'I a-hang on in there And I'n'I, I naw leggo; - So Jah seh
Jah's words of encouragement and support remind us to keep on holding on, no matter what.




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Juçara Santana

A voz de kymani como sempre bonita. Em alguns momentos soa como o bob .

julia cunha

Que vibe boa!muito goooood!

Peter Tracanna

Give Thanks and Praises for Mr. Marley having his sons and daughters to keep their Fathers legacy fresh in our hearts and minds!! Rastafari.....Respect. Seen?

MaloW -Le BY-

damn!! his voice sounds like his father's one!!!! blessings to Marley familly!!

MateusBeatriz Souza

mto bomm parabens a grande familia rasta one love!

regina farquharson

I love this man!

Calango4322

kct, jurava q era bob marley, muito booom

ackeema

I agree Steven Marley sounds the closest to Bob's voice. They all sound like him some what. Bob's voice is unique only to Bob. Great job Ky'mani bway!

Gangstaa2344

Its Bob track . I don't know why you describe this as "Ky-mani Marley" :) Bless!

Rodney Perera

jah bless ky mani brother

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