A year later the family moved to Denroy's homeland of Jamaica. In this period, three family members left the group. In Jamaica, Morgan Heritage began working with famed reggae producers Bobby Dixon and Lloyd James, resulting in the release of the critically acclaimed album Protect Us Jah (1997), followed by One Calling (1998), and the spiritually-inclined Don't Haffi Dread (1999). They released two albums by "The Morgan Heritage Family and Friends", and the Live in Europe! album recorded on their 2000 tour. Morgan Heritage toured in Europe again following the release of their 2001 album More Teachings... Their sixth studio album, Three in One, came out in 2003. They have released two DVD`s (Live In London and Live Over Europe 2003) with good success and "Full Circle" (2005)
There is a sibling band called L.M.S which is more hip-hop influenced without a band, that often tours with them and is a part of their family, as well as their father Denroy Morgan.
They are one of the most influential reggae bands today, returned to Jamaica and opened studio and realised 3 complilations of "Morgan Heritage Family and Friends" creating their own rhytms.
They have cooperated with most reggae bands and DJs (MCs) of today including Capleton, Luciano, Gentleman, Beres Hammond etc.
Know Your Past
Morgan Heritage Lyrics
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What does it profit a man to gain the world
And loose his soul ?
If you don't know where you're coming from
You don't know where you're heading past
Present and future
[Chorus:]
So we can stand firm in the future, yes
Every man must know their past
So we can stand firm in the future, yes
[Verse 1:]
History can recall, it can recall
The true essence of ourselves which we have lost
Trying so hard to attain for the future
We have let go what has kept us since creation
But through the Divine powerhouse of life
We'll know past, present and future
[Verse 2:]
So many of us have gone astray
Chasing dreams which only fade away
Ignoring the blood, sweat and tears of our forefathers
Breaks the connection to our ancestors
We must all have true awareness of self
[Chorus x2]
Stand firm, stand firm, stand firm...
The song “Know Your Past” by Morgan Heritage begins with a thought-provoking question: what is the use of gaining the whole world when one loses their soul? This highlights the value of self-awareness and the importance of knowing one's past. The chorus asserts that every person must know their past to stand firm in the future. The lyrics suggest that history contains the key to the true essence of our identity, which we might have lost as we strive to achieve our future goals.
The first verse emphasizes the significance of history in recalling our true essence, which we might have forgotten in our quest for success. The lyrics suggest that pursuing our future without acknowledging our past could lead to a sense of loss, and we risk letting go of what has kept us grounded since the beginning of creation. However, the Divine powerhouse of life could help us know our past, present, and future. The second verse highlights the dangers of chasing dreams that only fade away and ignoring the sacrifices of our forefathers, which can break our connection to our ancestors. The song ends with an exhortation to stand firm.
Overall, “Know Your Past” by Morgan Heritage is a powerful reminder of the value of history, self-awareness, and the importance of knowing one's past to stand firm in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
What does it profit a man to gain the world
What is the benefit to an individual to accumulate wealth or power
And loose his soul?
At what cost is wealth or power gained that may lead a person to lose their soul?
If you don't know where you're coming from
Without knowing one’s history or roots,
You don't know where you're heading past
It is difficult to understand and progress to the future.
Present and future
Without knowledge of the past, it is challenging to make sense of the present and plan for the future.
Every man must know their past
It is essential for everyone to understand their history
So we can stand firm in the future, yes
To enable us to firmly hold our position in the future and have an understanding of our roots.
History can recall, it can recall
History has the power to remember and remind us
The true essence of ourselves which we have lost
It can tell us about our true selves which we may have forgotten.
Trying so hard to attain for the future
Focusing excessively on the future and persistently working towards it,
We have let go what has kept us since creation
Causes a loss of connection to our roots and origins from the beginning of time.
But through the Divine powerhouse of life
However, by seeking help from the divine, the ultimate source of life,
We'll know past, present and future
We can gain knowledge and understanding of both the past, the present, and the future
So many of us have gone astray
Many people have lost their way,
Chasing dreams which only fade away
Pursuing temporary or fleeting goals that ultimately become irrelevant or forgotten,
Ignoring the blood, sweat and tears of our forefathers
Disregarding the immense effort and sacrifices made by our ancestors
Breaks the connection to our ancestors
Severs the ties that link us to our heritage and ancestry.
We must all have true awareness of self
We need a deep and honest knowledge of ourselves to know our place in the world and our connection to our history.
Stand firm, stand firm, stand firm...
Stay steadfast and strong in our pursuit of self-discovery and understanding of our past to secure a better future
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Drea Variames
on Can't Get We Out
I would love to know the lyrics to this song Can't Get We Out