Tomorrow People
Unveiling Tomorrow's Truth: Ziggy Marley's Powerful Message
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Tomorrow people, where is your past?
Questioning the connection of tomorrow's people to their history and origins.
Tomorrow people, how long will you last?
Raising doubts about the longevity or endurance of the future generation.
Tomorrow people, where is your past?
Reiterating the inquiry about the past of tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, how long will you last?
Repeating the concern about the sustainability of tomorrow's people.
Today you say you deyah
Contrasting the present with the future, indicating the transient nature of their presence.
Tomorrow you say you're gone
Highlighting the inconsistency or impermanence of their presence.
But you're gone so long
Emphasizing a prolonged absence or disconnection.
If there is no love in your heart - so sorry
Stating that without love, expressing regret for the lack of positive emotions or empathy.
Then there is no hope for you - true, true
Asserting that without love, there's a bleak outlook for a better future.
Tomorrow people, where is your past?
Repeating the query regarding the history of tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, how long will you last?
Reiterating concern about the endurance of tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, where is your past?
Reiterating the inquiry about the past of tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, how long will you last?
Repeating doubts about the longevity or endurance of the future generation.
So you're in the air
Describing a state of being airborne but lacking generosity or compassion.
But you still don't have a thing to spare
Implies being in a superior position while not sharing or giving.
You're flying high
Metaphorically flying high while others are struggling.
While we're on the low o-o-oh
Highlighting disparities between different groups or individuals.
Tomorrow people, where is your past?
Asking again about the connection to history or origins of tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, how long will you last? Tell me now
Seeking an immediate response regarding the endurance or longevity of the future generation.
Tomorrow people, where is your past? No where
Asserting the absence of a past for tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, how long will you last? Ten years!
Suggesting a limited lifespan or future for tomorrow's people.
Stop tellin' me the same story
Expressing frustration with repetitive narratives or excuses.
Today you say you deyah
Reiterating the transient nature of their presence.
Tomorrow you say you're gone and you're not coming back
Indicating a consistent pattern of departure without return.
If there is no love in your heart oh now
Reiterating the importance of love, implying it's crucial for hope.
There will never be hope for you
Stating that without love, hope will always be elusive.
Tomorrow people, where is your past?
Asking again about the connection to history or origins of tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, how long will you last? Ten years!
Reiterating doubts about the longevity or endurance of the future generation.
Tomorrow people, where is your past?
Reiterating the inquiry about the past of tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, tomorrow people, come on
Encouraging the involvement or engagement of tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, tomorrow people, come on
Inviting tomorrow's people to act or participate.
Tomorrow people, tomorrow people, no soon come
Implying a delay or procrastination in the arrival of tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, tomorrow people, soon come
Expecting the imminent arrival of tomorrow's people.
Tomorrow people, tomorrow people, today is here
Highlighting the presence of today compared to the awaited tomorrow.
If you don't know your past, you don't know your future
Stressing the significance of knowing one's history for a better understanding of the future.
Everyone
Emphasizing the importance for everyone to know their past.
Don't know your past, don't know your future everyman
Reiterating the necessity for knowing one's past for a better future.
Don't know your past, don't know your future, come on
Encouraging individuals to understand their past for a better future.
Don't know your past, don't know your future
Reiterating the importance of knowing one's past for a better future.
How many nations
Rhetorical question emphasizing the impact on nations due to a lack of understanding their history.
How many people did that one catch
Rhetorical question about the number of individuals affected by ignorance of their history.
How many nations did that one catch
Highlighting the global impact due to a lack of understanding one's history.
Don't know past, don't know your future
Stressing the significance of knowing one's past for a better future.
Don't know past, don't know your future
Reiterating the importance of knowing one's past for a better future.
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