Today we talk about poetry. Poetry of a most organic and musical order which comes in the form of one of our absolute favourites, Ms. Sara Lugo. Lugo's entire presentation of her music - This wonderfully soulful and Jazzy Reggae blend which has feet firmly planted in each and every genre it visits - is so inherently interesting that it may distract from an area of her gifts which is just as formidable. The spoken word. Working with her style, Sara Lugo's words are able to convey an unforgettable and downright intoxicating level of emotion to her listeners and, also, not only can you feel her conviction of what she says, but she is also able to bring out just how much FUN she has singing her music as well. Today we take a random look at some of her finest efforts in ten fantastically fiery and fully fragrant fragments of fabulous phraseology from the 'Familiar Stranger': Lyrics! Sara Lugo
'Familiar Stranger'
"Waiting for you, waiting for you
My familiar stranger
I can't have you, you can't have me
We can't have each other
Looking for you, looking for you
My familiar stranger
You and I, I and You
We belong together
You won't find the key to my door -
Even if it's billions of years that you've searched for
I don't know you
You don't know me
Oh how I wish to find the key!"
'Smile of A Child'
It's a blessing for the whole world
A blessing for the whole world
I can learn so much, so much from you
Cause you are, so true, so true, so true
You don't fake, you don't break promises
You just live and you love and forgive
I wanna be like you!
Run and fall, and get up again
Don't be scared or afraid
Just try again
I wanna be like you!
Run and fall, and get up again
Don't be scared or afraid and just try again"
[BOOM!]
'Old Roots Rastaman'
"And he knows that he won't live forever
Cause that's just the way it is
Everything has its time
And when the time has come to go he will carry it-
Like a King wears His crown
Know where you're standing
Know your roots
That's how you'll grow old and true
Know where you're standing
Know your roots
That's how you know"
'And They Cry' featuring Naptali
"Yes they cry
Living on the street
No shoes on their feet
Have no hope at all
And they cry
Living on the street
No shoes on their feet
Have no hope at all
Children in the street, facing everyday
Sadness, noise and pressure in a different way
Everyday they go through a whole lotta stress -
But it doesn't really matter, unless -
It happens at home, on the doorsteps
Everyone's armed, you better don't mess
Stick to the rules and keep it flowing
That's the only way to keep it going
Why? Why?!
They ask you Lord
Do there have to be fights with guns and swords?
If we are human, with minds and thoughts
People have to learn how to use their words"
'Soul Chaos'
"Soul chaos
Pushing and turning me round
Lifting me up and letting me fall, until I feel nothing at all
Yeah, that's the soul chaos -
Tossing and turning me round
I'm like the butterlfy, falling from the sky
It makes me lose my mind
Questions over questions and tears over tears
Life has so much to teach us, through the years
There's a reason for everything
Don't rush, everything takes time
There's a season for everything
Every word, there's a rhyme
Everything is mixed up, in your mind
Signals from your body, time to time
Confusion ah gwan, so much works to be done
You've been waiting for so long
Hit the tone
Soul chaos
Pushing an turning me round
Lifting me up and letting me fall, until I feel nothing at all"
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| "What About Love" [2011] What About Buying It? |
'Mother & Child'
"Mother and child - tears run wild, like a river of sorrow
But deep, down inside they pray for a better tomorrow - a better life
Mother and child - tears run wild, like a river of sorrow
But deep, down inside they pray for a better tomorrow
The path is long, the road - not smooth
No one at home, nothing but a sad mood
Baby's crying, they don't know why
While Mother and Father are living a lie
No food on the table, no honest truth
And no nutrition, to feed the youth
The struggle is tough
Situation rough
But mother and child just can't give up
CAUSE LIFE IS TOO BEAUTIFUL TO BE THROWN AWAY
There is new hope
Hope with the rising of every new day
Mother and child - tears run wild, like a river of sorrow
But deep, down inside they pray for a better tomorrow - a better life
An endless tunnel with no beginning and no end
Searching for freedom and seeking a friend
Mother and child are begging for help
No home
No food
No water
Trapped in social slaughter
More love, more light and future
Mother and child - crossing the border"
[BOOM!]
'Bombs Of Love'
"I’ve seen them fall and I seen them rise
Hear them bawl and spreading lies
Politicians in disguise
I’m, not going to compromise
I’m gonna stay on track, there’s no looking back
I’m ready to attack if I have to
No they’re not going to fool me with their lies
I’ve got bombs of love dropping, dropping, dropping, dropping, dropping down!
Bombs of love dropping, dropping, dropping, dropping, dropping down!
Bombs of love dropping, dropping, dropping, dropping, dropping down!
Bombs of love!
No more tricking.
Oh no!
Time is ticking
Oooh yeah!
And I’ve got no time to lose
You’re not, cannot confuse me
My mind
Or my soul
Or my spirit
Jah is on my side!"
'Learn'
"People judge everything you do
They judge everything you say
[Even when they don't have the right to]
Is it right or wrong?
Wrong
Is it good or bad?
It's not okay
So hard to know how to react
Voices in your head
Listen to your inner voice
Who is right
Who is wrong
Listen to your heart
Who is right
Who is wrong
Listen to your conscience
Who is right
Who is wrong
You - got to learn
Learn to talk
Choose the power of your words and use them right
You have to learn to walk
Every step you take - check left, check right"
'Forward' w/Deliman
We steppin forward, forward, forward
In dis time, no, we neva go backward
We steppin forward, forward, forward
Deliman and Sara lugo in a different style
We steppin forward, forward, forward
In dis time, no, we neva go backward
We steppin forward, forward, forward
Come fi show di people dem that we are well versatile
We keep on rising to the top
No, we never gonna stop
Some would love to see we stop
But we will never give it up
And you know we give Jah thanks for all the talents that we have
When it comes to good music - yes, you know wi inna dat
Turn on the stereo and put the CD in
And sing another song pon a Reggae riddim
We going for our goals and we know we will win
Sing Sara Lugo, come sing!
We steppin forward, forward, forward
In dis time, no, we neva go backward
We steppin forward, forward, forward
Deliman and Sara lugo in a different style
We steppin forward, forward, forward
In dis time, no, we neva go backward
We steppin forward, forward, forward
Come fi show di people dem that we are well versatile"
'One of These Days'
"One of these days, you sit
And then you ask yourself what it's really about
One of these days, you sit
And then you ask yourself what it's really about
Rise up in the morning, first thing I see-
People killing people on my tv screen
It's hard to believe how we live these days
Chasing one another like rats in the race
Hectic in the city, they move so fast
Focus on the future, living in the past
Cant keep up the pace
Feeling out of space
FINGER ON THE TRIGGER, JUST IN CASE
And my thoughts just keep on racing-
About the same old situation
Wishing I could change it
Life is what make it
Sometimes I feel like smiling
Alright
Sometimes I feel like crying
Inside
Sometimes I feel big and strong
Sometimes I feel nothing at all
Sometimes I feel like flying
Away
Sometimes I feel like lying
To myself
Sometimes I don't know what to say
When all the words get in the way
Sometimes I feel like screaming
In my head
Sometimes I feel like dreaming
Abot peace
Sometimes I feel like breaking down
When all I want is safe and sound"
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| Sara Lugo |
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