Chase the Devil
Lee "Scratch" Perry, Max Romeo
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Lucifer son of the mourning, I'm gonna chase you out of earth! I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase satan out of earth I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase the devil out of earth I'm gonna send him to outa space, to find another race I'm gonna send him to outa space, to find another race Satan is an evilous man, But him can't chocks it on I-man So when I check him my lassing hand And if him slip, I gaan with him hand I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase satan out of earth I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase the devil out of earth I'm gonna send him to outa space, to find another race I'm gonna send him to outa space, to find another race Him haffi drop him fork and run Him can't stand up to Jah Jah son Him haffi lef' ya with him gun Dig off with him bomb I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase satan out of earth I'm gonna put on a iron shirt, and chase the devil out of earth I'm gonna send him to outa space, to find another race I'm gonna send him to outa space, to find another race Satan is a evilous man, But him can't chocks it on I-man So when I check him my lassing hand And if him slip,
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Written by: Lee Perry, Max Romeo
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10 facts about this song
Genre and Release"Chase the Devil" is a reggae song, produced by Lee "Scratch" Perry, sung by Max Romeo that was released in 1976.
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AlbumThe song is from Max Romeo's album titled "War Ina Babylon", which is considered one of the high points of the reggae genre.
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Lee "Scratch" Perry's InfluenceKnown for his innovative techniques in the world of music production, Perry's influence was instrumental in the song's success.
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Notable Lyrics"I'm gonna put on an iron shirt, and chase Satan out of Earth" are among the song's most well-known lyrics, reflecting Rastafarian religious beliefs.
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Cultural ImpactDue to its unique lyrical content and deep rhythm, the song became an anthem for the Rastafarian movement.
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Samples and CoversThe song has been sampled and covered multiple times by various artists. One notable sample was by The Prodigy for their track "Out of Space".
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Ubiquity in Popular Culture"Chase the Devil" has appeared in several films and television shows, including the movies 'Ali G Indahouse' and 'This is England'.
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Praises and ReviewsThe song has been praised for its strong verses and catchy chorus, and is still played frequently on reggae radio stations around the world.
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Lee "Scratch" Perry's LegacyPerry, died in 2021, but left an enduring legacy within reggae music and beyond, with “Chase the Devil” being a major contribution.
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Recent PerformancesMax Romeo continues to perform the song during his concerts, keeping the track alive for newer generations.
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