I Love King Selassie
Black Uhuru & Michael Rose Lyrics
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I love King Selassie I
I love King Selassie
I love King Selassie I
I love King Selassie red
I love King Selassie I gold
I love King Selassie green
I love King Selassie
I love King Selassie I
I love King Selassie
I love King Selassie I
He's the only man in flesh
Whom you can't look in the eyes
From the first time I know JAH JAH
He is so divine
He is called as a Lamb
The only man that's on this land
Some people feel that they can work Jah to the bone
I love King Selassie
I love King Selassie I
I love King Selassie
I love King Selassie I
So they can rule the trone
Useless praying to the spirit
'Cause the spirit is within the flesh of I and I
So there goes an illusion
The spirit is an illusion
I love King Selassie
I love King Selassie I
I love King Selassie
I love King Selassie I
The song "I Love King Selassie" by Black Uhuru praises the greatness of Emperor Haile Selassie I, the former Emperor of Ethiopia and a figure revered by many in the Rastafarian religion. The repetition of the lyrics "I love King Selassie" is a strong declaration of the singer's admiration and respect for this important figure. The colors red, gold, and green, which are associated with the Rastafarian movement, are also mentioned as symbols of Haile Selassie's greatness.
The lyrics also mention the idea of the spirit being within oneself, rather than in external prayer or worship. The phrase "the spirit is an illusion" suggests a rejection of traditional religious practices, and instead emphasizes the importance of inner spirituality.
The final verse mentions the idea of some people trying to work "Jah" (God) to the bone in order to gain power, perhaps hinting at political corruption or abuse of religious authority.
Overall, the song is a celebration of Haile Selassie's legacy and his significance to the Rastafarian movement, as well as a comment on the importance of personal spirituality.
Line by Line Meaning
I love King Selassie
The singer expresses their admiration and respect for King Selassie.
I love King Selassie I
The singer's love includes the spiritual aspect of King Selassie, as the ‘I’ is a reference to the Rastafarian concept of the divine self.
I love King Selassie red
The red represents the blood of those who fought to protect King Selassie and the country, and the singer honors it.
I love King Selassie I gold
The gold represents the wealth of Ethiopia and the king's greatness, which the artist admires and appreciates.
I love King Selassie green
The green represents Ethiopia's beautiful landscape, and the artist loves it and the country's natural beauty.
Oh, I love everything that is clean
The singer loves cleanliness, whether it is the physical environment or the cleanliness of the spirit and mind.
He's the only man in flesh
King Selassie is seen as a divine figure in human form.
Whom you can't look in the eyes
King Selassie's divine status means it is disrespectful to look him directly in the eyes.
From the first time I know JAH JAH
The artist has known about King Selassie and Rastafarianism since their earliest memories.
He is so divine
The artist's admiration of King Selassie is due to his perceived divinity and God-like status.
He is called as a Lamb
King Selassie is often referred to as the ‘Lion of Judah,’ a symbol of power and strength, but also revered as a humble and peaceful figure.
The only man that's on this land
King Selassie is seen as unique and incomparable to any other human being on the earth.
Some people feel that they can work Jah to the bone
Some people try to use religion and spirituality for their own gain, which is not Rastafarianism's true purpose.
So they can rule the trone
These people use religion to gain power and control over others.
Useless praying to the spirit
The singer believes that empty prayers and rituals are not enough to connect them with the divine.
'Cause the spirit is within the flesh of I and I
The artist believes that the spirit of Jah is within them and does not require external prayer or worship.
So there goes an illusion
According to the artist, the idea of a separate spirit is an illusion, as the spirit is present within everyone.
The spirit is an illusion
The singer asserts that the spirit is not a separate entity, but rather a part of everyone's selves and beings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DERRICK SIMPSON, MICHAEL ROSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@djribz55
Absolutely love this song ❤️❤️
@debracambridge8488
Blessing blessed love rastafari king of kings selassie love you long live the king forever bless in zion thanks you for life
@karenkellman1075
❤all my heart I do❤ you Grand DAD
@burrusaga
Rastafari 🔥🔥🔥
@debracambridge8488
Blessed love Love you I and I king of kings rastafari selassie 1 blessed love
@tiagorealize856
King Selassie emperor of ethiopia is king of kings lord of lords LION OF JUDÁ
@jorgeceras8472
Jahlife💚💛❤️
@joederbo6151
All Praises be to H.I.M Emperor Qedamawi Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen Asfaw. He is the Alpha and Omega, beginning with NO end, selah 👑
@nolifemerc
Jesus - Ra Ras kings of Kings lion of Judea - i love king Seliasie- Jah God
@dukeon
H.I.M. Haile Selassie, Ras Tafari, King of King and Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah. Fools say in their heart, “Rasta your God is dead”. But I & I know it is useless praying to a spirit, because the spirit is within the flesh of you and I. So there goes an illusion — The spirit is an illusion! JAH LIVE!