Seen the Sun
Morgan Heritage Lyrics


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From sunrise to sunset - Selassie
We know, Jah giveth on each I care (??)
Wisdom, O Jah

I've seen the sun overhead, shining bright - so bright
To you and you it feels so nice
Yes, I know, Jah made this light, light
I've seen the sun
I've seen the sun overhead, shining bright - so bright
To you and you it feels so nice
Yes, I know, Jah made this light, light

Well, I've seen it over Rome
I've seen it here at home
Seen it in the motherland
Even over England
And though they were all different places in location
All eyes beheld the beauty of Jah creation
Only if we could take the example of Jah Son
It would help us to live our lives as one, ooh yeah

I've seen the moon, in the night, shining bright - so bright
To you and you it feels so nice
Yes, I know, Jah made this light, light
I've seen the moon
Seen the moon, in the night, shining bright
To you and you it feels so nice
Yes, I know, Jah made this light, light

I've seen it in China
I've seen it in Australia
I've seen it in Germany
Even in the Middle East
And though they were all different places in location
All eyes beheld the beauty of Jah creation
Only if we could take the example of the moon
It would help us to live our lives in truth, truth

Hear what I say!
Seen the sun overhead, shining bright - shines so bright
To you and you it feels so nice
Yes, I know, Jah made this light, light
I've seen the sun
I've seen the sun overhead, shining bright
To you and you it feels so nice
Yes, I know, Jah made this light, this light





Unto Zion day! said, unto Zion day

Overall Meaning

In Morgan Heritage’s song “Seen the Sun,” the lyrics describe the beauty of the sun and the moon as symbols of Jah’s creation. The song affirms the belief in Rastafarian ideology that Jah (God) bestows wisdom upon all his people, and that the natural world is a reflection of his divine power. The repeated refrain, “I’ve seen the sun/moon overhead, shining bright - so bright/To you and you it feels so nice/Yes, I know, Jah made this light, light” highlights the joy and wonder that the singers feel when they behold the sun and moon, as well as the gratitude they feel towards Jah for creating these marvels.


Throughout the verses, the song lists various locations around the world where the singers have seen the sun and moon, including Rome, the motherland (likely referring to Africa), England, China, Australia, Germany, and the Middle East. This emphasis on the universality of these celestial bodies reinforces the idea that Jah’s gifts are available to people of all nations and cultures, and that the natural world is a shared heritage that should be appreciated and protected.


Line by Line Meaning

From sunrise to sunset - Selassie
We acknowledge that from the beginning of the day until the end of the day, Selassie is present and watching over us.


We know, Jah giveth on each I care (??)
We believe that Jah provides for all our needs and takes care of each and every one of us.


Wisdom, O Jah
We ask Jah to grant us wisdom.


I've seen the sun overhead, shining bright - so bright
I have observed the sun shining brilliantly in the sky.


To you and you it feels so nice
It is pleasant to feel the warmth of the sun on one's skin.


Yes, I know, Jah made this light, light
I am aware that Jah is the creator of this light we call the sun.


I've seen it over Rome
I have witnessed the sun's beauty while in Rome.


I've seen it here at home
I have also seen the sun shining bright at home.


Seen it in the motherland
I have even seen the sun in Africa, the birthplace of humanity.


Even over England
I have observed the sun shining bright over England.


And though they were all different places in location
Although these places were diverse in location, they all share the beauty of Jah's creation.


All eyes beheld the beauty of Jah creation
Everyone who witnessed the sun's beauty recognized that Jah is the creator of such magnificence.


Only if we could take the example of Jah Son
If we could live our lives like Jah's Son, we would be able to appreciate Jah's creation fully.


It would help us to live our lives as one, ooh yeah
Living as one with each other and with Jah's creation would enhance our appreciation of life itself.


I've seen the moon, in the night, shining bright - so bright
I have also seen the moon light up the night sky.


To you and you it feels so nice
It is pleasant to see the moon shining bright.


Yes, I know, Jah made this light, light
I am aware that Jah is also the creator of the moon's light.


I've seen it in China
I have witnessed the moon's beauty while in China.


I've seen it in Australia
I have also seen the moon in Australia.


I've seen it in Germany
I have observed the moon shining bright in Germany.


Even in the Middle East
The moon's beauty transcends race, ethnicity, and geography, for I have seen it even in the Middle East.


Only if we could take the example of the moon
If we could be as consistent and reliable as the moon in Jah's creation, we could live our lives in truth.


It would help us to live our lives in truth, truth
Living in truth with each other and with Jah's creation would bring us closer to everlasting peace and unity.


Hear what I say!
Pay attention to my words and their message!


Unto Zion day! said, unto Zion day
Let us hope and pray for the day when we can all live as one, in the land of Zion.




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Comments from YouTube:

loutfi Al arrabi

Dommage magnifique chanson, peu connu, mais quel sensation,  j'adore i love it with love lotfi

Jérémy GAUER

😀👍👍

Tony Montana

found a piece of paper that had to have been 6 or 7 years old with the title of this song written down on it.. now i know why it was written

norma lee

This is not Albarosie or Bob Marley singing.

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