Lyrics
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, (doo-doo)Doo (doo-doo)
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, (doo-doo) Yeah (doo-doo)
it was a lonely night
A night like this, when I layed down on my bed
When I thought about the God I serve
And all I'm going through
As the memories rushed down through my mind
It brought tears down to my pillows
Saying to myself I must rise and go and testify
Cause man was made to serve Jaaaah
And together we'll live foreveeeer
Man was made to serve Jaaaah
And together we'll live foreveeeer
Upon this earth on which I tried
To teach the words of God
My Bible is my only shield
And the music is my rod
I prayed mankind will hear my voice
And listen when Jah call
But all they do is carry-on
Like they don't care at all
Wheen man was made to serve Jaaaah
And together we'll live foreveeeer
Man was made to serve Jaaaah
And together we'll live foreveeeer
(Oh ow)
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, (doo-doo)Doo Doo(doo-doo)ooh
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, (doo-doo) Yeah(doo-doo)
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, (doo-doo)Yeaah(doo-doo)
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, (doo-doo)mmmm (doo-doo)
It was a lonely night
A night like this, when I layed down on my bed
When I thought about the God I serve
And all I'm going through
As the memories rushed down through my mind
It brought tears down to my pillows
I said to myself that I must rise and go and speak Jah words Cause I
Know that man was made to serve Jaaaah
And together we'll live foreveeeer (yeaaah)
Man was made to serve Jaaaah
And together we'll live foreveeeer
(Yeaaah yeaah)
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, (doo-doo) yeaah (doo-doo)yeaah
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, (doo-doo) Da da (doo-doo)ooh
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo, (doo-doo) (doo-doo)
Pray that you can live to see tomorrow (doo-doo) (doo-doo) yeaah
Man was made (made) to serve Jaaaah
And together we'll live foreveeeer (oohhh)
Man was made to serve Jaaaah
And together we'll live foreveeeer (oohhh yeaah)
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Serve Jah” places service to God at the center of human purpose. The song begins in loneliness and distress, then turns private reflection into public testimony. Remembering the God being served brings tears, but it also produces resolve to rise, speak His words, and call others to listen. The recurring declaration that humanity was made to serve Jah gives that testimony its central conviction.
Biblical language supports the song throughout. The Bible is described as a shield, prayer accompanies uncertainty, and service is joined with the hope of life with God. The refrain corresponds with Deuteronomy 10:12, which joins reverence, love, obedience, and service, and it also recalls Psalm 100:2 and its call to serve the Lord with gladness. The reggae phrasing and extended vocal refrains give space for meditation, while the verses keep returning to witness and responsibility. Personal hardship thus becomes a reason to testify rather than withdraw.
Related Scripture
- Deuteronomy 10:12 Moses calls the people to love the Lord and serve Him wholeheartedly.
- Psalm 100:2 The psalm calls worshipers to serve the Lord with gladness.