Take It to Jah
Finding Solace in Jah: Transcending Pain and Worries
Lyrics
All this pain in this world
All the pain in the world is acknowledged.
All the crying in this world
The sorrow and tears present in the world are recognized.
I'll take it to Jah
The speaker expresses a commitment to take all the pain to Jah (God).
All the worries in the world
Attention is drawn to the worries in the world.
And all the troubles in this world
The troubles existing in the world are acknowledged.
I will take to Jah
The speaker pledges to take all the troubles to Jah.
All the suffering
Reference to the general suffering in the world.
Right where we are
The suffering is acknowledged to be where they currently are.
I'll take to my father
The speaker commits to taking the suffering to their father (Jah).
'Cause he said
Reference to what "he" (Jah) said.
Come to I with all thine sins
Jah invites the speaker to bring all their sins to Him.
And I will wash away
Jah promises to cleanse away all impurities.
All the impurities
Cleansing from impurities is emphasized.
He said I'm your father
Jah is identified as the speaker's father and the creator of everything.
The creator of everything
The speaker reiterates Jah's role as the creator.
That's what I say
The speaker confirms their agreement with Jah's identity.
(CHORUS):
Chorus introduction.
All this pain I'll take to Jah [2x]
The speaker vows to take all the pain to Jah, repeated for emphasis.
All these worries I'll take to Jah [2x]
The commitment to take worries to Jah is reiterated.
Come to I with your problems
Invitation for others to bring their problems to the speaker.
No problem too big or small
No problem is considered too big or small to bring to the speaker.
No one, no one will be rejected
Assurance that no one will be rejected when seeking help.
I'm your father the creator
Jah is identified as the speaker's father and creator, emphasizing his role.
OH-HO-HO-HO Lord I cry [2x]
Expression of emotional distress or plea to the Lord.
Even when Satan comes
Recognition of challenges even when faced with the influence of Satan.
With him demons
The negative forces represented by demons are acknowledged.
Turn everything I believed in
Challenges are described as turning beliefs upside down.
Upside down
Despite challenges, the speaker emphasizes not forgetting Jah.
I will never forget
Continued commitment to remembering Jah even in difficult times.
With Jah on our side
The presence of Jah is seen as a source of strength.
Who can be against us
A rhetorical question asserting the strength provided by Jah's support.
Oh no
Confirmation that no one can stand against those with Jah on their side.
Most high omnipotent one
Addressing Jah as the Most High and omnipotent one.
Praise him most high
Encouragement to praise the Most High.
(CHORUS): [TO END]
Chorus repetition to end the song.
All this pain I'll take to Jah
Reiteration of the commitment to take all the pain to Jah.
All this crying I'll take to Jah
Reiteration of the commitment to take all the crying to Jah.
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