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.
Rider
Tribal Seeds Lyrics
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The white, rider of the white, rider of the white horse, yea
Rider of the white
Come forth lion conquering
Hear the angels with their trumpets chanting
Jam the tune of war, nothing joyfully
Fools crave war, fools repeat history
InI defend the land and right to be free
Defending the throne of His Imperial Majesty
Thunder rolls from the voice of one of the four beasts
Open the first seal and say Come and see of...
The white horse
Selassie, rider of the white horse
Rotted leaves shall go astray
Rotted leaves shall go
Soldiers of Zion shall descend upon the heathen
Smiting the wicked and smite them who believe in;
Corrupt religion, false talk
Communion is the path in which vampires walk, yea
Foolish rot, and let the foolish talk
Blessed take up heavy criticism on their back
Foolish pump materialized blood in their hearts
Righteous boasting the servant of the poor; Emperor...
The white, rider of the white, rider of the white horse, yea
Rider of the white...
by: mumucA
The song "Rider" by Tribal Seeds is a powerful and empowering message about standing up for what is right and defending the freedom of oneself and one's people. The lyrics reference the image of a "rider of the white horse," which symbolizes a powerful and righteous force working to conquer evil and protect the people. The song encourages the listener to take up the cause of defending their land and their right to be free, and to reject the foolishness of war and the false promises of corrupt religion. The song also references the importance of community and of service to the poor, which echoes the teachings of many spiritual and religious traditions. Overall, "Rider" is a call to action and a reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right in the face of adversity and oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
The white, rider of the white, rider of the white horse, yea
Acknowledging the presence of the divine rider on the white horse.
Rider of the white
Re-emphasizing the presence of the divine rider on the white horse.
Come forth lion conquering
Urging the divine rider to emerge and conquer like a powerful lion.
Hear the angels with their trumpets chanting
Calling upon the angels to sound their trumpets and herald the arrival of the divine rider.
Jam the tune of war, nothing joyfully
Preparing for the inevitable war with a somber mood rather than joyfulness.
Descendants of HIM shall be delivered from enemies
Believing that those who descend from HIM (presumably referring to Haile Selassie) will be saved from their enemies by the divine rider.
Fools crave war, fools repeat history
Recognizing the foolishness in seeking out war, knowing that history has repeatedly shown its disastrous consequences.
InI defend the land and right to be free
Emphasizing the need to defend the land and freedom of the community represented by 'InI' (likely referring to Rastafarians).
Defending the throne of His Imperial Majesty
Stating the importance of defending the throne of Haile Selassie, seen as a symbol of divine authority.
Thunder rolls from the voice of one of the four beasts
Alluding to the Book of Revelation in the Bible, where the four beasts signify the end times and judgment day.
Open the first seal and say Come and see of...
Referencing the opening of the first seal in the Book of Revelation and anticipating what will be revealed.
The white horse
Reiterating the white horse as a symbol of divinity.
Selassie, rider of the white horse
Identifying Haile Selassie as the divine rider on the white horse.
Rotted leaves shall go astray
Predicting the end of those who are morally corrupt and will go astray.
Rotted leaves shall go
Reinforcing the previous line’s message of the impending downfall of the corrupt.
Soldiers of Zion shall descend upon the heathen
Predicting the arrival of the soldiers of Zion (presumably referring to Rastafarians) to defeat the heathen (non-believers in Rastafarianism).
Smiting the wicked and smite them who believe in;
Promising to punish the wicked and even those who believe in corrupt religion.
Corrupt religion, false talk
Condemning those who practice corrupt religion and engage in false talk (likely referring to hypocrisy).
Communion is the path in which vampires walk, yea
Suggesting that those who seek to gain power through corrupt religion are like vampires, feeding off the lifeblood of their followers.
Foolish rot, and let the foolish talk
Condemning those who engage in foolish behavior and talk that detract from righteous actions.
Blessed take up heavy criticism on their back
Encouraging the righteous to carry the burden of criticism in order to strive for righteousness.
Foolish pump materialized blood in their hearts
Condemning those who seek to gain material wealth at the expense of morals.
Righteous boasting the servant of the poor; Emperor...
Lauding Emperor Haile Selassie as a symbol of righteousness and a servant of the poor.
The white, rider of the white, rider of the white horse, yea
Repeating the acknowledgement of the divine rider on the white horse as the song ends.
Rider of the white...
Ending with a final emphasis on the divine rider on the white horse.
Contributed by Hannah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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