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.
Once There's Love
Third World Lyrics
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And brought a song of love and life for
Everyone
For everyone to sing
It's true, it's true, it's true
It's blowing in the wind
Blowing from a land
That land is Zion, oh
Hey, let's sing a song for all the Jah children
We're gonna sing it with one heart, yeah
We're gonna sing it with one love
Once there's love all over the world
No one's gonna take it away
Once there's love at) over the world
No one's gonna take it away
Etc....
Tell me/ who's gonna take it?
There's a love we must share
Yes, you can find it almost everywhere
Oh, I can feel it in the air
In the air
And the song that we sing
Don't we know the love that it brings
Oh, the joy that it brings
Hey, let's sing a song for all of God's children
We're gonna sing it with one heart, oh yes
We're gonna sing it with one love, yeah
Once there's love all over the world
No one's gonna take it away
Once there's love at) over the world
No one's gonna take it away
Etc....
Tell me/ who's gonna take it?
No one can
Tell me who
No one can take away the heart
I said, once there's love all over this world
Hey, tell me who
Once there's love all over the world
No one's gonna take it away
Once there's love all over the world
No one's gonna take it away
Once there's love at) over the world
No one's gonna take it away
Etc....
Tell me/ who's gonna take it?
Yeah, yeah, tell me
Who can take it, once you've got it
Nobody, nobody, nobody got the power
To take your love away from you
They can't take it away from me
They can't, they can't take it
No no no
Etc....
I'm gonna send it
Let my love turn on your lights
And brighten up your life
All over the world
I'm gonna send it to Germany
I'm qonna send it to America
I'm qonna send it over to Japan...
The song "Once There's Love" by Third World is a message of hope and unity, advocating for the power of love to bring people together and create a better world. The opening lyrics state that the wind has changed its direction and brought a song of love and life for everyone to sing. The song emphasizes the importance of sharing love and the joy it brings, encouraging listeners to come together with one heart and one love. The chorus repeats the phrase "Once there's love all over the world, no one's gonna take it away," emphasizing the power of love to overcome any obstacles or challenges.
The lyrics also reference the land of Zion, which is often associated with the Rastafarian movement and represents a utopian society based on principles of unity and love. The song's use of the word "Jah," a Rastafarian term for God, highlights the spiritual message of the song as well. The verses and chorus are punctuated with call and response sections, encouraging listener engagement and participation.
Overall, "Once There's Love" is a lyrical call to action, inspiring listeners to embrace love and work towards a more unified and peaceful world.
Line by Line Meaning
The wind has changed its direction
The direction of the wind has changed as it now carries a message of love and life.
And brought a song of love and life for Everyone
The wind has brought a message of a song full of love and life for everyone to enjoy.
For everyone to sing
The song of love and life is meant to be sung by everyone.
It's true, it's true, it's true
The message of love and life being brought by the wind is true, and it's meant for everyone to hear.
It's blowing in the wind
The message of love and life is being carried in the wind.
Blowing from a land
The wind carrying the message of love and life is blowing from a specific land.
Upon a, upon a upon a hill so high
The land the wind is blowing from is upon a hill that is very high.
That land is Zion, oh
The land the wind is blowing from is called Zion.
Hey, let's sing a song for all the Jah children
Let's sing a song for all of God's children.
We're gonna sing it with one heart, yeah
Everyone is going to sing the song with one heart full of love.
We're gonna sing it with one love
Everyone is going to sing the song with one love for all.
Once there's love all over the world
When there is love all over the world, it will remain forever.
No one's gonna take it away
Love will stay forever and no one can take it away.
Etc....
The song repeats this message throughout the verses.
Tell me/ who's gonna take it?
The question is asked who has the power to take love away.
There's a love we must share
There is a love that everyone must share with one another.
Yes, you can find it almost everywhere
Love can be found almost everywhere.
Oh, I can feel it in the air
Love is all around and can be sensed in the air.
In the air
Love is all around us and can be sensed in the air.
And the song that we sing
The song that is being sung is full of love and joy.
Don't we know the love that it brings
The song is full of love and it brings joy to everyone.
Oh, the joy that it brings
The joy that the song brings is immense.
Hey, let's sing a song for all of God's children
Let's sing a song for all of God's children to show our love and appreciation for them.
We're gonna sing it with one heart, oh yes
We will sing the song with one heart full of love and appreciation for one another.
Once there's love all over the world
When love exists all over the world, it will remain forever.
No one's gonna take it away
Love will stay forever and no one can take it away.
Etc....
The song repeats this message throughout the verses.
Tell me/ who's gonna take it?
The question is asked who has the power to take love away.
No one can
No one has the power to take love away.
Tell me who
The question is asked again who has the power to take love away.
No one can take away the heart
No one has the power to take away love from someone's heart.
I said, once there's love all over this world
Love will stay forever once it exists all over the world.
Hey, tell me who
The question is asked again who has the power to take love away.
Yeah, yeah, tell me
The question is being repeated to emphasize that no one has the power to take love away.
Who can take it, once you've got it
Once you have love, no one can take it away from you.
Nobody, nobody, nobody got the power
No one has the power to take love away.
To take your love away from you
No one can take love away from you once you have it.
They can't take it away from me
No one can take love away from the person who is speaking.
They can't, they can't take it
No one has the power to take love away from anyone.
No no no
The person is emphasizing that no one can take love away from anyone else.
Etc....
The song repeats this message throughout the verses.
I'm gonna send it
The person is going to spread love all over the world.
Let my love turn on your lights
The person's love will make the world brighter.
And brighten up your life
Love will make your life better and happier.
I'm gonna send it to Germany
The person is going to spread love to Germany.
I'm gonna send it to America
The person is going to spread love to America.
I'm gonna send it over to Japan...
The person is going to spread love to Japan.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING JARRETT, MICHAEL COOPER, RICHARD DALEY, STEPHEN HALDANE COORE, WILLIAM STEWART, WILLIAM ALEXANDER CLARK
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Charmaine Iris Pirere
on Committed
I still enjoy this song.