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Steel Pulse — Door of No Return
Album: African Holocaust
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Released: 2004
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I've returned through the door of no return
On Goree Island
I've returned through the door of no return
On Goree Island

Oh I remember I once dressed as a king
Decked in fine robes and everything
The blood that's in my veins is pure royalty
I ruled many kingdoms and ruled many dynasties
Then all of a sudden I was in a state of shock
Caught and thrown on the auction block
Just like Jesus I was flogged and mocked
Now human cargo yes they said I wasn't coming back

I've returned through the door of no return
On Goree Island
I've returned through the door of no return
On Goree Island

I was that prisoner who was fighting to be free
Free from my enemies who came and capture me
That was the years of brutality
Cannot be wiped away so easily
Although they have removed the chains
They try so hard to wash my brain
Want I to bow my head in shame
But when I think of the Motherland
I hear the spirits call my name

I've returned through the door of no return
On Goree Island
I've returned through the door of no return
On Goree Island

Lets light the torch let Babylon burn yah!

I've returned through the door of no return
On Goree Island
I've returned through the door of no return
On Goree Island

I'n I' survive yeah heh!
Gory Goree, gory Goree gory Goree
Brand new story
Gory Goree, gory Goree
Got the power and the glory
On Goree Island
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Two of my uploads in a row. (The Michael Franti track preceding this being the other one.)
Posted 17 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
ziggytrix wrote:
So in summation, the word "Holocaust" is far more evocative to the listeners of RadioPardise than the content of this song?
First of all, this song is not special enough to generate a thread based on its lyrical and musical content. The word "Holocaust" will always be evocative. It is also an industry. Look at all the Holocaust movies. Spielberg has made millions...
Posted 17 years ago by Kevstar    [ Reply ]
So in summation, the word "Holocaust" is far more evocative to the listeners of RadioPardise than the content of this song?
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
lixy wrote:
All Arabs are of Semitic heritage. Being an Arab myself, I can't possibly be anti-Semite.
IIRC, "anti-Semitism" is a term that came into use during the 19th century when Jews were the only people of Semitic origin in Western European societies. So yes, it's a misnomer.
Posted 17 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Judaism is a religion, while Jewry denotes ethnicity.
Here is a more clear way of looking at it: If a Chinese person, who for example is Budhist, changes their religion to Judaism, then they would be Jewish only in terms of religion. However, this person would never be "a Jew". Likewise, if an ethnic Jew believed in Budhism, then they would be a Budhist by religion but still a Jew. So yes, you are correct that "Jewry" is an ethnicity, and it is very confusing as to why some Jews will not accept this.
Posted 17 years ago by Kevstar    [ Reply ]
Kevstar wrote:
Jewish people will typically say that Judaism is a religion. Some will say that it is a religion and an ethnic group. It is clear from history and our present situation in the Middle East (and Jewish run US) that at least the ethnic definition of a Jew is still prevalent. Discuss...
Judaism is a religion, while Jewry denotes ethnicity.
Posted 17 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Jewish people will typically say that Judaism is a religion. Some will say that it is a religion and an ethnic group. It is clear from history and our present situation in the Middle East (and Jewish run US) that at least the ethnic definition of a Jew is still prevalent. Discuss... lixy wrote:
That's pretty much impossible to do in the US, which ironically is the only place where such criticism would matter and make a difference.
Posted 17 years ago by Kevstar    [ Reply ]
Kevstar wrote:
You are a racist and anti-semite.
Jews are not a race; At least in theory, that was the main argument against UN resolution 3379 that "determine that Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination". In practice, however, it's clear that resolution 4686 - which revoked the former - was due to the crushing success of "desert storm". Look at how many Arab countries didn't bother showing up for the vote out of fear. So if Jews are not a race, I can't be a racist, right? All Arabs are of Semitic heritage. Being an Arab myself, I can't possibly be anti-Semite. Now, in retrospect, I understand that I got carried away in my previous post (which doesn't belong here in the first place). Sorry about that everyone. jah_blessed wrote:
Surely one can be critical of Israel's actions without being branded an anti-semite?
That's pretty much impossible to do in the US, which ironically is the only place where such criticism would matter and make a difference.
Posted 17 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
Its better than some of the other things we could call you, Shirl. Kevstar wrote:
Don't call me Shirley.
Posted 17 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
Not really my kind of music but these guys do have one of the coolest band names ever.
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Surely one can be critical of Israel's actions without being branded an anti-semite?
I'm Jewish and I criticize Israel all the time. Am I an anti-anti-semite?
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
this is amazing, this song comes on right as i'm working on a map of senegal at work, and there is a picture of the 'door of no return' on our map...
Posted 18 years ago by IMGoph    [ Reply ]
sweet
Posted 18 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Surely one can be critical of Israel's actions without being branded an anti-semite?
Don't call me Shirley.
Posted 18 years ago by Kevstar    [ Reply ]
Kevstar wrote:
You are a racist and anti-semite.
Surely one can be critical of Israel's actions without being branded an anti-semite?
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
lixy wrote:
I've had it with these motherf*cking double standards on this motherf*cking planet! What the hell is wrong with you people? People are jailed for questionning the magnitude of the holocaust (click here), yet freedom of speech is invoked when inflammatory cartoons of the prophet Mohammed are published (click here). Next thing you know, we'll be told that taking the lives of a thousand innocent civilians (and the infrastructure of a whole country) is proportional to that of two jewish people. Oh, wait ... nevermind ...
You are a racist and anti-semite.
Posted 18 years ago by Kevstar    [ Reply ]
Kevstar wrote:
Interesting, but African Holocasut? Technically, a Holocasut can only happen to Jewish people.
I've had it with these motherf*cking double standards on this motherf*cking planet! What the hell is wrong with you people? People are jailed for questionning the magnitude of the holocaust (click here), yet freedom of speech is invoked when inflammatory cartoons of the prophet Mohammed are published (click here). Next thing you know, we'll be told that taking the lives of a thousand innocent civilians (and the infrastructure of a whole country) is proportional to that of two jewish people. Oh, wait ... nevermind ...
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
Oh yeah, my 1 dropped this junk .2 :)
Posted 18 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
duggerd wrote:
Please don't do this again. There are hundreds of thousands of net stations out there. I listen to this one'cos you don't usually play this sort of rubbish.
Please don't tell Bill what he can and can't play. If you want the perfect station go start radioduggerd. Otherwise learn to mute like the rest of us.
Posted 18 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
From Merriam-Webster on-line: Main Entry: ho·lo·caust Pronunciation: 'hO-l&-"kost, 'hÀ- also -"kÀst or 'ho-l&-kost Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin holocaustum, from Greek holokauston, from neuter of holokaustos burnt whole, from hol- + kaustos burnt, from kaiein to burn -- more at CAUSTIC 1 : a sacrifice consumed by fire 2 : a thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life especially through fire 3 a often capitalized : the mass slaughter of European civilians and especially Jews by the Nazis during World War II -- usually used with the b : a mass slaughter of people; especially : GENOCIDE
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
ploafmaster wrote:
Um, not really: (click here) But anyway, I'm finding that I actually like Steel Pulse. I suppose it proves that there's something really good in every genre, even the ones I'm not generally fond of (or mostly disdain). This starts at a 7 for me.
You didn't get what I was saying...
Posted 18 years ago by Kevstar    [ Reply ]
Kevstar wrote:
Interesting, but African Holocasut? Technically, a Holocasut can only happen to Jewish people.
Um, not really: (click here) But anyway, I'm finding that I actually like Steel Pulse. I suppose it proves that there's something really good in every genre, even the ones I'm not generally fond of (or mostly disdain). This starts at a 7 for me.
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
hcaudill wrote:
Pictures of Gorée Island, the slave-trading outpost off the coast of Senegal mentioned in this song: https://www.ibamba.net/photos/guinea/goree/index.html
Interesting, but African Holocasut? Technically, a Holocasut can only happen to Jewish people.
Posted 18 years ago by Kevstar    [ Reply ]
Pictures of Gorée Island, the slave-trading outpost off the coast of Senegal mentioned in this song: https://www.ibamba.net/photos/guinea/goree/index.html
Posted 18 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
Please don't do this again. There are hundreds of thousands of net stations out there. I listen to this one'cos you don't usually play this sort of rubbish.
Posted 18 years ago by duggerd    [ Reply ]
mrs. elf destruct wrote:
I don't like reggae. Da da da da da. I hate it.
I kinda like it.
Posted 18 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
mrselfdestruct wrote:
I don't like reggae. I hate it.
alberta...guess island music doesn't work its magic that close to the north pole.
Posted 18 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
I don't like reggae. Da da da da da. I hate it.
Posted 18 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
always nice to have a little uptempo reggae 'trown in da mix, mon
Posted 18 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
'we give jah thanks n' praises' feeling quite irie with you my fellow friends... Mari wrote:
Congrats jah_blessed, this is as you say one heck of an album and this track whatever label you give it has I boppin' all over the room!
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Jah bless! My upload! Best reggae CD of the past few years. (Though this particular track is not really reggae.)
Congrats jah_blessed, this is as you say one heck of an album and this track whatever label you give it has I boppin' all over the room!
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Jah bless! My upload! Best reggae CD of the past few years. (Though this particular track is not really reggae.)
Haven't heard this one in ages...nice choice!
Posted 18 years ago by DianaL    [ Reply ]
Jah bless! My upload! Best reggae CD of the past few years. (Though this particular track is not really reggae.)
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]