Empire
Banx Ranx Lyrics

Meh seh love and truth mek di system fail
The system cannot exist if people are driven by love and truth.

Love confusion a put we brain in a jail
We are imprisoned by confusion about what love means.

Invisible shakels and chains can′t break So mi sharpen di blade and (...)
Although we cannot see the forces keeping us captive, we must arm ourselves with knowledge and understanding.

Politicians play with us like a game
Politicians manipulate us for their own benefit as if we are toys.

X amount of chive but it all de same
Regardless of the specifics, our lives are all fundamentally the same.

Hollywood sacrifice for di price of fame
Hollywood celebrities will do whatever it takes to gain fame and fortune, even if it means sacrificing their own well-being and humanity.

Obsession with celebrities keep us leading us astray
Our obsession with celebrities takes our focus away from what is truly important.

Lock up rastaman see how him a provide cocaine
Those in power make outrageous claims without evidence to support them, like accusing a Rastafarian of being a cocaine provider.

Manipulate the mind to make it love pain
Those in power manipulate our minds to make us love things that are actually harmful.

Dem ah gwan with Lucifer and mek it rain Whilst wise people keep sane
Those in power align themselves with evil while wise people maintain their sanity and moral integrity.

Hell people stand up (Mash up di empire)
We must rise up against those in power to create change.

Must realise seh di devil is a liar
We must be aware that those who seek power will use deceit to achieve their goals.

People wake up (Mash up di empire)
We must awaken to the reality of the situation and take action to create change.

Walk through the fire seek freedom get higher
We must fight through adversity to achieve our goals and attain true freedom.

People rise up (Mash up di empire)
We must continue to rebel and stand up against those in power to create a better future for ourselves.

Revolutionary minds never tired
Those who seek change must remain resilient and never give up.

People light up (Mash up de emipire)
We must illuminate the truth and expose those who wish to maintain the status quo at all costs.

Society mek black man bleach him skin
Society pressures black people to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards, even to the point of bleaching their skin.

Can't see danger but meh see a shark fin
We are not always aware of the dangers we face, but we can see the warning signs if we pay attention.

Gwan try yo best but yuh mek de lightning
We may try our best, but we are not always in control of our circumstances.

Jah solider nuh live life in a sin (nuh!)
One who serves Jah (God) lives a life free from sin.

Artificial beauty too thin
What we consider beautiful is often superficial and has little substance.

Burn chemical use herbal medicine
We should prioritize natural remedies over chemical ones whenever possible.

Likkle boys smoke crack (...)
Young, vulnerable people are preyed upon and become trapped in addiction and harmful behaviors.

De rich get richer that′s why more people struggling
The wealthy hoard resources while more and more people are left to struggle and suffer.

Yeah mek darkness retire
We must push back against the dark forces and bring about positive change.

Banx and ranx! unno mad!
The authors of this song are passionate and determined to affect change through their music.