Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah

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eekakraus
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Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah

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Can someone please explain to me the meaning of the phrase "Jah Jah Me Horn Yah" ?

Recently rediscovered the tune through this great 12" reiusse on Common Ground:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35UEMWLhGAQ&t=4s
Gozer
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Re: Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah

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I think Jah Jah Me No Horn Yah means “I don’t “cheat” on you, Jah”.
eekakraus
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Re: Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah

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Thanks, Gozer - that makes sense !
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Re: Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah

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I thought I had once seen it credited as 'Jah Jah Me Born Yah' , but on doing a quick search I can't find anything....? not much help I know.
eekakraus
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Re: Cornell Campbell - Jah Jah Me Horn Yah

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Yes, j j as I read your post it comes back to mind - on the Trojan Roots Box Set it is called "Jah Jah Me No Born Yah" https://www.discogs.com/de/master/19533 ... ts-Box-Set
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