Peace In Liberia
Harmony Quest in Liberia: Alpha Blondy's Plea for Peace
Lyrics
We want peace in Liberia
We desire peace in Liberia
Peace in Monrovia
Specifically, peace in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia
We want peace in Liberia
Reiteration of the desire for peace in Liberia
Peace in Monrovia
Reiteration of the desire for peace in Monrovia
Cause Babylone shall not rise again
Expressing the belief that the oppressive system ("Babylone") will not reemerge
Babylone shall not rise again
Reaffirming the conviction that "Babylone" will not rise again
Babylone shall not stand again
Stating that the oppressive system of "Babylone" will not stand again
Babylone shall not stand again
Reiterating that "Babylone" shall not stand again
Cause everyday they talking about
Reference to the constant discussion of the Liberian civil war in daily life
The Liberian civil war
Highlighting the ongoing impact of the Liberian civil war
And everywhere over JAH land
Noting the widespread presence of suffering and bloodshed across the land
Muddy rivers of blood oh Lord!
Describing the tragic extent of bloodshed and violence
No matter who wins, Liberia is crying
Regardless of the winner, Liberia is depicted as still experiencing pain and sorrow
No matter who looses, Liberia still crying
Emphasizing that even in defeat, Liberia continues to suffer
No matter who's right, they've got to stop the fight
Advocating for an end to the fighting, regardless of who is deemed right
No matter who's wrong, the devil still stronger
Recognizing the prevailing strength of negativity and evil
So we want peace in Liberia
Repetition of the desire for peace in Liberia
Peace in Monrovia
Repetition of the desire for peace in Monrovia
We want peace in Liberia
Repetition of the desire for peace in Liberia
Peace in Monrovia
Repetition of the desire for peace in Monrovia
Cause Babylone shall not rise again
Reiteration of the belief that "Babylone" will not rise again
Babylone shall not rise again
Reaffirmation that "Babylone" shall not rise again
Babylone shall not stand again
Restating that "Babylone" shall not stand again
Babylone shall not stand again
Reiterating the position that "Babylone" shall not stand again
We calling on Jesus Christ to save I and I
Invoking Jesus Christ for salvation
We calling Jesus Christ to save I and I
Repetition of the call on Jesus Christ for salvation
We calling on Allah to save I and I
Seeking salvation through the invocation of Allah
Calling Adonaí to save I and I
Seeking salvation through the invocation of Adonaí (Lord)
Cry, cry Liberia
Repeated cries for Liberia, emphasizing the nation's suffering
Cry, cry Liberia
Continuation of the plea for Liberia to overcome its hardships
Cry, cry Liberia
Further calls for Liberia to overcome its challenges
Cry, cry Liberia
Continued emphasis on Liberia's need to overcome adversity
Cry, cry Liberia
Reiteration of the plea for Liberia to overcome its difficulties
Cry, cry Liberia
Final call for Liberia to overcome its challenges, echoing the repeated cries
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