Praise Jah in the Moonlight – English Lyrics

• By: YG Marley, Ms. Lauryn Hill

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic and cultural journey with YG Marley's "Praise Jah in the Moonlight." This song offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich language of reggae and Rastafarian culture. Through its heartfelt lyrics, you can learn about themes of faith, love, and resilience. What makes this song truly special is its seamless blend of three generations of musical genius, combining the timeless wisdom of Bob Marley with the contemporary sounds of his grandson, creating a powerful and inspiring listening experience.

[English]

They say the sun shines for all

But in some people world, it never shine at all

These roads of flames are catching on fire (ahh)

Showed you I love you, you called me a liar

(Oh no no no no no)

Baby tell me where you gone gone gone

I've been feeling for your love so long

We can praise Jah in the moonlight

Baby if you with me better do right

And I've been gone too long

And I'm hoping that you sing my songs (sing my songs)

I've been on this road for way too long

I've been hoping that we all get along

These roads of flames are catching on fire (ahh)

Showed you I love you, you called me a liar

Give Jah the thanks and praises

I've been on my own all along

But we ain't never left alone lone lone

And if I'm telling you the feeling is wrong

Relax a little friend this won't take too long

And when you're feeling alone

You can call my phone

Is there a better way to go

Teach them something before they lose their soul

Oh no no no, freedom is the road

Oh no no no, coming in from the cold

Tell them not to sell it it's worth more than gold

And guiltiness will catch them in the end

Oh yeah, oh yeah

They'll try to manipulate through you through your pockets (ahh)

Now you're calling gonna fuck with the optic with the vision (ahh)

Trying to control your soul and take control oh no no no (ahh)

No we don't play that game right here to win power (ahh)

Give Jah the thanks and praises

Give Jah all the thanks and praises

Give Jah all the thanks and praises

Give Jah all the thanks and praises

Give Jah all the thanks and praises

Give Jah all the thanks and praises

...

Give Jah the thanks to thanks to

Thanks to thanks to thanks to

Thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks

Thanks thanks thanks

Thanks thanks thanks

Thanks thanks thanks thanks and praises (give Jah)

...

Give Jah the thanks and praises

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to give out a bright light
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
praise /preɪz/ B1	verb - express warm approval or admiration of noun - the expression of approval or admiration
moonlight /ˈmuːn.laɪt/ B2	noun - the light from the moon
sing /sɪŋ/ A1	verb - to make musical sounds with the voice
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a way or course for traveling
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame.
liar /ˈlaɪər/ B1	noun - a person who tells lies
thanks /θæŋks/ A1	noun - an expression of gratitude
praises /ˈpreɪzɪz/ B1	noun - expressions of approval or admiration
feeling /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
wrong /rɒŋ/ A1	adjective - not correct or true; incorrect
freedom /ˈfriː.dəm/ B1	noun - the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - of or at a low or relatively low temperature
gold /ɡoʊld/ A1	noun - a precious yellow metallic element
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.

Key Grammar Structures

• They say the sun shines for all

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'say' indicating reported speech

  ➔ 'say' is used to introduce reported speech, indicating what people declare

• Showed you I love you, you called me a liar

  ➔ Past simple tense for completed actions

  ➔ Past simple indicates actions that happened and finished in the past

• Give Jah the thanks and praises

  ➔ Imperative mood used for commands and requests

  ➔ Imperative is used to give instructions, commands, or requests directly

• These roads of flames are catching on fire

  ➔ Present continuous tense describing ongoing action

  ➔ Present continuous expresses actions that are happening now or are in progress

• Relax a little friend this won't take too long

  ➔ Modal 'will' for future simple tense

  ➔ 'Will' is used to express future intentions or actions that will happen

• And I'm hoping that you sing my songs

  ➔ Present simple after 'hope' indicating a desire or expectation

  ➔ The verb 'hope' is usually followed by a present tense to express wishes or expectations

• And I'm on this road for way too long

  ➔ Preposition 'for' indicating duration or length of time

  ➔ 'For' is used to specify the length of time spent in a certain activity or location