I used to love these guys, saw them play in the States a few times in the 80's. I read their lyrics for the first time and they make alot of sense. I really didn't know the Bad Brains were religious? I learn something new everyday.........................
The Meek
Jah children, jah children, yeah
The meek shall inherit the earth.
Jah children, jah children, yeah
The meek shall inherit the earth.
Why must Rasta live this way?
The meek shall inherit the earth.
Jah children, jah children, yeah
The meek shall inherit the earth.
In due season, each will pay
Blessed is the man who walketh not
in the counsel of the ungodly,
nor standeth in the way of the sinners,
nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful,
nor taketh delight in the way that the unrighteous go.
The Meek
Jah children, jah children, yeah
The meek shall inherit the earth.
Jah children, jah children, yeah
The meek shall inherit the earth.
Why must Rasta live this way?
The creator has shown us a better way.
So why must I and I fight each other?
With unity and love for your brother,
there's always a better way.
The meek shall inherit the earth.
Jah children, jah children, yeah
The meek shall inherit the earth.
In due season, each will pay
according to the works that
they have done on Earth today.
So I and I, we shall live in truth.
His Majesty, His Majesty
has shown us a better day.
Blessed is the man who walketh not
in the counsel of the ungodly,
nor standeth in the way of the sinners,
nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful,
nor taketh delight in the way that the unrighteous go.
And he should be like a tree
planted by the rivers of water
that bringeth forth fruit in its due season.
Nor shall his leaves wither,
nor shall his locks wither,
nor shall he be smitten by the sun of the day,
and nor shall he be smitten by the moon of the night.
But be prosperous in the way that he goes,
in the way of our lord JAH!RASTAFARI!
