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.
Light it Up
Morgan Heritage Lyrics
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Right yah know I and I go light up the world
Oh yeah
Selassie I know
(Morgan Heritage, ligt it up)
Listen reggae music, free up to reggae music
This is reggae music, now (Morgan Heritage say)
This is reggae music, now
Light up the incense, light up ishence
Light up the lighters, mek we light up the world, yeah
Inhale the fragrance, free up your mind
And leggo bad mind and make all evil get purged, yeah
Don't get caught in the road block (road block)
Everyone one accord is the slogan, yeah
Love is the potion that confirms your notion
That is one love I and I a deal with for sure, yeah
Now there's a time and a place
For everything and this is the time
To free up your mind, body, soul, heart, everything
Let the music take control of you
Give you freedom to do your thing
And play your part in lighting up the world
And play your part in lighting up the world (light it up)
The future can be brighter (light it up)
Lift us much higher, higher, higher, uh huh
Everyone fi come with
With a hearts of love and mek we light it up
Illuminate the world and mek we light it up
Come with, with a heart of love and mek we light it up
Light it up
Everyone fi come with
With the hearts of love and mek light it up
Illuminate the world and mek we light it up
Come with, with a heart of love, a make we light it up
Light it up
Darkness come to light when inna me khaki call me Sparky
I and I do more than talk it
And Morgan Heritage walk it
Proud to love how we part is
Bingi drum weh we claating
We kicking it off like Huaraches
Nah wast no time fi no claffy, so
Well pass me the torch, ah who me fi scorch
Ah inna me heart, good inna me heart
Me top in me class and fast no ras
How Babylon pass, ah who dem ah talk
The likkle red Rasta no get pass
Dem inna the past, dem fassy deh loss
So tell dem what you make it light it up
Now there's a time and a place
For everything and this is the time
To free up your mind, body, soul, heart, everything
Let the music take control of you
Give you freedom to do your thing
And play your part in lighting up the world
And play your part in lighting up the world (light it up)
The future can be brighter (light it up)
Lift us much higher, higher, higher, uh huh
Everyone fi come with
With a hearts of love and mek we light it up
Illuminate the world and mek we light it up
Come with, with a heart of love and mek we light it up
Light it up
Everyone fi come with
With the hearts of love and mek light it up
Illuminate the world and mek we light it up
Come with, with a heart of love, a make we light it up
Light it up
Everyone fi come with
With a hearts of love and mek we light it up
Illuminate the world and mek we light it up
Come with, with a heart of love and mek we light it up
Light it up
Come with, come with, come with, come with...
In the song "Light it Up" by Morgan Heritage, the lyrics convey a message of unity, peace, and love through the power of reggae music. The opening line, "Selassie I know Dreadlocks," is a reference to the reggae culture's association with Rastafarianism and beliefs in Emperor Haile Selassie I as a divine figure. This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the power of reggae music and the Rasta culture can help to light up the world and bring people together.
The chorus encourages listeners to "light up the incense, light up ishence, light up the lighters," while inhaling the fragrance and freeing their minds. This is a call to action for everyone to come together with hearts full of love and to create a better world through the shared experience of music. The verses emphasize the importance of unity and rejecting negativity and evil in order to bring positivity to the world. The message of the song is not only to come together and light up the world through music but also to use music as a tool to spread love and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Selassie I know Dreadlocks
Acknowledging the Rastafarian culture and faith, expressing spiritual connection
Right yah know I and I go light up the world
Will radiate and positively impact the world with the cultural and spiritual beliefs
Listen reggae music, free up to reggae music
Encourages listening and immersing oneself in reggae music's liberating sound and message
This is reggae music, now (Morgan Heritage say)
Reggae music is powerful today and speaks through Morgan Heritage
Light up the incense, light up ishence
Symbolic act of lighting incense to create a sacred space for the music's message to take hold
Light up the lighters, mek we light up the world, yeah
Encouraging everyone to take part in creating a brighter world by standing up for what they believe in and shining their light
Inhale the fragrance, free up your mind
Take in the scent of incense to relax and let go of negative thoughts
And leggo bad mind and make all evil get purged, yeah
Let go of negative thoughts and purify oneself to create a more positive world
Don't get caught in the road block (road block)
Challenges listeners to avoid obstacles and not let negativity stop them
Everyone one accord is the slogan, yeah
Encourages unity and agreement on the values and beliefs to be held in light up the world
Love is the potion that confirms your notion
Love is the key to feeling sure about one's beliefs and values
That is one love I and I a deal with for sure, yeah
Affirming that the love being referred to is what I and I prioritize as Rastafarian culture
Now there's a time and a place
Timing and suitable circumstances are critical to expressing oneself and ideas effectively
To free up your mind, body, soul, heart, everything
Encourages an all-encompassing release and flow of energy
Let the music take control of you
Allow the music's positive message and sound to take hold
Give you freedom to do your thing
Music brings freedom and creativity to express oneself
And play your part in lighting up the world
Personal responsibility to contribute positively to the world
The future can be brighter (light it up)
The future can be better if we collectively act to create positive changes
Lift us much higher, higher, higher, uh huh
Positive impact leads to elevating the spirit and encouraging change
Everyone fi come with With a hearts of love and mek we light it up Illuminate the world and mek we light it up Come with, with a heart of love and mek we light it up Light it up
Everyone must come together with love in their hearts to radiate positivity and light up the world
Darkness come to light when inna me khaki call me Sparky
Utilizes wordplay to highlight that the truth or hidden aspects become apparent through revealing their true nature
I and I do more than talk it
Actions speak louder than words
Proud to love how we part is Bingi drum weh we claating We kicking it off like Huaraches Nah wast no time fi no claffy, so
Expressing pride in Rastafarian culture and heritage and not putting up with anyone who disrespects it
Well pass me the torch, ah who me fi scorch
Symbolizing passing down the values and beliefs from the older generation to the younger one, who will carry on the legacy
Ah inna me heart, good inna me heart
Affirming that the values and beliefs of Rastafarian culture and heritage are inherent in one's being
Me top in me class and fast no ras
Symbolizing the importance of standing up for oneself and young people finding pride in their identity
How Babylon pass, ah who dem ah talk
Questioning the authority of the state, who come with their own beliefs, and who have not lived according to Rastafarian values
The likkle red Rasta no get pass
Highlighting Rastafarian struggles against established authorities that want to suppress them
Dem inna the past, dem fassy deh loss So tell dem what you make it light it up
Those who don't share Rastafarian values and culture stay in the past, while the Rastafari culture outshines
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@therootoflife5290
I never listened to this song and never knew it until I heard news of the passing of Jo Mersa Marley. R.I.P. Young Lion...!!!!!! Respect from Tanzania
@masalioubarry9073
It was on this sound that I discovered Jo Mersa Marley, RIP bro your light will shine forever 🔥🔥🔥
@obeauxart8870
Light it up 2024❤
@l8terthanyu
Never would've thought that combining dubstep with reggae would go so hard🔥
@TheSSDrift
Reggae dubstep should be a lot more popular. This song's so lit.
@xolisasukwinimangali6325
Positive vibrations all the way from South Africa ✊✊🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦💖💖💖🤴🏼🤴🏼🙌🙌😎
@joejackson5635
Much love from Fiji 🇫🇯 Bulaa!! One love... Light it up 👆
@demo2952
Wananavu!
@elfire6870
Maximum respect to Morgan heritage family from elsouljah England jah love to mankind as we struggle for unity
@carlferrariguitar7480
So glad I discovered this song! Morgan Heritage #GOAT ❤❤🔥