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.
Global War
Alborosie Lyrics
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And mi neva finish school
But you no need to feel compassionate of mi
Don't teach I am a fool
Cause I've been writing my own stories
And I've been doing my own trip
Neva believe inna no institution
To set my mind free
Cause what was left
Must come right
Mi still a win the fight
Cause what goes up
Must come down
Here comes my song
(chorus)
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward natty dreadlocks
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward Congo rastaman
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward natty dreadlocks
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward Congo rastaman
So dem neva like my spirituality
And dem neva like my face
So dem try wid di enemies necessary
Just to get mi outta di race
Cause mi neva like their cries
And mi neva accept their cross
I neva feel fi dem meditation
My choice was not a last
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward natty dreadlocks
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward Congo rastaman
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward natty dreadlocks
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward Congo rastaman
Forward natty dreadlocks
Forward Congo rastaman
Forward natty dreadlocks
Forward Congo rastaman
Mi neva have much money inna mi pocket
And mi neva finish school
But you no need to feel compassionate of mi
Don't teach I am a fool
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward natty dreadlocks
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward Congo rastaman
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward natty dreadlocks
Global war
So mi tell I am
Forward Congo rastaman
In Alborosie’s song Global War, the lyrics express the idea of rebellion against societal norms and beliefs. The singer starts by saying that he never had much money in his pocket and never finished school, but that he has been writing his own stories and doing his own trip. He doesn’t believe in any institution and doesn’t want to be taught that he is a fool. Instead, he created his own path and set his mind free. He believes that what was left must come right, which means that he will eventually win the fight because what goes up must come down. The chorus repeatedly says “Global War”, which implies a struggle against the world’s inequalities. The use of the word “natty” suggests the celebration of natural black hair, while “Congo Rastaman” represents the African roots of Rastafarianism.
The second verse expresses how society didn’t accept Alborosie’s spirituality and face, and how they tried to eliminate him from the race. He explains that he doesn’t like their cries and doesn’t accept their cross. Alborosie chose a path that wasn’t the last resort or given to him by someone else. He expresses his resistance to society’s pressures and his freedom to do what he chooses. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the idea of resistance and fighting against global oppression. The song concludes by repeating the beginning of the song, further emphasizing the idea of his own story and choice.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi neva have much money inna mi pocket
I have never had a lot of money in my pocket.
And mi neva finish school
I never managed to complete my education.
But you no need to feel compassionate of mi
I don't want anyone to pity me.
Don't teach I am a fool
Don't think that I'm stupid.
Cause I've been writing my own stories
I have been creating my own path in life.
And I've been doing my own trip
I have been following my own journey.
Neva believe inna no institution
I have never put my faith in any institution or organization.
To set my mind free
I believe that true freedom comes from within.
Cause what was left
Despite the challenges I've faced,
Must come right
I know that things will work out in the end.
Mi still a win the fight
I am still fighting and succeeding despite the odds against me.
Cause what goes up
Just as things can go well,
Must come down
I know there will still be struggles and challenges in life.
Here comes my song
But I will keep moving forward, and this is my story.
Global war
The world is in a state of conflict,
So mi tell I am
And I am telling you,
Forward natty dreadlocks
I am moving forward as a proud Rastafarian,
Forward Congo rastaman
And as a member of the African diaspora, I am forging ahead with strength and resilience.
So dem neva like my spirituality
This path hasn't always been easy, as others have not appreciated or respected my spiritual beliefs.
And dem neva like my face
Nor have they liked my physical appearance, as a Black man with dreadlocks and a proud heritage.
So dem try wid di enemies necessary
As a result, some have stooped to violence and hatred to try to bring me down.
Just to get mi outta di race
They want to eliminate me from the competition of life.
Cause mi neva like their cries
I don't agree with their way of life or their opinions.
And mi neva accept their cross
I don't accept their burdens or responsibilities.
I neva feel fi dem meditation
I don't agree with their methods of relaxation or contemplation.
My choice was not a last
But I know that I made the right decision for myself, and it wasn't a last resort.
Forward natty dreadlocks
I am moving forward with my head held high, wearing my dreadlocks proudly.
Forward Congo rastaman
And I am moving forward with a strong connection to my African heritage and culture.
Contributed by Mia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Thuba Thubelihle Nkomo
on Herbalist
YEEEAH MANNN DATS SOME GUD TUNE DE KING
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on Rastafari Anthem
pa ngangag.