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.
Keep Your Head To The Sky
Third World Lyrics
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I'd find peace in every way,
but in search for the clue
wrong things I was bound to do
Keep my head to the sky
for the clouds to tell me why
As I grew with strengthMaster kept me as I repent
Keep your head to the sky
Keep your head to the sky
Gave me the will to be free
purpose to live is reality
Found myself never alone
changes come to make me strong
Step right up, be a man
You need faith to understand
so we're saying for you to hear
Keep your head in faith's atmosphere
Keep your head to the sky
Keep your head to the sky
In the song "Keep Your Head To The Sky," Third World delivers an uplifting message of perseverance and faith. The song begins with the singer recounting how he was told by his mentor that he would find peace in every way but would make mistakes along the way. Nevertheless, the singer is encouraged to keep his head to the sky and look to the clouds for guidance. As he grows stronger, the mentor continues to support him and help him repent.
The chorus is a repeated exhortation to listeners to keep their heads to the sky. The singer says that he was given the will to be free, and his purpose in life is a reality. He emphasizes that even though he's faced changes that have been difficult, they've made him stronger. The singer then steps in as an encouraging voice to the listener, urging them to have faith and to stay in the atmosphere of faith.
Overall, "Keep Your Head To The Sky" encourages listeners to persevere through difficult times by keeping their gaze lifted upwards, towards faith and guidance from above. It's a reminder that challenges will come and mistakes will be made, but it's important to stay hopeful and faithful in order to emerge stronger on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
Master told me one day
One day my mentor advised me
I'd find peace in every way,
That I'd discover tranquility in any pursuit,
but in search for the clue
However, in my quest for wisdom
wrong things I was bound to do
I was liable to make mistakes and unethical choices
Keep my head to the sky
So I kept my chin up,
for the clouds to tell me why
For the skies to give me answers
As I grew with strength
As I became more powerful
Master kept me as I repent
My mentor remained supportive even as I atoned for my errors
Keep your head to the sky
I kept looking up,
Keep your head to the sky
And I persisted in doing so,
Gave me the will to be free
I was granted the determination to be liberated,
purpose to live is reality
realizing my existence's aim is the truth
Found myself never alone
I discovered that I was never solitary
changes come to make me strong
Shifts came to strengthen me
Step right up, be a man
So keep your head held high and become an adult
You need faith to understand
You must have faith to comprehend
so we're saying for you to hear
That's why we're telling you to listen
Keep your head in faith's atmosphere
keep your head up in a zone of faith
Keep your head to the sky
Keep watching towards the heavens,
Keep your head to the sky
And stay fixed on doing so.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MAURICE WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johanbesse
YES KEEP YOUR HEAD TO THE SKY IN THIS TIME ?????????????????? AMSTERDAM LOVE THIRDWORLD GREAT SONG
@gawaink2600
God bless bunny
@juliaalo9908
Yeeeesssssaaaahhhh Aloha and Mahalo Amen
@johanbesse
THE BEST REGGAE BAND FOREVER AMSTERDAM LOVE REAL REGGAE THIS IS REAL AND BUNNY AMSTERDAM WILL MISS YOUR GOLDEN VOICE R.I.P ALWAYS IN THE ♥ ♥ OF AMSTERDAM
@ccpfabrication1621
One of my fave reggae songs. Thank you.
@ccpfabrication1621
12 dislikes! How can you not like this song.
@TheAnnaFisher
I agree!
@howardl.burton9273
Classic jam from the greatest reggae band!
@jesuscortez3836
Third world best of all times
@johanbesse
YOU KNOW WHAT REAL REAGGAE IS THANKS FROM AMSTERDAM