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B. El Lyrics
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Well a bless we a bless dem and teach dem
And purge dem out and cleanse dem
Mek dem know say Emperor Selassie I
Is the almighty ah yo yagi yagi yagi di yagi yagi di yo
Yagi di yagi di yo a a a, yagi di yagi di yo, yagi di yagi di yo
Chorus:
So we can spree yo pick the beam out a you eye
Before you grudge nobody
Take the words from Anthony and Startrail family
We say free, that's the way the blackman want to be
Fi haile the trinity yo pick the beam out a you eye
Before you judge nobody
Take the words from Anthony and Startrail
Verse 1:
Meditation ulimited yes that a me
Foundation solid yes that a me
A think positive yest that a me
Me nah think negative yes that a me
Pure blessing me give yes that a me
Babylon we a sieve yes that a me
Nah bow out pon dem pig yes that a me
Me grow me locks it better than them wig
so me shout out
Chorus
Verse 2:
Caan use ghetto man like dem a mucule
Caan come tear dem like terline and wool
Cup dem empty rasta come fi full
Justice dem lock up a it me pull
Fi do that you a fi brave, bad like bull
Chant lightning that mean say bobo powerful
Don't try stop you brother when you se
e him a do him good
Leave all judging to Jah Jah that you should
Chorus
Verse 3:
See rasta and a criticize dem pants but look pon you shirt
Say dem pants hole, hole but you shirt it have dirt
Me show you the dirt you say a you feelings mi hurt
So leave the judging to Selassie I the first yo
You stop criticize the bobo when you see dem a sell dem broom
A it a sweep the filthiness out a oonu room
No criticize the foreman true you flowers improve
Listem me no bride and groom rastafman a said
Chorus
The intro to B. El's song "Free" sets the tone for the rest of the song by mentioning Emperor Selassie I and his importance in their belief system. The lyrics encourage listeners to be blessed and cleanse themselves in order to be closer to the almighty. The chorus emphasizes the desire for freedom among ghetto youths and encourages people to focus on their own faults instead of judging others. The song promotes positivity, strength, and compassion.
Verse one speaks to the artist's own positive mindset and commitment to giving blessings to others. The lyrics also criticize Babylon (the oppressive system) and emphasize the superiority of his own natural hair over artificial wigs.
Verse two calls for justice, full cups, and bravery in the face of oppression. The lyrics acknowledge the power of Bobo (members of a Jamaican Rastafarian sect) and urge listeners not to judge them for their appearance or profession.
Verse three chastises listeners for criticizing others while failing to notice their own flaws. The lyrics encourage people to focus on positive actions rather than negative judgments.
Overall, "Free" promotes love, positivity, and empathy while discouraging judgment and oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Well a bless we a bless dem and teach dem
We bless and teach others.
And purge dem out and cleanse dem
We cleanse and purify them.
Mek dem know say Emperor Selassie I
We make them aware of the power of Emperor Selassie I.
Is the almighty ah yo yagi yagi yagi di yagi yagi di yo
Emperor Selassie I is the almighty power (chanting).
Tell them free that's the way ghetto youths want to be
We want to be free - that's what ghetto youths deserve.
So we can spree yo pick the beam out a you eye
Let's get rid of our own flaws before judging others.
Before you grudge nobody
Do not hold grudges towards others.
Take the words from Anthony and Startrail family
Listen to wise words from the Anthony and Startrail family.
Meditation ulimited yes that a me
I practice unlimited meditation.
Foundation solid yes that a me
I have a strong foundation.
A think positive yest that a me
I have a positive thinking pattern.
Me nah think negative yes that a me
I do not let negative thoughts consume me.
Pure blessing me give yes that a me
I offer pure blessings to others.
Babylon we a sieve yes that a me
I am against Babylon and all it represents.
Nah bow out pon dem pig yes that a me
I will not let the oppressors control me.
Me grow me locks it better than them wig
My dreadlocks are superior to their wigs.
Tell them free that's the way ghetto youths want to be
We want to be free - that's what ghetto youths deserve.
Caan use ghetto man like dem a mucule
We will not allow the ghetto to be oppressed.
Caan come tear dem like terline and wool
We will not allow them to tear us apart.
Justice dem lock up a it me pull
We will fight for justice for those who have been wrongly imprisoned.
Fi do that you a fi brave, bad like bull
To achieve justice, we must be brave and fearless.
Don't try stop you brother when you see him a do him good
Do not hold back those who are doing good in the world.
Leave all judging to Jah Jah that you should
Leave all judgement to the higher power.
See rasta and a criticize dem pants but look pon you shirt
Do not criticize others when you have flaws yourself.
Say dem pants hole, hole but you shirt it have dirt
You are pointing out flaws in others while neglecting your own.
Me show you the dirt you say a you feelings mi hurt
When I point out your own flaws, you become defensive and hurt.
So leave the judging to Selassie I the first yo
Leave all judgement to the higher power.
You stop criticize the bobo when you see dem a sell dem broom
Do not criticize others for doing honest work to make a living.
A it a sweep the filthiness out a oonu room
Their work is helping to make things better for everyone.
No criticize the foreman true you flowers improve
Do not hold back those who are helping you in your own growth.
Listem me no bride and groom rastafman a said
Listen to me, a Rastafarian is speaking.
Tell them free that's the way the blackman want to be
We want to be free - that's what black men deserve.
Fi haile the trinity yo pick the beam out a you eye
Let us praise the Holy Trinity and focus on bettering ourselves.
Before you judge nobody
Do not judge others.
Take the words from Anthony and Startrail
Listen to wise words from the Anthony and Startrail family.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREG BIECK, E. TYLER HAYES, ANDREW FROMM
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