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Wailing Souls — Live On
Album: Live On
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Released: 1994
Length: 3:59
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I and I people must live on
Rasta people say we must live on
We as the people say we must live on
It doesn't matter what place you're from
We must live on

There is power in their game and so are we
Take a look in the mirror and the image you see
Don't you try to be a wanna be
You got to take full control of your destiny
First they take your land and your food
Then your music and your birthright too

I and I people must live on
Rasta people say we must live on
I and I people say we must live on
It doesn't matter what race you're from
We must live on

We have been through many ups and downs
But oh Lord, we are still around (thanks and praises)
So was the Indian, so was the Jews
So was the black man, so was everyone
It doesn't matter what nation are you from
I got to tell you we must all live as one

I and I people must live on
Jah Jah people say we must live on
Yeah, I and I people must live on
Jah Jah people say we must live on
Say we must live on, I and I people
Say we must live on, yeah, yeah
We must come together as one people
Say we must live on, yeah

Honour and gold will fade away
But your dignity is here to stay
There is always wolves in sheep clothing
Beware, for they will take your soul, yeah now
They will take your land and your food
Take your music and your birthright too

Ooo ooo.. must live on
Jah Jah people say we must live on
I and I people say we must live on
Heretical people say we must live on
We as the people say we must live on
It doesn't matter what race you're from
We must live on
Whoa, whoa, we must come together
As one people, say we must live on
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I'm not really into reggae on the whole, but I enjoyed this track.
Posted 6 months ago by q4Fry    [ Reply ]
The segue from Jefferson Airplane's Crown of Creation to Live On was brilliant!
Posted 6 months ago by cupajoe    [ Reply ]
 meatmike wrote:

I often fast forward past reggae too, but this stopped me. Special tune or am I in a reggae mood? No matter, grooving to it today.

It has a Marvin Gaye-touch to it


Posted 1 year ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
Pretty decent riff on the reggae trope.  Nice to have a wee bit of variation there every now and again... 
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
I often fast forward past reggae too, but this stopped me. Special tune or am I in a reggae mood? No matter, grooving to it today.
Posted 3 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
i hate skipping tracks but I just can't take reggae 
Posted 3 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
sounds pretty generic musically and lyrically.
Posted 4 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
Excellent bass mastering.
Posted 5 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
The finger snapping is annoying. It ruins the whole thing.
Posted 5 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
Don't often use PSD, but when Cake "Sheep Go To Heaven" came on I got this and love it!
Posted 12 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
I like it. Mixed feelings about some parts, and this is no increidble song. But it's a good relaxing tune.
Posted 18 years ago by guitar_man_101    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Pleasant enough, but not exactly the epitome of reggae. The programmed drum track brings it down a notch for me.
I think, actually, that the programmed drum track unintentionally makes an interesting point.
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Pleasant enough, but not exactly the epitome of reggae. The programmed drum track brings it down a notch for me.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
"Rasta people must live on." Yeah, we wouldn't want to put an end to the drug culture, now would be?
Posted 19 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
i love reggae but this song sucks
Posted 19 years ago by snowak    [ Reply ]
We need jlind back in here to iron this out.
Posted 19 years ago by Cambot    [ Reply ]
maLeFunKtion wrote:
You know what. There's nothing worse in this day and age, than people trying to supress a person's personal views and tastes in something as universal and widespread as music. JLind merely said he didn't like Reggae. His comment did nothing to imply that he is narrow-minded. Are you suggesting that we all like EVERY type of music, and have some kind of indepth appreciation on a physical/metaphysical and spiritual level? I bet there is plenty of music out there that you would happily label "rubbish", "garbage", "crap", "boring" etc... comfortably in the presence of people you know. Would YOU like being criticised for NOT liking something? I shall opt to not comment on whether I like or dislike this track, as the backlash of comments about my conscious awareness of it's value could hurt
He doesn't say "I don't like it." He says "reggae is the definition of everything that sucks" Big difference. That is really my main point.
Posted 19 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
flame-off, it's only music.
Posted 19 years ago by ChrisNarmi    [ Reply ]
ScottN wrote:
Hmmm... A 21 yr old (you) who knows the definition of "everything that sucks"? Well you're entitled to your opinion aren't you, but a comment like the one you made implies you may simply be a narrow minded idiot.
You know what. There's nothing worse in this day and age, than people trying to supress a person's personal views and tastes in something as universal and widespread as music. JLind merely said he didn't like Reggae. His comment did nothing to imply that he is narrow-minded. Are you suggesting that we all like EVERY type of music, and have some kind of indepth appreciation on a physical/metaphysical and spiritual level? I bet there is plenty of music out there that you would happily label "rubbish", "garbage", "crap", "boring" etc... comfortably in the presence of people you know. Would YOU like being criticised for NOT liking something? I shall opt to not comment on whether I like or dislike this track, as the backlash of comments about my conscious awareness of it's value could hurt
Posted 19 years ago by maLeFunKtion    [ Reply ]
jlind wrote:
About to give it 1, but I already did. Reggae is the definition of things that suck.
Hmmm... A 21 yr old (you) who knows the definition of "everything that sucks"? Well you're entitled to your opinion aren't you, but a comment like the one you made implies you may simply be a narrow minded idiot.
Posted 19 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
WOW. but look at your play list. you can get that off of any radio station. maybe your taste in music is not sophisticated? perhaps? babies dying war suck - not really reggae. jlind wrote:
About to give it 1, but I already did. Reggae is the definition of things that suck.
Posted 19 years ago by jerseygirl    [ Reply ]
jlind wrote:
About to give it 1, but I already did. Reggae is the definition of things that suck.
Try explaining that to most Jamaicans and Brazilians.
Posted 19 years ago by Cambot    [ Reply ]
About to give it 1, but I already did. Reggae is the definition of things that suck.
Posted 19 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
boulder_jim wrote:
I like reggae, and like hearing reggae on RP, but I don't particularly like this track. A bit overproduced, maybe.
Feel the same.
Posted 19 years ago by yvos    [ Reply ]
Nimitz-68 wrote:
Ja Mon We Be Jammin' Now! More More More
completely agree with you
Posted 20 years ago by socrates    [ Reply ]
Keep the reggae coming! I guess I'll have to start uploading from my special mp3 stash.
Posted 21 years ago by vertex    [ Reply ]
Ja Mon We Be Jammin' Now! More More More
Posted 21 years ago by Nimitz-68    [ Reply ]
IRIE I!
Posted 21 years ago by DavidCarrico    [ Reply ]
I STILL LIKE IT! GROOVIN AWAY IN MY PARADISE.
Posted 21 years ago by LBRC    [ Reply ]
Posted 21 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
A sunny day, a gentle ocean breeze, a cold beer, and this song. Thanks for the daydream... :D :p
Posted 21 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
I like reggae, and like hearing reggae on RP, but I don\'t particularly like this track. A bit overproduced, maybe.
Posted 21 years ago by boulder_jim    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by jlind: this station would be perfect if it didn't play regaee.
Ah, but it is the little imperfections that make RP so fascinating. :D
Posted 21 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
I still don\'t understand why RP plays regaee... it just is so far from all the other music on this channel. I\'ve said it before and I will say it again: this station would be perfect if it didn\'t play regaee.
Posted 21 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Ya gotta love it.
Posted 21 years ago by Nurktwin09    [ Reply ]
I dig on the Wailing Souls -- they rock the vibe down to me bones.
Posted 22 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
ICK! Not my type of music at all.
Posted 22 years ago by CoolbeaN    [ Reply ]
:D
Posted 23 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]