Tribal Seedsʻ unmatched musical talent and authentic sound has brought them to the forefront of the reggae rock genre, as their art form has reached people of all ages across the United States, and worldwide. The bandʼs self titled debut album, “Tribal Seeds” was released in 2008, and their second album “The Harvest” was released in June of 2009. iTunes named both albums the “Best Of” in the Reggae genre, for their respected years. Their debut album helped garner them the “Best World Music” title at the San Diego Music Awards in 2008, and “The Harvest,” which obtained fourteen new and original songs, debuted at the number 5 spot on the Billboard Reggae Charts. The tracks, written and produced by Tribal Seeds, were recorded and mixed by Alan Sanderson at Signature Sound Studios in San Diego, and mastered by Erik Lobson at Universal Mastering.
On July 19, 2011, Tribal Seeds gave listeners a brand new EP entitled “Soundwaves,” which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Reggae Charts. The band notes that the album was inspired by their life experiences, being on tour, and their desire to inspire youth to raise their voices and seek a higher consciousness.
Tribal Seeds have toured throughout the United States, and have also performed in Mexico, Guam, Aruba, and Hawaii. They have shared the stage with artists such as Matisyahu, MGMT, Cee Lo Green, Jason Mraz, Sublime with Rome, Taking Back Sunday, O.A.R., Pretty Lights, Pepper, Collie BuddzThe Wailers, Stephen Marley, Gregory Issacs, SOJA, Rebelution, and many more.
Libertad
Tribal Seeds Lyrics
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Rejoice today, rejoice tonight.
When you see me passing by,
I'll be riding high like a kite.
Jah Jah say free your mind,
Keep faith, 'cause we live and not die. [2x]
Those in poverty, still trying to be meek.
The tables shall turn, in the afterlife.
So my brothers and sisters,
Rejoice for the goodness of life, feel alright.
Yea, feel alright! Rejoice tonight.
When you see me passing by,
I'll be riding high like a kite.
Jah Jah say free your mind,
Keep faith, 'cause we live and not die. [2x]
Dready:
Le canto a le gente que lucha y rez por paz.
Vengo a defender los derechos de la humanidad.
Venemos conbongo y cuerda, a cantar la cancion.
Venemos con fuerza a decir no, no Babylon.
Por que sera, que a la gente le encanta jusgar?
Solo abren la boca ellos, para blasfemar.
Pues date tiempo mi hermano pa' meditar.
Cultiva tu propia manera de pensar.
When you see me passing by,
I'll be riding high like a kite.
Jah Jah say free your mind,
Keep faith, 'cause we live and not die. [2x]
No we never die! No we never die!
Libertad! Libertad!
Trodden never fallen,
When I heard Jah Jah calling,
In the early of the morning.
Calming the proud talking,
Never stopping the use of medicine in I herbla garden.
Libertad - you can never take away,
My mental freedom! [2x]
Chanting these words haunting,
Foolish men who are plotting,
For the dark days that are coming.
Walking through the gauntlet,
Even if they were bombing,
They can't stop the Lion Conquering.
Libertad - you can never take away!
Libertad - you can never take away,
My mental freedom. [2x]
Libertad! Libertad!
The song Libertad by Tribal Seeds is about celebrating life and freedom. The opening lines, "All the masses! Come feel irie! Rejoice today, rejoice tonight" invite everyone to join in the celebration of life. The lyrics encourage people to free their minds from the limitations of society and oppressive forces, whether political or personal. This freedom is expressed through the use of the Spanish word "Libertad" which translates to "freedom" in English.
The song's message is also relevant to the concept of social justice. Tribal Seeds highlights the injustice in society, with those in power working iniquity, while those in poverty still try to be meek. However, they remind the listeners that the tables shall turn in the afterlife. The lyrics encourage people to find their own way of thinking and to not let others dictate their thoughts.
The use of Jah Jah in the lyrics is a reference to Rastafarianism, a religion that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s. Jah Jah is considered to be the creator, and Rastafarians believe in achieving a higher level of consciousness through the use of cannabis. The reference to mental freedom is a nod to this aspect of Rastafarianism.
Line by Line Meaning
All the masses! Come feel irie!
Everyone is welcome to feel great!
Rejoice today, rejoice tonight.
We can and should celebrate life every day and every night.
When you see me passing by,
I'll be riding high like a kite.
Jah Jah say free your mind,
Keep faith, 'cause we live and not die. [2x]
Life is a journey and we shouldn't let ourselves be held down. Having faith is important and should be cherished.
Those who are in power, working iniquity.
People in power often do bad things to keep their power.
Those in poverty, still trying to be meek.
Even when people are struggling, they shouldn't let their spirits be broken.
The tables shall turn, in the afterlife.
Things will be fair eventually, maybe not in this life, but in the next.
So my brothers and sisters,
Rejoice for the goodness of life, feel alright.
Yea, feel alright! Rejoice tonight.
We should always find reasons to rejoice and celebrate life.
Dready:
Le canto a le gente que lucha y rez por paz.
Vengo a defender los derechos de la humanidad.
Venemos conbongo y cuerda, a cantar la cancion.
Venemos con fuerza a decir no, no Babylon.
Por que sera, que a la gente le encanta jusgar?
Solo abren la boca ellos, para blasfemar.
Pues date tiempo mi hermano pa' meditar.
Cultiva tu propia manera de pensar.
Dready is singing to people who are fighting for peace and defending human rights. They come with music and strength to reject Babylon. Dready questions why people like to judge and blaspheme and encourages people to take time to meditate and develop their own thoughts.
No we never die! No we never die!
Our spirit lives on even when our physical bodies pass.
Libertad! Libertad!
Freedom! Freedom!
Trodden never fallen,
When I heard Jah Jah calling,
In the early of the morning.
Calming the proud talking,
Never stopping the use of medicine in I herbla garden.
When Jah Jah called, the singer never faltered. They focus on their herbal garden as a source of medicine.
Libertad - you can never take away,
My mental freedom! [2x]
Mental freedom is important and can never be taken away.
Chanting these words haunting,
Foolish men who are plotting,
For the dark days that are coming.
Walking through the gauntlet,
Even if they were bombing,
They can't stop the Lion Conquering.
Libertad - you can never take away!
Despite people trying to bring them down, the singer persists and will not be defeated. They cannot take away our freedom.
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