Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Rasta Should Be Deeper
Junior Kelly Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
You must care about the people
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
I'm my brothers keeper
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Got to wear Khaki and turban everyday

It's more than the turban, more than the robe and more
Then the natty hair
It's much, much more than to say Selassie Marcus I



Me no do this fi image, me no mimic me na do this fi
Fame
Go and tell them Kelly him na do this material game
Never call them self Rasta they should be ashamed
Call king Selassie name in vain tell them it's no game
Dem a wolf, dem a wolf so mi si dem spiraling down
Kelly a rock of Gibraltar standing firm on solid ground

Ever so humble mi na groumble mi so satisfied

With the little gift that Jah-Jah give to I&I
Heights, green and gold Jah in control
Promised land is there for I, beauty behold
So Rasta dont you differ, stand firm and don?t you
Quiver
King Sellasie I almighty will deliver
Touch not along the night and dont you defy
And your work must be pure in Jah-Jahs eyes

You see di elders dem said it must be turning im dem
Grave
Just to see how dem a younger Ras behave
Jah will shout til dem deaf who do most is left
Remember I said the road to zion is one way
Some live in a glass house and still throwing stones
All dem boys and liars Rasta broke it down
As long as the king sit upon the throne Rastaman is
Never on his own

Overall Meaning

In Junior Kelly's song "Rasta Should Be Deeper," the singer emphasizes the importance of deeper spiritual connections and social responsibility among Rastafarians. The lyrics critique those who focus on external appearances - the turban, robe, and natty hair - instead of actively seeking to care for the people. Kelly urges Rastafarians to avoid using the movement for fame, vanity, or material gain, and instead honor their faith and culture by focusing on compassionate actions guided by Jah-Jah.


Kelly emphasizes the importance of humility and contentment with what Jah-Jah has given to each individual. He speaks of Jah's control over the promised land and encourages Rastafarians not to deviate from the path. The song also highlights the importance of elders and their guidance, as well as the importance of respect for King Selassie's name in Rastafarianism. Kelly reminds listeners that Rastafarians are united in their faith and that they must work to support each other as they navigate a world that can be hostile to their way of life.


Overall, "Rasta Should Be Deeper" is a song that calls on Rastafarians to live up to their spiritual ideals and to engage meaningfully with the world around them rather than focusing on external symbols of their faith. It is a reminder that true faith requires action and a commitment to social justice.


Line by Line Meaning

Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
The philosophy of Rasta should go beyond surface level and delve into a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.


You must care about the people
To truly follow the Rasta philosophy, one must have compassion and empathy for others.


I'm my brothers keeper
Rastafarians have a duty to look out for and take care of their fellow brethren.


Got to wear Khaki and turban everyday
It's not enough to simply dress the part of a Rastafarian, true adherence to the philosophy involves a commitment to living its principles.


It's more than the turban, more than the robe and more Then the natty hair
The outward appearance of a Rastafarian doesn't define their level of commitment to the philosophy, it runs much deeper than that.


It's much, much more than to say Selassie Marcus I Me no do this fi image, me no mimic me na do this fi Fame
The Rastafari belief in Haile Selassie goes far beyond simply saying his name, and those who follow it don't do so for the sake of image or popularity.


Go and tell them Kelly him na do this material game Never call them self Rasta they should be ashamed
Junior Kelly doesn't participate in the purely materialistic side of Rastafarianism, and feels those who call themselves Rastafarians simply for show should be ashamed.


Call king Selassie name in vain tell them it's no game Dem a wolf, dem a wolf so mi si dem spiraling down
Using the name of Haile Selassie in vain shows a lack of understanding and respect for the Rastafari philosophy, and those who do so are headed for a downward spiral.


Kelly a rock of Gibraltar standing firm on solid ground
Junior Kelly is steadfast in his commitment to the Rasta philosophy and won't be swayed from its principles.


Ever so humble mi na groumble mi so satisfied With the little gift that Jah-Jah give to I&I
Despite having little, Junior Kelly is content and grateful for the blessings bestowed upon him by Jah.


Heights, green and gold Jah in control Promised land is there for I, beauty behold
Jah has power over all things and will guide Rastafarians to their promised land of peace and beauty.


So Rasta dont you differ, stand firm and don?t you Quiver King Sellasie I almighty will deliver
Rastafarians should stay united and steadfast in their beliefs, trusting in Haile Selassie to lead them.


Touch not along the night and dont you defy And your work must be pure in Jah-Jahs eyes
Rastafarians shouldn't engage in harmful or disrespectful behavior, and their actions should reflect their dedication to the Rasta philosophy.


You see di elders dem said it must be turning im dem Grave Just to see how dem a younger Ras behave
The older generation of Rastafarians believes that the younger generation is not fully committed to the philosophy, and it pains them to see their behavior.


Jah will shout til dem deaf who do most is left Remember I said the road to zion is one way
Jah will recognize and reward those who live the Rasta philosophy to the fullest, and there's no going back once one starts down the path to (metaphorical) Zion.


Some live in a glass house and still throwing stones All dem boys and liars Rasta broke it down
Some people who claim to be Rastafarians are hypocritical and preach contradictory beliefs.


As long as the king sit upon the throne Rastaman is Never on his own
As long as Haile Selassie remains an important figure in the lives of Rastafarians, they will always feel like they have a community of like-minded individuals to support them.




Lyrics © Royalty Network
Written by: K. WESTERBERG, KEITH MORGAN, P. PALSSON, K Westerberg, P Palsson

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Marco Marley


on Lots of Herbs

well im so high so high i dont wanna get down
lots of herbs put em in a de valice
only the highest grade me burn them in a dem chalice
keep walking on my balance im the recurve palace lots of but more than peyote smoke
lots of herb from jamaica to germany
the highest of the grade we burn them in a me chalice
keep the pawn shops mentally good for individually
lots n lots of herbs
lots of herbs from jamaica to miami
the highest of the grade we burn them in a me chalice
keep the pawn shops mentally good for individually
smoke by the liars that cause and churn alice
er scent in on me clothes the aroma cant vanish
we the dicka we a thicka karates cant stand it
her planet i make me shoes and come on it her buy me sacramented and me tonic
lots of lots of herbs put them in a de phallus
the highest of the grade me burn dem in a the chalice
keep walking on my balance im the recurve palace lots of but more than peyote smoke
lots herb from jamaica known to cali
highest of the grade we burn them in a de chalice
keep ya gun trust mentally good for individually
lots of lots of herbs
lots of lots of lots of
lots of herbs put them in a de valice
the highest of the grade burn them in a dem chalice
keep ya gun trust mentally good for individually
lots of lots of herbs
herb i land so i my dealer lo glo to tell me
for one spliff could two senses sock a T
then a linenze for energy and then a stop me so see me smoke a hundred me
me want a hundred T for a good attorney to talk to massa come a fly d kiss early
bonts all those go kinds from mao all the way with herbalife
bon them when they see the fire babylon when they smell earth fire
bonts all those crak pipes from mao all the way with herbalife
bon them when they see that fire er body just come out for fire
lots of herbs put em in a de valice
only the highest grade me burn them in a dem chalice
keep walking on my balance im the recurve palace lots of but more than plenty smoke
lots of herb from jamaica known to cali
lots of lots of herbs
smoke lots of lots lots f lots herbs
lots of herbs put em in a de valice
only the highest grade me burn them in a dem chalice
keep walking on my balance im the recurve palace lots of but more than plenty smoke
lots of herb from jamaica to germany
the highest of the grade we burn them in a me chalice
keep the gun trust mentally good for individually
lots of lots of herbs
sicka sicka give me give me your cancer herb a di answer begin of all planta
sign us all and play us instrument of all chanta womanize dream emanizing from marihuana
music of the herb upon from the ghana buck it a mi ship an send it to botswana
i drove me a girl from cali but me no shot up profoundively help up da fatha
lots of herbs put em in a de valice
only the highest grade me burn them in a dem chalice
keep walking on my balance im the recurve palace lots of but more than plenty smoke
lots of herbs

More Versions