Guide Me from My Friends
Peter Tosh Lyrics


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Jah Jah guide me from my friends cause I know...
I know my enemies...
Everytime I know...
I know my enemies...

They will come and
Sit round your table
Wanting to kill you like
Cain kill Abel

Only trying to find an easy way
That they can try to eliminate you

Jah Jah guide me from my friends cause I know...
I know my enemies...
Everytime I know my enemies...

Anytime you see your friend there
The first thing you see
Is him teeth, yes
But if you could see the inner part
Then we gonna know the sucker have got a wicked heart

May Jah Jah guide me from my friends cause I know, everyday...
I know my enemies...
Said I know my enemies...

Oh Jah Jah guide me from my friends cause I know...
I know my enemies...
Long time I been watching them, I know...
I know my enemies...

Your enemies stay far from you
And they don't...
They don't want to see you
While your friends will come
with a smiling face
And it don't mean another shoe's lace...

So Jah Jah guide me from my friends cause I know my enemies...
Everyday I know...
Oh my enemies...





Jah Jah guide me from my friends...
I know, I know, I know them, I know them...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peter Tosh's song "Guide Me From My Friends" seems to be a warning to his listeners to be wary of their trusted friends, as they may be their real enemies in disguise. Tosh urges Jah Jah to guide him from his friends, as he knows that his enemies may be lurking around trying to destroy him. The song's initial line succinctly captures the essence of the message - "Jah Jah guide me from my friends cause I know my enemies."


The second verse paints a vivid picture of the danger posed by these false friends. They will come to your table, smile, and pretend to be all good, but deep down, they harbor an evil intent. Tosh makes it clear that these "friends" are not interested in making life easy for him but, on the contrary, are only looking for an opportunity to get rid of him.


In the final verse, Tosh suggests that it's better to know your enemies because they will stay away from you. It's your friends that you have to watch out for because their smiling faces may conceal their true intentions. In essence, it's a call to be vigilant of the company we keep and never to let our guard down.


Line by Line Meaning

Jah Jah guide me from my friends cause I know...
I pray to God to help me stay away from friends who may cause me harm


I know my enemies...
I recognize the people who wish me ill


Everytime I know...
Whenever I meet someone new, I am cautious


I know my enemies...
I can identify those who want to harm me


They will come and
My enemies will try to approach me


Sit round your table
They will act like they are your friends


Wanting to kill you like
But they will secretly plot to harm you


Cain kill Abel
Just like Cain killed Abel in the Bible


Only trying to find an easy way
They will look for a simple opportunity


That they can try to eliminate you
To try and get rid of you for good


Anytime you see your friend there
When you look at your friend


The first thing you see
You may notice their smile


Is him teeth, yes
But that does not show their true nature


But if you could see the inner part
If you could truly understand them


Then we gonna know the sucker have got a wicked heart
You will see that they have evil intentions


May Jah Jah guide me from my friends cause I know, everyday...
I pray that God will protect me from my friends who could hurt me at any moment


Said I know my enemies...
I am aware of who wishes me harm


Oh Jah Jah guide me from my friends cause I know...
I ask God to help me stay away from those who would wish me harm


Long time I been watching them, I know...
I have been observing them for some time, and I know what they are capable of


Your enemies stay far from you
Those who wish you harm will keep their distance


And they don't...
They will not try to act like they are your friend


They don't want to see you
Because they do not care about your wellbeing


While your friends will come
On the other hand, your friends


with a smiling face
Will approach you with a friendly demeanor


And it don't mean another shoe's lace...
But that doesn't necessarily indicate that they have your best interests at heart


So Jah Jah guide me from my friends cause I know my enemies...
I pray to God to help me avoid my friends who could turn out to be my enemies


Everyday I know...
Every day, I am aware of who could harm me


Oh my enemies...
I am on the lookout for those who could cause me harm


Jah Jah guide me from my friends...
I pray for guidance to stay away from potentially harmful friends


I know, I know, I know them, I know them...
I am completely aware of who my enemies are




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