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.

Holy Mount Zion
Alborosie Lyrics

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Well give thanks and praise to the most high rastafari king selassie I so mi a seh
Alborosie deh yah
praising jah praising jah rastafari
wooo yeah

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just take me to the mountain take me to my home
take me to an higher place

holy mount zion
just take me to the mountain
where I find my soul
take me to an higher place
holy mount zion

(verse 1)
fyah haffi bun now
mek up your mind now
dem a move fast so we a run outta time now
tek a likkle step load di tek and di???
we going to zion
we movin outta babylon dem cyaan stop my feet
dem waan mi to shed tears but dem gettin just mi teeth
cah we a laugh a fah dem
movin from dem
so we'll shall be from now till the end
da one yah no game no time to pretend
rastafari send it up to dem
weh mi tell you seh

()
just take me to the mountain take me to my home
take me to an higher place
holy mount zion
just take me to the mountain
where I find my soul
take me to an higher place
holy mount zion

(verse 2)
it is a must
teach di whole a dem seh respect come first
betta shall come that's why we getting di worst
love is a blessing that no man cyaan curse
it is a must
teach di whole a dem seh respect come first
betta shall come that's why we getting di worst
love is a blessing that no man cyaan curse
fyahhh

()
just take me to the mountain take me to my home
take me to an higher place
holy mount zion
just take me to the mountain
where I find my soul
take me to an higher place
holy mount zion

(verse 3)
Well give thanks and praise to the most high jah rastafari alborosie deh yah
there's a verity land between life and death
an even?? no lie between???
a verity land between beware and fret
somebody sure that dry somebody sure da wet
rastafari walk but the road is rough
smiling is a love so we just keep it tough
keepin it rough keep it real dont play soft
cah rastafari deh ya

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just take me to the mountain take me to my home
take me to an higher place
holy mount zion
just take me to the mountain
where I find my soul

take me to an higher place
holy mount zion

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alborosie's "Holy Mount Zion" are a plea for spiritual elevation and a desire to be taken to a higher place. The song starts with the singer giving thanks and praises to Jah Rastafari King Selassie I, and asking to be taken to the mountain - Holy Mount Zion - which in Rastafarianism is a symbol of spiritual freedom and liberation from the oppression of Babylon. The first verse is a call for action, urging people to make up their minds and move towards Zion before time runs out. The lyrics also suggest that when people unite and move as one towards the same goal, they cannot be stopped.

In the second verse, Alborosie emphasizes the importance of respecting oneself and others, and spreading love as a blessing that no one can take away. The lyrics suggest that the current state of the world - where people are struggling and facing difficulties - will end, and a better future is coming. The third verse talks about the difficulties that people might face on their journey towards Zion but suggests that keeping a positive attitude and being true to oneself is the key to overcoming these obstacles.

Overall, "Holy Mount Zion" is a song that speaks to those seeking a path to spiritual enlightenment, urging them to stay true to their beliefs and keep fighting until they reach their destination.

Line by Line Meaning

Well give thanks and praise to the most high rastafari king selassie I so mi a seh
Expressing gratitude and acknowledgement for the highest deity, Rastafari King Selassie I.

just take me to the mountain take me to my home take me to an higher place holy mount zion just take me to the mountain where I find my soul take me to an higher place holy mount zion
Asking to be taken to a spiritual place of awakening and clarity.

fyah haffi bun now mek up your mind now dem a move fast so we a run outta time now tek a likkle step load di tek and di??? we going to zion we movin outta babylon dem cyaan stop my feet dem waan mi to shed tears but dem gettin just mi teeth cah we a laugh a fah dem movin from dem so we'll shall be from now till the end da one yah no game no time to pretend rastafari send it up to dem weh mi tell you seh
Hustling and pushing forward to escape from Babylon's oppression and reach Jerusalem. Not allowing Babylon to bring us down.

it is a must teach di whole a dem seh respect come first betta shall come that's why we getting di worst love is a blessing that no man cyaan curse it is a must teach di whole a dem seh respect come first betta shall come that's why we getting di worst love is a blessing that no man cyaan curse fyahhh
Emphasizing the importance of respect and the belief that things will get better if we prioritize it. Love is a powerful blessing that cannot be undermined.

There's a verity land between life and death an even?? no lie between??? a verity land between beware and fret somebody sure that dry somebody sure da wet rastafari walk but the road is rough smiling is a love so we just keep it tough keepin it rough keep it real dont play soft cah rastafari deh ya
Navigating through the challenges of life, but keeping a positive attitude and staying true to oneself. Rastafari is always present, so staying strong is necessary.

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Comments from YouTube:

Ginuwine Blade

11y

je kiffe grave ça donne envie de faire la fête petit barbecue avec un coup a boire et cette musique a fond entre amis danser jusqu’à l'aube au bord d'un feu