Like many successful Jamaican entertainers, Warrior King gained his earliest stage experience in talent shows. "I started out with school concerts at first," he says. "At the time when I just came inna music, I used to do some combinations with a yout' named Likkle Blacks, Marlon Stewart. We used to do Tastee's Talent Show together, so we could really start getting exposed and gain experience." When he first started out Warrior King chatted in a hardcore deejay style, like his original hero, Bounty. A switch to the more holistic "singjay" sound came gradually. "It's a natural thing what just grow inside of me, even without me realizing," the singer reasons. "People started telling me they hear I can sing now. So, really and truly it's just a natural change." Even his name is an extension of this evolution. "I changed my name from 'Junior King' to 'Warrior King' because it have a more spiritual feel to it. Fighting against oppression, fighting against wrong. I'm Jah warrior, yuh know, fighting a war of rootical love.
Warrior King's 2001 debut single, "Virtuous Woman," was an international smash, its righteous lyrics prompting the Jamaica Observer to declare the singer "one of the artistes who made a difference in 2001." Since that auspicious beginning, Warrior King's compositions have consistently charted not only in his native Jamaica, but throughout the entire Caribbean, as well as New York, London, Tokyo and beyond. "A Friend Indeed" is currently getting heavy rotation in Jamaica, while "Jah Is Always There" was a recent summer smash on Atlanta's More Fire chart. The inclusion of "Never Go Where Pagans Go" on VP Records' compilation set "Reggae Gold 2002" further raised the artist's profile. Also included are "Virtuous Woman," "Never Go Where the Pagans Go" and other compositions that have built Warrior King's reputation.
Now the conscious singer has released his first full-length album. His VP Records debut, Virtuous Woman, features production by such heavy hitters as Sheldon 'Calibud' Stewart, Richard "Chabano" Brown, Lion Paw and Penthouse as well as guest appearances by Jahmali and dub poet, DYCR. With titles like "Love Jah and Live" and "Boast Not Myself," the CD's seventeen tracks are designed, says Warrior King, to "uplift people's heart, mind and soul in a positive way. All of the songs are written by me, through inspiration of the Father. Everybody can relate to a song on the album, I'm sure of that." The album opens up with "Power To Chant," a spiritual invocation of Jah that neatly sets the tone for what's to follow. Each song featured on the cd has a different style, but the message emphasizes purity and truth.
Warrior King believes that education is the key to betterment and hopes that his music will serve to convey the teachings of His Imperial Majesty, Hailie Selassie I. "As a Rastafarian you just don't sing music, you sing music with a purpose and a mission. To the four corners of the Earth," says Warrior King, "I carry my music, and the message of the King. And the message of love, to all people of all races."
Photo & text courtesy of VP Records-Walboomers Music.
http://www.reggae-vibes.com/profiles/warriorking/warriorking.htm
Oh What A Feeling
Warrior King Lyrics
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She's a mess from her heavy metal
And it's alright, yeah, that's alright
Falling into lost quantum of ten
My friends' going gods
And it happens again
But it's alright, this is my kind
I'm running through the street
We're not in Bel Air
And it's alright, this is my kind
Oh, what a night, I guess you're ready for the show
(Live where be free again)
Oh, what a night, I guess you get to let me go
(Live where be innocence)
We use to learn by a hanging trees
I see the lights coming near, Like diamonds
I feel silence, your heart stops
(Pured of me)
I need no money, better watch your disease
And it's alright, you are my kind
We're running down the fields
Ravens in air, you wanna free world everywhere
And it's alright 'cause we are blind
Oh, what a night, I guess you're ready for the show
(Live where be free again)
Oh, what a night, I guess you got to let me go
(Live where be innocence)
I feel you realize
I see my innocence, in this world
I feel you realize
I see my innocence
Oh, what a night
Oh, what a night
Oh, what a night, I guess you're ready for the show
(Live where be free again)
Oh, what a night, I guess you get to let me go
Warrior King's song "Oh What a Feeling" is a powerful and energizing song that speaks to the spirit of freedom and rebellion that is deeply ingrained in human nature. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of restlessness and longing, as if the singer is searching for something that he can't quite grasp. The opening lines provide a vivid description of a girl who is "hot and ready to go" but also "a mess from her heavy metal". The singer seems to be drawn to her wild and unpredictable nature, even though he knows that it may lead him down a dangerous path.
As the song progresses, we get a sense of just how intense and chaotic the world of the singer is. He speaks of "running through the street" with his "fists in the air", and the image of a city that is "rock" suggests a kind of urban landscape that is both exhilarating and overwhelming. The lyrics also reference the idea of being "blind" to one's surroundings, which could be interpreted as a call for people to break free from the constraints of society and embrace their true selves.
Despite the frenetic energy of the song, there is also a sense of optimism and hopefulness that runs throughout the lyrics. The chorus repeatedly speaks of being "free" and "innocent", as if the singer is yearning for a simpler, more pure way of life. This sense of yearning is reinforced by the final lines of the song, which speak of realizing one's "innocence" and embracing the sense of wonder and possibility that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
That girl was hot and ready to go
A girl who was attractive and enthusiastic about something, probably related to partying or having a good time.
She's a mess from her heavy metal
Her appearance and behavior are unconventional, maybe inspired by a heavy metal aesthetic.
And it's alright, yeah, that's alright
Noticing something unusual, but not judging it negatively. Accepting variety and diversity.
Falling into lost quantum of ten
Entering a state of feeling disoriented, lost, or unbalanced. Using a metaphor of physics to express it.
My friends' going gods
Referring to his friends as powerful and influential figures, possibly because they share similar ideals, behaviors, or lifestyles.
And it happens again
Experiencing something that is familiar or predictable, and maybe even enjoyable or exciting.
But it's alright, this is my kind
Expressing confidence and pride in his own identity and way of being, which might be different from mainstream standards.
I'm running through the street
Moving quickly and impulsively, driven by a sense of urgency or excitement.
My hits in the air, this city is rock
Raising his fists or hands in a gesture of enthusiasm or defiance, while feeling a sense of belonging to a rebellious or wild environment.
We're not in Bel Air
Contrasting his current reality with a privileged or luxurious place, implying that where he is now might be less comfortable, but more authentic or exciting.
And it's alright, this is my kind
Reiterating his self-acceptance and nonconformism, as a way of coping with challenges or obstacles.
Oh, what a night, I guess you're ready for the show
Acknowledging that something exciting, entertaining, or memorable is about to happen or has happened. Inviting someone else to share the experience.
(Live where be free again)
Adding a phrase that could be an imperative, a wish, a motto, or a slogan. Encouraging to live in a way that allows for freedom, spontaneity, or authenticity.
Oh, what a night, I guess you get to let me go
Feeling some sense of liberation, detachment, or closure after an intense, emotional, or transformative event. Implying that someone else may have been holding him back, and now he can move on.
(Live where be innocence)
Repeating the phrase that suggests a longing for innocence, purity, or simplicity. Contrasting with the previous line that suggests a desire for freedom or release. Suggesting a tension between conflicting values or emotions.
We use to learn by a hanging trees
Referring to some past experience or tradition that was violent, cruel, or harsh, and maybe involved some form of punishment or execution.
I see the lights coming near, Like diamonds
Observing some bright, colorful, or precious object or phenomenon that is approaching him or catching his attention. Using a metaphor of diamonds to emphasize its beauty and value.
I feel silence, your heart stops
Experiencing a moment of intense emotion, probably related to love, loss, or death. Using a metaphor of silence to describe its stillness and depth.
(Pured of me)
Using a phrase that is ambiguous in its meaning, but might suggest a purification, release, or sacrifice of something important or valuable.
I need no money, better watch your disease
Claiming that he does not need external resources or validation, and instead focusing on inner strength and health. Warning someone else to be cautious or mindful of their own negative tendencies or behaviors.
And it's alright, you are my kind
Recognizing some affinity, attraction, or similarity with someone else, and feeling accepting or supportive of their own identity or lifestyle.
We're running down the fields
Moving swiftly and energetically through some natural or rural landscape, evoking a sense of freedom, joy, or adventure.
Ravens in air, you wanna free world everywhere
Feeling some mystical or spiritual connection to the natural world, and maybe seeing some symbolic significance in an animal or a bird. Expressing a desire for a better, more just, or more humane society.
And it's alright 'cause we are blind
Acknowledging some limitation, ignorance, or vulnerability, but also finding comfort or hope in the presence or solidarity of others who share similar struggles or values.
I feel you realize
Sensing an empathetic or intuitive connection with someone else, without specifying what they are realizing or feeling.
I see my innocence, in this world
Finding some sense of purity, naivety, or goodness within himself, even in the midst of a world that is often harsh, corrupt, or unfair.
Oh, what a night
Repeating the phrase that suggests a moment of excitement, celebration, or revelation. Emphasizing its importance or intensity.
Writer(s): Fabrice Allegre, Vincent March, Mark Dyer Copyright: Stb Music Inc., Greensleeves Publishing Limited, Jack Russell Music
Contributed by Emma P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@raybern2b
Give thanks to Warrior King for the words of power.
@oj9444
Everyone love it!!! It's a natural healing
@16aden16
It is WARRIOR KING whom is singing this song; to anyone who has a doubt whether it's him. I know him personally. Big tune still enuh
@zlove27
Blessed be the man!!
@takispa.8545
great song
@terrencekelsey2061
OH WHAT A FEELING
@mlonyenioner
big big tune!
@markdyer9377
Oh what a feeling
@ringobandito
wicked riddim.
@martinmarko1749
Can i get the lyrics ?