Conscious Entertainer
Anthony B Lyrics


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Lawdie lawdie hey I bun dem yaga yo

Intro:
Dem say a detrimental behavior
To be a conscious entertainer
But a Jah a we protector
Bobo fear no danger
Dem say a detrimental behavior
To be a conscious entertainer
But a Jah a we protector
Rasta fear no danger

Verse 1:
Dem try anything just fi stop this
Radio ban, jelp me lick out gainst politics
But my optics, be on dem topics
Global movement evasive tactics yogo yo
See me in the Congo
Try fi catch me in a Morocco
I'll be in Ethiopia for sure
Only thing you can see a me shadow, eh
Iya ya eh, Iya ya eh eh

Chorus

Verse 2:
What is the essence of a gunman strive
To unleash his anger at the expense of life
I shall not slowly pass in the night
But rise to separate all the wrong from right
Dalley through the valley yaga ya yo

Chorus

Verse 3:
So why do all these people worry bout me
Jah Jah guide never hide nah loose no pride
Sey dem a, sey dem a
don't they know that Jah love set me free
Zion I, Selassie I, guide I, guide I, guide I
Everyone whey speak the truth, dem dem execute
Pop off remote ready fi put yu pon mute
Flad me recruit Selassie I youth
Babylon dis, a fire undilute
Pop off dem gun and a we dem caan shoot
In a me turban and me khaki suit

Chorus

Verse 4:
Dem try anything just fi stop this
Radio ban, jelp me lick out gainst politics
But my optics, be on dem topics
Global movement evasive tactics yogo yo
See me in the Congo
Try fi catch me in a Morocco
I'll be in Ethiopia for sure
Only thing you can see a me shadow, eh
Iya ya eh, Iya ya eh eh





Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anthony B's song "Conscious Entertainer" delve into the struggles of becoming a conscious entertainer in today's music industry. Being a conscious entertainer means living and promoting a lifestyle of moral and spiritual values and the lyrics of this song speak to the difficulty of doing so in a world where guns and violence often reign supreme. The opening lyrics, "Dem say a detrimental behavior to be a conscious entertainer" allude to the fact that the music industry often promotes more harmful and destructive behavior and encourages artists to conform to that standard. However, as a Rasta, Anthony B follows the teachings of Jah and knows that he does not need to conform to what the industry wants of him because Jah always has his back.


In the first verse, Anthony B states that despite attempts to hold him back, he will continue to promote conscious living and not let the industry stop him. His movement is global and he will not be caught as he travels through places such as the Congo, Morocco, and Ethiopia. In the second verse, he speaks to the destructiveness of gun violence and the importance of fighting for what is right. He will not back down and will continue to speak the truth no matter the consequences. The chorus of the song emphasizes his commitment to conscious living despite any opposition he may face.


The final two verses echo the sentiments expressed earlier in the song. He will continue to fight against the status quo and promote conscious living, and will not be silenced or held back by any industry or societal standards.


Overall, the song "Conscious Entertainer" promotes living a lifestyle of moral and spiritual values while also addressing the struggles one may face in promoting this message in today's society.


Line by Line Meaning

Dem say a detrimental behavior
People say it's bad to be a conscious entertainer


To be a conscious entertainer
To use your platform to spread awareness and positivity


But a Jah a we protector
But God is our protector


Bobo fear no danger
Those who believe in the Bobo Ashanti religion don't fear danger


Dem try anything just fi stop this
They try everything to stop me


Radio ban, jelp me lick out gainst politics
They ban me from the radio because I speak out against politics


But my optics, be on dem topics
But my focus is on important issues/topics


Global movement evasive tactics yogo yo
A worldwide movement using evasive tactics


See me in the Congo
You might spot me in Congo


Try fi catch me in a Morocco
Trying to find me in Morocco


I'll be in Ethiopia for sure
I will definitely be in Ethiopia


Only thing you can see a me shadow, eh
The only thing you might see is my shadow


What is the essence of a gunman strive
What is the reason for a gunman's violent actions?


To unleash his anger at the expense of life
To hurt others and take lives because of their own anger


I shall not slowly pass in the night
I will not fade away unnoticed


But rise to separate all the wrong from right
I will stand up to fight for what is right


Dalley through the valley yaga ya yo
Traveling through the valleys


So why do all these people worry bout me
Why do people care so much about me?


Jah Jah guide never hide nah loose no pride
God always guides and protects us


Sey dem a, sey dem a
They say that they are


don't they know that Jah love set me free
Don't they know that my faith sets me free?


Zion I, Selassie I, guide I, guide I, guide I
God is my guide, my king, my protector


Everyone whey speak the truth, dem dem execute
Those who speak the truth are punished


Pop off remote ready fi put yu pon mute
They'll turn off the TV to silence you


Flad me recruit Selassie I youth
I am recruiting the youth to follow my faith


Babylon dis, a fire undilute
Babylon (a term for oppressive systems) will be destroyed


Pop off dem gun and a we dem caan shoot
They shoot their guns but can't harm us


In a me turban and me khaki suit
I'm wearing my turban and khaki suit (a symbol of my faith)




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Wrong lyrics...c'mon,post genuine lyrics

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