Tony Rebel's career began in the 1980's, and was often seen performing with Sugar Minott's Youthman Promotion sound system. Rebel is responsible for introducing a young Garnett Silk (then known as Bimbo or Little Bimbo) to the sound. The two were closely linked until Silk's untimely death in 1994.
Tony Rebel's career was at its peak in the early 1990's, with such hit records as "Fresh Vegetable", "Sweet Jamaica" and the duet with Garnett Silk "Christian Soldiers". He remained prominent in the late 90's with the smash hit "If Jah" on the La La Bella riddim.
Tony Rebel still performs occasionally, but has focused most of his energy into the career of protege Queen Ifrica and his immensely popular, annual reggae festival in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica entitled Rebel Salute.
Jah Is By My Side
Tony Rebel Lyrics
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I won't tired, no I won't tired
Bum bum bum
This yah tune yah a bum bum bum
This yah tune yah a bum bum bum
Dis yah tune yah a bum
Then why should I be afraid
Of the pestilence that crawleth by night (x2)
Your best you try, to harm I and I
Aiming to kill
But I love you still
Cause you are here to make prophecy fulfill
Its Jah will
No weapon that, form against me
Desire shall not be
Divine protection shall set my soul free
Talk to me
Chorus
The gates of hell can never prevail
From I know Jah he never fail
What yuh think I'm gonna do, give up now?
No NO naw guh bow
My foes intact and I just smile
They dont seem to understand my style
My confidence is so high, high in Ababajonnoi
Chorus
Bum bum bum
Dis yah tune yah a bum bum bum
Dis yah tune yah a bum bum bum
Dis yah tune a bum
So talk your talk and laugh your laugh
That wont shiver my heart
His secret tabernacle will guide I, guide I, guide I
Guess your guess and test your test
That is in your own interest
To find out the power of the most high, most high, most high
Chorus
In this song, Tony Rebel expresses his unwavering faith in Jah (God) and the belief that as long as Jah is by his side, he will not tire or be afraid. He acknowledges that there are those who seek to harm him but he still loves them and believes that they are just instruments to fulfill Jah's prophecy. He trusts in Jah's divine protection and declares that no weapon formed against him will prosper. Rebel is confident in his faith and knows that the gates of hell will never prevail as he knows Jah never fails.
Throughout the song, Rebel emphasizes the importance of having faith in Jah no matter what obstacles and challenges come one's way. He encourages his listeners to stay true to their beliefs regardless of what others may say or do. Rebel's use of the phrase "bum bum bum" throughout the song serves as a metaphor for the steady rhythm of life that continues on, despite the ups and downs we may experience.
Line by Line Meaning
If Jah is by my side
If God is with me
I won't tired, no I won't tired
I won't get tired or give up
This yah tune yah a bum bum bum
This song has a strong beat
Dis yah tune yah a bum
This song is great
Then why should I be afraid
So, why should I fear
Of the pestilence that crawleth by night (x2)
Of any disease or danger that comes at night
Your best you try, to harm I and I
You do your best to hurt me
Aiming to kill
Trying to end my life
But I love you still
But I still love you
Cause you are here to make prophecy fulfill
Because you play a role in fulfilling prophecy
Its Jah will
It is God's will
No weapon that, form against me
No weapon formed against me
Desire shall not be
Will succeed against me
Divine protection shall set my soul free
God's protection will keep me safe
Talk to me
Speak to me
The gates of hell can never prevail
Evil will never win
From I know Jah he never fail
I know God will never fail
What yuh think I'm gonna do, give up now?
Do you think I will give up now?
No NO naw guh bow
No, I won't give up
My foes intact and I just smile
My enemies are still around, but I remain positive
They dont seem to understand my style
They don't understand my way of life
My confidence is so high, high in Ababajonnoi
I have such high confidence in God
So talk your talk and laugh your laugh
So let people say and do what they want
That wont shiver my heart
It won't scare me
His secret tabernacle will guide I, guide I, guide I
God's divine presence will guide me
Guess your guess and test your test
Let people speculate and challenge me
That is in your own interest
It serves your own interests
To find out the power of the most high, most high, most high
To realize the power of God
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Ryan-dv1vw
This song got me through a lot of days when I felt like giving up. Years later I still come back to listen. Praises to the Almighty.
@paulagrey6013
Glad you made it🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊
@Nhospedales22
I start my day with this song!
@Cheesebgaming
Likewise!
@jacquelingarcia3587
Jah bless!
@hammyhead9696
Me too.
@nicolepaige9775
The power of the most high! Why should I be afraid of Coronavirus if Jah is standing by my side. I am putting 2020 in God's hands.
@onewayheart
This aged well.
@mrs.ededopo2845
Blessings sista
@katherinawarren1523
Jah can’t put the food he provides in your mouth when you are hungry, he can’t put the medicine in your body when you are sick. Same thing. The vax is here to protect us ALL.