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Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican trio who had major success during the 70's at the 'Channel One' studio and record label at Maxfield Avenue, Jamaica.
Despite their heyday at Channel One, the trio continued to produce sublime work in later years, notably for 'Gussie Clarke' with the classic 'Pass The Kouchie' which rode an updated cut of an old Studio One instrumental called 'Full Up'. The tune was also covered by the English group 'Musical Youth' but was known as 'Pass The Dutchie'.
Back Whey
The Mighty Diamonds Lyrics
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Oh-ho yeah-eh
Mi seh fi move ya, for you a mafia
Mi seh fi move ya, for you a mafia
Mi seh fi back weh ya, for you a mafia
Give thanks and praise to Jah Jah, yeah
And Jah Jah no want no wicked fi him son, oh yeah
And Jah Jah no want no weakeart fi him daughter
Mi seh fi move ya, for you a mafia
Mi seh fi move ya, for you a mafia
Mi seh fi back weh ya, for you a mafia
Yeah
How can you love sweet Jah Jah, uh-huh
When you already mafia your brother?
Mmmmmm
And Jah Jah no want no wicked fi him pickney, lord, lord
And Jah Jah no want no wicked son no check me
Yeah
Move ya, for you a mafia, ooooh
Mi seh fi move ya, for you a mafia
Mi seh fi back weh ya, for you a mafia
Lord god
How can you love sweet Jah Jah, lord, lord
When you already mafia your brother?
Oh-ho
And Jah Jah no want no wicked fi him pickney, yeh-yeh
And Jah Jah no want no wicked son no check me,
Yeah-yeah
Mi seh fi move ya, for you a mafia
Mi seh fi move ya, for you a mafia
Mi seh fi back weh ya, for you a mafia
Mi seh fi, move, lord, lord, lord, for you
The Mighty Diamonds's song "Back Whey" is a reggae track that carries a powerful message about Jah, righteousness, and the consequences of wickedness. The song begins by urging those who are involved in acts of wickedness or have mafia-like behavior to move away from the path of darkness and give thanks and praise to Jah. The lyrics emphasize that Jah Jah (God) does not want wickedness for his children and encourages listeners to choose righteousness instead.
Moreover, the song highlights that how can you love Jah Jah when you are involved in acts of wickedness towards your own brother. The lyrics echo the message of treating others as you would like to be treated and warns that committing unjust actions towards others defies the principles of righteousness, which Jah Jah has nurtured, and subsequently halts spiritual and physical progression in life.
In this song, the Mighty Diamonds deliver a message of positivity and overcoming evil by choosing the righteous journey. The lyrics urge the listener to "move ya" or move away from a life of wickedness towards a life of righteousness, as Jah Jah is the righteous Messiah.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah-hah yeah-eh, yeah
Expressing excitement and positive energy.
Oh-ho yeah-eh
Continuing the expression of excitement and positive energy.
Mi seh fi move ya, for you a mafia
I say we should move away from you because you are associated with a dangerous group of people.
Mi seh fi back weh ya, for you a mafia
I say we should back away from you because you are associated with a dangerous group of people.
Give thanks and praise to Jah Jah, yeah
Expressing gratitude and respect to God.
Cause Jah Jah is the roghteous Messiah, yeh-eh
Affirming that God is the just savior.
And Jah Jah no want no wicked fi him son, oh yeah
God does not want evil people to be associated with his children.
And Jah Jah no want no weakeart fi him daughter
God does not want cowardly people to be associated with his daughters.
How can you love sweet Jah Jah, uh-huh
Asking how someone can claim to love God when they mistreat their fellow human beings.
When you already mafia your brother?
Referring to the hypocrisy of those who claim to love God yet engage in criminal activities.
And Jah Jah no want no wicked fi him pickney, lord, lord
God does not want evil people to be associated with his children.
And Jah Jah no want no wicked son no check me
God does not want evil people to befriend me.
Move ya, for you a mafia, ooooh
Urging someone to move away from the singer because they are associated with a dangerous group of people.
Lord god
Expression of reverence for God.
Writer(s): LLOYD ANTHONY FERGUSON
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
King George
on Come Tomorrow
Wonderful melody