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Discover the story of the song > Columbus – Burning Spear

Who sang Columbus?

Burning Spear released the song Columbus. Date of release: 1980.

Release date: 1980

Duration: 03:37

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The meaning of the song 'Columbus ', based on the lyrics

What is Columbus about?

🎶 Columbus song analysis

The protagonist is singing about how Christopher Columbus is a liar because he claims to have discovered Jamaica when there were already Arawak Indians and black people living there. The protagonist is frustrated because there is a lot of confusion and problems in Jamaica that need to be fixed. The protagonist longs to go home and wear a red, green and gold robe as part of the Twelve Tribe of Israel.

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