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.
Love Is Out to Get You
Third World Lyrics
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A love mission
Intergalactic
Your mission is the preservation of creation
Special request to the observation
Love's stronger than a mutual
Dread I reporting to special mission LoveLeader 1
Come in. Love Leader 1
Observer 1 reporting
Alien state, find war machinery
Evil walking, overtake the city
My scanner picks up vibes coming from another
Place
Evil cabal in my space
No matter what creed, no matter what race
Soldiers,...
All across this planet
The only peaceful place, hmmmm
Reggae...
Love Leader 1 reporting to Dread 1
Radio loud and clear
Music coming over air
Dread 1 to Love Leader Love 1
The wicked heart melting
The wicked heart melt
"Love Is Out to Get You" by Third World is a song that conveys a message that love is stronger than anything in this world, even the most awful situations. The special announcement to the universe emphasizes the importance of love as a missing to preserve Creation. The lyrics are delivered in an intergalactic and sci-fi way to show that they are relevant to every living creature in the entire universe, regardless of their background, ethnicity, or beliefs.
The song's story is set in the context of a "special mission love," where "Dread 1" and the "Love Leader 1" are conversing about what Observer 1 is reporting. Observer 1 warns about a possible threat to the city, an evil cabal in their space. However, the Love Leader believes that the power of love can melt the wicked heart, and thus, there's no need to panic. The only peaceful place they could find is within reggae music. Hence, the song highlights the possibility of music being a tool for spreading peace and love throughout the world.
To summarize, "Love is Out to Get You" is not just a reggae song, but it's a love anthem that speaks about how love is not just a mere emotion but a powerful force that can melt even the toughest of hearts. The song instills the belief that love can make us stronger and better in every way.
Line by Line Meaning
Special announcement to the Universe
An important message to all beings in existence
A love mission
An assignment driven by love as the main motive
Intergalactic
Relating to or existing between multiple galaxies
Your mission is the preservation of creation
Your goal is to protect and maintain the existence of everything in existence
Special request to the observation
A particular appeal to those who are observing
Love's stronger than a mutual
The power of love surpasses that of a mutual understanding
Dread I reporting to special mission Love
Reporting for a mission related to love and feeling apprehensive
Leader 1
Referring to a high ranking individual within the mission
Come in. Love Leader 1
Requesting communication with the previously mentioned leader of the mission
Observer 1 reporting
Providing information from someone in the role of observing
Alien state, find war machinery
The state of being objective and locating machines used for war
Evil walking, overtake the city
Evil is moving and taking control of the city
My scanner picks up vibes coming from another
Something is being detected from a different location
Place
Referring to the aforementioned different location
Evil cabal in my space
There is a group of evil individuals in the observer's vicinity
No matter what creed, no matter what race
Regardless of beliefs or ethnicity
Soldiers,...
Referring to those in the armed forces
All across this planet
Everywhere on Earth
The only peaceful place, hmmmm
Implies there are no other peaceful places, emphasizing the need for peace
Reggae...
Introducing or reminding the listener of the musical style of the song
Love Leader 1 reporting to Dread 1
The leader of the love mission communicating with someone named Dread 1
Radio loud and clear
Radio communication is clear and functional
Music coming over air
Music being transmitted through radio waves
The wicked heart melting
Evil individuals being transformed by the power of love
The wicked heart melt
Continuation of the previous line, emphasizing that the power of love can change people
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING JARRETT, MICHAEL COOPER, RICHARD DALEY, STEPHEN STEWART, STEPHEN HALDANE COORE, WILLIAM STEWART, WILLIAM ALEXANDER CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Special announcement to the Universe
A love mission
Intergalactic
Your mission is the preservation of creation
Special request to the observation
Love's stronger than a mutual
Dread I reporting to special mission Love
Leader 1
Come in. Love Leader 1
Observer 1 reporting
Alien state, find war machinery
Evil walking, overtake the city
My scanner picks up vibes coming from another
place
Evil cabal in my space
No matter what creed, no matter what race
Soldiers,...
All across this planet
The only peaceful place, hmmmm
Reggae...
Love Leader 1 reporting to Dread 1
Radio loud and clear
Music coming over air
Dread 1 to Love Leader Love 1
The wicked heart melting
The wicked heart melt
@Love.one.another8991
I have fond memories of cruising with my sister in my brother's 54 chevy, listening to 3rd world, this was my favorite from 3rd workd❤
@jamallareaux3646
Dub wise. I’m just loving it. Third World Magic.
@JtodaRbludsimple
Love this old stuff the basslines are insane. You can really see how this influenced the oldschool dubstep sound.
@truerastamaaan
What a tune...i am lost for words...
@bennyrobles9194
BasF Chromodioxide 60 cassette. Used to sound exelent.!! What a song, my gosh.!! And now on YT. Perfect and for ever.!!
@norsemanshorn3988
Picked up this cassette up in Thailand many years ago. The bus to work was Bump'n. ✌😁👍
@Riptack7591
The greatest reggae band of all time, playing at their best!
@MSEDzirasa2015
Come in!!! come in! love leader one...I love this to the core...thanks for this...ONE LOVE!!!
@johnheckley4002
Fantastic album I have it ! Hard to find ! Magic music
@lawrencenjawe1935
I had this on cassette in 1984!! good memories. Never knew then , third world could produce DUB of such quality. One of my favourite DIGITAL dub of alltime