Rastaman Chant 2
Bob Marley + Busta Rhymes & Flipmode Squad Lyrics
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"Babylon, you throne gone down, gone down;
Babylon, you throne gone down."
Said I hear the words of the Iyaman say:
"Babylon, you throne gone down, gone down;
Babylon, you throne gone down."
"Babylon throne gone down, gone down;
Babylon throne gone down."
I say fly away home to Zion (fly away home);
I say fly away home to Zion (fly away home).
One bright morning when my work is over,
Man will fly away home.
One bright morning when my work is over,
Man will fly away home.
One bright morning when my work is over,
Man will fly away home.
Say one bright morning when my work is over,
Man will fly away home.
The lyrics of Rastaman Chant 2 by Bob Marley and Busta Rhymes & Flipmode Squad are a call for the downfall of Babylon, a metaphor used to represent the corrupt and oppressive systems of our society, and a call for the people to return to their true home, Zion. The song suggests that Babylon's throne is going down, with the repetition of the phrase "Babylon, you throne gone down" by different characters: the Rastaman, the Iyaman, and an angel with seven seals. The number seven represents completeness, implying that Babylon's downfall is inevitable and complete.
The chorus "fly away home to Zion" is a reference to the belief that Zion, a symbolic place of peace and freedom, is the true home of Rastafarians. The song suggests that one day, when their work is over, people will finally be able to fly away and return to their roots. This means that people should strive to be free from the oppressive systems of society and return to their true identities.
The song is a powerful anthem that calls for revolution and change. It urges people to look beyond the material world and find their true path to freedom. In the end, it is a song that inspires hope and encourages people to continue fighting for their lives and rights.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the words of the Rastaman say:
Listen to the message from the Rastafarian man:
"Babylon, you throne gone down, gone down;
"Babylon, your power is fading;
Babylon, you throne gone down."
Babylon, your influence is diminishing."
Said I hear the words of the Iyaman say:
I am repeating the message from the wise Rastafarian:
"Babylon, you throne gone down, gone down;
"Babylon, your power is fading;
Babylon, you throne gone down."
Babylon, your influence is diminishing."
And I hear the angel with the seven seals say:
I also hear the divine messenger with the sacred seals proclaim:
"Babylon throne gone down, gone down;
"Babylon is losing its power;
Babylon throne gone down."
Babylon is falling."
I say fly away home to Zion (fly away home);
I encourage everyone to return to the promised land of Zion (go back home);
I say fly away home to Zion (fly away home).
I urge you to go back to your spiritual roots in Zion (return home).
One bright morning when my work is over,
One day when my earthly duties are complete,
Man will fly away home.
I will rise to my heavenly home.
One bright morning when my work is over,
One day when my tasks here are done,
Man will fly away home.
I will ascend to my eternal dwelling place.
One bright morning when my work is over,
At the dawn of a new day, when my labor has ended,
Man will fly away home.
I will be transported to my divine abode.
Say one bright morning when my work is over,
Remember, one day when my work is finished,
Man will fly away home.
I will be taken to my heavenly home.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEVILLE POWELL, WINSTON JARRETT
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