TIME HARD: The Song They Tried to Silence By Melvyn Thomas From Jamaica’s streets to Sierra Leone’s struggle, one reggae anthem became the voice of the people. When the Jamaican reggae trio The Pioneers released “Time Hard” (also known as “Everyday”) in 1972, they intended to capture the immediate local realities of Kingston. The lyrics utilize a stark, repetitive structure to reflect the crushing weight of poverty:
“Everyday things are getting …
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