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Mojah Fantan Lyrics
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No no no no no no (x2)
Give thanks and praise!
No no no no no
Oh if jah bless you along that way,
You have to give thanks and praise
Only jah love, bless me thru my day
Jah love is here to stay,
Only jah love bless me thru my day oooh
Me tell dem say seek jah first and everything will come afta, don't get caught inna Babylon disaster
Righteousness me a hail dem with fire
Hail king selassie go higher
Yo black woman she bring up de yute and Babylon a kill dem!
Fire, no mi affi fling it pun dem
Haile King Selassie and the Empress Menen,
Me blaze up de fire once again
Oh if jah bless you along that way,
You have to give thanks and praise
Only jah love, bless me thru my day oooh
You don't listen to what they say
Jah love is here to stay,
Only jah love bless me thru my day oooh
Inna me cumin out inna me cumin in
Mi affi give thanks and praise to the king,
What a joy it brings its so amazing to see my princess bring forth offspring
Jah love revealer (x3)
No no no no no
If jah bless u along that way
You have to give thanks and praise
Only jah love bless me thru my day oooh
You don't listen to what they say
Jah love is there to stay,
Only jah love bless me thru my day oooh
Give thanks for the sun
Give thanks for the rain
When yur bak is turn u hail him the same
People change (give love now change)
But jah luv remains the same
People change; but jah love remains the same
People change; but jah love remains the same
Oh if jah bless you along that way, you have to give thanks and praise
Only jah love, bless me thru my day oooh
You dont listen to wat they say
Jah love is here to stay,
Only jah love bless me thru my day oooh
Me tell dem say seek jah first and everything will come afta,
Don't get caught inna Babylon disaster,
Righteousness me a hail dem with fire
Hail king selassie go higher
Yo black woman she bring up de yute and babylon a kill dem!
Fire, no mi affi fling it pun dem
Haile king selassie and the empress menen ,
Me blaze up de fire pon dem
Oh if jah bless you along that way, you have to give thanks and praise
Only jah love, bless me thru my day oooh
You dont listen to wat they say
Jah love is here to stay, only jah love
Bless me thru my day oooh
The lyrics to Mojah Fantan's song "Thanks & Praise" speak of the importance of giving thanks and praise to Jah (God). The chorus of the song repeats "Jah love revealer," which highlights the idea of Jah's love being revealed or shown to us through various means. The artist emphasizes that no matter what hardships we may face along our journey, we must always give thanks and praise for the blessings bestowed upon us.
The verses of the song speak to seeking Jah first and the importance of righteousness, even when faced with adversity. The artist also addresses the struggles of the black community, specifically the Babylon system's impact on the youth, and the need to fight against it. Throughout the song, Mojah Fantan reminds listeners of the unchanging nature of Jah's love, even as people and circumstances change.
Overall, "Thanks & Praise" presents a message of hope, faith, and perseverance in the face of adversity. The artist encourages listeners to have a spirit of gratitude and to stay true to their beliefs and values, even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Jah love revealer (x3)
Acknowledging the power of Jah's love in revealing truth and the importance of giving praise
No no no no no no (x2)
Expressing a negative response to something that goes against Jah's teachings
Give thanks and praise!
Urging listeners to express gratitude and praise for Jah's blessings
Oh if jah bless you along that way,
If Jah has blessed you on your journey,
You have to give thanks and praise
It's important to express gratitude and praise in return for Jah's blessings
Only jah love, bless me thru my day
Recognizing that only Jah's love can sustain and guide us throughout the day
You don't listen to what they say
Advising against heeding negative influences that lead away from Jah's teachings
Jah love is here to stay,
Reaffirming the eternal presence and power of Jah's love
Only jah love bless me thru my day oooh
Seeking guidance and protection from Jah's love throughout the day
Me tell dem say seek jah first and everything will come afta,
Encouraging listeners to prioritize their faith in Jah and trust that all else will fall into place
Don't get caught inna Babylon disaster
Warning against the many negative influences of the world that lead away from Jah's teachings
Righteousness me a hail dem with fire
Acknowledging the power of righteousness and urging others to pursue it with passion and intensity
Hail king selassie go higher
Praising Emperor Haile Selassie and urging others to honor him and learn from his teachings
Yo black woman she bring up de yute and Babylon a kill dem!
Praising the important role of black women in raising children while also drawing attention to the challenges they face in a society that oppresses them
Fire, no mi affi fling it pun dem
Urging listeners to stand up against injustice and fight for what is right
Haile king selassie and the empress menen ,
Paying homage to Emperor Haile Selassie and his wife Empress Menen
Me blaze up de fire pon dem
Continuing to urge listeners to take action against injustice and stand up for righteousness
Inna me cumin out inna me cumin in
Expressing gratitude and praise for Jah's blessings and the beauty of creation
Mi affi give thanks and praise to the king,
Feeling compelled to express gratitude and praise for Jah's blessings
What a joy it brings its so amazing to see my princess bring forth offspring
Celebrating the beauty and miracle of new life and the joy it brings
Give thanks for the sun
Acknowledging the many blessings of nature and expressing gratitude for them
Give thanks for the rain
Grateful for the life-giving properties of rain and how it sustains us
When yur bak is turn u hail him the same
Urging listeners to have faith and continue to praise Jah even in difficult times
People change (give love now change)
Recognizing that people may change and urging others to respond to them with love and understanding
But jah luv remains the same
Reaffirming the eternal and unchanging nature of Jah's love
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Written by: AINSWORTH ARCHIBALD HALL
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