They were formed in 1973 and are still releasing records today. Their lineup has changed over the years, as has their musical style, although it has not strayed too far from the "roots reggae" style that they are generally categorized as.
With Dean Pond in the touring lineup (Dean Pond, founder of Dub Mystic and one time musical director and drummer for Culture, and V.I. producer of the year) this year (??) should prove to be even bigger for Third World.
COME ON HOME
Third World Lyrics
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Just come on home
When you're feeling sad and lonely
Don't you worry, you're never all alone
Jah is your guide, your one and only
Just come on home
Just come on home
Jah know you want to be somebody
What's the hurry, are you running out of time
You never have to say you're sorry
When you come on home
Just come on home
Just come on home
In this world, feeling left out and alone
Millions around you yet you're out there on
Your own
Let the power guide you like little David and the
Stone
And come come come come.. .come on
Come on home
Come on to the Father
My sister and my brother
Out there seeking satisfaction
There's no cure to such an appetite
If you want to find the real action
Come on home tonight
Come on home tonight
Everything gonna be all right
In this world, feeling left out and alone
Thousands around you yet you're out there on
Your own
Let the power guide you like tittle David and the
Stone
And come, and come, come on home
Oh, come on, yeah yeah
Just come on home
I beg you to come on home, my little brother
I beg you to come on home, my little sister
Oh oh
We got to live together
Just help each other
When you're feeling lonely
Every time that you're feeling blue
Oh, let me tell you what to do
You got to come on home
You got to come on home
No procrastinating
Can't you see that love is waiting
The song "Come on Home" by Third World is a message of hope and encouragement to those who may feel lost, lonely or out of place in the world. It reminds the listener that no matter what they may be going through, they are not alone and that there is always a guiding light to help them find their way back home. The lyrics urge the listener to seek solace and comfort in Jah, who is always there to offer guidance, love and support.
The overall theme of the song is the idea of coming home, both literally and figuratively. It encourages the listener to embrace their roots, their family, and their spiritual connection to a higher power. It reminds us that no matter where we go in the world, we can always find our way back home.
The metaphor of little David and his slingshot is used to highlight the idea of the underdog overcoming insurmountable odds, and how the power of faith and perseverance can lead us to victory. The song reminds us that no matter how difficult life may seem, we can always find a way to overcome our obstacles and find our way back home.
Line by Line Meaning
Just come on home
The singer urges the listener to return home.
When you're feeling sad and lonely
The singer acknowledges the listener's feelings of sadness and loneliness.
Don't you worry, you're never all alone
The singer reassures the listener that they are not alone, as Jah (God) is with them.
Jah is your guide, your one and only
The singer reminds the listener that Jah is their ultimate guide and support system.
Jah know you want to be somebody
The singer recognizes that the listener may have ambitions and desires.
What's the hurry, are you running out of time
The singer questions why the listener may be in a rush to achieve their desires.
You never have to say you're sorry
The singer asserts that the listener need not apologize for their desires and ambitions.
In this world, feeling left out and alone
The singer acknowledges that the world can be a lonely place.
Millions around you yet you're out there on your own
The singer points out that even though there are millions of people in the world, the listener may still feel isolated.
Let the power guide you like little David and the Stone
The singer encourages the listener to find inner strength and guidance, using a biblical reference to the story of David and Goliath.
And come come come come...come on
The singer repeatedly urges the listener to return home, inviting them with enthusiasm.
Out there seeking satisfaction
The singer acknowledges that the listener may be searching for fulfillment.
There's no cure to such an appetite
The singer suggests that the listener may not find satisfaction through worldly means alone.
If you want to find the real action
The singer suggests that true fulfillment can be found by returning home.
Come on home tonight
The singer repeats the invitation for the listener to return home.
Everything gonna be all right
The singer reassures the listener that everything will be okay once they return home.
Thousands around you yet you're out there on your own
The singer restates that even though there are thousands of people in the world, the listener may still feel alone.
Oh, come on, yeah yeah
The singer adds emphasis to the invitation to return home, expressing enthusiasm.
I beg you to come on home, my little brother
The singer makes a personal appeal to the listener, calling them their 'little brother.'
I beg you to come on home, my little sister
The singer makes a personal appeal to the listener, calling them their 'little sister.'
We got to live together
The singer stresses the importance of living together in harmony.
Just help each other
The singer encourages listeners to support and help one another.
When you're feeling lonely
The singer recognizes that the listener may feel lonely at times.
Every time that you're feeling blue
The singer acknowledges that the listener may feel sad or depressed.
Oh, let me tell you what to do
The singer offers a solution to alleviate the listener's sadness.
You got to come on home
The singer repeats the invitation to return home.
No procrastinating
The singer encourages the listener to not delay in returning home.
Can't you see that love is waiting
The singer suggests that love is waiting for the listener upon their return home.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVE CLARK, MIKE SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jen R xnavygal
Crank it up! Great rhythms and sooo spiritual without being religious! Now I'm ready for a good road trip with my favorite tunes! :-)
ramon kiner
very heartwarming song i love it.
Alex Walwyn
Kind of music that takes me waaay back when I was a youngster growing up in the V.I. Music would NEVER be the same again.
Tas D. Amour
"In this World , feeling left out and alone,
Millions around you, yet you're out there on your own.
Let the POWER DRIVE YOU like little David and the stone...!"
ROBIN RHODIE
SHOUT OUT TO THRID WORLD LIVING LENGED ROOTS ROCK REGGIE EMPEROR HAIL SELASSIE JAH RASTAFARI GIVE THANKS π―π²π―π²π―π²πͺπΉπͺπΉπͺπΉπ¦π¦π¦
Lupe Dominguez
π΅Come On Homeπ΅
whaaq2
all the way strong
tigertone1
the voice ...bunny rugg ......
Barb S
NiCe!!!!!!!!!!
HenMicHenMic
Thanks xnavygal100 (what a name :-) - is this a kinda latin medical word?) for the link. I enjoy it. Gonna add it to my next road trip playlist. .-)