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08 Roots & Herbs
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An ode to nature and natural medicine/remedies.
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"FreeDem SoulJah", the debut album from Washington's Essential I, is a crucial blend of conscious roots & culture reggae mixed with positive hip hop. Irie riddims, bangin beats, soulful lyrics & fluid flows for everyone, everywhere. Give thanks!
Song Info
Genre
World • Reggae
Charts
Peak #153
Peak in subgenre #26
Author
Essential I & Dynasty Productions
Rights
S. Goggiel
Uploaded
December 29, 2008
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MP3 2.9 MB • 128 kbps • 3:10
Story behind the song
So many people are becoming more and more addicted to prescription and chemical drugs that the earthly realm of cures is being forgotten. This song is meant to serve as a reminder.
Lyrics
intro: yeh, rastaman a seh everything that ya find pon de land was givin by Jah and everything that ya find pon de land cant be controlled by no man's law chorus (x2): roots a de firmness of creation herbs a de healin of de nation roots mek mi grow from de foundation herbs mek mi hold a meditation verse 1: yes roots, de tonic brew fe blood purification and de herbal remedy use fe bug elimination mother nature never give i no bogus medication so mi nuh business wit dem food and drug administration de ancestral traditions fe go remove dem germs while scientist and doctor doh seem too concerned they waan fe tek away ini roots & herbs whaaaii mek mi tell dem seh dat... chorus (x2): roots a de firmness of creation herbs a de healin of de nation roots mek mi grow from de foundation herbs mek mi hold a meditation verse 2: yes roots and herbs haffi cultivate i ital livity, regional agriculture supply ras is de head, creator tafari raw iganic nah usda certified so dem try to mek we use dem cure but babylon medicine is jus too absurd eh see mi seh jus gimme de roots and herbs yeh, mek mi tell dem seh dat... chorus (x2): roots a de firmness of creation herbs a de healin of de nation roots mek mi grow from de foundation herbs mek mi hold a meditation verse 3: rasta deep rooted inna incient heritage solomon and makeda, menelik i parentage for natural health there is no alternative yo jah love is great haffi embrace and cherish H.I.M. his imperial majesty and her royal highness king alpha, queen omega joyful and righteous de original medicine in abundance pon de land cant be controlled substance regulated by man no chorus (x2): roots a de firmness of creation herbs a de healin of de nation roots mek mi grow from de foundation herbs mek mi hold a meditation
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