No War
M.I.H. Lyrics
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»Sattya bwa«: no more war
»Sattya bwa« means peace
No more demagog rules, man
»Sattya bwa«: »Peace«
in african language
So you are the one, who came here to mash up the place, eh?
War is over
How good and how pleasant it is
For Rema-ites
Jungle-ites
Peanelities, Lizard Town-ites
To dwell together
War is over
Natty dread come over
I-man know that after a storm
There is must be a calm
Why man, the Bible no write himself
You know is a man, write the Bible, eh?
That mean someone wrong but not the
Bible, yeh
War is over
Natty dread come over
Demagog rules mean: war
»Sattya bwa« mean »peace«
In african language
Senor, you are the one, who came here to mash up the place, eh?
»Son, don't take your guns to town
Come here no more, fudale clown in town«
Boy
You have to be smart like an Anancy-man.
The song "No War" by M.I.H. carries a strong message about the need for peace and the detrimental effects of war, particularly due to the corrupt rule of demagogues. The first stanza draws a contrast between the two opposing concepts, using a simple African phrase "Sattya bwa" to signify 'peace' and juxtaposing it against the term "demagog rules," synonymous with war. The song understands that peace is the only way to promote the development of societies and make the world a better place. The lyrics then repeat the phrase 'war is over' to emphasize the need for peace and the end of strife.
In the second part of the song, the lyrics address a hypothetical conqueror or oppressor, questioning their motives for wanting to bring destruction and chaos to a community. The lyrics then call for unity, noting how beneficial it would be for different groups of people to coexist peacefully. The song takes a final dig at the leaders who promote war while urging the people to reject their message, and instead, be wise like Anancy, the trickster spider from African folklore.
Overall, the song is a call to reject violence and embrace peaceful coexistence, recognizing the fact that wars are often caused or prolonged by bad leadership. It urges the people to come together and create a society free from the shackles of war, and to resist any attempts to stir up strife in their communities.
Line by Line Meaning
Demagog rules mean: war
Leaders who use demagoguery often lead their nations into war
»Sattya bwa«: no more war
The phrase 'Sattya bwa' means 'No more war'
»Sattya bwa« means peace
The phrase 'Sattya bwa' means 'peace'
No more demagog rules, man
We need leaders who will not incite war through demagoguery
»Sattya bwa«: »Peace« in african language
The phrase 'Sattya bwa' means 'Peace' in an African language
So you are the one, who came here to mash up the place, eh?
Are you the one causing conflict here?
War is over
Natty dread come over
How good and how pleasant it is
For Rema-ites
Jungle-ites
Peanelities, Lizard Town-ites
To dwell together
It is wonderful when people from different communities come together without violence
I-man know that after a storm
There is must be a calm
I know that peace follows times of hardship
Why man, the Bible no write himself
You know is a man, write the Bible, eh?
That mean someone wrong but not the
Bible, yeh
The Bible was written by humans, so it may not always be perfect, but its message of peace is still valid
Demagog rules mean: war
»Sattya bwa« mean »peace«
In african language
Leaders who use demagoguery often lead their nations into war, while 'Sattya bwa' means 'peace' in an African language
Senor, you are the one, who came here to mash up the place, eh?
Sir, are you the one causing conflict here?
»Son, don't take your guns to town
Come here no more, fudale clown in town«
Boy
Don't bring violence to this community, young man
You have to be smart like an Anancy-man.
You need to be clever and resourceful, like the character Anancy from African folklore
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, BRYAN WILLIAMS, J. SHUTE, TRISTAN JONES
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