Speak the Truth
Unveiling Deception: Uwe Banton's Call to Speak the Truth
Lyrics
Woke up this morning and I turn on the news
Upon waking up, the speaker turns on the news.
I can't believe my eys
The speaker expresses disbelief at what they see.
they are deceiving, manipulating
The news is seen as deceiving and manipulating.
right before the public eyes
Manipulation is happening openly before the public.
and politicians keep lying
Politicians are consistently lying.
issuing statements falsifying
They issue statements that falsify information.
the truth they keep denying
The truth is denied by those in power.
this very state is terrifying
The state of affairs is described as terrifying.
now is the time when you speak the truth
Emphasizes the importance of speaking the truth.
can get you inna trouble
Speaking the truth can lead to trouble.
now is the time when you speak the truth
Reiterates the risk of trouble when speaking the truth.
can get you inna problem
Speaking the truth can result in problems.
investigative journalism
Refers to the role of investigative journalism.
and social media activism
Mentions the activism on social media.
fake news and populism
Addresses issues of fake news and populism.
Rasta nah bow to no devilism
Asserts resistance against devilish influences.
wistle blowers, ganja growers, church goers, truth sowers
Lists various individuals who need strength and wisdom.
got to be strong and be wise
Encourages strength and wisdom in facing challenges.
the truth is an offence, but it's not a sin
Declares that truth, while offensive, is not a sin.
it will reveal right in front of our eyes
The truth will be revealed before our eyes.
so don't worry, 'cause JAH JAH never fail I&I yet, no, no (repeat 1x)
Expresses confidence in Jah Jah's reliability.
through the darkest of ages, we been through those stages
Endurance through difficult times is acknowledged.
now is the time when you speak the truth
Reiterates the importance of speaking the truth.
can get you inna trouble
Warns of potential trouble for truth-telling.
now is the time when you speak the truth
Reiterates the risk of problems when speaking the truth.
can get you inna problem
Speaking the truth can lead to problems.
see and blind, hear and deaf can never solve the problem,
People who ignore issues can't solve problems.
what can we do to solve them
Ponders on solutions and emphasizes holding onto the truth.
hold on to the truth, and nothing but the truth
Advises holding onto the truth in the face of challenges.
but beware of the wolve pack
Warns against the dangers posed by a group of deceitful individuals.
'cause they will crucify you and deny you, spread all kinda lie about you
Describes the consequences of speaking the truth, including lies and denial.
won't even care to sacrifice
Indicates that those in power may not hesitate to harm truth-tellers.
but I'd rather be free speaking the truth
Expresses a preference for freedom even if it means speaking the truth.
than to live in a world of lies
Values living in a world of truth over a world of lies.
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