Third World is a Jamaican reggae group consisting of William 'Bunny Rugs' C… Read Full Bio ↴Third World is a Jamaican reggae group consisting of William 'Bunny Rugs' Clark (vocals), Steven 'Cat' Coore (guitar, cello, harmonica, vocals), Richard 'Richie' Daley (bass, vocals), Herbert Harris (Keyboard), and Tony Williams (drummer).

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.

Rock the World
Third World Lyrics

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(chorus)
Lets rock the world with music give Jah creation this love

When I Iook around oh Jah the world is up side down;
If tears could fill your eyes we'd be drowning,
So many Questions and not enough solutions,
Let's bring some happiness to everyone

Let's rock the world with music give Jah creation this love
Let's rock the world with music give Jah creation this love

don't let nuclear brutality sneak up on you and me, so don't
You bring no e.s.p. Inna my-buggy yea, let's dance cause that's
Naturality and Naturalist is you and me
We can make hatred an illusion

So let's rock the world with music give Jah creation this love
Lets rock the world with music give Jah creation this love

I know one day just like the morning sun Jah music will be heard by everyone,
We are moving in the positive Rock away the negative, So here's my advice,
Here's my advice, here's my advice to future everyone.

Let's rock the world with music give Jah creation this love
Let's rock the world with music give Jah creation this love
You shoulda-see-me rock you
You shoulda-see-me rock you
You shoulda-see-me rock you

And if you see me rock you
And If you see me rock you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Third World's song Rock the World speak to the power of music to bring joy and positivity to a world that is often filled with pain and confusion. The chorus urges listeners to use music to give love back to Jah's creation and create some happiness for everybody. The verses address some of the struggles and challenges of the world, such as the feeling that the world is upside-down and the threat of nuclear brutality. However, the song doesn't give in to these negative forces, instead insisting on the importance of dancing and positivity.

The lyrics suggest that music has the power to bring people together across different cultures and backgrounds. The use of Jamaican patois and Rastafarian references to "Jah" also suggests that the song is speaking to a specifically Afro-Caribbean audience, although the call for unity and positivity is universal. The repetition of the chorus and the catchy melody emphasize the importance of the song's message - that music can help to make the world a better place.

Line by Line Meaning

Lets rock the world with music give Jah creation this love
Let's use music to spread love and positive energy throughout the world, honoring Jah (or God) as the creator

When I Iook around oh Jah the world is up side down;
Looking at the state of the world, I see chaos and disorder everywhere

If tears could fill your eyes we'd be drowning,
If the sadness and pain in the world were measured in tears, we would be completely overwhelmed by it

So many Questions and not enough solutions,
There are too many problems in the world and not enough effective solutions to address them

Let's bring some happiness to everyone
Let's spread joy and positivity to everyone we can reach

don't let nuclear brutality sneak up on you and me, so don't
We must be vigilant against the threat of nuclear war and work to prevent it from happening

You bring no e.s.p. Inna my-buggy yea, let's dance cause that's
I don't want any bad vibes or negative energy around me - let's dance and enjoy ourselves instead

Naturality and Naturalist is you and me
We are natural beings who should live in harmony with the earth and each other

We can make hatred an illusion
We can work together to eliminate hatred and recognize it as a false and harmful concept

I know one day just like the morning sun Jah music will be heard by everyone,
Someday, everyone will be able to experience and appreciate the beauty and power of Jah's music

We are moving in the positive Rock away the negative, So here's my advice,
We are committed to spreading positivity and overcoming negativity, and my advice is to do the same

You shoulda-see-me rock you
You would be impressed by how I can rock and move to the music

And if you see me rock you
If you watch me dance and move to the music

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHEN HALDANE COORE

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