Last War
Zap Pow Lyrics
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(Go so)
(Jah Jah children are rising)
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Children are having children
(Jah Jah children are rising)
The rich is getting richer
(Jah Jah children are rising)
And there ain't no justice for the poor
Come on and
Let us join our hands and hearts
And our minds and souls in this last war
(Jah Jah children are rising)
(We need more love
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Brothers are fighting brothers
(Jah Jah children are rising)
That ain't no way for us to live, no way
Professionals and leaders
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Truth is what you got to give, oh yes
It's time
for us to join our hands and hearts
And our minds and souls in this last war
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Say it again, say it again
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Brothers are fighting brothers
(Jah Jah children are rising)
And that ain't no way for us to live, no way
Professionals and leaders
(Jah Jah children are rising)
The truth is what you got to give, oh yes
It's time
for us to join our hands and hearts
And our minds and souls in this last war
Higher
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Said rise up, stand up, for your justice
Higher, higher, higher
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Rising higher
Rising higher
(Jah Jah children are rising)
I'ma begging you
Get up, stand up, for your justice
Get up, stand up, for your justice
(Jah Jah children are rising)
We need more love
(Jah Jah children are rising)
The song "Last War" by Zap Pow is a commentary on the societal issues that have plagued humanity for many years. The lyrics speak to the fact that children are having children, and the gap between the rich and the poor continues to widen with no justice for the latter. The song calls on individuals to join hands, hearts, minds, and souls in the last war against societal injustices. It is apparent in the lyrics that war refers to the struggle for equality and justice, rather than literal war.
The song repeatedly references Jah Jah children rising, and this is a nod towards Rastafarian language, which suggests that God's children will overcome challenges as long as they remain united. The song alludes to the idea that individuals need to rise together and fight for their rights, as opposed to fighting against their fellow man. Overall, the message is one of unity and equality, and the need for people to work together towards a common goal.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, mh
(Go so)
Opening sounds with no discernible meaning
(Jah Jah children are rising)
The faith believes in the rise of children
(Jah Jah children are rising)
The faith believes in the rise of children
Children are having children
(Jah Jah children are rising)
More and more, more and more
Teenagers and young adults are having kids at a concerning rate
The rich is getting richer
(Jah Jah children are rising)
And there ain't no justice for the poor
Income inequality is growing and the poor lack justice
Come on and
Let us join our hands and hearts
And our minds and souls in this last war
Let's unify in a final struggle for all that is good
(Jah Jah children are rising)
(We need more love
(Jah Jah children are rising)
The children of faith need more love
Brothers are fighting brothers
(Jah Jah children are rising)
That ain't no way for us to live, no way
Sibling rivalry is tearing us apart
Professionals and leaders
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Truth is what you got to give, oh yes
Leaders and professionals should prioritize truth
It's time
for us to join our hands and hearts
And our minds and souls in this last war
Now is the time for unification
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Say it again, say it again
The faith believes in the rise of children
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Brothers are fighting brothers
(Jah Jah children are rising)
And that ain't no way for us to live, no way
Siblings shouldn't fight
Professionals and leaders
(Jah Jah children are rising)
The truth is what you got to give, oh yes
Leaders and professionals should prioritize truth
It's time
for us to join our hands and hearts
And our minds and souls in this last war
Now is the time for unification
Higher
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Reaffirmation that the children of faith are rising
Said rise up, stand up, for your justice
Higher, higher, higher
(Jah Jah children are rising)
Fight for your justice, keep rising higher
Rising higher
Rising higher
(Jah Jah children are rising)
I'ma begging you
Get up, stand up, for your justice
Get up, stand up, for your justice
Keep rising higher and fighting for your rights
(Jah Jah children are rising)
We need more love
(Jah Jah children are rising)
The children of faith need more love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Beres Hammond
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@ferdydon400
Pure quality. Great band and Beres voice, wow!
@devicemanagement2890
When i was a boy, caribbean #1 tune.
Now we could be heading for the last war
@johnshaw4963
Original thing, one of the best song ever made by some of ,Jamaicas best musicians and singers ,one of my all time favorites.
@mikesaganor
This one of the song i always listen to,when I think of Beres Hammond, Zap Pow was one of then best reggae Bands around,some time back.and still the music lives on.
@zmoek
What a voice
@phresh1o1
Ya
@nanterreforever5647
Une tuerie
@mamadoumballo5655
C,était la belle époque les années 80
@axelnatural
A BIG CLASSIC TUUUUUNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@RayTheRasta
The original riddim