Steel Pulse - Not King James Version -

The song highlights the great contributions of the Phoenicians, Egyptians, and the Moors in building human civilization while mocking Eurocentric historical narratives.

Afrocentric history, identity, media distortion, and spiritual liberation. ✊ Lyrical Meaning & Themes Steel Pulse - Not king James Version

The title directly references the King James Version of the Bible, using it as a metaphor for the Eurocentric lens through which global and religious history has been taught. The song highlights the great contributions of the

"Not King James Version" is track number two on Babylon the Bandit . This album is highly significant in the band's history, as it earned Steel Pulse the . They made history as the first non-Jamaican band to win this specific award. 🎧 Listen to the Track "Not King James Version" is track number two

Lead singer David Hinds calls out the erasure of Black history and figures. Lyrics state that ancient prophets and biblical figures like Daniel, King David, and Abraham were people of color, originating out of Africa—the "Garden of Eden".