Make Peace Lyrics – Rastaleeves

Annotations and Meaning:

"Make Peace" by Rastaleeves is one of those earnest pleas for unity, love, and no violence. Really, drawing from the enormous traditions of the reggae music genre and Rastafarian philosophy, this song really comes out to highlight the peace-desiring and at-most-needed aspect of dealing with a number of social issues such as violence and corruption. The words are pretty clear in their message against violence: he is killing all the youth, and it's not the answer, whereas he is fervently speaking of love being the final answer to the ill elements in life. This truly reflects Rastafarian calling for a kind of universal love and acknowledgment of God present within everybody ("We all need Ja-Ja in our hearts"), whereby the term Jah is to symbolize God. Rastaleeves is also revealing the accountability of divine judgment and the importance of righteousness by his words, "When we are gonna face him on judgment day," talking about the actions in this life that have spiritual implications. This is with respect to Rastafarian thinking, which often takes up biblical themes and draws on the importance of leading a life in line with divine principles. The call to "stop all the violence going crazy" and "build a better world for little babies" puts more emphasis on the next generation and reflects a sense of responsibility from the present generations towards making the world a better, peaceful, and just place. While "corrupt politicians acting shady" presents the commentary of the system's corruption and the spiritual and moral renewal that must take place to bring back leadership. "Make Peace" thus serves not only as a musical expression but also as a social and spiritual manifesto. They urge the listener to reflect on his or her own acts and their consequences in the world, always leading one to move forward with peace, love, and understanding as bases for the transformation of his self and the collective. In the wider reach of reggae music and Rastafarianism, "Make Peace" moves ahead to the continuation of music as a form of vehicle for social commentary, spiritual upliftment, and fostering peace. In short, it sums up an ageless message of reggae for hope, resolute positivity, and love's power to overcome odds.