Although
the theme and lyrics of this Four Track EP
are rather serious, as the titles suggest
there is a healthy dose of humor too. You
could say, here we have an example of
Serious Spiritual Satire.
The music is up-tempo (186 BPM!), yet
contains the relaxed atmosphere that
typifies the Reggae Rhythm even in realms
that reach the sound barriers. A riddim
clearly inspired by early 1980's Black Uhuru
material: especially a track called
"Darkness" come to mind.
Four mixes: two completely different dubs
and two discomixes with the full lyrics,
each with their own particular flavor in
the mix. Some have an occasional jingle in
the mix.
LYRICS
For the sake of His Name
JAH JAH people beware
So you won't cry in vain
When the trouble is there
Don't you build on the sand
Better build on the Rock
So when storm hits the land
You will stand up dreadlock
Don't you work with the mystery
Let JAH work fruit on you
Don't you call it a ministry
When money's working for you
I don't see the apostles
Work your industry way
Where your favorite gospels
Say what you have to say
People dig through the lies
It's not JAH Who they serve
They are working for satan
He's the god that they serve
So take heed to this warning
Cause the time is so dread
When you can't stand this calling
You just got to be dead
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