Various translations of his name include "high priest who does not lie" and "powers of miracles, the high priest does not live", and he claims he was born with dreadlocks, the "holy" hairstyle of Rastafarianism.
Fashek first gained national fame on a television show in the early 1980s, then toured for many years with The Mandators. In 1987, he began a solo career and quickly became the biggest reggae singer in the country. His song 'Send Down The Rain' was especially popular. He won six awards at the PMAN ceremony and then signed to CBS Nigeria in 1988 before moving to Island Records' Mango imprint (a label more accustomed to marketing reggae internationally). His first album for the company included a cover version of Bob Marley's "Redemption Song".
He subsequently recorded several albums for various labels, including Rainmaker for Tuff Gong (1997) and Little Patience for Coral (2004).
Promised Land
Majek Fashek Lyrics
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I hope you are ready, I hope you are ready.
We are going to the Promised Land, to the Promised Land
I hope you are ready, I hope you are ready.
Remember brother Moses, who led Israelites from the bondage of Egypt
They wondered 40 years & 40 nights
They disobeyed the voice of God
The journey was supposed to be 40 days & 40 nights
They wondered 40 years & 40 nights
They disobeyed the voice of Jah
They disobeyed the voice of Jah
Upon our might, get to the Promised Land, shall get to the Promised Land
I hope you are ready, I hope you are ready.
Know we've got, shall get to the Promised Land, we'll get to the Promised Land
I hope you are ready, my brother, I hope you are ready, my sister.
We are going to the Promised Land, to the Promised Land
I hope you are ready, I hope you are ready.
Promised Land is not America, is not Aiiiisiaaaa
Promised Land is a state of mind, Promised Land is a state of mind
Promised Land is not Europiaaa, is not Afrika
Promised Land is a state of mind, Promised Land is a state of mind
We are going to the Promised Land, to the Promised Land
I hope you are ready, I hope you are ready.
Jah is the King of Kings in Kingdom
Lord of the Lord of Lords
Jah is the King of Kings in Kingdom
Lord of the Lord of Lords
Conquere Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Conquere Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Promised Land is not America, is not AAA-hAAAA-freeeee-kaaaaa
Promised Land is a state of mind, Promised Land is a state of mind
Promised Land is not Europiaaa, is not Aiiiisiaaaa
Promised Land is a state of mind, Promised Land is a state of mind.
The lyrics of Majek Fashek's song, Promised Land, are a call to action for all people to strive towards a better, more enlightened state of being. The Promised Land in this song is not a physical location, but a state of mind that can be achieved through obedience to Jah, the King of Kings in Kingdom. The song references the story of Moses leading the Israelites from bondage in Egypt and their disobedience to Jah, which resulted in 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. Majek Fashek urges listeners to remember this story, and not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
The chorus serves as a reminder that we are all capable of reaching this Promised Land, but we must be ready and willing to make the journey. He acknowledges that the journey may be difficult, but notes, "Upon our might, get to the Promised Land." Jah is the Conqueror Lion of the Tribe of Judah, and following Jah's voice will bring us closer to the Promised Land.
The song emphasizes that the Promised Land is not a physical location, but a state of mind. It is not just for certain races or geographic locations-- it is for everyone who seeks it. The repetition of this message throughout the song reinforces the idea that we all have the potential to reach the Promised Land if we have the right mindset and are obedient to Jah.
Line by Line Meaning
We are going to the Promised Land, to the Promised Land
We are embarking on a journey to the place of hope and rest, the land that we were promised.
I hope you are ready, I hope you are ready.
I hope you are fully prepared and equipped for this journey, both physically and mentally.
Remember brother Moses, who led Israelites from the bondage of Egypt
Let us recall the story of Moses, who led the Israelites from the enslavement and hardship of Egypt.
They wondered 40 years & 40 nights
They wandered aimlessly in the desert for 40 years, without a clear direction or destination.
They disobeyed the voice of God
They ignored and rebelled against the instructions and guidance of God.
They disobeyed the voice of Jah
They rejected the wisdom and admonition of Jah, the supreme being.
The journey was supposed to be 40 days & 40 nights
The initial plan was for the journey to last for 40 days and nights, but due to their disobedience, it was prolonged to 40 years.
Upon our might, get to the Promised Land, shall get to the Promised Land
With our strength and determination, we will reach the Promised Land, we will definitely get there.
Know we've got, shall get to the Promised Land, we'll get to the Promised Land
We are confident that we will reach the Promised Land, we have what it takes to get there.
I hope you are ready, my brother, I hope you are ready, my sister.
I hope all of us, as brothers and sisters, are ready and prepared for this journey.
Promised Land is not America, is not Aiiiisiaaaa
The Promised Land is not limited to a particular geographical location, it is not America or Asia.
Promised Land is a state of mind, Promised Land is a state of mind
The Promised Land is a mindset, a state of being where we are free from oppression, fear, and anxiety.
Promised Land is not Europiaaa, is not Afrika
The Promised Land is not confined to Europe or Africa, it transcends all physical borders and boundaries.
Jah is the King of Kings in Kingdom
Jah is the supreme ruler, the king of all kings, in the kingdom of heaven.
Lord of the Lord of Lords
Jah is the ruler over all other rulers, the lord of all lords.
Conquere Lion of the Tribe of Judah
Jah is a strong, victorious, and fearless warrior, symbolized by the lion of the tribe of Judah.
Promised Land is not America, is not AAA-hAAAA-freeeee-kaaaaa
The Promised Land is not limited to America or Africa or any other specific place.
Promised Land is a state of mind, Promised Land is a state of mind.
The Promised Land is a mental state of peace, abundance, and freedom that we can create within ourselves.
Contributed by Kaitlyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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