Oh Jah Jah
Embracing Redemption: Eddie Murphy's Call to Leave Babylon for Zion
Lyrics
Oh Jah Jah Jah Jah Jah Jah Jah Jah Jah
Expressing a call or invocation to Jah, a name for God in Rastafarian beliefs.
(Oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah yeah)
Reiteration of the call to Jah, emphasizing a spiritual connection.
Sing it loud!
Encouraging to sing the message loudly, indicating the importance of spreading the message.
(Oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah yeah)
Reiteration of the encouragement to sing the message loudly, reinforcing its significance.
Goodness gracious Lord have mercy
Expression of concern about the chaotic state of the world, seeking divine intervention.
The devil's on the move, and the world's gone crazy
Observation of societal issues, mentioning police violence against black individuals.
Police in the streets shootin' down black babies
Highlighting the tragedy of violence affecting young lives and calling for divine acknowledgment.
Glory Allelujah for the young and the innocent
Praising God for the youth and innocence, invoking a sense of hope and salvation.
Yeah, run fo' yo life, the time has come
Urging to flee from danger, emphasizing the critical nature of the situation.
For us to strengthen our defenses
Calling for collective defense against challenges and threats.
Hey Babylon, you know it won't be long
Addressing Babylon, a metaphor for corrupt and oppressive systems, predicting its eventual end.
Oh, and we'll be going back to Zion
Anticipating a return to Zion, symbolizing a place of spiritual purity and freedom.
Soon, we're leavin' Babylon, and goin' back to Zion
Emphasizing the imminent departure from Babylon and the journey back to Zion.
We're leavin' Babylon, y'll goin' back to Zion, yeah we are
Reiterating the departure from Babylon and the return to Zion with confidence.
Oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah yeah
Reaffirming the call and connection to Jah, expressing devotion.
Oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah yeah
Repeating the reaffirmation of the call and connection to Jah for emphasis.
Goodness gracious Lord have mercy
Repeating the expression of concern about the state of the world and seeking divine mercy.
You know a never, ever
Declaring a commitment to resisting the influence of negativity and evil.
Never let the devil get the best of me, yeah
A personal resolve to withstand negative influences, affirming strength.
I saw the preacher taking nickles from the welfare babies (babies, babies)
Observation of a preacher's questionable actions, highlighting hypocrisy and exploitation.
Go, go daddy, go Jah, for the young and the innocent, yeah yeah
Encouraging divine support for the young and innocent, expressing concern for their well-being.
Protect the right, reject the wrong, it offends my senses
Advocating for righteousness, rejecting wrongdoing as it is offensive.
Hey Babylon, you know it won't be long
Repeating the anticipation of the end of Babylon, predicting a return to Zion.
Oh, and we'll be going back to Zion
Reiterating the expectation of returning to Zion, emphasizing divine intervention.
Soon, we're leavin' Babylon, and goin' back to Zion, yeah
Restating the imminent departure from Babylon and the journey back to Zion.
We're leavin' Babylon and y'll goin' back to Zion, yeah we are
Confidently asserting the departure from Babylon and the return to Zion.
(Oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah yeah) singing for the Lord saying
Continuing to sing and praise Jah, expressing devotion and gratitude.
Oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah yeah
Reaffirming the continuous praise and connection to Jah.
Goodness gracious Lord have mercy (yeah)
Repeating the call for divine mercy, acknowledging the chaotic state of the world.
Goodness gracious Lord have mercy (yeah)
Reiterating the plea for divine mercy, emphasizing the need for divine intervention.
Singin y'll, goodness gracious Lord have mercy (yeah)
Continuing to sing praises, seeking divine mercy and intervention.
Goodness gracious Lord have mercy (yeah)
Repeating the call for divine mercy, underscoring the urgency of the plea.
Ooh ooh ooh (world's gone crazy) yeah
Expressing distress about the chaotic state of the world.
(Oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah yeah)
Reiterating the continuous call and connection to Jah, emphasizing devotion.
(Oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah oh Jah Jah yeah) oh Jah Jah Jah Jah Jah Jah Jah Jah Jah
Repeating the continuous call and connection to Jah for emphasis and spiritual resonance.
(Ooh ooh, Lord have mercy)
Closing with a plea for divine mercy, echoing the overall theme of the song.
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