Meditation
Alborosie feat. Sizzla Lyrics
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Yeah yeah rastafari will forever reign ah judgement
Suh yuh nuh fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man will dust dem out clean clean clean
Yuh nuh fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Dem still ah walk inna dem dream
Who yuh know fi touch dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man will dust dem out clean
Bobbo man down ah jungle clean
Caan stop it rasta man sound ghetto yutes ah kill bout it
Babylon yuh frown mi ah guh chop yuh with di hatchet
Longtime mi tell yuh seh slavery must abolish
′Memba seh sentence and yute start attack it
Longtime mi tell dem seh dem never move clean
Di whole ah di yute dem deh pon di corner clock di machine
Papa broke mummia bawl nuh cash come in
Suh di fittest of di fittest ah guh lit up di scene
Suh yuh nuh fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man will dust dem out clean clean clean
Yuh nuh fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Dem still ah walk inna dem dream
Who yuh know fi touch dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man will dust dem out clean
Who yuh know fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man down ah jungle clean hey
Mi hail di king and dem nuh love it
Longtime mi tell yuh seh di bugga dung like wild pumpkin
Hail king selassie dem don't love mi king
Babylon well ah sing through dem sink
Wi humble and wise and wi deh pon di chart
Wi skillful and bright wi nuh fear nuh gunshot
Wi praise di most high suh wi got di world lock
Wi deh ya top ah zion while dem still ah chart chart
Suh yuh nuh fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man will dust dem out clean clean clean
Yuh nuh fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Dem still ah walk inna dem dream
Who yuh know fi touch dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man will dust dem out clean
Who yuh know fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man down ah jungle clean
Now it begin rasta man word it is suh everlasting
Dem caan stop di yute when dem rising who!
Babylon bere judgement wi bring
Wi humble and wi cool and ah watch yuh system
Whoooy watch dem dem mek it look hunky dunky but ah
Big tonya ah drown inna one big bucket
Ah did end ah di day and likkle gun inna mi pocket
If worse come to worse mi ah guh flash di big ratchet and
Suh yuh nuh fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man will dust dem out clean clean clean
Yuh nuh fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Dem still ah walk inna dem dream
Who yuh know fi touch dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man will dust dem out clean
Who yuh know fi trust dem dem meditation lean
Bobbo man down ah jungle clean
The song "Meditation" by Alborosie and Sizzla highlights the concept of righteousness and the role of meditation in achieving it. The opening phrase of the song, "Righteousness will forever reign," sets the tone for the entire song. It emphasizes the idea that righteousness is an enduring quality that will always be valuable. The following lines speak to the importance of meditation and the need for individuals to be cautious about whom they trust. Throughout the song, there is a call to action to be vigilant and aware of one's surroundings and to cultivate a sense of wisdom through meditation.
The lyrics suggest that there is a need to "dust out" individuals who are not trustworthy and who may be walking in their own dreams. The use of "Babylon" in the lyrics serves as a metaphor for an oppressive system that seeks to undermine righteousness, and there is a call to bring judgment upon this system. The song speaks to the need for humility and wisdom in navigating the challenges of life and staying focused on the path of righteousness.
In summary, the song "Meditation" speaks to the need for individuals to be vigilant and wise in navigating the world around them. It emphasizes the enduring value of righteousness, the role of meditation in achieving it, and the need to be cautious about whom one trusts.
Line by Line Meaning
Righteousness will forever reign whooooa yeah whoooa yeah
Righteousness will always win in the end, whoa yeah, whoa yeah.
Yeah yeah rastafari will forever reign ah judgement
Yes, Rastafari will always rule with justice.
Suh yuh nuh fi trust dem dem meditation lean
So you should not trust those who only meditate, lean on them or rely on them.
Bobbo man will dust dem out clean clean clean
Those who only meditate will be defeated easily (and swiftly) like dust being cleaned.
Dem still ah walk inna dem dream
They are still dreaming and not facing reality.
Who yuh know fi touch dem dem meditation lean
Who do you know that can deal with those who only meditate?
Bobbo man down ah jungle clean
Those who can deal with those who only meditate are the 'Bobbo man', who are down in the jungle, but powerful and effective.
Caan stop it rasta man sound ghetto yutes ah kill bout it
They cannot stop the Rasta man sound, the ghetto kids are living it, embracing it and will (figuratively) kill for it.
Babylon yuh frown mi ah guh chop yuh with di hatchet
Babylon (referring to oppressive forces) disapproves of me, but I will fight back and defeat them.
Longtime mi tell yuh seh slavery must abolish
I have been saying for a long time that slavery must be abolished.
′Memba seh sentence and yute start attack it
Remember, once you put an idea out there, young people will take action to bring it to life.
Di whole ah di yute dem deh pon di corner clock di machine
All the young people are gathered on the street, keeping watch and being vigilant.
Papa broke mummia bawl nuh cash come in
Papa is broke, mama is crying because no money is coming in.
Suh di fittest of di fittest ah guh lit up di scene
So the strongest among us will rise up and take control of the situation.
Mi hail di king and dem nuh love it
I give respect to the king (referring to Haile Selassie), but some people do not appreciate it.
Longtime mi tell yuh seh di bugga dung like wild pumpkin
I have been warning you that the negativity and chaos will spread widely (like wild pumpkins).
Hail king selassie dem don't love mi king
Hailing King Selassie is not accepted by some people.
Babylon well ah sing through dem sink
Oppressive forces are slowly (but steadily) being defeated.
Wi humble and wise and wi deh pon di chart
We are humble and wise, and we are on the right track.
Wi skillful and bright wi nuh fear nuh gunshot
We are talented and intelligent. We are not afraid of violence.
Wi praise di most high suh wi got di world lock
We worship the almighty, so we have the world under control.
Wi deh ya top ah zion while dem still ah chart chart
We are at the top of Zion (a metaphor for freedom and justice), while others are still struggling to reach it.
Now it begin rasta man word it is suh everlasting
Now it begins, the Rasta man's message is so timeless and powerful.
Dem caan stop di yute when dem rising who!
They cannot stop the youth from rising up and taking action!
Babylon bere judgement wi bring
Babylon will face judgement from us.
Wi humble and wi cool and ah watch yuh system
We are calm and collected, but we are watching the system carefully.
Whoooy watch dem dem mek it look hunky dunky but ah
We watch them, making everything look good (when it is not).
Big tonya ah drown inna one big bucket
Even the powerful people (like Big Tonya) will lose everything and struggle like everyone else.
Ah did end ah di day and likkle gun inna mi pocket
At the end of the day, I only have a small gun in my pocket.
If worse come to worse mi ah guh flash di big ratchet and
If things get worse, I will use a big, powerful gun to defend myself.
Writer(s): Miguel Orlando Collins, D'ascola Alberto, Clifton Dillon
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.