This One
Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers Lyrics
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Time have no friend
Who you a go warn, when the real war come on
A no we you have to warn when the truth bust out
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
Malcolm X, Garvey, Martin, Marley,
Mohamed, Jesus Christ
Strive and free your life
Don't play their games
Don't put your mind to waste, don't put your mind to waste
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
This is the one that is this one
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
This is the one that is this one
Propaganda machine working overtime
Now more than ever on the younger minds
Don't just believe everything you see on the t.v.
Don't just believe everything you read in the magazine
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
This is the one that is this one
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
This is the one that is this one
People have their place
Race has its pace
Each blow a the right one
Every blow carries a weight
No giving up in I, I will keep the faith
No giving up in I, fight them racist hate
No no no no no no no no you can't do nothing 'bout it
You can't do nothing 'bout it
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
This is the one that is this one
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
I am the one that is this one
We are the one that is this one
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
This is the one that is this one
It a the right one, it a the real one
It a the right one, it a the real one
In the song "This One," Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers address various issues that plague society. They touch on the distortion of history, the passage of time, and the fallacy of propaganda. They assert that there are certain issues that cannot be ignored and that people need to be more discerning in what they believe. The song urges listeners to be mindful and not fall victim to the manipulation of the media. The lyrics also mention a few important figures like Malcolm X, Garvey, Jesus Christ, among others, and this could suggest the importance of their works and teachings.
The song starts by addressing how history is constantly being distorted and rewritten to fit certain narratives, but time has no friends, and the truth will eventually reveal itself. The chorus speaks to the fact that there are some issues that cannot be ignored, and individuals need to stand up for what is right. The bridge encourages people to keep fighting and not give up, especially in the face of racism, and to remember their place in the world.
Overall, "This One" is a song that speaks to the need for people to be more discerning and stand up for what is right. It encourages individuals to not just believe everything they hear or see but to seek out the truth for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
History been renamed
The past has been altered or re-written.
Time have no friend
Time is not on our side, it passes quickly and is uncontrollable.
Who you a go warn, when the real war come on
Who will you warn when the actual battle or struggle arises?
A no we you have to warn when the truth bust out
It won't be up to us to spread the truth when it is revealed.
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
They cannot stop this revolution or change from happening.
Malcolm X, Garvey, Martin, Marley, Mohamed, Jesus Christ
A list of influential and powerful figures throughout history who fought for justice and equality.
Strive and free your life
Put in effort to liberate yourself from societal constraints and expectations.
Don't play their games
Do not participate in oppressive structures or systems set up by those in power.
Don't put your mind to waste, don't put your mind to waste
Do not let the propaganda and misinformation of the powerful corrupt your thinking.
Propaganda machine working overtime
The media and those in power are working extra hard to manipulate people's thoughts and opinions.
Now more than ever on the younger minds
The youth are especially vulnerable to this propaganda and should be aware of it.
Dem can't do nothing 'bout this one
The revolution that is coming cannot be stopped or contained by those in power.
People have their place
Societal hierarchies exist and people are expected to stay in their designated roles or classes.
Race has its pace
Racial differences and disparities dictate the speed at which progress and change can occur.
Each blow a the right one
Each action taken towards progress and equality is a step in the right direction.
Every blow carries a weight
Each action has an impact on the overall fight for justice and equality.
No giving up in I, I will keep the faith
I will not give up or lose hope in the face of adversity.
Fight them racist hate
Combat and resist institutionalized and internalized racism.
You can't do nothing 'bout it
They will not be able to halt the transformation or change occurring.
I am the one that is this one
I am part of the movement and change that is happening.
We are the one that is this one
We are all part of the collective struggle and change for justice and equality.
It a the right one, it a the real one
This revolution and fight for justice is the correct and genuine one.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARLEY, ZIGGY MARLEY
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