Cocody Rock
Alpha Blondy Lyrics


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Rockin' Rocker
Rockin' Rocker from Zion I.C.
We're ready ready ready, ready to rock
We are the rockers from Zion Ivory Coast
We're ready ready ready, ready to rock

We sayin'
Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rock
Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rasta
Coco, Coco now, Cocody Rock
Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rasta

Somebody, somebody is working out the sound system
(The sound system)
Say Jah Jah rhythm
(Jah Jah rythm)
We movin through space and time
Brother Tom fear
Ain't got nothin', he's beatin' down the bass line
Why don't you get on board the Zion Express

We sayin'

Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rock
Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rasta
Coco, Coco now, Cocody Rock
Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rasta

Rockin' in, rockin' out
Rockin' in, rockin' out
We're gonna rock you
In the Night, in the day
We bound to rock your soul
We positively movin up - oh
Weavin' Jah time
No matter what you say or do
Jah bound to rock you down

That's why we're sayin'

Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rock
Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rasta




Coco, Coco now, Cocody Rock
Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rasta

Overall Meaning

The song "Cocody Rock" by Alpha Blondy is an anthem to the power of reggae music and its ability to unite people across cultures and borders. The lyrics describe the readiness of the rockers from Zion, Ivory Coast to rock, and how they are moving through space and time with the Jah Jah rhythm. The song pays homage to the sound system culture, which played a crucial role in the spread of reggae music worldwide. The lyrics also speak of the power of Jah, the Rastafarian term for God, to rock down any opposition and uplift the people.


The repeated refrain "Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rock" refers to the Cocody neighborhood in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, where Alpha Blondy grew up. The neighborhood was known for its lively music scene, which inspired Alpha Blondy to become a musician. The word "Coco" is also a common nickname for Ivory Coast, and the song's title can be interpreted as a declaration of national pride.


The song's lyrics also speak to the universal experience of oppression and the need for resistance. The line "We positively movin' up - oh, weavin' Jah time" suggests that the struggle for liberation is ongoing, but the power of reggae music and faith in Jah will ultimately prevail.


Line by Line Meaning

Rockin' Rocker
We are rockers ready to rock


Rockin' Rocker from Zion I.C.
We are rockers from Zion Ivory Coast


We're ready ready ready, ready to rock
We are fully prepared to rock


We sayin'
We are saying


Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rock
Cocody Rock is a place where we rock


Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rasta
Cocody Rock is a place where Rastafarians reside


Coco, Coco now, Cocody Rock
Cocody Rock is a happening place right now


Somebody, somebody is working out the sound system
Someone is fixing the sound system


(The sound system)
The music equipment


Say Jah Jah rhythm
Let's play music with Jah's rhythm


(Jah Jah rythm)
Jah's rhythm is the heartbeat of our music


We movin through space and time
We are traveling through time and space


Brother Tom fear
Tom is playing without fear


Ain't got nothin', he's beatin' down the bass line
Tom doesn't have anything but he's still playing the bass well


Why don't you get on board the Zion Express
Come join us on the journey to Zion


Rockin' in, rockin' out
We are rocking in and out


We're gonna rock you
We will rock you


In the Night, in the day
We will rock you at night and during the day


We bound to rock your soul
We are sure we'll rock your soul


We positively movin up - oh
We are definitely making progress


Weavin' Jah time
We are following Jah's time


No matter what you say or do
No matter your actions or words


Jah bound to rock you down
Jah will make sure you are rocked by our music


That's why we're sayin'
That's why we're repeating


Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rock
Cocody Rock is the place where we rock


Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rasta
Cocody Rock is the place where we find Rastafarians


Coco, Coco now, Cocody Rock
Cocody Rock is where it's happening now


Coco, Coco, is Cocody Rasta
Cocody Rock is the place where Rastafarians reside




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALPHA BLONDY

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Pratiquement 40ans que j’écoute du Alpha Blondy
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Le meilleur de tous les temps depuis 1983 jamais je ne pourrai pas me lasser d écouter Alpha Blondy
Jah blessed

@begsebastien4224

Premier commentaire 16 Novembre 2023 a 18h00
Longue vie à vous Mr Alpha Blondy🙏🏻🙏🏻

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GOD agree your prayer in your song Jah Glory. Everything you request from GOD ALMIGHTY happen. Congratulations bro !

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