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True Rasta
Misty In Roots Lyrics


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Judgement Day ya Judgement Day ya
Jah no send no sanfi(?) catch pon fiyah
Judgement Day ya Judgement Day yaaha
Jah no send no sanfi catch pon fiyah

Two thousand years ago, so them tell I and I
Iyesus Christos trod this land
Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind
Preaching the Kingdom of Jah and telling 'bout the last days

His ways, can't you hear me?
His ways, can't you hear me?

Can't say I never warn you
Can't say I never tell you

Judgement's coming on the land
Judgement's coming

Shall be woes, murmurs and rumours of wars
Nation fight nation and kingdom fight kingdom
Daily sacrifice shall be taken away
Abomination that make desolate
Standing where it should not stand

And then you shall
See angels singing
Hear trumpets blowing
Wise men are saying
These are the days
Days we've been waiting

And Jah Jah a go
Burn down Babylon
Burn down Babylon
Burn down Babylon
Burn down Babylon

Judgement Day ya Judgement Day ya
Jah no send no sanfi(?) catch pon fiyah
Judgement Day ya Judgement Day yaaha
Jah no send no sanfi catch pon fiyah

True Rastaman, stand up Rastaman
True Rastaman should not stumble
True Rastaman, stand firm Rastaman
True Rastaman should not stumble

Judgement Day ya Judgement Day ya
Jah no send no sanfi(?) catch pon fiyah
Judgement Day ya Judgement Day yaaha
Jah no send no sanfi catch pon fiyah

(repeat)

Overall Meaning

The song "True Rasta" by Misty in Roots is a reggae song that discusses Judgement Day, which according to the Bible, is the day when God will judge all souls on earth. The song begins by stating that judgement day is coming and that Jah (God) will not send any "sanfi," or innocent, to be caught in the fire. The singer then references the story of Jesus Christ, who is said to have preached the Kingdom of Jah and warned of the last days. The chorus repeats the idea that judgement day is coming and that God will not punish the innocent.


The song uses biblical references to describe the events that will occur on judgement day. The second verse mentions wars, the removal of daily sacrifice, and the possibility of an abomination that makes things desolate. The singer then emphasizes that wise men are saying that we are living in the days we've been waiting for, and that Jah will burn down Babylon, which is a symbolic term for evil and corruption.


The song also calls for true Rastamen to stand up and not stumble. The idea is that those who follow the true way of Rastafari, which includes living a righteous life, will be saved on judgement day. Misty in Roots emphasizes the need for people to be vigilant and to live according to the teachings of Jah, in order to be prepared for judgement day.


Overall, "True Rasta" is a powerful song that uses biblical imagery to convey the message of living a righteous life in preparation for judgement day. It emphasizes the need to live in a way that is pleasing to Jah and to be aware of the events that are occurring in the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Judgement Day ya Judgement Day ya
The day of reckoning is coming, it's imminent


Jah no send no sanfi(?) catch pon fiyah
God won't send his holy angels to catch anyone who deserves punishment, they will be burned in hellfire


Two thousand years ago, so them tell I and I
As per the tales I heard, about two millennia ago


Iyesus Christos trod this land
Jesus Christ visited this earth


Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind
I share great news of joy and hope to you and everyone else


Preaching the Kingdom of Jah and telling 'bout the last days
Promoting the almighty God's kingdom and warning everyone about the apocalyptic times


His ways, can't you hear me?
Can't you hear me telling about God's path and teachings?


Can't say I never warn you
You can't deny that I never warned you


Judgement's coming on the land
The land will face a day of judgement


Shall be woes, murmurs and rumours of wars
The land would be plagued with destruction, unrest, and stories of wars


Nation fight nation and kingdom fight kingdom
Countries will battle against countries and kingdoms against kingdoms


Daily sacrifice shall be taken away
The crucial rituals will be stopped


Abomination that make desolate
A revolting act of desecration and ruin


Standing where it should not stand
An act against the laws of God


And then you shall
At that point


See angels singing
Witness heavenly creatures singing


Hear trumpets blowing
Listen to the sound of trumpets being blown


Wise men are saying
The knowledgeable people claim


These are the days
This is a significant period


Days we've been waiting
The days that people have been anticipating


And Jah Jah a go
And God will


Burn down Babylon
Burn down the corrupted society


True Rastaman, stand up Rastaman
A genuine Rastafarian should be courageous and assertive


True Rastaman should not stumble
A genuine Rastafarian shouldn't waver or falter


True Rastaman, stand firm Rastaman
A real Rastafarian should remain steadfast and strong




Contributed by Madelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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