Spirit Lives
Third World Lyrics


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Yeah, the spirit lives
It's living in the people
It can never, never, never, never
It can never die

Look at the flower over there-
Blooming in the warm, the warm fresh air
looks like the same flower to me
That was here the same time last spring
Say the spirit lives
It's living in the people
It keeps comin' back, comin' back and
It's the same every time

Oh, Bob Marley he sang his song
He says we're jamming all the way to Zion
I hear his voice, yes I do
There's no denying when I hear the truth-well

Everybody in here
Reach out and touch somebody's hand,..
Say it loud, loud as you can
Then raise your hands in
The air-everybody say yeah

Oh, the spirit lives
It's living in the people and it can never die
Marcus Garvey, he lives on
He told his people they've got to be strong
One God, one aim, one destiny
Let Marcus Garvey live in you and me - well -

Everybody in here-
Reach out and touch somebody's hand-
Say it loud, loud as you can
Then raise your hands in the air
Everybody say yeah

Say the spirit lives
Say the spirit lives yeah
Said it's living in the people
Can't you see
It lives in you and me
It lives in the tall oak tree-oh

Who do you know
That can make the lily white snow
Make the little teeny baby grow
Make that water flow
And with all these things that I have seen
Don't you know I truly believe trat

The spirit lives




It's living in the people
It will never die-

Overall Meaning

In Third World's song The Spirit Lives, the lyrics primarily focus on the idea that the spirit is immortal and lives within people. The song highlights various individuals who have left their mark on history such as Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley. These icons may have passed on, but their legacies and spirits continue to live through their music and teachings. The song even points out that the spirit lives in nature, evident in the blooming flower and strong oak tree. Throughout the song, the lyrics encourage the audience to reach out and touch someone, lend a hand or offer support because the spirit living within people cannot die.


The song's message is incredibly powerful and inspirational, encouraging listeners to embrace the living spirit within themselves and others. The song mentions some of the most famous icons in Jamaica's history while speaking about the people who keep the spirit alive. When the lyrics say, "Oh, Bob Marley, he sang his song, he says we're jamming all the way to Zion," it signifies the idea of unity and strength within the community. The song's chorus "The Spirit Lives, it's living in the people, and it can never die," further emphasizes the idea that the spirit is eternal, and it will continue to live on forever.


In conclusion, The Spirit Lives by Third World is a timeless classic that resonates with people worldwide. It's an ode to the human spirit and the idea that it is immortal, living within everyone and everything around us. The song is a reminder that we should cherish and celebrate the spirit that exists within us and the legacies of those who came before us.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, the spirit lives
The essence of existence persists


It's living in the people
It thrives within humanity


It can never, never, never, never
It is everlasting


It can never die
It cannot perish


Look at the flower over there-
Observe the blossom within sight


Blooming in the warm, the warm fresh air
Flourishing within a nurturing atmosphere


Looks like the same flower to me
It appears consistent as before


That was here the same time last spring
It appeared concurrently during the previous season


Say the spirit lives
Proclaim the essence of existence persists


It's living in the people
It thrives within humanity


It keeps comin' back, comin' back and
It repeatedly returns


It's the same every time
It stays unchanged


Oh, Bob Marley he sang his song
Bob Marley expressed his thoughts through music


He says we're jamming all the way to Zion
He claims we're happily progressing to a better place


I hear his voice, yes I do
I listen to his words


There's no denying when I hear the truth-well
The truth is evident when expressed convincingly


Everybody in here
Every individual present here


Reach out and touch somebody's hand,..
Extend your hand and make a connection


Say it loud, loud as you can
Verbally express yourself with confidence


Then raise your hands in
Elevate your hands towards


The air-everybody say yeah
Acknowledging existence with positivity


Oh, the spirit lives
The essence of existence persists


It's living in the people and it can never die
It thrives within humanity and cannot perish


Marcus Garvey, he lives on
Marcus Garvey still influences lives


He told his people they've got to be strong
He emphasized the importance of being resilient


One God, one aim, one destiny
There is a single objective for humanity


Let Marcus Garvey live in you and me - well -
Allow his values to influence your life


Say the spirit lives
Proclaim the essence of existence persists


Say the spirit lives yeah
Proclaim the essence of existence persists with enthusiasm


Said it's living in the people
It thrives within humanity


Can't you see
Do you not notice?


It lives in you and me
It thrives within every individual


It lives in the tall oak tree-oh
It thrives within nature


Who do you know
Who can you identify?


That can make the lily white snow
That can cause snow to appear white as a lily


Make the little teeny baby grow
Induce a newborn to mature


Make that water flow
Cause the stream to move


And with all these things that I have seen
Based on what I've witnessed


Don't you know I truly believe that
It's my true belief that


The spirit lives
The essence of existence persists


It's living in the people
It thrives within humanity


It will never die
It cannot perish




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF

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Comments from YouTube:

Gary Brown

The ultimate in reggae fusion , they have brought so in how to blend sounds as a drummer and engineering music in the studio is concerned , it seems to me they have studied a lot of different styles , and that shines through in the son of the band , excellent material , god bless William willie Stewart , bless up . Keep up the good work. Thanks a lot for teaching me.

Joe Ritchie

Beautiful. Shame I cant get it on Spotify

buttons&gadgetsdr1

buy it on amazon, or buy the album

Omas992

Massive tune!

Tortos Aimable

Everlasting music

Ted Emmanuel Vidal

one that was penned by Kenneth Gamble

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