Stranger
Anthony B Lyrics


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Intro:
Bop, Bop, Bop a who a knock mi door

Verse 1:
A stranger knock my door
Said he want to ask I a question
His eyes were mean and so
I could tell he had a wicked intention
Now I got to face this journey
No time for my knees to be weak
I reach for my psalms in a second
Jah I know I'm gonna need your protection

Chorus:
Oh oh, the stranger is a ranger
Coming to get my herb from my back yard garden, yea a
Oh oh, the stranger is a ranger
He come to get my herb from my back yard garden

Verse 2:
Looking through my key hole at his portfold
He was the size of a brute
Belts and buckles and boots
License to shoot don't want to hear the truth
He's not a jolly good fellow
Working for the pharaoh doing overtime for his pleasure
Want the Ras to be a victim
Want the Ras to face the boys of the system

Chorus

Verse 3:
As the pressure is mounting eh a a
Enforcement surrounding, yeah eh
Jah is my only bridge to cross over these troubled waters
I could never be doubting, no-o
Jah powers keep rising, eh eh
Good gonna trample evil
Cause Jah is always there for I and I

Chorus

Verse 4:
Well the pressure still mounting, yeah eh
Enforcement closing in, oh oh
Jah is my only bridge to cross over these troubled waters
Yeah ah, yeah eh eh yeaaaah
Good is gonna trample evil
Cause Jah is always there for I and I





Chorus 2x

Overall Meaning

The song "Stranger" by Anthony B revolves around an encounter with a stranger who comes knocking at the singer's door. The stranger's intentions are unclear, but the singer can tell from his eyes that he has a wicked intention. As the song progresses, the singer realizes that the stranger is a ranger who has come to confiscate his herb from his backyard garden. The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh oh, the stranger is a ranger, coming to get my herb from my backyard garden, yeah" to emphasize the threat the stranger poses.


In the second verse, the singer describes the stranger's appearance, which is intimidating due to his size and his belts, buckles, and boots. He also reveals that the stranger is working for the pharaoh and is authorized to shoot if necessary. The stranger is not a "jolly good fellow" and wants the singer to be a victim of the system.


In the third verse, the singer feels the pressure mounting as the enforcement surrounds him. He seeks protection from Jah, knowing that he can always provide a way for him to cross over the troubled waters. The singer feels confident that good will overcome evil as he relies on Jah's power.


Overall, "Stranger" is a song about the struggle against oppression and the importance of relying on one's faith when facing difficult situations.


Line by Line Meaning

A stranger knock my door
An unknown person knocked on my door


Said he want to ask I a question
He claimed he wanted to ask me a question


His eyes were mean and so
His eyes looked angry and unwelcoming


I could tell he had a wicked intention
Based on his appearance, I sensed that he had harmful intentions


Now I got to face this journey
I have to deal with this situation


No time for my knees to be weak
I can't afford to be fearful or weak-minded


I reach for my psalms in a second
I turn to my religious beliefs for support and strength


Jah I know I'm gonna need your protection
I believe I will need divine protection


Oh oh, the stranger is a ranger
I realize the stranger is a law enforcement officer


Coming to get my herb from my back yard garden, yea a
He is specifically targeting my marijuana plants in my backyard


Looking through my key hole at his portfold
I am spying on him through the keyhole and notice his badge


He was the size of a brute
He appears physically imposing


Belts and buckles and boots
His uniform includes many accessories


License to shoot don't want to hear the truth
He is authorized to use deadly force and will not listen to a defense or explanation


He's not a jolly good fellow
He is not friendly or approachable


Working for the pharaoh doing overtime for his pleasure
He is working for an oppressive and unjust government with self-serving motives


Want the Ras to be a victim
He intends to make me suffer as a representative of the Rastafarian movement


Want the Ras to face the boys of the system
He wants to confront and subdue me as a symbol of resistance to the government


As the pressure is mounting eh a a
As the intensity of the situation is increasing


Enforcement surrounding, yeah eh
Law enforcement officers are closing in around me


Jah is my only bridge to cross over these troubled waters
My faith in God is my only hope to survive this difficult situation


I could never be doubting, no-o
I am confident in my beliefs and will not waver


Jah powers keep rising, eh eh
My faith in God is growing stronger


Good gonna trample evil
Righteousness will prevail over wickedness


Cause Jah is always there for I and I
God will always be there for me


Well the pressure still mounting, yeah eh
The intensity of the situation remains high


Enforcement closing in, oh oh
The police are getting closer to catching me


Jah is my only bridge to cross over these troubled waters
I still believe that my faith in God is my only hope


Yeah ah, yeah eh eh yeaaaah
Affirmation of belief


Good is gonna trample evil
Righteousness will ultimately prevail


Cause Jah is always there for I and I
God will always provide support




Lyrics © SUELION MUSIC
Written by: RICHARD BELL

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Comments from YouTube:

Sean Dickson

These are the classics I grew up on. Dont make them like this anymore. I will keep the fire burning still

Ann Parker

Legend

ReggaeTakeover

i reach for ma psalms in a second, jah nuh im gona need your protection!

Rodney Rodney

bup bup Anthony B ruff ta all

Cobweb Theorem

First comment, huh!

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