Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Lyrical Themes
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2013 by Unknown
Reggae is noted for its tradition of social criticism in its lyrics,
although many reggae songs discuss lighter, more personal subjects, such
as love and socializing. Many early reggae bands covered Motown or Atlantic soul and funk songs. Some reggae lyrics attempt to raise the political consciousness of the audience, such as by criticizing materialism, or by informing the listener about controversial subjects such as Apartheid. Many reggae songs promote the use of cannabis (also known as herb, ganja, or sinsemilla), considered a sacrament in the Rastafari movement.
There are many artists who utilize religious themes in their music —
whether it be discussing a specific religious topic, or simply giving
praise to God (Jah). Other common socio-political topics in reggae songs include black nationalism, anti-racism, anti-colonialism, anti-capitalism and criticism of political systems and "Babylon".
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