Marcus Garvey Time
the Gladiators Lyrics


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This is Marcus Garvey time, every words him said a come to pass
Man woman and babes, on top of the root fighting their brothers
But how long will this go on - it must got to stop -
No bad can ever over come good

Take love and make we mash down hate
So throw away your guns, throw away your guns
Every man want to survive so let live in love and peace - let's live in love and peace
Let Jah Jah go before us and make we mash down hate
Jah Jah go before us

It will be signs and wonders
Man will be running all around
So throw away, your guns
Throw away your guns
Every man want to survive so let live in love and peace -
let's live in love and peace




Let Jah Jah go before us - and make we mash down hate
Jah Jah go before us...

Overall Meaning

The Gladiators' song "Marcus Garvey Time" is a powerful message about the need for peace and unity among people. The lyrics allude to the teachings of Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political leader who advocated for black nationalism and Pan-Africanism. The song suggests that we should take inspiration from Garvey's message, which predicted that good will ultimately triumph over evil, and sparks of hope will emerge to guide us towards a better world.


In the first verse, the lyrics describe the ongoing violence and conflict between individuals, families, and communities, which seems to be a never-ending cycle. However, the song urges that this must come to an end since no bad can overcome good. The repetition of the chorus "take love and make we mash down hate" emphasizes the importance of love and shows that it has the power to overcome hate. The idea of throwing away guns is presented as a solution to the violence, which underlines the importance of pacifism and non-violence- an idea firmly entrenched in Garvey's philosophy.


The second verse predicts signs and wonders, suggesting that there will be a dramatic shift that will lead to universal peace. The song urges people to follow Jah, which is another term for God, to make love triumph over hate. The song celebrates Garvey's vision of black empowerment, which emphasized pride in one's roots and culture. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the need for unity, love, and non-violence to overcome hate and conflict in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

This is Marcus Garvey time, every words him said a come to pass
Now is the time for Marcus Garvey's teachings to come to fruition, as everything he prophesized is coming true before our eyes.


Man woman and babes, on top of the root fighting their brothers
People of all ages and genders are fighting among themselves, despite their shared roots and heritage.


But how long will this go on - it must got to stop -
The violence and strife cannot continue indefinitely; it must come to an end.


No bad can ever over come good
No matter how much evil is perpetrated, good will ultimately triumph.


Take love and make we mash down hate
We should combat hatred with love.


So throw away your guns, throw away your guns
We should reject violence as a means of resolving conflicts.


Every man want to survive so let live in love and peace - let's live in love and peace
All people desire to live in safety and harmony, so we should strive for a world of love and peace.


Let Jah Jah go before us and make we mash down hate
We should look to Jah as a guiding force to help us overcome hatred and violence.


It will be signs and wonders, man will be running all around
When love and peace prevail, there will be remarkable signs of transformation and people will be overcome with joy.


So throw away, your guns
Once again, violence must be rejected.


Every man want to survive so let live in love and peace - let's live in love and peace
This sentiment is repeated to emphasize the importance of living in harmony.


Let Jah Jah go before us - and make we mash down hate
Jah's guidance is still necessary to ensure that our efforts to overcome hatred are successful.


Jah Jah go before us...
Once again, the idea that we need Jah's guidance is emphasized.




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Rodolfo Oyola


on I Said I Love You

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