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.
Cool Meditation
Third World Lyrics
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Yeah-hey-hey
Yeah-hey-hey
I see sisters prostituting
And I don't like city streets
So I'm heading for the country side
Where the air is fresh and sweetI wanna get some
Cool meditation
To get some
Cool meditation
Some of my brothers in the city
They have taken to the gutter
But I'm a living working man
And I love my natural form
Cool meditation
I need to get some
Cool meditation
I got to get away
Yeah-he-he-he-he-he hey
Get away
Yeah-he-he-he-he-he hey
Get away
Get away
Yeah-he-he-he-he-hey hey
Get away
Yeah-he-he-he-he-hey hey
Get away
Sunshine in the morningAnd the city smog gets close
Problems stay behind
Music on my mind
And I'm heading for the coast
To get some cool meditation
Floating in the breeze
Cool meditation
Cool meditation
Cool meditation
Whoa-oh
Whoa-ohh
Whoa oh
Woah-ohh
Sweet inspiration
Sweet inspiration
The song "Cool Meditation" by Third World addresses the hard times and struggles faced by those living in the city. The first verse describes sisters prostituting, and the singer's dislike for the city streets, leading him to seek refuge in the countryside where the air is fresh and the atmosphere is calmer. The singer is in search of "cool meditation" to clear his mind and escape from the chaos. He contrasts himself with his brothers, who have fallen to the city's temptations and have taken to the gutter. The singer, however, sees himself as a living working man that loves his natural form, which is the opposite of the city's destructive, materialistic culture.
The chorus further elaborates on the need to "get away" from the city's problems and stresses. The singer also mentions the presence of sunshine in the morning, but the city's smog gets too close. The music is presented as a source of solace and distraction from the troubles of the city. Ultimately, the singer decides to head for the coast to get some "cool meditation" while enjoying the calming breeze.
Overall, "Cool Meditation" is a song about the search for peace in the midst of chaos. The city is depicted as a place that is aggressive, corrupt, and suffocating, and the singer seeks refuge in nature and music to find inner calm.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah-hey-hey
Expression of joy and excitement
I see sisters prostituting
Observation of prostitution-based exploitation of women
And I don't like city streets
Displeasure with the city's negative influence and harm towards individuals
So I'm heading for the country side
Decision to escape to a more peaceful atmosphere
Where the air is fresh and sweet
Description of a more desirable environment
I wanna get some
Desire to acquire or achieve
Cool meditation
A peaceful and relaxing state of mind
To get some
Further expressing the need to acquire or achieve
Cool meditation
A peaceful and relaxing state of mind
Some of my brothers in the city
Reference to fellow city-dwellers or urban dwellers
They have taken to the gutter
Observation of fellow city-dwellers' descent into a state of misery or poverty
But I'm a living working man
Self-identity as a hard-working individual
And I love my natural form
Pride in one's natural state of being
I need to get some
Further emphasis on personal need
Cool meditation
A peaceful and relaxing state of mind
I got to get away
Desire to physically leave a place
Yeah-he-he-he-he-he hey
Expression of excitement and eagerness
Get away
Repetition of the desire to leave a place
Sunshine in the morning
Positive description of a time of day
And the city smog gets close
Negative description of urban pollution
Problems stay behind
Belief that escaping to a new environment can relieve problems
Music on my mind
Positive and therapeutic focus on music
And I'm heading for the coast
Decision to move towards a different region or area
To get some cool meditation
Desire to acquire a peaceful state of mind
Floating in the breeze
Positive description of feeling serenity and calmness
Whoa-oh
Expression of surprise or awe
Woah-ohh
Expression of surprise or awe
Sweet inspiration
A positive and uplifting feeling of inspiration
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Cooper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ismaelgoros532
Yeh-hey-hey
Yeh-hey-hey
Yeh-hey-hey
I see sisters 'cross the ...
And I don't like city streets
So I'm heading for the country side
Where the air is fresh and sweet
I wanna get some
Cool meditation
To get some
Cool meditation
Some of my brothers in the city
They have taken to the gutter
But i'm a living working man
And I love my ...
Cool meditation
And you can get some
Cool meditation
I gotto get away
Yeh-he-he-he-he-he hey
Get a-way
Yeh-he-he-he-he-he hey
Get a-waaay
Get a-way
Yeh-he-he-he-he-he hey
Get a-way
Yeh-he-he-he-he-he hey
Get a-waaay
Sunshine in the morning
And the city smile gets close
Problems stay behind
Music on my mind
And im heading for the coast
To get some cool meditation
Floating in the breeze
Cool meditation
Cool meditation
Cool meditation
Woah hoah
Woah-ho-hoah
Woah hoah
Woah-ho-hoah
Sweet inspiration
Sweet inspiration
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Lyrics:
Yeh-hey-hey
Yeh-hey-hey
Yeh-hey-hey
I see sisters prostituting
And I don't like city streets
So I'm heading for the country side
Where the air is fresh and sweet
I wanna get some
Cool me-di-tation
To get some
Cool me-di-tation
Some of my brothers in the city
They have taken to the gutter
But i'm a living working man
And I love my natural form
(Cool me-di-tation)
I need to get some
(Cool me-di-tation)
I got to get away
Yeh-he-he-he-he-he hey
Get a-way
Yeh-he-he-he-he-he hey
Get a-waaay
Interlude(Woah hoah
Woah-ho-hoah x 4)
Get a-way
Yeh-he-he-he-he-he hey
Get a-way
Yeh-he-he-he-he-he hey
Get a-waaay
Sunshine in the morning
And the city smog gets close
Problems stay behind
Music on my mind
And I'm heading for the coast
To get some (cool meditation)
Floating in the breeze
Cool meditation
Cool meditation
Cool meditation
Woah hoah
Woah-ho-hoah
Woah hoah
Woah-ho-hoah
Sweet inspiration
Sweet inspiration
@nickp31
Probably one of the best reggae tracks ever 😁
@kani5431
Third world is the Earth Wind and Fire of reggae. Great band. RIP Bunny Rugs
@alessandradonati483
I've just said exactly the same words!😂
@AlHendo-wk8yr
I just said this in my head as I was listening to this 😂 facts
@SharonClements-q4z
Love this song so much - bring back 1978! 💃🏻
@aristothree5689
When got out of Marine Corp went to Los Angeles this was first song Liston to and I turn and got the album love 💕 all song on there by Third 🌍 love it thank you Aristo Three from Pittsburgh
@blackmagic6
I will never forget when this band came to Nigeria. They were awesome.
@billy-xv1zt
summer would not have been the same without this, and now that we found love, tunes from special times.
@prod.naptowngav
15 years old listening to music like this. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
@lawrencenjawe1935
From one of the greatest reggae groups of all time for sure.