Cover You Tracks
Anthony B Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Intro:
Rastaman dem waan stop, but Rasta children is on the attack
Oh yogo, yo yo yo yo, well remember the time is so perilous
Rasta children don't leave you tracks in the dust lawd

Chorus:
Cover you tracks no mek babylon see whey yu walk, walk, walk
Watch yu head back cause dem no like when Rastaman talk
Nah trust no shadow after dark
Cover you tracks no mek babylon see whey yu walk, walk, walk
Watch yu head back cause dem no like when Rastaman talk
Nah trust no shadow after dark

Verse 1:
From birth dem a fight Rastaman
Dem aim fi destroy Rasta plan
Pon the river we a go walk go bun Babylon
No leave no footprint in a the sand Rastaman
Remember say dem have we pon file
Dem a program we from we a child
Just stop and listen for a while
In a Babylon we caan smile

Chorus

Verse 2:
In a di sixty's Rasta rise, nation get wise
Here comes Babylon under fi dem disguise
Kill and dem wounded cramp and paralyze
But once more Rastaman rise
This time we a God and fire ball
Recruiting soldier fi Jah role call
Mek sure you escape thunder ball
East, West, North and South Selassie name affi call

Chorus

Verse 3:
So dem cut down a prophet Jah Jah send many more
Numberless like the sand deh pon di sea shore
Millions and billions and whole heap more
You can't stop Selassie work from gwaan
Without the man say none a we couldn't born
Nah call no fowl even though mi throw corn
Sey who the cap fit tell dem put it on

Chorus

Verse 4:
Look deh look out fi perpetrator
Fighting sey dem waan fi stop Rasta
Sailing on the wings of Jah Jah
A we babylonian caan conquer
Mek sure from you hands clean and you are pure
Cann stop you from go through Jah Jah door
Call pon Selassie I name some more





Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anthony B's song "Cover You Tracks" speak to the struggles and challenges faced by the Rastafarian community, and promote the importance of remaining vigilant and determined in the face of adversity. In the intro of the song, the singer acknowledges the challenges faced by Rastafarian people, and notes that Rasta children must learn to avoid leaving any tracks in the dust, so as to protect themselves from the watchful eyes of Babylon.


In the first verse, the singer highlights the ways in which Rastafarians have been persecuted and attacked, and notes that even from a young age, Rastafarian children are monitored and targeted by Babylon. The second verse speaks to the resilience of the Rastafarian community, and notes that despite attempts at suppression by Babylon, Rastafarians will continue to rise up and fight for their rights.


The third verse emphasizes the importance of staying true to Rastafarian values and principles, even in the face of persecution and opposition. The fourth verse encourages listeners to remain vigilant and stay committed to their beliefs and values, and reassures them that with the protection of Jah, Babylon cannot conquer them. Overall, the song is a call to action for Rastafarian people to stay strong and resist the forces of oppression and injustice.


Line by Line Meaning

Rastaman dem waan stop, but Rasta children is on the attack
Despite attempts to stop them, the children of the Rastafarian movement are fighting back.


Oh yogo, yo yo yo yo, well remember the time is so perilous
The times we live in are dangerous and uncertain.


Rasta children don't leave you tracks in the dust lawd
Rastafarians aim to leave little to no traces behind to avoid persecution by those in power.


Cover you tracks no mek babylon see whey yu walk, walk, walk
Hide your actions to avoid being scrutinized by those in power.


Watch yu head back cause dem no like when Rastaman talk
Rastafarians are wary about speaking out due to the negative reaction they often receive.


Nah trust no shadow after dark
Be vigilant at all times as danger may be lurking.


From birth dem a fight Rastaman
Rastafarians feel like they have been targeted from birth.


Dem aim fi destroy Rasta plan
Those in power aim to squander the plans and goals of the Rastafarian movement.


Pon the river we a go walk go bun Babylon
Rastafarians plan to take action against their oppressors.


No leave no footprint in a the sand Rastaman
Rastafarians aim to leave no trace behind to avoid being tracked down.


Remember say dem have we pon file
The government keeps thorough records of Rastafarians.


Dem a program we from we a child
Rastafarians feel like they have been brainwashed from a young age.


Just stop and listen for a while
Those who oppose Rastafarians should take a moment to understand their views.


In a Babylon we caan smile
Rastafarians feel like they cannot be happy in a system that oppresses them.


In a di sixty's Rasta rise, nation get wise
In the 1960s, the Rastafarian movement gained momentum and support.


Here comes Babylon under fi dem disguise
The system that oppresses Rastafarians is often disguised and deceptive.


Kill and dem wounded cramp and paralyze
The oppression of Rastafarians has caused injury, pain, and paralysis.


But once more Rastaman rise
Rastafarians will always rise up against their oppressors.


This time we a God and fire ball
The Rastafarian movement is fueled by a sense of power and righteousness.


Recruiting soldier fi Jah role call
Rastafarians are constantly seeking new supporters.


Mek sure you escape thunder ball
Be cautious and avoid being caught by those in power.


East, West, North and South Selassie name affi call
Rastafarians invoke the name of Selassie, their spiritual leader, in all directions.


So dem cut down a prophet Jah Jah send many more
The oppressors may have killed one leader, but others will rise in their place.


Numberless like the sand deh pon di sea shore
Supporters of the Rastafarian movement are countless in number.


Millions and billions and whole heap more
There are many people willing to support the Rastafarian cause.


You can't stop Selassie work from gwaan
The work of Selassie and the Rastafarian movement will continue, no matter what.


Without the man say none a we couldn't born
Selassie is considered a pivotal figure in the Rastafarian movement.


Nah call no fowl even though mi throw corn
Don't openly accuse others of wrongdoing, even if the evidence is there.


Sey who the cap fit tell dem put it on
Speak out against those who engage in oppressive behavior.


Look deh look out fi perpetrator
Be on the lookout for those who seek to harm Rastafarians.


Fighting sey dem waan fi stop Rasta
Those in power want to put an end to the Rastafarian movement.


Sailing on the wings of Jah Jah
Moving forward with the support of the Rastafarian community and their spiritual leader.


A we babylonian caan conquer
Those in power will not be able to defeat the Rastafarian movement.


Mek sure from you hands clean and you are pure
To be part of the Rastafarian movement, one must be morally upright and free of corrupt behavior.


Cann stop you from go through Jah Jah door
No one can prevent Rastafarians from reaching their spiritual destination.


Call pon Selassie I name some more
Invoke the name of Selassie in order to strengthen the Rastafarian community.




Lyrics © SUELION MUSIC
Written by: KEITH BLAIR, RICHARD BELL

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Leticia Wescott

Always a big hit for me

martin kirumba

big tune💥

Elizabeth Prescod

Sing it loud Anthony Blair

More Versions