Alberto Dascola aka Alborosie is an Italian reggae singer, deejay and produ… Read Full Bio ↴Alberto Dascola aka Alborosie is an Italian reggae singer, deejay and producer based in Kingston, Jamaica. He was born in Sicily in 1977 and in 1993, he formed a reggae band in Italy called Reggae National Tickets. He produced his biggest hit ‘Herbalist’ in 2006 and notably released several other singles as ‘Kingston Town’ , ‘Rastafari Anthem’, ‘Slam Bam’, ‘Life’ featuring Jah Cure and ‘Call Up Jah’ all on his own label Forward records.
He released a limited edition CD 'Soul Pirate' last year 2008. Including Kingston Town, Rastafari Anthem and a number of duets. including Micheal Rose and Natural Mystic with Ky-Mani Marley. Rodigan in the Intro points out reggae is an international force and a language (the author would like to point out that dreams can come true).. Alborosie follows with a song Diversity. Veteran DJ Ranking Joe also appears on Precious.

Callin
Alborosie Lyrics

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Michael Rose and Alborosie sing
Yeah (oh)
Give thanks and praise to the Most High, you seet?
Pupa Albo deh yah

Callin', the Higher Man Rasta is callin'
Hailin' up Jah (oh, yes)
Callin', the Most Highly Almighty, whoa, whoa

No matter what we fight for Babylon to die
We should not slumber or sleep
Because you know sometime you take death to mark sleep
I'm telling you this
No matter what dem a try or say
Jah love, yes, will find a way
To get through and survive inna dis yah generation

Callin', the Higher Man Rasta is callin' (hey, He's callin')
Hailin' up Jah
Callin', the Most Highly Almighty, whoa
Callin', the Higher Man Rasta is callin' (callin')
Hailin' up Jah (hailin' up)
Callin', the Most Highly Almighty, whoa

The way, the way, the way we go
Ain't no easy road to travel
We got trod much harder
To have better inna life today
Blessed shall be the Your name
I will fear no pain
Guide me through flames and storm
Protect me from the rain

Callin', the Higher Man Rasta is callin' (callin')
Hailin' up Jah (oh)
Callin', the Most Highly Almighty, whoa
Callin', to the Most High we are callin' (callin')
Yes, we need some help
Callin', the Most Highly Almighty, whoa, hey

Hail I man, Jah
I'm telling you, yeah
King Selassie the First, The Conquering Lion
If you swinging are you swinging low?
Earth rightful ruler
Show Rastafari a love, a great level of joy
You see weh me a say?
There's more to life
There is more to life (more to life)
Protect yuh life and yuh life will protect you

Callin', the Higher Man Rasta is callin' (callin')
Hailin' up Jah
Callin', the Most Highly Almighty, whoa
Callin', to the Most High we are callin' (callin', callin')
Yes, we need some help
Callin', the Most Highly Almighty, whoa

Give him thanks
Give him thanks

Overall Meaning

The song "Callin'" by Alborosie is a reggae song that is inspired by Rastafarianism. The song is a call for people to praise and give thanks to the Most High, with the term "Higher Man Rasta" referring to Rastafarian culture. The song talks about the struggles of life, and how it is important to keep calling on the Almighty and have faith in Jah love.

The first verse opens with Michael Rose and Alborosie expressing their gratitude to the Most High and calling on people to give thanks and praise to him. They then go on to talk about the struggles of life and how it is important to stay awake and not be complacent. The lines "No matter what we fight for Babylon to die, we should not slumber or sleep" imply that people should continue to fight against Babylon's oppression and not be swayed by their tactics.

The chorus then highlights the importance of calling on the Higher Man Rasta and the Most Highly Almighty. It is a reminder that the Almighty will always be there to help and guide us through life. The second verse talks about how life is not always easy, but we must stay strong and continue to fight for a better life. The lines "Blessed shall be the Your name, I will fear no pain" show that the singer has faith in the Most High and trusts that he will protect him.

Overall, the song is a positive message of hope and faith. It encourages people to stay strong even when life gets tough and to continue calling on the Higher Man Rasta and the Most High.

Line by Line Meaning

Give thanks and praise to the Most High, you seet?
Let us express gratitude and reverence to the divine power, do you understand?

Callin', the Higher Man Rasta is callin'
The elevated Rastafarian is summoning us

Hailin' up Jah (oh, yes)
We are saluting and acknowledging the presence of God

the Most Highly Almighty, whoa, whoa
Referring to God, the supreme and all-powerful being

We should not slumber or sleep
We must remain vigilant and active

Jah love, yes, will find a way
God's love will ultimately triumph

To get through and survive inna dis yah generation
To overcome and thrive in this era

The way, the way, the way we go
The path we take in life

Ain't no easy road to travel
Life is not a smooth journey

Blessed shall be the Your name
God deserves blessings and praise

I will fear no pain
I will not be afraid of pain