By 1982, they caught the attention of seminal dancehall producer, Henry "Junjo" Lawes, who recorded their biggest hit, "Diseases" over the then immensely popular "Mad Mad" rhythm. This track was featured on their second, and perhaps best LP, "Downpression". They went on to cut an album for Channel One Records, "Step by Step". The last of their hit records was "Sugar Daddy", pressed on RAS Records, which featured yet another reworking of "Mad Mad". The duo continued to record and make appearances at festivals into the early nineties, yet never again achieved the status of their early eighties career.
Thank You Jah
Michigan & Smiley Lyrics
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Your the one′s who raise us
Your the one's who cared enough
The one′s who guided us well
Your the one's who taught us how
To be kind and good to others
For love is you always taught and
At that moment
We dont wanna see you mad
That could you sad
Through this we want you to know
WE LOVE YOU
Thank you for you are our parents
A child could ever wish for
We were lucky to have you
Cause in ur arms we feel that nothing was wrong
Thank you for patiently listening
For being there as our friend
And if we feel sadness you are there
You always there all over again
And may the Lord our God
Give you strenght and bless u
Give u courage most of all
Lets thank him after all
For teaching us how to feel
Showing us how the world means
W/out by our side
We feel that we cant survive
Cause you are the ones
The ones who give us strenght
The ones who give us joy
And the ones who wiped our tears away
Thank you for u are our parents
A child could ever wish for
We were lucky to have you
Cause i ur arms we feel that nothing was wrong
Thank you for patiently listening
For being there as our friend
And if we feel sadness you are there you always there all over againif we were to tell you something
There we'd be glad
Yes! we really be glad
Now we can thank you once again
The lyrics to Michigan & Smiley's song Thank You Jah are a tribute to parents, expressing gratitude for their guidance, care, and teachings throughout childhood. The song acknowledges the role parents play in shaping their children's values, teaching them how to be kind and good to others. The lyrics reveal that parents caught and corrected their children's foolishness because they always strive to instill the values of love and kindness. Michigan & Smiley also recognize that parents are more than just caregivers; they are friends who listen to their children's sadness and wipe away their tears.
The song is a reminder that parents are invaluable in the lives of their children, who feel a sense of security and comfort in their arms. The lyrics express feelings that are universal, making the song emotionally resonant with listeners. With a simple melody and sincere lyrics, Thank You Jah is a tribute to parents that will continue to resonate for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
We know when were young
As children, we are aware that you were the ones taking care of us
Your the one′s who raise us
You were the ones raising us, shaping us to become who we are today
Your the one's who cared enough
You were the ones who cared enough for us, always being there when we needed you
The one′s who guided us well
You were the ones who guided us well, always giving us the right advice and directions
Your the one's who taught us how
You were the ones who taught us how to be kind and good to others
To be kind and good to others
You taught us the importance of kindness and goodness towards others
For love is you always taught and
You always emphasized the importance of love and its impact on our lives
Our foolishness you always caught
Even when we made mistakes, you were always there to catch us and help us learn from them
At that moment
During those moments of our mistakes
We dont wanna see you mad
We didn't want to upset you or make you angry
That could you sad
Because seeing you upset or sad would also make us feel that way
Through this we want you to know
We want you to know through this song
WE LOVE YOU
That we love you more than words can express
Thank you for you are our parents
We are grateful that you are our parents
A child could ever wish for
We couldn't imagine having better parents
We were lucky to have you
We were fortunate to have you as our parents
Cause in ur arms we feel that nothing was wrong
Because being in your arms made us feel safe and secure, like nothing could go wrong
Thank you for patiently listening
Thank you for always being there to listen to us
For being there as our friend
Thank you for being more than just parents, but also our friends
And if we feel sadness you are there
Whenever we feel sad or upset, you are always there to comfort us
You always there all over again
You have been there for us time and time again
And may the Lord our God
May God bless you
Give you strenght and bless u
May God give you strength and bless you
Give u courage most of all
May He also give you courage, which we know you will pass on to us
Lets thank him after all
Let us express our gratitude to God for having you as our parents
For teaching us how to feel
Thank you for teaching us how to understand and express our emotions
Showing us how the world means
Thank you for showing us how to navigate the world and its challenges
We feel that we cant survive
Without you, we feel like we couldn't survive
Cause you are the ones
Because you are the ones who have always been there for us
The ones who give us strenght
You are the ones who give us strength to face any challenge
The ones who give us joy
You are the ones who bring joy into our lives
And the ones who wiped our tears away
You are the ones who wipe away our tears and comfort us when we are upset
if we were to tell you something
If we were to express something to you
There we'd be glad
We would be happy to do so
Yes! we really be glad
Yes, we would truly be glad to express our gratitude to you once again
Now we can thank you once again
We want to express our thanks to you once again for everything you have done for us
Writer(s): Clement Dodd, Anthony Edward Fairclough, Errol Lorenzo Bennett
Contributed by Oliver C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.