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.
Lagos Jump
Third World Lyrics
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Rasta messenger
You're welcome
Oiay efusa, said ibo man to me
Rasta messenger
No problem
Lagos Jump, Lagos jumping
Lagos Jump, Lagos jumping
Lagos Jump, Lagos jumping
Lagos Jump, Lagos jumping
Etc....
Hanging out in Aba, just like hometown
Russian, I'm white only to Naira
Met a beautiful girl from Kasse, from Ife
She was jamming in her bronze and her silver
She's doing the
Lagos jump, Lagos jumping
Lagos jump, Lagos jumping
Sitting on a hillside in Jamaica
I can remember the times we had in Nigeria
Ibo man said to me, ikejuku
'Til I see him, will I meet him
Yeah...
Lagos jump, Lagos jumping
Lagos jump, Lagos jumping
Lagos jump, Lagos jumping
Oiay, efusa, said Ibo man to me
Rasta messenger
You're welcome
Lagos Lagos Lagos Lagos...I'm talking about us
Lagos
Lagos jump, Lagos Jumping
Lagos jump, Lagos Jumping
From the great streets of Manhattan
To the walls of Cairo
I want to know
Lagos jumping...
The song "Lagos Jump" by Third World is a catchy reggae tune that combines Jamaican and African rhythms to create an upbeat groove. The lyrics are about the city of Lagos in Nigeria and its lively culture. The song begins with an Ibo man welcoming the Rasta messenger to Nigeria and assuring him that there is no problem. The chorus declares the Lagos Jump, and Lagos is seen as an active place full of energy and life.
The song mentions the different places the band has visited, like Aba and Ife, and how on one occasion, they met a beautiful girl who was "jamming in her bronze and silver." The song speaks to the cultural richness of Lagos and how this Nigerian city leaves an imprint on people who visit it. The line "Sitting on a hillside in Jamaica, I can remember the times we had in Nigeria" shows a sense of nostalgia and longing for the good times spent in Nigeria.
In the second half of the song, the lyrics become more reflective, and the singer talks about wanting to know more about Lagos and its people. The song mentions different places like Manhattan and Cairo, showing how Lagos has a global influence. The song is a celebration of Lagos and its vibrancy, highlighting its contribution to African and global culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Oiay, efusa, said ibo man to me
Greetings, my friend, the Ibo man said to me
Rasta messenger
I am a messenger of the Rastafari movement
You're welcome
You are welcome here
Lagos Jump, Lagos jumping
The people of Lagos are dancing and having fun
Hanging out in Aba, just like hometown
I am spending time in Aba, which feels like home to me
Russian, I'm white only to Naira
In Nigeria, I am only considered white in terms of currency exchange rates
Met a beautiful girl from Kasse, from Ife
I met a stunning woman from Kasse and Ife
She was jamming in her bronze and her silver
She was dancing energetically in her clothes made of bronze and silver materials
She's doing the Lagos jump, Lagos jumping
She is dancing joyfully and energetically to the music of Lagos
Sitting on a hillside in Jamaica
I am currently relaxing on a hillside in Jamaica
I can remember the times we had in Nigeria
I have fond memories of past experiences in Nigeria
Ibo man said to me, ikejuku
The Ibo man said to me 'ikejuku'
'Til I see him, will I meet him
I will only meet him when I see him in person
Lagos jump, Lagos jumping
The people of Lagos are still dancing and having fun
Oiay, efusa, said Ibo man to me
Greetings, my friend, the Ibo man said to me
You're welcome
You are welcome here in Lagos
Lagos Lagos Lagos Lagos...
Lagos is the center of the conversation and energy
I'm talking about us
We are part of this community in Lagos
Lagos jump, Lagos Jumping
We are all dancing and having fun in Lagos
From the great streets of Manhattan
Even from the busiest streets of Manhattan
To the walls of Cairo
To faraway places like the walls of Cairo
I want to know Lagos jumping...
I am curious and excited to learn about the joy and energy of Lagos
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING JARRETT, MICHAEL COOPER, RICHARD DALEY, STEPHEN HALDANE COORE, WILLIAM STEWART, WILLIAM ALEXANDER CLARK
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@djtk808
As a kid, I have memories of my parents hosting house parties. When they played this song they would dance in one big conga line, and the whole conga line would jump when the song went "Jump" 😊.
@babarossi367
lol
@TOPDOGSPET.....
I guess your also from the 80.s😊
@michaelforbes659
Third world big tune from the 80s . Reggae pioneers of African culture. Still relevant tune. Today Lagos & Nigeria is jumping & BOOMING economically in 2023 .
@algareeb67
Lagos Jump is one of my favorite songs for the Third World, reminds me the 80s where I just started to know this beautiful group
@SexyAzzHell93
Amen.
@nnaemekaiheagwu6013
Classic Song.
@bobbye.wright4424
One of my alltime favorite songs ever by one of the most underated groups in music history this song made me want to learn about lagos and nigeria and the igbo people
@ngozichris9193
Aba my home town and Igbo my lovely land, when we were proud of our country Nigeria, vote Obi/Dati and our prestige will be restored around the globe.
@hamzmo774
Make wanna cry thinking about Africa when i was young miss home Africa love bless Africa