Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
I got that Boom Bi BI, so nobody disrespect, Jah love
Give me strength and power flow through my dreads (nuff said)
You all walk with kings, talk with kinks
When it all goes down, have no idea what it really means.
To live by words, if scripture is roots,
And the wise hold they tongue when the youth speak the truth.
You learn real quick, where I'm from that you don't belong
Only the strong survive, So tell me Babylon
(See Babylon Burnin to the ground yeah)
We think you nuckles won't win this elector
Try to sneak up in my hood, we not gon'let ya
(You see the wicked Babylon burnin to the ground, y'all)
In the streets they hear your name, they don't respect ya
You can run and hide, in the end we gon' getcha
Boom Biddy Bi Bi
Original Roots In Stereo
So rep the streets you ride on.
Chant them down with that rude boy sound,
And watch the whole world lie down.
We generals in the streets they know
Who wears the crown for shine now
We got that champion sound washing through your town
We go make the world go lie down.
Me say, Hey natty dreadlocks where you come from?
Where the mountains watch the city and waters touch the sun
Where some carry crosses like others carry guns
And pray Jah be glorified till the day soon come.
Follow me
Lick a shot if you a mighty warrior
Lick a shot if you a freedom fighter
Lick a shot if you a true souljah
Now dance your way back to Zion
(Dance your way back to Zion)
I put it down for you love, till my journey is done
And let your story be told how the battle is won
So I grabbed the microphone and I started to run
Here I come, Boom Biddy Bi
Here I come
Boom Biddy Bi Bi
Original Roots In Stereo
So rep the streets you ride on.
Chant them down with that rude boy sound,
And watch the whole world lie down.
We generals in the streets they know
Who wears the crown for shine now
We got that champion sound washing through your town
We go make the world go lie down.
Empty nation just a phase, redemptions on it's way.
The people love to talk but they don't got that much to say.
Generation of orphans whose hearts are all ablaze,
Little light in a lot of darkness goes a long way.
Freedom, hearts bleed, an see them beating on a poison.
Poor choices, spirits screamin, trying to break these boundaries.
Running up a mountain, chains tied to my feet.
Running up a mountain, chains tied to my feet.
Original Roots In Stereo
So rep the streets you ride on.
Chant them down with that rude boy sound,
And watch the whole world lie down.
We generals in the streets they know
Who wears the crown for shine now
We got that champion sound washing through your town
We go make the world go lie down.
We go make the world go lie down.
Make the world go lie down.
We go make the world go lie down.
Make the world go lie down.
Gods name is rushing through my veins
Lay down trippin through the pain
Get up, you forgot your own tray, raisin' it up, raisin' it up, raisin' it up
The blood of God reigns, we gotta maintain and that's the way
And this may change, for the reason and the season
Then I'll stay up my halo, and raise up your lovin, you know.
We go make the world go lie down.
Make the world go lie down.
We go make the world go lie down.
Give me strength and power flow through my dreads (nuff said)
You all walk with kings, talk with kinks
When it all goes down, have no idea what it really means.
To live by words, if scripture is roots,
And the wise hold they tongue when the youth speak the truth.
You learn real quick, where I'm from that you don't belong
Only the strong survive, So tell me Babylon
(See Babylon Burnin to the ground yeah)
We think you nuckles won't win this elector
Try to sneak up in my hood, we not gon'let ya
(You see the wicked Babylon burnin to the ground, y'all)
In the streets they hear your name, they don't respect ya
You can run and hide, in the end we gon' getcha
Boom Biddy Bi Bi
Original Roots In Stereo
So rep the streets you ride on.
Chant them down with that rude boy sound,
And watch the whole world lie down.
We generals in the streets they know
Who wears the crown for shine now
We got that champion sound washing through your town
We go make the world go lie down.
Me say, Hey natty dreadlocks where you come from?
Where the mountains watch the city and waters touch the sun
Where some carry crosses like others carry guns
And pray Jah be glorified till the day soon come.
Follow me
Lick a shot if you a mighty warrior
Lick a shot if you a freedom fighter
Lick a shot if you a true souljah
Now dance your way back to Zion
(Dance your way back to Zion)
I put it down for you love, till my journey is done
And let your story be told how the battle is won
So I grabbed the microphone and I started to run
Here I come, Boom Biddy Bi
Here I come
Boom Biddy Bi Bi
Original Roots In Stereo
So rep the streets you ride on.
Chant them down with that rude boy sound,
And watch the whole world lie down.
We generals in the streets they know
Who wears the crown for shine now
We got that champion sound washing through your town
We go make the world go lie down.
Empty nation just a phase, redemptions on it's way.
The people love to talk but they don't got that much to say.
Generation of orphans whose hearts are all ablaze,
Little light in a lot of darkness goes a long way.
Freedom, hearts bleed, an see them beating on a poison.
Poor choices, spirits screamin, trying to break these boundaries.
Running up a mountain, chains tied to my feet.
Running up a mountain, chains tied to my feet.
Original Roots In Stereo
So rep the streets you ride on.
Chant them down with that rude boy sound,
And watch the whole world lie down.
We generals in the streets they know
Who wears the crown for shine now
We got that champion sound washing through your town
We go make the world go lie down.
We go make the world go lie down.
Make the world go lie down.
We go make the world go lie down.
Make the world go lie down.
Gods name is rushing through my veins
Lay down trippin through the pain
Get up, you forgot your own tray, raisin' it up, raisin' it up, raisin' it up
The blood of God reigns, we gotta maintain and that's the way
And this may change, for the reason and the season
Then I'll stay up my halo, and raise up your lovin, you know.
We go make the world go lie down.
Make the world go lie down.
We go make the world go lie down.
Lyrics submitted by mysteryslugs
Roots in Stereo Lyrics as written by Mark Traa Daniels Jason P Truby
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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dude haw can u possibly dont like this song.man its a masterpiece i just love the chorus...man the sound is just off the hook...it shows their faith in Christ...it teaches us that we have God on our side and we have TO STAY UP NOT LAY LOW
These lyrics are off in certain areas but I'm not going to bother correcting them since I think this song is mediocre at best. It's like they are trying too hard to mix everything into one song and it destroys the song. Reggae, rap, rock...plus the chorus is pretty weak too.
@MrJRK Agree very much trying too much in this song, and not really pulling any of it particularly well.
@MrJRK The chorus is fookin brilliant!
im not very sure what the lyrics are about in this one....and please mrjrk you have been posting negative comments for POD's songs all over this site i think your just a hater who doesnt appreciate the music.
I'm not a hater...I just really don't like the new album. As hard as I'm trying, these new songs just aren't growing on me. I only like 2 of the songs...and a third one is alright. How can you call me a hater when I loved the last album (Payable on Death)? And Satelite was one of my favorite albums in 2001. I guess I'll stop posting the negative remarks...was just venting.
oh ok sorry then but im glad to see pod actually come out with this album because i thought payable on death was the going to be the last one..
You are all stupid^ This song is overwelmingly great, Its a masterpiece!!!! They put it together so beautifully. Im sorry if these lyrics are to complicated for you retards to understand. There faith is so great, same as mine, I cant describe how great it was for Pod an Matis to combine forces. If this song is fantastic than I dont know what is.
Man I hate the lack of taste in todays culture.
hey...i never said i hated this song.. mrjrk did i love this song and the rest of their songs so please put the names of who you are commenting on.
and it is hard to understand so what thats the point of this site duh.................so if you can explain to me please..
OMG!! I like this song alot. It rox!! no matter what anyone says!! People who just come and post negative marks about band just dont have anything good to do but write means insulting remarks about bands and their songs so they should just get over it!!! Peace. Love U all.
@ChrryLova1221 I'd say the criticism by MrJRK was quite constructive, and a lot more constructive that simply "It rox!!"
Alot of people have wrote off this album because of the rap but I gave it a chance and I love it. I really dislike the psycho rap song - but I think this album is getting a bad "rap" before people even listen to it. AND THIS SONG ROCKS!
Peace from another middle-aged mom!