Identity Lyrics
Burning Spear
Lyrics
So they want I to change my identity
Musically, musically, musically
So they want I to change my identity
Musically, musically, musically
This ya music race
Commercial race
Political race
This ya music race
Commercial race
Political race
So they want I to change my identity
Musically, musically, musically
So they want I to change my identity
Musically, musically, musically
My identity, my identity
Jah work must be done
Jah work must be done
Jah work must be done
Jah work must be done
Work in the East
Work in the West
Work in the North
Work in the South
Work over there
We work over here
Work everywhere
Work over there
We work over here
Work everywhere
So they want I to change my identity
Musically, musically, musically
So they want I to change my identity
Musically, musically, musically
My identity, my identity
Who will stand up for the people
Musically, musically, musically
Who will stand up for the people
Musically, musically, musically
So they want I to change my identity
Musically, musically, musically
My identity, my identity
Musically, musically, musically
The people is for the music
The music is for the people
Musically, musically, musically
So they want I to change my identity
Musically, musically, musically
So they want I to change my identity
Musically, musically, musically
My identity, my identity
Song & Lyrics Facts
Burning Spear's "Identity" is a reggae song released on the album Man in the Hills, by Jamaican artist Burning Spear (Winston Rodney). The album was released in 1976 and is considered to be one of the most influential albums of its genre.
The song was written by Winston Rodney himself and featured other band members such as Delroy Hinds, Rupert Willington, and Noel Alphonso. The lyrics for "Identity" are about self-awareness and identity, encouraging listeners to recognize their own potential and take pride in who they are. It has become an anthem for many people around the world, inspiring them to embrace their heritage and culture. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Bob Marley & The Wailers and UB40.