In the Light
Discovering Truth: Horace Andy's Journey into Light and Cultural Awakening
Lyrics
Listen to me carefully:
Expresses urgency and importance in the message to follow.
When I was a little child
Reflects on childhood memories.
I used to think Israel was in the sky
Describes a childhood misconception about Israel being in the sky.
When I was a little child
Repeats the theme of childhood reflections.
I used to think Egypt was in the sky
Shares another childhood misconception about Egypt being in the sky.
According to the teacher
Refers to teachings from a school teacher.
That I learned in school
Highlights the influence of the teacher's lessons.
Oh how they used to teach I
Reflects on how the speaker was taught.
To turn a fool
Contrasts the past foolishness with the present state of enlightenment.
But now:
Introduces a shift in perspective or realization.
I'm in the light I'm in the light
Expresses being in a state of enlightenment, metaphorically referred to as "the light."
And its shining bright
-I'm in the light I'm in the light
-And its shining bright
-When I was a little child
Recalls negative stereotypes about Rastaman in the speaker's childhood.
They used to say rastaman is no good
-I know I used to run from him away
-He walked down the street
Challenges stereotypes by emphasizing the truth spoken by the Rastaman.
But let me tell you people
-It's the man who tell the truth
-Come in the light come in the light
Encourages others to join the enlightened state, referred to as "the light."
'Cause its shining bright
-Come in the light come in the light
-Come on you
-When I was a little child
Reflects on a lack of awareness about cultural heritage in childhood education.
I didn't know my culture
-When I was a little child
-I didn't know my foreparents were from Africa
-All the things they used to teach I
-Was about England, Canada and America
-But now
Reiterates being in the light and the brightness associated with it.
I'm in the light I'm in the light
-And its shining bright
-Come in the light come in the light
Encourages others to come into the light.
Come on you
-When I was a little child
Repeats the lack of cultural awareness in childhood education, emphasizing England, Canada, and America.
I didn't know my culture
-When I was a little child
-I didn't know my foreparents were from Africa
-All the things they used to teach I
-Was about England Canada and America
-But now
Shifts to being in "Jah light," connecting enlightenment with spiritual and cultural roots.
I'm in Jah light I'm in Jah light
-And its shining bright
-Come in Jah light come in Jah light
-Come on you
Encourages others to join Jah light, emphasizing inclusivity.
Come in Jah light come in Jah light
-Come on you
-I'm in the light I'm in Jah light
Reiterates being in Jah light and the associated brightness.
And its shining bright
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