Nah go hide
Anthony B Lyrics
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A put the youth in a di jeep fi di little spliff
Low the youth man
Hey yo yogo di yo, ey
Give me the natural bly, that's what we want
That's what we want
Hey Iyashanti, defend the weed man dem
That's what we want
Iyashanti:
Mi nah go hide and lick mi herb
Cause a it a preserve mi nerve, wha wo wo eh
Mi nah go hide and lick mi herb
Sergeant Brown mi nah disturb, no-o
Mi a go lick it in the dance, lick it at the stage show,
Lick it everywhere we go
Mi a go lick it in the club while we do the rub-a-dub
The same time the vibes a flow
Mi nah go hide and lick mi herb
Cause a it a preserve mi nerve, nah woy
Mi nah go hide and lick mi herb
Sergeant Brown mi nah disturb
Come in Anthony be , Startrail Family
Anthony B.:
Tell the police bwoy we say
Tired fi lick mi chalice in a bush, yo
Want to go out in the open
Tired fi have mi weed and see police and mask
Police bwoy kiss out mi, rastafari
Tired fi lick mi chalice in a bush, ey yo
Want to go out in the open
Tired fi have mi weed and see police and mask
Police bwoy kiss out mi
Is a ganja move mi deh pon
Say mi gwine mek it snappy
Stop and mi go buy a bag a weed over Lappy
A di gas station mi car mi go jack it
Waa, waa, waa, mi say here comes ratty
Rastaman plant the weed dem hear mi just done crop it
In a station dem wah go lock the natty
Before the judge two thousand, mi did got it, mi lucky
Iyashanti:
Mi nah go hide and lick mi herb
Cause a it a preserve mi nerve, wha wo, eh
Mi nah go hide and lick mi herb
Sergeant Brown mi nah disturb, no-o
We a go tell the police force and the soldier too
The herb is so good for you
Mi waan you tell the government
To change the law in parliament
Stop the pressure mek the herb man go through (a full time yu nuh)
Sensimilla that's what I love (affi smoke di herb, affi smoke di herb)
Just gimme that sensimilla that's what we need (affi smoke di herb, affi smoke di herb)
Anthony:
Hey Iyashanti, wa we tell dem say
Yo we nah back it
Stop set road block fi herb man and go set it fi cracky
Have mi ganja tree and you mek policeman chop it
Weed a national dish like you salt fish and ackee
Wickedness you think wid you meditation stop it
Have you blue movie rastaman nah act it
Living like cockroach mi have baygon fi back it
Smoke in a mi chalice in a mi kutchie
Have some steam down wid some rice in a mi dutchie
Hey gimme a minute mek mi chat it
Tired fi lick mi chalice in a bush, yo
Want to go out in the open
Tired fi have mi weed and see police and mask
Police bwoy kiss out mi, rastafari
Tired fi lick mi chalice in a bush, yagga yo
Want to go out in the open
The lyrics of Anthony B's song Nah go hide can be interpreted as an artist's call for the decriminalization of marijuana. The song's chorus emphasizes the need to defend the rights of people who use marijuana, that they should not be forced to hide and use it in secret places or under the guise of darkness due to the negative perception of the general public and the police. The song also sheds light on the ongoing battle between the police and people who use marijuana. The artist believes that individuals using marijuana are not morally repugnant but are only exercising their right of freedom of choice. The lyrics also assert that it should not be illegal to use marijuana.
The song also details various activities in which the artists, Anthony B and Iyashanti, choose to smoke marijuana, ranging from dance clubs and stage shows to the open air. They express the enjoyment and the benefits they take from marijuana, which they describe as helping them keep their nerves composed. The song also advocates for changes in the law concerning marijuana usage, stating that the government should change the law in parliament to decriminalize marijuana.
Overall, the song's message stresses the rights of marijuana users to use their chosen herb in public without stigma, societal judgment, or legal interference. It emphasizes the legalization of marijuana for the many benefits the herb provides to individuals that are decided to make it an essential part of their lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey police bwoy over deh so
Addressing a police officer who is nearby
A put the youth in a di jeep fi di little spliff
The officer took a young person in the jeep for smoking a small amount of marijuana
Low the youth man
Leave the young man alone
Hey yo yogo di yo, ey
Asking for natural herbs to be given
Give me the natural bly, that's what we want
That's what we want
Hey Iyashanti, defend the weed man dem
That's what we want
Wanting natural herbs and asking Iyashanti to speak up for those who use it.
Mi nah go hide and lick mi herb
Cause a it a preserve mi nerve, wha wo wo eh
Mi nah go hide and lick mi herb
Sergeant Brown mi nah disturb, no-o
Not hiding while smoking marijuana because it calms the nerves and not disturbing Sergeant Brown.
Mi a go lick it in the dance, lick it at the stage show,
Lick it everywhere we go
Mi a go lick it in the club while we do the rub-a-dub
The same time the vibes a flow
Smoking marijuana at any occasion, event, or place where vibes are flowing.
Come in Anthony be, Startrail Family
Introducing the artist and his group.
Tell the police bwoy we say
Tired fi lick mi chalice in a bush, yo
Want to go out in the open
Tired fi have mi weed and see police and mask
Police bwoy kiss out mi, rastafari
Tired fi lick mi chalice in a bush, ey yo
Want to go out in the open
Tired fi have mi weed and see police and mask
Police bwoy kiss out mi
Expressing a desire to smoke marijuana openly and without fear of being caught and punished by the police.
Is a ganja move mi deh pon
Say mi gwine mek it snappy
Stop and mi go buy a bag a weed over Lappy
A di gas station mi car mi go jack it
Waa, waa, waa, mi say here comes ratty
Rastaman plant the weed dem hear mi just done crop it
In a station dem wah go lock the natty
Before the judge two thousand, mi did got it, mi lucky
Plans to buy marijuana and grow it before the police take action, and recounting a lucky moment when there was almost an arrest for possession of marijuana.
We a go tell the police force and the soldier too
The herb is so good for you
Mi waan you tell the government
To change the law in parliament
Stop the pressure mek the herb man go through (a full time yu nuh)
Sensimilla that's what I love (affi smoke di herb, affi smoke di herb)
Just gimme that sensimilla that's what we need (affi smoke di herb, affi smoke di herb)
Spreading awareness about the benefits of marijuana and requesting the government to legalize it to reduce pressure on those who use it. Stating a strong preference for sensimilla marijuana specifically.
Hey Iyashanti, wa we tell dem say
Yo we nah back it
Stop set road block fi herb man and go set it fi cracky
Have mi ganja tree and you mek policeman chop it
Weed a national dish like you salt fish and ackee
Wickedness you think wid you meditation stop it
Have you blue movie rastaman nah act it
Living like cockroach mi have baygon fi back it
Smoke in a mi chalice in a mi kutchie
Have some steam down wid some rice in a mi dutchie
Hey gimme a minute mek mi chat it
Requesting Iyashanti to speak out against roadblocks for marijuana users and police efforts to chop down marijuana trees. Comparing marijuana to Jamaican dishes and criticizing those who meditate but commit wicked acts. Recounting personal experiences smoking marijuana and preparing food with it.
Tired fi lick mi chalice in a bush, yo
Want to go out in the open
Tired fi have mi weed and see police and mask
Police bwoy kiss out mi, rastafari
Tired fi lick mi chalice in a bush, yagga yo
Want to go out in the open
Feeling exhausted from hiding and wishing to smoke in the open without the fear of police interference.
Lyrics © SUELION MUSIC
Written by: KEITH BLAIR, RICHARD BELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Blair grew up in rural Clarks Town in the northwestern parish of Trelawny. His deeply religious family life (his mother was a Seventh-day Adventist and his grandmother a Revivalist) imbued him with a profound spirituality. During his youth, his favorite singers were reggae legends Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, musicians who strongly influenced his own style. Read Full BioAnthony B is the stage name of Keith Blair (born March 31, 1976), a Jamaican musician.
Blair grew up in rural Clarks Town in the northwestern parish of Trelawny. His deeply religious family life (his mother was a Seventh-day Adventist and his grandmother a Revivalist) imbued him with a profound spirituality. During his youth, his favorite singers were reggae legends Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer, musicians who strongly influenced his own style. Peter Tosh's influence can definitely be heard in Anthony B's vocal delivery and revolutionary stance.
Anthony B adopted Rastafarian beliefs as a teenager, a decision which was not well-received by his family. The stubborn and determined Anthony B refused to give up his new religion and his dreadlocks and moved to the home of his aunt and uncle in the Kingston suburb, Portmore.
While attending high school, Anthony B debuted as a deejay for the local sound system, Shaggy Hi-Power. In 1988, he befriended reggae artists such as Determine, Mega Banton, Ricky General and Terror Fabulous.
At this point in the reggae industry, singing "slack" songs about women was the popular thing to do. Anthony B did not believe in degrading women and chose to pen politically-slanted songs rather than so-called "gyal chunes." He hooked up with Little Devon the Half Pint sound-a-like singer he made his debut single "The Living is Hard" on the Wizard label in 1993. Anthony B tried many different producers but found that none of them fit his style of music. Finally, Anthony B teamed up with Richard "Bello" Bell, creating hits such as Fire Pon Rome, Raid Di Barn, Rumour, and Repentance Time. Anthony B's 1996 debut album Real Revolutionary was highly acclaimed in the reggae community. In late 1997, Anthony B released Universal Struggle which showed that Anthony B had a consistent, high-calibre talent. Anthony B has released a large number of albums since that time including 1999's Seven Seals and 2004's Untouchable which featured collaborations with artists including Wyclef Jean.
Anthony B tours extensively in Europe and North America and is known for his fiery, high-energy performances.
Anthony B is a member of the Bobo Ashanti branch of the Rastafarian movement. "Bobo Dreads", as they are known, are recognizable by their long robes and turbans. The strong Afrocentric pride and the other Rastafarian beliefs (or "overstandings" as Rastafarians prefer to call them) which Anthony B holds are reflected in his songs.
Discography
* Predator & Prey (1996, Alpha Enterprises)
* Real Revolutionary / So Many Things (1996, Greensleeves)
* Universal Struggle (1997, VP Records)
* Seven Seals (1999, VP Records)
* That's Life (2001, VP Records)
* More Love (2001, AO ! Records)
* Live On The Battlefield (2002, Jahmin' Records)
* Reggae Max (2002, Jet Star)
* Street Knowledge (2003, Nocturne)
* Judgment Time (2003, 2B1 Records)
* Smoke Free (2003, Bogalusa Records)
* Voice Of Jamaica vol. 2 (2003, Nocturne)
* Wise Man Chant (2004, Black Scorpio)
* Justice Fight (2004, Nocturne)
* Untouchable (2004, Togetherness Records)
* Power Of Creation (2004, Nocturne)
* Black Star (2005, Greensleeves)
* My Hope (2005, AL.TA.FA.AN. / Minor 7 Flat 5)
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great tune mr bishop.big up n large respek
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