Land Of The Living Dead
Marty Dread Lyrics
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Oh yes I feel the vibe
Such a terrible vibe
Kick it again my friend
Mista shottas
Natty feel the vibe
Terrible vibe
See I
The place is not the way it was before
Crimesters and drug heads have taken over the streets
They're looking for something
They're prepared to take a hit
Eart' is running red
Only Jah can control yuh head
Botty bwoy
Too many bodies deh full up a lead
Eart' is running red
Only Jah can control yuh head
Why, it's coming like a land of the living dead
Shotta nuh care who is right from wrong
Niether will he sing a mournful song
Mista shottas
Dem gun dem a cock so I shot him
I shot till him can't shot nuh more
Till he himself is lying dead on the floor
Eart' is running red
Man must be sure a deh head
Botty bwoy
Every day deh full a body a lead
Eart' is running red
Man must be sure a deh head
Why
In this land of the living dead
Eart' is running red
Only Jah can control your head
Oh the street dem weh full up yuh body a lead
Eart' is running red
Only Jah can control yuh head
Its coming like a land of the living dead
The time has come for me to think of my own safety
Can't exchange security for dem insanity
So what must I do to protect what's my own
I refuse to pick up di gun and stay out of the danger zone
Eart' is running red
Only Jah can control yuh head
Too many bodies deh full up a lead
Again
Eart' is running red
Only Jah can control yuh head
Why oh the streets dem weh full up yuh body a lead
I can't even walk down the street anymore
The place is not the way it was before
Be careful
The song "Land Of The Living Dead" by Marty Dread paints a vivid picture of the dangers that lurk on the streets. The song is a critique of street violence and drug addiction that makes walking down the streets an unfathomable task. The song begins with the singer sensing a "terrible vibe" that pervades the streets, which are no longer the safe spaces they once were. The streets are taken over by "Crimesters and drug heads" who are always on the lookout for a score. The lyrics highlight the dangers of being caught in the crossfire, as "Eart' is running red" and too many bodies are "full up a lead."
The singer reflects on the hopelessness and desolation that come with living in a place where violence is the norm. The phrase "Land Of The Living Dead" becomes a metaphor used to describe the hopelessness in which people who live there find themselves. The only hope comes from seeking refuge in Jah or God, who can "control yuh head." The singer cannot bear the loss of life any longer and decides to take his safety into his own hands. He resolves to "stay out of the danger zone" and maintain his safety without resorting to violence. The song is a call to action to end street violence, protect human lives, and promote safety on the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
Mista shottas
Addressing members of a violent gang
Oh yes I feel the vibe
Acknowledging the negative energy in the atmosphere
Such a terrible vibe
Expressing how unpleasant the energy is
Kick it again my friend
Encouraging someone to continue with a violent act
Natty feel the vibe
Urging a fellow gang member to recognize the negative energy
Terrible vibe
Reiterating the unpleasantness of the energy
See I
Drawing attention to oneself
I can't even walk down the street anymore
Expressing fear and caution due to the prevalence of violence
The place is not the way it was before
Commenting on how the area has changed for the worse
Crimesters and drug heads have taken over the streets
Naming two groups causing violence in the area
They're looking for something
Implying that the violence is purposeful
They're prepared to take a hit
Stating that the violent individuals are ready for a confrontation
Eart' is running red
Describing the amount of bloodshed in the area
Only Jah can control yuh head
Claiming that only a higher power can help in such a violent place
Botty bwoy
An offensive term directed towards someone perceived to be homosexual
Too many bodies deh full up a lead
Commenting on the high number of people being killed by guns
Why, it's coming like a land of the living dead
Comparing the area to a place of the undead, emphasizing its danger
Shotta nuh care who is right from wrong
Implying that the violent gang members do not concern themselves with morality
Niether will he sing a mournful song
Asserting that the gangster will not feel regret or remorse
Dem gun dem a cock so I shot him
Describing an act of violence committed by the singer
I shot till him can't shot nuh more
Boasting about the singer's violent abilities
Till he himself is lying dead on the floor
Asserting that the victim was killed by the singer's violence
Man must be sure a deh head
Reminding someone to be cautious and aware in such a violent place
Every day deh full a body a lead
Commenting on the frequency of killings in the area
The time has come for me to think of my own safety
Acknowledging the singer's responsibility to protect themselves
Can't exchange security for dem insanity
Refusing to engage in violence as a means of protection
So what must I do to protect what's my own
Asking how to stay safe in such a violent place
I refuse to pick up di gun and stay out of the danger zone
Rejecting violence as a solution and choosing to avoid it
Be careful
Ending with a warning to be aware of danger in the area
Contributed by Tristan A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dimensions100
The one with the women is awesome.
Steven Benites
if you had... upload it please. I would appreciate. bless
Dimensions100
Steven Benites
I don't :(