Sitting in Limbo
song by Cliff
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"Sitting in Limbo" is a song by Jamaican singer-songwriter Jimmy Cliff. It is featured on the soundtrack of the landmark 1972 film The Harder They Come, which Cliff also starred in. The song, along with the film, was instrumental in introducing reggae music to a global audience. The phrase "in limbo" generally refers to being in an uncertain or undecided state, or in a forgotten or ignored situation. Cliff's contribution to The Harder They Come provided depth to reggae music, earning it international respect.12
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