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.
Roman Leader
Tribal Seeds Lyrics
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With your servants carrying all the weight
This man who come and speak
False amongst the people
Lead them to go astray
This roman leader this roman leader
With your servants carrying all the weight
This man who come and speak
False amongst the people
Lead them to go astray the white robed man
Claiming to live up Jah
Claiming to praise up Jah
Claiming to chant out Jah
This roman leader with the mark of the beast
Who worship the pagan saviour?
Turn your heads to the east
We sight of the true lion
The sons did see, the sign of the true father
They want to rule you, they want to fool us
To brainwash us, they school us
Tis the work of teitan, teitan, teitan
Teitan
Sitting on your throne as the pagan ruler
With your servants carrying all the weight
This man who come and speak
False amongst the people
Lead them to go astray the white robed man
Claiming to live up Jah
Claiming to praise up Jah
Claiming to chant out Jah
This roman leader with the mark of the beast
Who worship the pagan saviour?
Turn your heads to the east
We sight of the true lion
The doctors did see, the sign ofthe sign!
Turn your heads to the east
We sight of the true lion
The sons did see, the signteitan, teitan
The song "Roman Leader" by Tribal Seeds is a powerful critique of corrupt leadership and false idols. Through vivid imagery and captivating lyrics, the song exposes the dangers of blindly following those who claim to be leaders without questioning their true intentions. The reference to a "pagan ruler" sitting on their throne with servants carrying all the weight is a representation of someone who wields power without any accountability. This leader is destructive and leads people astray by spreading falsehoods. The mention of a "white robed man" claiming to worship Jah is also a nod to religious hypocrisy, where someone pretends to be spiritual without truly embodying the principles of their faith.
The chorus of the song serves as a warning against the dangers of blindly following a leader who may have ulterior motives. The repeated lines "This Roman leader, this Roman leader" emphasize the idea of someone who is corrupt and evil, drawing a comparison to the despotic rulers of ancient Rome. The song also suggests that there is hope for those who seek truth and righteousness by urging listeners to turn their heads to the east, where they will find the "true lion" and the "sign of the true father."
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