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.
Dreamland
Third World Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
So far across the sea
There's a land that I have heard about
So far across the sea
To have you all, my dreamland
Would be like Heaven to me
To have you all, my dreamland
Would be like Heaven to meWe'll get our breakfast from the tree
We'll get our honey from the bees
We'll take a ride on the waterfalls
And all the glories, we'll have them all
And we'll live together on that dreamland
And have so much fun
And we'll live together on that dreamland
And have so much fun
Oh, what a time that will be
Oh yes, we'll wait, wait, wait and see
We'll count the stars up in the sky
And surely we'll never die
The song "Dreamland" by Third World is a beautiful ode to a mythical land far away, where life is simple and blissful. The lyrics essentially describe a utopia, a place where everything is peaceful, and everyone is happy. The singer speaks of this land as a paradise where all their desires will be fulfilled. The lyrics contain vivid descriptions of the imagined land, such as getting breakfast from trees, honey from bees, and riding on waterfalls. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "To have you all, my dreamland, would be like Heaven to me," emphasizing the importance of being in this mystical land.
This song is not just about an ideal land; it discusses the importance of communal living and the joys of being together. The lyrics state "We'll live together on that dreamland and have so much fun," which highlights the value of being together with loved ones. The song ends with a hopeful sentiment, speaking of counting stars in the sky, and never dying, as if to say that love and happiness will last forever in Dreamland.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a land that I have heard about
I know of a place that exists
So far across the sea
It is very distant from here
To have you all, my dreamland
My ideal place includes all of my loved ones
Would be like Heaven to me
It would be a perfect and joyful experience
We'll get our breakfast from the tree
Food will be readily available and plentiful
We'll get our honey from the bees
Nature will provide us with natural resources
We'll take a ride on the waterfalls
We will have access to thrilling experiences
And all the glories, we'll have them all
We will have access to all the great wonders of the world
And we'll live together on that dreamland
We will be united in this ideal place
And have so much fun
We will have joyous and memorable experiences
Oh, what a time that will be
It will be an amazing experience
Oh yes, we'll wait, wait, wait and see
We are excited to see and experience this dreamland
We'll count the stars up in the sky
We will have leisure time to appreciate the beauty of nature
And surely we'll never die
This place will provide us with eternal happiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: Neville Livingston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Charmaine Iris Pirere
on Committed
I still enjoy this song.