gueze lyrics of The Church (I Jah Man)

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nawgi

Re: gueze lyrics of The Church (I Jah Man)

Post by nawgi »

A few years ago, I tried to find the lyrics of this beautiful song and I came across a page with [amharic lessons](http://geocities.com/amharic_online/). There is an audio file there named [SELOT1](http://geocities.com/amharicus/selot1.wav) where I think I heard the words of the chorus (the part people understand as "Bless me everyone ..."). It starts at 00:16 through 00:25.
It seems to be the words of a prayer, though I have not found a text transcription of it.

Also, I always understood the line :
"Where angels keep in fresh – knowing their true Saint – spiritual vine,"
as
"Where angels get refresh - knowing their true self - spiritual levi"

There's another version (slightly longer, with less church organ and more guitar) of the song available on the "Jahmani" label edition of the album "Are we a warrior" (JMI 200).
Too bad the lyrics are not included either in this one.
j j

Re: gueze lyrics of The Church (I Jah Man)

Post by j j »

It's wonderful to read these posts as i have always thought this is a beautiful song & it's nice to know what the artist is singing.

cheers

j j
Firetime

Re: gueze lyrics of The Church (I Jah Man)

Post by Firetime »

Any one had any luck with translation? I have been wondering for years! good luck and thanks
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