1… Read Full Bio ↴Professor refers to one of at least five different artists/groups:
1) Professor is a South African kwaito artist (part of the duo of Tzozo & Professor) whose 2010 solo record, "University of Kalawa Jazmee" (Kalawa Jazmee Records) was certified gold as of December 2010. "Jezebel", the lead single off the record, was a smash hit on South African radio stations.
2) Professor was a German grindcore band that nobody seems to know much about. They released one 7", "Academizer" on Epistrophy Records in 1993. The Academizer EP was re-released on a 3" mini-CD in 2003 by tUMULt records. Members where previously involved with the band Feedback Recycling.
3) Professor was also a Spanish Rap Singer who recorded an album with covers from Mecano, Hombres G, La Union, Un Pinguino en mi Ascensor, Semen Up, Alaska
4)The Solo Project of Harrison Stafford - The lead singer of reggae band Groundation.
5) Professor is a hardcore/punk band from Toledo, Ohio that plays College-Humor-Core. Imagine Get Rad occasionally guitar soloing with Discharge and circle-pitting all over your fucking living room. http://professorhardcore.bandcamp.com/album/corientation
6) Professor is a Heavy Metal band from Los Angeles, California.
East Jerusalem
Professor Lyrics
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East Jerusalem is cold at night
East Jerusalem is cold at night
Jerusalem is cold at night
Give all you got man and don't look back
Winner take all and that's a fact
I hope you are alright with that
We want a home
Politician they don't run I
Do all they could still they can't surmise
How the people have lost their minds
In need of home
(Bridge)
When will we see equality?
Will there ever be true democracy?
Will man find his resting place?
A rock of safety for each race?
(verse)
Speak your mind and be proud of that
Oh Palestine, I dream of that
You made up like a diplomate
Bailing in the street near your home
By candle light man we read and write
Each rainy night for an equal right
Watching our word turn into physical fight
Telling you to leave us alone
East Jerusalem is cold at night
East Jerusalem is cold at night
Jerusalem is cold at night
We want a home
(Bridge)
What is this economy?
If all is for you what is left for me?
Where will we find the fire light?
To keep us warm, to keep us thinking right.
Jew and gentle shall come to pass
Upon the Earth man they ever last
Israel walks in the future and past
From Abraham to Rome
Lebanon, Jordan, and Syrian fast
For the feast that will come to pass
Isaac and Ishmael are neighbors at last
Celebration of "home"
East Jerusalem is cold at night
East Jerusalem is cold at night
Jerusalem is cold at night
We dream of home
(guitar outro)
The lyrics to Professor's song "East Jerusalem" depict the struggle and yearning for a homeland by the people living in East Jerusalem. The repetition of "East Jerusalem is cold at night" and "We want a home" emphasizes the urgency and desperation felt by the people who are longing for a place to call their own. The mention of politicians' inability to understand and solve the issue highlights the disconnect between the government and the people they are supposed to serve. The bridge of the song questions when equality and true democracy will prevail, and when all races will find a rock of safety to rest upon.
The second verse describes the resilience of the people as they continue to fight for their right to a home. The use of candle light during rainy nights to read and write emphasizes the want for education and opportunities even in difficult circumstances. However, the physical fights and the cry to be left alone demonstrate the continued struggle and unrest. The last section of the song describes the coming together of people from different backgrounds, such as Jew and gentle, Isaac and Ishmael, and Lebanon, Jordan, and Syrian, for a celebration of home. This emphasizes the hope that there can be peace in the region and the need for a common ground to unite everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
East Jerusalem is cold at night
The city of Jerusalem can feel cold during the night
We dream of home
We yearn for a place to call our own
Give all you got man and don't look back
Put forth all of your effort, and don't hesitate or turn back
Winner take all and that's a fact
In this game, there will only be one victor, and that's how it is
I hope you are alright with that
I hope you have made peace with this reality
Politician they don't run I
The politicians do not understand me
Do all they could still they can't surmise
Despite their best efforts, they cannot comprehend
How the people have lost their minds
The masses have become irrational
In need of home
We require a place that we can feel safe and secure
When will we see equality?
When will we finally see true equality?
Will there ever be true democracy?
Will democracy ever be genuine and universal?
Will man find his resting place?
Will humanity ever find true peace?
A rock of safety for each race?
Is it possible for there to be a place where all races can feel safe and secure?
Speak your mind and be proud of that
Express yourself without fear, and be proud of what you have to say
Oh Palestine, I dream of that
Palestine, I dream of you
You made up like a diplomate
You appear as though you are a skilled diplomatic negotiator
Bailing in the street near your home
Fleeing in the streets near your place of residence
By candle light man we read and write
By the light of the candles, we read and write
Each rainy night for an equal right
Every rainy night we fight for our right to equality
Watching our word turn into physical fight
Observing our words transforming into violent confrontations
Telling you to leave us alone
Asking you to stop bothering us
What is this economy?
What kind of economy is this?
If all is for you what is left for me?
If everything is reserved for you, what is there for me?
Where will we find the fire light?
Where will we find the spark to ignite our passions?
To keep us warm, to keep us thinking right.
To keep us warm and thinking clearly
Jew and gentle shall come to pass
Jewish and Palestinian individuals will one day coexist peacefully
Upon the Earth man they ever last
Human beings will always survive on this earth
Israel walks in the future and past
Israel has a rich and storied past, but is also looking towards the future
From Abraham to Rome
From the biblical era up through the reign of the Romans
Lebanon, Jordan, and Syrian fast
Nationstates like Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria are rapidly speeding towards the future
For the feast that will come to pass
In anticipation of a grand celebration to come
Isaac and Ishmael are neighbors at last
At long last, Isaac and Ishmael can peacefully coexist
Celebration of "home"
Honoring our sense of place
We dream of home
We dream of having a home
East Jerusalem is cold at night
The city of Jerusalem can feel cold during the night
Contributed by Gianna F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lua Cintra
Maravilhoso!!!!
Max MOREO-SEE
Big up and big respect !!!!
ThinkAgf247
harrision stafford brings truth and wisdom thru music blessings
Cédric Le Guennec
J' adoooooooore cette chanson. Sur ma page il y a une version live que j' ai prise à Crozon, Festival du Bout du Monde. trop courte désolé
Neto maisdez
pedraaaaaaaaaaa !
Marc Cencetti
@cedislater j'étais aussi au festival ! :) je connaissais Groundation mais pas Professor, une belle découverte !
Brad Janelli
bless up professor...phat reggae dub
IronLion
blessed LOVE
boulboulshelhazir
I don't see why there should be locals involved. This song isn't really about politics but more of an idealistic message of hope and peace... He was simply inspired to write these songs by the emotions he felt while interacting with Palestinians
Fab Aman
prefere mille fois la que groundation !!!