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Pride goeth before a fall.Vain and conceited persons are a major drag.

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Vanity Sick
Vanity will put you in a trick
Vanity Sick
Vanities traps will afflict
Vanity sick
Vanity will make I & I conflict
Vanity sick
Vanities traps will afflict
Although the lower man may criticize I
Jah know we will work it out
And the oppressor man fraternize with I
Jah know we will work it out
But the higher man may recognize I
Jah know that we will work it out
Setting sight on the highest form of I & I
Conceit bears the fruit of deceit
So Jah said
This time on earth is precious
Your dreams don't defeat!
Don't you ever backward step!
Retreat from the pull of the weak
The weak heart
This time on earth is precious
Mistakes don't repeat!
Do not repeat!
They think they got us figured out but I & I know
Babylon as prophesied one day it must blow
Until then you can be sure that right is not wrong
And that is why I.m gonna keep on singing this song
These lyrics that I sing I hope they stick to your head
It's meant for all the people to fill you with the dread
Of wickedness and trickeration I & I see
Without a third I you can't see what I & I see
And we see that
Vanity sick

credits

released September 2, 1992
David Byrd-vocals and alto sax
Alan Burroughs-background vocals
Phillip Perkins-trumpet
Hamid Drake-drums
"Smokin" Joe Thomas-bass
John Markiss--solo guitar
Abdul Hakim-skanking and bubbling guitar

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David Byrd & Byrds of a Feather San Francisco, California

Original soundscapes for the positive mind; it is a life affirming Jazzreggae journey to your sacred space.
Unique and authentic music that inspires and uplifts.Byrds of a Feather was formed through the musical intersection of jazz & reggae.
Born and raised in the musical mecca of 47th street in Chicago, Byrd grew up steeped in the grand tradition.
Their sound healing will put a smile on your soul
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