Rastafari Anthem
Alborosie Lyrics

Yeah Alborosie deh yah
Alborosie is present here and ready to perform his song.

Rastafari anthem
This song is dedicated to Rastafari and its principles.

I and I a praise a King Selassie I
I and I (the people) praise Emperor Haile Selassie I as a religious figure and symbol of African pride.

And endorse di ghetto yute dem, make dem well bright
Alborosie supports and encourages the youth from the ghetto to achieve success and a better life.

Africa shall rise
Africa, as a continent, will overcome its struggles and become prosperous.

You nuh seet seh poor people a get wise?
Don't you see that poor people are gaining awareness and understanding?

Unnuh ramp with me again
Let's come together and support each other as a community.

Jerusalem shall rise
Jerusalem, as a symbolic city, will also rise up and overcome struggles.

You nuh seet seh Jah Jah people a get wise? Oh
Don't you see that people who follow the Rastafari belief system are also becoming more enlightened?

The game up and down just like a yo-yo
Life is unpredictable, sometimes it's good and sometimes it's bad.

Me smoke me sensimilla and full enjoy di show
Alborosie enjoys smoking marijuana (sensimilla) and lives life without worry or stress.

Babylon speed up so me haffi move slow
The oppressive forces of Babylon are becoming more active, so Alborosie must be cautious and move slowly.

Dem sell me lack a knowledge but me lack dem with di flow
Babylon tries to keep Alborosie ignorant, but he counters their efforts with his own intelligence and creativity.

Dem teach me to say yes and me still a say no
Babylon wants Alborosie to accept their control, but he continues to resist and rebel.

Dem tell me fi stop and me still go
Babylon tries to prevent Alborosie's success, but he perseveres and continues to move forward.

Dem tell me fi cut and me still grow
Babylon tries to cut Alborosie down, but he still manages to flourish and succeed.

Cah Rastafari say so
Alborosie believes in and follows Rastafari principles as a source of strength and guidance.

The road to Zion rocky but we still a walk
The path to spiritual Zion is difficult and challenging, but Alborosie and his followers still move forward.

We move outta Babylon dem still a talk
Alborosie and his followers have left Babylon's oppressive forces behind, but they are still criticized and talked about.

We keep the fire burning and dem shut it off so
Alborosie and his followers continue to maintain their passion and drive, even as Babylon tries to stop them.

Back it off now, judgement time now
Babylon should back off and understand that their actions will be judged in due time.

Emperor Selassie I rule the earth
Emperor Haile Selassie I is a powerful spiritual leader who has control and influence over the earth.

I and I bright from birth
All people are born with potential and purpose, and Alborosie recognizes that.

No handcuff pon mi wrist
Alborosie is free and not bound by Babylon's oppressive forces.

No blood pon mi shirt
Alborosie is not violent or harmful, despite Babylon's attempts to smear his reputation.

Babylon, mi heart still a hurt
Alborosie is still affected and hurt by Babylon's oppression and violence.

Jamaica shall rise
Jamaica, as a symbolic location, will also rise up and overcome struggles.

Dem drop down dem soul
Babylon and its followers have lost their soul and moral compass.

Me nah drop down mi faith
Alborosie will not lose his faith or break his spiritual bonds.

Babylon cries, betta sit down and wait
Babylon's oppressive forces will eventually fail and they should wait for their judgement.

Cah me well sekkle and me just keep it straight
Alborosie is calm and collected, and maintains a straightforward path in life.

You reach likkle bit too late
Babylon has missed their chance to stop or control Alborosie and his followers.

Give thanks and praise to The Most High, see me a say?
Alborosie encourages others to give thanks and praise to the most high spirit, and recognizes his own place in that system.