Bunny Lee first recorded Far I in the early 70's with a tune called "The Great Booga Wooga". He went on to cut tunes for Coxsone, notably "Natty Farmyard" and a version of "Queen of the Minstrel". In 1973 the Cordell's "Simpleton" appeared on the Lion label, with the flip being a strange half-sung half-chanted version by the Prince entitled "Simpleton Skank". In 1974 he voiced "Let Jah arise" for Enos McLeod at King Tubbys, and it is Enos who can be credited with renaming the DJ as Prince Far I. After some self-productions which appeared on Pete Weston's Micron outlet, Prince Far I hit a period which included two of reggae's greatest DJ albums. Firstly the "Psalms for I" collection, a straight chant of bible word. The second landmark album was "Under Heavy Manners" for producer Joe Gibbs, engineered by Erroll Thompson. It contained the Prince's first big Jamaican hit single, "Heavy Manners", on the rhythm of Naggo Morris' "Su Su Pon Rasta".
In 1976 Prince Far I set up his own label in Jamaica -- Cry Tuff. That label issued Far I's productions in Jamaica. His UK business ran through the fledgling label Hit Run, created by Adrian Sherwood. This arrangement was almost one of master and pupil, as the Arabs/Roots Radics became Dub Syndicate with Sherwood learning the studio craft as both producer and engineer. The rhythm tracks were laid in Jamaica by Style Scott & Co, the mix and overdubs taken care of in London. "Cry Tuff Dub Encounter Chapter III" by Prince Far I and the Arabs was originally released in the UK by that most avuncular of record shop proprietors Keith Stone of Daddy Kool. It marked the handing on of the producer's baton from Far I to Sherwood, soon to launch On U Sound at a time when many critics considered reggae to be a finished force.
Prince Far I was shot dead in Jamaica, September 15, 1983.
No More War Dub
Prince Far I Lyrics
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»Sattya bwa«: no more war
»Sattya bwa« means peace
No more demagog rules, man
»Sattya bwa«: »Peace«
in african language
So you are the one, who came here to mash up the place, eh?
War is over
How good and how pleasant it is
For Rema-ites
Jungle-ites
Peanelities, Lizard Town-ites
To dwell together
War is over
Natty dread come over
I-man know that after a storm
There is must be a calm
Why man, the Bible no write himself
You know is a man, write the Bible, eh?
That mean someone wrong but not the
Bible, yeh
War is over
Natty dread come over
Demagog rules mean: war
»Sattya bwa« mean »peace«
In african language
Senor, you are the one, who came here to mash up the place, eh?
»Son, don't take your guns to town
Come here no more, fudale clown in town«
Boy
You have to be smart like an Anancy-man.
In the song "No More War" by Prince Far I, the artist is calling for an end to war and conflict, specifically those caused by "demagog rules," or corrupt leaders. He introduces the phrase "Sattya bwa," which means "peace" in an African language, and repeats it throughout the song as a mantra for unity and cooperation. The artist also warns against violence and destruction, saying "you are the one who came here to mash up the place." He encourages listeners to come together and live in harmony, as he says it is "good and pleasant" for people of different backgrounds to dwell together.
Line by Line Meaning
Demagog rules mean: war
The dominance of a political leader who appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the masses leads to war.
»Sattya bwa«: no more war
The phrase 'Sattya bwa' is a call for peace and an end to hostilities.
»Sattya bwa« means peace
The term 'Sattya bwa' follows the traditional definition of peace that can put an end to conflict.
No more demagog rules, man
A political leader's manipulative ways of leadership will be done away with, and a more peaceful leadership will come up.
»Sattya bwa«: »Peace« in African language
The phrase 'Sattya bwa' is derived from an African language and spells out peace as its meaning.
So you are the one who came here to mash up the place, eh?
As an individual who initiates destruction and violence, you are responsible for bringing chaos into this space, right?
War is over, Natty dread come over
With the resolution of conflicts, a peaceful person of Rastafarian faith - Natty dread - can rejoin society.
How good and how pleasant it is for Rema-ites, Jungle-ites, Peanelities, Lizard Town-ites to dwell together
It is beautiful to see people from various communities coming together and living in harmony, regardless of their differences.
I-man know that after a storm, there must be a calm
Once a disturbance or conflict subsides, a period of serenity follows.
Why man, the Bible no write himself. You know is a man, write the Bible, eh? That means someone wrong but not the Bible, yeh
The Bible reflects the thoughts, biases, and experiences of its human authors, but it is not inherently flawed or incorrect.
»Son, don't take your guns to town. Come here no more, feudal clown in town« Boy
Violent behavior will be met with strict consequences, and those who act as parts of a system that leads to war and domination will be challenged.
You have to be smart like an Anancy-man.
One must be clever like the folk character Anancy - a trickster - in order to navigate the complexities of the world and work towards peace.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, BRYAN WILLIAMS, J. SHUTE, TRISTAN JONES
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