John Crow

Jimmy Cliff

Transposer:

[Intro] The eagle find him place in darkness Fisherman find him place by the sea Light up with that in Kingston town Mi bredren know you a come home without me [Verse 1] Every road have a bend every wicked have an end What your hands commit I know your body mus’ feel In this wicked wicked war your time has come You don’t live right you will have no more fun [Chorus] John Crow a go nyam your supper soon boy John Crow a go lead the children astray John Crow a go meet the retribution Justice has finally find a way [Verse 2] Screwface you know that your time has come You don’t do right you gonna dead tonight So know I go take you down the road to doom And John Crow a go nyam all your supper soon [Chorus] John Crow a go nyam your supper soon boy John Crow a go lead the children astray John Crow a go meet the retribution Justice has finally find a way [Bridge] Are you worried says the wolf in sheep’s clothing Try to lead the children astray But don’t we know a who fi frighten Take my hands I will show you the way [Chorus] John Crow a go nyam your supper soon boy John Crow a go lead the children astray John Crow a go meet the retribution Justice has finally find a way [Interlude]                      [Chorus] John Crow a go nyam your supper soon boy John Crow a go lead the children astray John Crow a go meet the retribution Justice has finally find a way [Chorus] John Crow a go nyam your supper soon boy John Crow a go lead the children astray John Crow a go meet the retribution Justice has finally find a way [Chorus] John Crow a go nyam your supper soon boy John Crow a go lead the children astray John Crow a go meet the retribution Justice has finally find a way [Chorus] John Crow a go nyam your supper soon boy John Crow a go lead the children astray John Crow a go meet the retribution Justice has finally find a way...

Du même artiste :

empty heart empty heart A, Dbm, G, D, F#m, E
empty heart empty heart Db, F#, G#, Fm, Eb, B
empty heart empty heart G, C, D, G7, C7
empty heart empty heart D, C, G, A, B
empty heart empty heart G, D, A, Bm, Em
empty heart empty heart D, A, A7, Em, Bm, G
empty heart empty heart E, A, B, Dbm
empty heart empty heart Am, G, C, F, F7, G7
La chanson évoque la notion de justice et de rétribution, rappelant que chaque acte a ses conséquences. Elle souligne que ceux qui agissent de manière malveillante finiront par affronter leur destin. Les images de la mort et du jugement sont présentes, symbolisées par la figure du corbeau qui vient réclamer ce qui lui revient. L’inquiétude face aux “loup déguisés en agneau” sert d’avertissement : il est essentiel de rester vigilant et de choisir le bon chemin. Le contexte de ce morceau s'inscrit dans un environnement où la lutte entre le bien et le mal est omniprésente, souvent marquée par des injustices sociales. La chanson résonne avec des thèmes universels de responsabilité personnelle et de moralité, invitant chacun à réfléchir sur ses actions et leur impact sur autrui.