Rasta Should Be Deeper
Junior Kelly Lyrics

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.