Having left Coxsone the Ethiopians started recording at Dynamic Studios for the W.I.R.L. label releasing one of the all-time ska classics, the exhuberant 'Train to Skaville', which was their first success. In 1968 they recorded the song Everything Crash, their first big hit and a cry of criticism on the political situation in Jamaica at the time (water rationing and power cuts had been introduced leading to unrest, 31 people were shot by the police). Everything Crash was later covered by Prince Buster. 'The Whip' is another of their enduring songs from that period.
In 1969 they released the album Reggae Power and in 1970 the album Woman a Capture Man. In the period '70 - '75 the Ethiopians switched from producer to producer releasing several great songs like, no baptism, pirate and good ambition. In 1975 Stephen Taylor died in a car crash, Leonard Dillon continued to tour as the Ethiopian. In 1991 he recorded the album "On The Road Again".
There is also another band under the name as "ETHIOPIANS." They are a lo-fi band with a mix of garage rock and surf creating a unique atmospheric sound. Members of ETHIOPIANS are Marty Brass and Paul Ryan.
Israel Want To Be Free
The Ethiopians Lyrics
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Israel want to be free
From out of this bondage
Israel want to be free
It is a very, very, very, very long time now
You're under captivity
It is a very, very, very, very long time now
East, west, north and the south
From kingdom to, to the river Nile one
Tell you Israel want to be free, oh Lord, oh Lord
Israel want to be free, oh Lord, oh lard
It is a very, very, very, very long time now
You're under captivity
It's a very, very, very, very long time now
You're under captivity
East, west, north and the south
From kingdom to, to the river Nile one
Tell you Israel want to be free, oh Lord, oh Lord
Israel want to be free, oh Lord, oh lard
The Ethiopians’ “Israel Want To Be Free” is a powerful reggae song that expresses the desire of Israel to be liberated from bondage. The song highlights the captivity of the Israelites for a very long time and how they have been yearning for their freedom. The repetition of the phrase “Israel want to be free” emphasizes the message of the song and reiterates the struggle of the Israelites to regain their independence.
The lyrics of the song speak to the struggle for freedom that has been present in various regions of the world, including Africa and the Middle East. The reference to the river Nile, which is a significant geographical feature in Africa, indicates the universality of the struggle for freedom, which affects people in different regions of the world.
The song’s lyrics also highlight the need for divine intervention in the quest for freedom. The use of the phrase “Oh Lord, oh Lord” indicates that the Israelites are calling on a divine power to rescue them from their captivity. Overall, The Ethiopians’ “Israel Want To Be Free” is a powerful song that highlights the yearning, struggle, and hope for freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Israel want to be free
Israel desires to be liberated from their current state of captivity.
From out of this bondage
They want to be freed from the oppressed state they are currently living in.
It is a very, very, very, very long time now
The situation has been ongoing for an extended period of history.
You're under captivity
Israel is living under oppressive control and is not free to live as they desire.
East, west, north and the south
The desire spans across all geographic locations.
From kingdom to, to the river Nile one
The desire spans across all kingdoms and territories that Israel has been under captivity through history, up until and including Egypt.
Tell you Israel want to be free, oh Lord, oh Lord
The people are making a plea for help to a higher power, asking for their freedom.
Israel want to be free, oh Lord, oh lard
They are making this plea to God, asking with fervency for their freedom from captivity.
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Leonard Winston Dillon
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mackdodo
R.I.P.
Ethiopa Alem
This music n name of the singers 'ETHIOPIANS' is very significant for us, when playing it on our sound system we think of Ethiopia the Root of the Semitic n Kushite ppl n our 400 years of slavery in the west, be honest, Ethiopia is the Semitic Kingdom of the Lion of Judah Haile Selassie Root n Offspring of David. Ethiopia is our Mother n God of Israel is our Father of Matthew Mark Luke John. don't deny it Atakidum!
Joseph Grandchamp
hope some peace there
Ethiopa Alem
This reggea music represent the struggles of Our People in the west, for us Jamacian Rasteferians, Israel is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah Haile Selassie who was crowned YeIsrael Nigus King of Israel in St. Georges Church Addis Ababa in Solomonic Christian Ethiopia in Nov.2nd 1930. to deny this is wrong n reeks of false religion. Our music must not be used out of context. Jah Rasteferi Selassie the First.