Some say it's hard to distinguish PASO's music from the jamaican originals. But the ones, who give the tracks a more careful consideration will ulitmately realise that this music is an exquisite blend of uptempo skanks, bedrock Reggae riddims, 2Tone tunes and deep dub echos, all merged with jazzy grooves and touches of the joyfully, realistic Eastern Central European musical heritage. This variety comes from the musicians' diverse roots. While they all share a love for ska, they come from different scenes in the Hungarian Underground ranging from hard core to big bands.
From the beginning, PASO pledged to retain the genuine consciousness of the ska and reggae movement. Leading vocalist KRSA's initial appeal is that as the Preacher he chants the tolerance messages to the public. Backed by Hungarian rude boy legend Janos, the guys never miss to have an impact. Their lyrics condemn discrimination of any sort based on gender, race, nationality and sexual preference. While taking stands on social issues, the band retains its jolly, fun-loving attitude.
As the group gained a substantial following at home, they started touring steadily in the Eastern-Central European region showing their style to their brothers with performances on Slovenian, Czech and Slovakian stages. Being a pioneer in the area, their efforts earned them ferocious success wherever they went and encouraged them to dive further into the scene. They started organizing parties, hosting a radio program, and having regular jam sessions with their sound system. Having their name already well established in the region, they set sail for the high seas.
So far they have shared the stage with The New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble, the Toasters, the Slackers, Dr.Ring-Ding, the Rotterdam Ska-Jazz Foundation and played on the same day at the same festival with Skatalites.
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babylon
Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra Lyrics
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We mussa regret the temptations of Babylon
We mussa avoid all the evil dat comes from that city
We a only need dem positive blessing, we don't need Babylon
We mussa regret dem!
Eh oh!
Pointin straight a Babylon
Shinin up a high like a beautiful star
Oh sweet temptation I and I cry
Oh rapa-papa-papa papa-pam-pam
You stand in da line become a slave of dem
Oh rapa-papa-papa papa-pam-pam
You keep on workin fi da System!
Nabukodonozor rossz kir
The lyrics to Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra's song "Babylon" are a call to avoid the temptations and evils of the city of Babylon, and instead seek out positive blessings. The singer urges the audience to resist the lure of Babylon, which is portrayed as a place of slavery and oppression under an evil ruler symbolized by the biblical figure of Nabukodonozor. The song describes the seductive power of Babylon as "shining up high like a beautiful star," but warns that those who succumb to it will become slaves of the system.
The lyrics draw on Rastafarian and Jamaican cultures, which view Babylon as a representation of the oppressive Western systems that have historically enslaved and oppressed people of color. The song's message is a call to resist these systems and seek out positive, liberating forces instead.
Overall, "Babylon" is a powerful critique of oppressive systems and a call to action for listeners to resist those systems and seek out positive alternatives.
Line by Line Meaning
Yess peapolla, listen up!
Attention everyone, please listen carefully!
We mussa regret the temptations of Babylon
We should deeply regret being tempted by the corrupt ways and luxuries of Babylon
We mussa avoid all the evil dat comes from that city
We must steer clear of all the wickedness that exists in the city of Babylon
We a only need dem positive blessing, we don't need Babylon
All we truly require are positive blessings, we have no need for Babylon's temptations
We mussa regret dem!
We must deeply regret the existence of Babylon and all its sinful ways
Eh oh!
Exclamation of emphasis or affirmation, similar to 'yes!'
Me saw dem a sign of de evilous man
I witnessed a sign indicating the presence of a wicked person
Pointin straight a Babylon
Pointing directly towards Babylon
Shinin up a high like a beautiful star
Shining brightly in the sky, like a stunning star
Oh sweet temptation I and I cry
Expressing a deep internal conflict between being drawn towards the seductive nature of Babylon and recognizing its wickedness
Oh rapa-papa-papa papa-pam-pam
Lyrics with no concrete meaning, inserted for enhanced rhythm and musicality
You stand in da line become a slave of dem
Falling into the trap of Babylon's temptations would result in becoming a slave to its corrupt practices
Oh rapa-papa-papa papa-pam-pam
Lyrics with no concrete meaning, inserted for enhanced rhythm and musicality
You keep on workin fi da System!
Persisting in supporting Babylon's corrupt system leads to perpetuating its sinful ways
Nabukodonozor rossz kir
Reference to a character from the Bible - King Nebuchadnezzar - known for his tyranny and oppressive rule
Contributed by Isabella J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SURF Aventuras
GRUPAZO de Ska donde los haya! We want you in Spain Pannonia!! 🔥🔥🔥
Péter Osváth-G.
hűű... Micsoda zseniális klipp! Megérne benevezni minden létező versenyre! Ilyen jól kitalált, eltalált klippet még nem láttam!
tosaki rita
Tegnapi koncert Miskolcon tényleg fantasztikus volt!!!Baromi jó hangulatot csináltak.köszönjük!
radioballet
great song! excellent directing! great job vixee! :)))
Erik Sumo
óriásiak vagytok. gratulálok minden alkotónak!
AroundThePony
It`s good to know that good hungarian music does exist nowadays. These artists makes me proud of my roots.
Melinda Kovács
Imádom ezt a zenét, muchas gracias, thank you so much...
Dani Gimroig
bueníssssimo, suena un SKA de mucho nivel y la idea y edición del video es cojonuda
videók SZIN
Kedves PASO! Nagyon várjuk idei fellépéseteket a SZIN-en, biztosan legalább olyan ütős bulit csináltok majd, mint tavaly! Üdv, a SZIN csapata
Jellyfish
Imááádooom!!! Paso forever!