The News
Unveiling Injustice: Jimmy Cliff's Tale of Scandal and Survival
Lyrics
Have you heard the news
Expressing inquiry about awareness of recent events or information.
Have you heard the news
Repetition for emphasis, emphasizing the urgency of the news.
Have you heard the news
Continuation of the inquiry, suggesting the importance of the news.
Have you heard the news
Reiteration, further emphasizing the significance of the news.
I was in Africa down in Nigeria
Setting the scene by mentioning being in Africa, specifically Nigeria.
Oh they threw me in jail
Narrating an incident of being imprisoned in Nigeria.
I had one hell getting bail
Describing difficulties faced in securing release from jail.
Have you heard the news
Repetition of the initial inquiry, maintaining a focus on the news.
Have you heard the news
Emphasis on the importance of being informed about the news.
Have you heard the news
Continuation of the urgency and significance of the news.
Have you heard the news
Reiteration, stressing the need for awareness of the news.
They scandalizing my name
Allegations of character defamation, indicating a smear campaign.
They want to make me look shame
Desire to tarnish the reputation and bring about disgrace.
Because I got little fame
Attributing the motive to the speaker's modest level of fame.
They want to make me look shame
Reiteration of the intent to shame due to the speaker's fame.
Have you heard the news Everybody
Expanding the inquiry to include everyone, emphasizing collective awareness.
Have you heard the news
Repetition, maintaining the focus on the importance of the news.
Have you heard the news
Continuation of the emphasis on the need to be informed.
Have you heard the news
Reiteration, underscoring the gravity of the news.
It started by some liar
Pointing out the origin of the issues, blaming a dishonest individual.
Spreading like wild fire
Describing the rapid and uncontrollable spread of false information.
Propaganda all around
Reference to the widespread use of propaganda to manipulate perception.
News believed in every town
Highlighting the widespread belief in the false news.
In London ‘Merica then in Jamaica
Mentioning the global reach of the false news, including London, America, and Jamaica.
All over Trinidad
Further emphasizing the international impact, including Trinidad.
Oh Lord I felt so bad eeh eeh
Expressing emotional distress and sadness about the situation.
Have you heard the news
Repetition, urging continued attention to the unfolding events.
Have you heard the news
Re-emphasizing the importance of being informed about the news.
Have you heard the news
Continuation of the urgent call for awareness and understanding.
Have you heard the news
Reiteration of the ongoing significance of the news.
It started by some liar
Repetition, reinforcing the origin of the issues from a dishonest source.
Spreading like wild fire
Highlighting the uncontrollable and damaging spread of false information.
Propaganda, lies, libel uhh uhh
Summarizing the situation with the mention of propaganda, lies, and libel.
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