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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'.
The Right Time
The Mighty Diamonds Lyrics
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Natty Dread will never run away
Marcus Garvey, prophesy say, oh yeah
Man a go find him back against the wall, yeah
It a go bitter when the right time comes
Lord, some a go charge fe treason
When the right time come, yeah, some a go charge fe arson
When the law man come, some a go run till dem tumble down
When the Parson come, him a go quote de scripture
Swallow field a go be in a, the battlefield, yeah, yeah
Natty Dread will never run away, no, no, no
Natty Dread will never run away, no my brethren
Dis ya a prophecy, hold dem Marcus
Dis ya a prophecy, hold dem Marcus
Swallow field a go be in a de battlefield, yeah, yeah
Natty Dread will never run away, no, no, no
Natty Dread will never run away, no my brethren
Dis ya a prophecy, dis ya prophecy
When the right time come Lord, some a go charge fe treason
When the right time come, some a go charge fe arson
When the right time come, Lord, some a go fe murder
When the law man come, some a go run till dem tumble down
When the parson come, him a go quote de scripture
Swallow field a go be in a, yeah, battlefield, yeah, yeah
Natty Dread will never run away, no, no, no
The lyrics to The Mighty Diamonds' song "Right Time" seem to be a warning to those who mistreat others or break the law. "Natty Dread," a term referring to someone with dreadlocks, "will never run away," indicating that those who stand up for what is right will not be intimidated by those who oppose them. The mention of Marcus Garvey in the second line implies that he predicted the arrival of a person or group who will fight against oppression and injustice, and that they will not back down even when their backs are against the wall. The lyrics suggest that those who commit crimes or engage in wrongdoing will eventually face the consequences of their actions.
The chorus repeats the idea that Natty Dread will never run away, emphasizing that those who stand up for what they believe in will not be defeated. The next section of the verse talks specifically about the consequences that wrongdoers will face when the "right time" comes. Those who committed treason, arson, or murder will face charges and justice will be served. The lyrics then suggest that when the law comes to arrest these criminals, they will run away until they "tumble down." The final lines of the song return to the reference of the Parson quoting scripture and the idea that the battlefield will be the swallow field.
Overall, the lyrics to "Right Time" seem to be a warning to those who think they can get away with crimes or mistreating others. The song suggests that justice will eventually be served, and that those who stand up for what is right will be the ones who ultimately triumph.
Line by Line Meaning
Natty Dread will never run away, no, no, no
A person with dreadlocks will never flee from their beliefs and principles.
Natty Dread will never run away
A person with dreadlocks will not succumb to pressure or run away from a challenge.
Marcus Garvey, prophesy say, oh yeah
Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political activist, predicted this prophecy.
Man a go find him back against the wall, yeah
A man will be pushed to his limits and made to feel cornered.
It a go bitter when the right time comes
There will be consequences to face when the right time comes.
Lord, some a go charge fe treason
Some will be accused of betrayal against their country or government.
When the right time come, yeah, some a go charge fe arson
When the right time comes, some will face charges for causing intentional fires.
When the right time come, Lord, some a go charge fe murder
When the right time comes, some will have to answer for committing murder.
When the law man come, some a go run till dem tumble down
Some will flee from the law until they become exhausted and give in.
When the Parson come, him a go quote de scripture
When the clergyman arrives, he will use quotes from the Bible to address the situation.
Swallow field a go be in a, the battlefield, yeah, yeah
The battlefield will be in a place called Swallow Field.
Dis ya a prophecy, hold dem Marcus
This is a prophecy and its validity is attributed to Marcus Garvey.
Natty Dread will never run away, no my brethren
A person with dreadlocks will never waver in their resolve, especially not amongst their peers.
When the right time come Lord, some a go charge fe treason
When the right time comes, some will be accused of treacherous acts against their country.
Dis ya a prophecy, dis ya prophecy
This is a prophecy being reiterated.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DONALD SHAW, FITZROY SIMPSON, JOSEPH HOO KIM, LLOYD FERGUSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LBCB94025
Yeah i only like Tribal seeds out of Any of the new groups*
I like the early dub reggae (I think its what they call it?(the old stuff back when reggae and rocksteady and sca were all starting out)
and then the 60s 70s 80s was like the Golden age ..
90s were kind of mixed but by the late 90s and early 2000s you started getting "dancehall reggae" which is an entirely different thing (like sizzla*)
a lot of those fake horns and all those
"bulah bulah bulah!" (Human voice imitating gun shots*)
Its kinda annoying..?
Completely different vibe!*
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@BIGNELLTV
Rise in Power King ๐ Bunny Diamond ๐
Rise In Power King ๐ Tabby Diamond ๐
More Strength Judge Diamond ๐
The Might Diamond ๐ Are A Library ๐ of Knowledge & Essential Guidance For Humanity
The Mighty Diamonds wrote the Song that created the first Reggae Music Video on MTV Even before Michael Jackson.
That song was Pass The Cuchie witch Musical Youth re-recorded as pass the Dutchie
We pay Tribute and ask all Schools around the World ๐ to include Reggae Music and African History in their Curriculum.
The Mighty Diamonds ๐ also wrote songs that prevented Civil Wars as did Many Great Reggae Music Legends and Icons including The Great Judy Mowatt, Marcia Griffiths, Rita Marley, Delroy Wilson, Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Hugh Mundell, Brigadier Gerry, Father U-Roy, Beres Hammond Nancy, Lady Anne, Patra, Lady Saw, Silvia Tella, Carol Thompson, Janet Kaye, Tanya Stephens, Sandra Cross, Lorna Gee, Beanie Man Bounty Killer, Ninja ๐ฅท Man, Super Cat Sugar Minot, Michael Prophet, Lecturer, Major Worries, Stitchie, Buru, Early B, and all the Great contributors to the Reggae Music Empire.
https://www.dancehallmag.com/2022/04/01/news/second-mighty-diamonds-member-passes-away-in-four-days-bunny-diamond-dead-at-71.html
Billy D Bignell
The Educators Network Limited
@janicejames1953
Someone in 2024 listening to this
@janicejames1953
Im here listening to this
@alanaisaac1032
Yes we here how did tabby die tho
@janicejames1953
โโ@@alanaisaac1032 he was aged 67 .in aย drive-by shooting, followed three days later by the death of Fitzro
@FariLuvsEb
Yesssโค
@johncoyle2316
Oh, yes!
@vernicalatouche9029
RIP condolence to the family's mighty song still stand up I remember in the 1977 old time music
@hughentwilliams6231
Good music never die music alone shall live never shall die
@normanbuchanan9710
rest in peace Tabby they murdered you but they can't kill your legend and music
@patricksmith3432
ABSOLUTELY SIR