'Pipe' and 'Bread' teamed up with two other singers after that, Oswald Downes and Norman Davis, and recorded the single "Gold Digger" for producer, Lloyd "Matador" Daley. From there they went on to work with Coxsone Dodd's famous Studio One label recording label, considered the "Motown" of Jamaica.
They recorded a number of singles there, and were also billed as the Classics, in addition to their Wailing Souls name. In the early 70's, the Souls recorded for Bob Marley's Tuff Gong label, as Pipe and The Pipes. There at Tuff Gong they had hits with "Harbor Shark" and "Back Biter". The groups vocal power, and song writing ability has kept the group in the spotlight, and in 1974 the group changed again when Downes and David left and 'Buddy' Haye rejoined. The 'godfather of reggae', Joe Higgs, also worked with the group in the mid-70's, but left to work with Jimmy Cliff as his musical director on tour.
The group entered another era of their careers as they began work with famed producer "Jo Jo" Hookim and his Channel One label. With Hookim, they recorded more classics like "Things and Times," "Joy With Your Heart," and "Very Well." Shortly after in 1976, Rudolph 'Garth' Dennis one of founding members of Black Uhuru, joined the group.
The Souls then started their own label in 1977 called Massive, and hit with their first singles "Bredda Gravilicious" and "Feel The Spirit." In the early 80's the quartet worked with a number of hot producers including Sly and Robbie recording "Old Broom"on their Taxi Label, "Fire House Rock" for "Junjo" Lawes' Volcano Label, and for producer/singer Linval Thompson.
Their touring and recording continued throughout the 80's. After recording these classic tracks for genius producer King Jammy in 1988-89, the group broke up again, but Pipe and Bread have continued the Wailing Souls on their own throughout the 90's recording (two Grammy nominated albums included) and touring worldwide. 'Garth' Dennis rejoined Black Uhuru to work with them in the early/mid 90's and "Buddy" Haye has taken a leave from singing since.
They Don't Know Jah
Wailing Souls Lyrics
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Some say dem a Adventist
Some say dem a Anglican
I am the Rastaman
Some say dem a Jehovah Witness
Some say dem a Adventist
Some say dem a Anglican
Pray to do??
Surely with disaster
Fight against the Rastaman
And you don't know Jah
Don't know Jah, don't know Jah
Jah is love, yeah
Some say dem a rankin', deh get spunky
Some say dem a general, dem haffi meddle
Some say dem a irie-I, dem Prince Far I
I am the Rastaman
Some say dem a rankin', deh get spunky
Some say dem a general, dem haffi meddle
Some say dem a irie-I, dem Prince Far I
I am the Rastaman
Remember the days of Moses
Seh when you were opposed, yeah
And you fight against your brother-man
And you don't know Jah
Don't know Jah, don't know Jah
Jah is love, yeah
Remember the days of Moses
Seh when you were opposed, yeah
You fight against your brother-man
For you don't know Jah
Don't know Jah, don't know Jah
Jah is love, yeah
Some say dem a diplomat
Some say dem a ristocrat
Some say dem a your friend
Some say dem a my friend
Some say dem a diplomat
Some say dem a ristocrat
Some say dem a your friend
Some say dem a my friend
Some say dem a Jehovah Witness
Some say dem a Adventist
Some say dem a Anglican
I am the Rastaman
Some say dem a Jehovah Witness
Some say dem a Adventist
Some say dem a Anglican
I am the Rastaman
The lyrics of Wailing Souls’ song They Don't Know Jah are an expression of the Rastafarian faith and rejection of other religious beliefs. The opening lines "Some say dem a Jehovah Witness, Some say dem a Adventist, Some say dem a Anglican, I am the Rastaman" display the different religious ideologies among people. While some choose to follow different religions, the singer of the song identifies with the Rastafarian faith.
The song mentions that those who fight against the Rastaman will face disaster, as they don't truly know Jah. Jah is a term used by Rastafarians to refer to God, but they also view it as an embodiment of love and unity. The lines "Jah is love, yeah" exemplifies the love and peace that Jah is believed to bring.
The verses further mention the different titles that people may identify with like, "Some say dem a rankin', deh get spunky, Some say dem a general, dem haffi meddle, Some say dem a irie-I, dem Prince Far I, I am the Rastaman." The Rastafari movement is associated with a distinct culture and beliefs, and the lyrics suggest that the singer does not identify with the other titles, but only as a Rastaman.
The song also alludes to the days of Moses, who faced opposition, and how fighting against one's own brother-man is not a way to honor Jah. The message is clear: reject violence and embrace unity and love under the guidance of Jah.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say dem a Jehovah Witness
People claim to be Jehovah's Witnesses
Some say dem a Adventist
Others say they are Adventists
Some say dem a Anglican
The rest say they belong to the Anglican church
I am the Rastaman
But I am a Rastafarian
Pray to do??
What are you praying to do?
Surely with disaster
If you are praying for destruction, it will surely come
Fight against the Rastaman
If you fight against Rastafarians
And you don't know Jah
It means you do not know God
Don't know Jah, don't know Jah
If you do not know Jah
Jah is love, yeah
God is all about love
Some say dem a rankin', deh get spunky
Some people claim to be leaders and get aggressive
Some say dem a general, dem haffi meddle
Others might say they are generals and must interfere
Some say dem a irie-I, dem Prince Far I
A few people might also call themselves Irie-I or Prince Far I
Remember the days of Moses
Recall the time of Moses in the Bible
Seh when you were opposed, yeah
When you went up against someone else
You fight against your brother-man
If you fight against your fellow man
For you don't know Jah
Because you do not know God
Some say dem a diplomat
Some claim to be diplomats
Some say dem a ristocrat
Others say they are aristocrats
Some say dem a your friend
Some call themselves your friend
Some say dem a my friend
Others claim to be my friend
Some say dem a Jehovah Witness
Some say they belong to the Jehovah's Witness community
Some say dem a Adventist
Others claim to be Seventh-day Adventists
Some say dem a Anglican
The remaining say they are Anglicans
I am the Rastaman
But I know that I am a Rastafarian
Writer(s): Winston Matthews, Lloyd Mc Donald
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulkimanikariuki505
When An Najashi passed away , Al bukhari Rasulullah (saw) says “On this day a rightous man died in Abyssinia so let´s pray on him , let´s make salatul janaza on him and Rasulullah (saw) knew it on the same day which means that Jibril (a.s) (Gabriel) came to Muhammad (saw) to inform him about that event , so it was an important event , that Jibril (alehi salam) had to come and convey to Rasulullah (saw) and the messenger of Allah , Al-Mustafa led salah on An Najashi , he prayed for him and said “ask Allah to forgive him” He was asking the sahaba to make dua for An Najashi.
(1) Psalm 118:26 “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you."
(2) Luke 19:38 "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!" When Rasulullah (saw) prayed for An Najashi he also used the words : “Al baraka lil habbashe” (concerning the Negus of Ethiopia) in other words
(3) “blessed be the King of Ethiopia in the name of the LORD” (Who was and is and will forever be in the name of the LORD)
Matthew 23:39 “For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”
(Psalm 118:26) (in hebrew) :barukh habba` be-she-m ADONAY
“ “ (Ge`ez / Ethiopic) Burukh ze-yimetz be-sem-e EGEZIABHER
@paulkimanikariuki505
“AMR BIN AAS” persecution against the early muslims
Eaven though the Muslims (83 men and 18 women) completely left mecca, to go and live in Ethiopia, the people of mecca wer´nt happy with the situation ! They decidet to follow them and to try to bring an end to their religion ! The people of mecca (people of quraish) chose Amr bin Aas for this mission in order to convinece the Negus of Ethiopa to hand out the muslims. “Aṣḥama ibn Abjar was Emperor or al-Najashi (Arabic: النجاشيal-Najāshī) of Ethiopia at the time of Muhammad. The term "al-Najashi" has a variant of al-Negashi; it corresponds to the ancient Aksumite title Negus, with the variant Negash” (Amr bin Aas speaking to Ashama ibn Abjar al najashi of the Habbasha):
"there are
(1)“some fool´s" among us who ran away from mekka and came to your land , we know them and
(2) they left our religion , they didn´t follow yours...bla, bla, blaa..we want you to hand them over to us." (All of the Ethiopian officials who had been bribed before by amr bin aas) told the najashi to hand them over)
(3) an najashi sayd : "no, i will not hand over people who sought refuge in my land until i hear their side of the story"
(1) : Matthew (5:22 KJV) :"But I say unto you, that whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, ‘Raca,’ shall be in danger of the council; but whosoever shall say ‘you fool, ’shall be in danger of hell fire."
(2) : Article 18 of the universal humanrights declaration : Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
(3) :Deuteronomy (23:15-16) : 15 You shall not deliver to his master the servant which is escaped from his master to you 16 He shall dwell with you, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of your gates, where it likes him best you shall not oppress him.
Muhammad ras ulullah (saw) had told his people : "Go to Ethiopia because therein is a king who does not oppress anyone , the king is just and he does not oppress anyone."
Article 14 of the universal humanrights declaration : Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution.
Isaiah (9:6) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Of the greatness of his government and peace / there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his king-dom, establishing and upholding it with just-ice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this !
Ethiopian Constitution of 1931. Art. 3. The law determines that the imperial dignity shall remain perpetually attached to the line of His Majesty Haile Selassie I, descendant of King Sahle Selassie, whose line descends without interruption from the dynasty of Menelik I, son of King Solomon of Jerusalem and the Queen of Ethiopia, known as the Queen of Sheba.
Matthew 12:42
The queen of Sheba will also stand up against this generation on judgment day and condemn it, for she came from a distant land to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Now someone greater than Solomon is here—but you refuse to listen.
@kylechiverton1058
I listen to this song almost daily...sometimes twice in a roll. Give thanks...there are some rightous things about the internet!!
Praise Jah!!
@kylechiverton1058
Yessi bredren and the battle is about to begin🙏🏽
@dubthedirector
Blessings
@bricio4688
@@SeekTheCross breddah what is the meaning of Igziabeher Yimasgen coming from another rastaman who is in overstanding of the benefits of good stemming from the internet
blessed calm unity
@Humble-iq5ue
Yes. There definitely is something righteous about the internet, but it's also why they're trying to censor and berate the internet.
@1satisfactiongtd
there was something special about hearing these great roots tunes by all the artists when they first came out and the oppressive times we were going through , if you were there you know what i mean ' , it truly uplifted us and continues to for everyone in these crazy times nowadays
@christophershaw127
As a white working class youth who often got into trouble at school and on the streets I certainly identified with many of the sentiments.
@h.i.mmumbua4052
Proud to be a rasta man.... Jah is I light
@kylesecord8710
KINGDOM RISE KINGDOM FALL BUT GODS KINGDOM WILL NEVER FALL.
@SolomonTheFaithKeepa
Praise the heavenly father 🙌🏿