Life Is A Journey
Buju Banton Lyrics


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What is life?
What does dis life mean to you?
Check it from a rasta man point-a-view
And you see dat life is sweet
And what you make it

To some it is a burden
To I man it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain di world and loose you soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
Tell dem it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose that soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got

I feel as if there is no chance for me
No balance, no gravity
How can I save myself from this calamity
Open my eyes around me, pure friendenemy
People of different motives and quality
Pulling for power while I pull for sanity
To conquer fears and calm all anxiety
I see my people suffer
Everyday all around me
Many fall victims, where they are they are loney
I sing this one for my homies
Di ones dem weh know me
Who grow me, who show me Buju Banton surely
Learn my mathematics from di skillful Tony
Who hussle wid bones
Street smart, him show me
English grammar I owe to Miss Romie
Selassie I call me, me declare di glory
There is hope for everyman surely
There is hope for everyman surely

It's not a burden
Go and tell the world
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
Oh my friend it is a journey
If you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got

As sure as di sun shines
I am keeping what's mine
The time, the signs, children having babies
Demoralizing the ladies
The rise of the pagan churches
Shares and psychic white and black magic
All diguise in clever logics
Shall be tragic upon false profit
Who rise and lie and Modda Terrisa cry
As peace maker die and Clinton testify
Who resovours run dry
The ozone layer die
And we don't know why, oooh

Life is not a burden
Tell dem it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
No, no, no
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got

Wars cannot help us to better ourselves
Inside everyman there is hidden wealth
Everyman wants to be comfortable
No man wants to be disable
Some too greedy, some too craven
And all dem get dat still no sufficient
Some love war and dat no mek sense
Envy bring hatred and crime and violence
Listen Buju Banton a open up you sense
A hope you really don't tek offence

It's not a burden
I know it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
No, no, no
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got

I feel as if there is no chance for me
No balance, no gravity
How can I save myself from this calamity
Open my eyes around me, pure friendenemy
People of different motives and quality
Pulling for power while I pull for sanity
To conquer myself and calm all anxiety
Every minute, every hour
I ask the Father over me
Ask Buju Banton fe guide dem surely
Listen to the music and ask him the glory
Selassie I call me, me tell dem the story
And listen Buju Banton pon the riddim surely




Hey, hey, hey
Hear me say my bredren...

Overall Meaning

In Buju Banton’s song “Life Is A Journey,” he shares his perspective on what life means to him from a Rastafarian point of view. He emphasizes that life is sweet and what you make of it. To him, life is a journey rather than a burden, and it's important to be careful along the way, expressing the concern that we can lose our soul if we're not careful. He encourages people to take part in the knowledge that the world offers and not to take anything for granted. Buju Banton discusses the different challenges and difficulties in life that people face, such as greed, envy, and violence. He highlights the importance of hope, and that there is hope for everyone. Life is not a burden, and he hopes that people will understand and accept the journey that life offers.


Line by Line Meaning

What is life?
Buju Banton poses a question about the meaning of life


What does dis life mean to you?
Buju Banton inquires about the individual perception of life


Check it from a rasta man point-a-view
Buju Banton suggests a different perspective on life - a Rasta's view


And you see dat life is sweet
Looking at life from a Rasta's view, Buju Banton sees it as sweet


And what you make it
The sweetness of life is subjective and based on one's own actions


To some it is a burden
Some see life as burdensome


To I man it's a journey
Buju Banton views life as a journey, not a burden


Or a trod if you're not careful
Life can be a dangerous path if one is not careful


You gain di world and loose you soul you have
Success and worldly possessions can come at the cost of one's soul


There is knowledge
Buju Banton acknowledges the power of knowledge


Let those in di world part take thereof
The world should share knowledge and learn from each other


You never know what you got
One may not realize the value of what they have until they lose it


Til you loose what you got
One only realizes the value of something after losing it


It's not a burden
Buju Banton repeats his earlier assertion that life is not a burden


Tell dem it's a journey
Buju Banton encourages others to see life as a journey


I feel as if there is no chance for me
Buju Banton expresses his sense of hopelessness


No balance, no gravity
The lack of balance and stability in Buju Banton's life


How can I save myself from this calamity
Buju Banton expresses his desire to save himself from his current state


Open my eyes around me, pure friendenemy
Buju Banton sees both friends and enemies around him


People of different motives and quality
The people around Buju Banton have differing values and intentions


Pulling for power while I pull for sanity
Some around Buju Banton focus on gaining power while he aims for peace of mind


To conquer fears and calm all anxiety
Buju Banton seeks to overcome his fears and anxieties


I see my people suffer
Buju Banton observes the suffering of those close to him


Everyday all around me
The suffering is a daily occurrence


Many fall victims, where they are they are loney
The victims of suffering are often left alone and without support


I sing this one for my homies
Buju Banton dedicates a song to his friends


Who grow me, who show me Buju Banton surely
Buju Banton acknowledges those who have helped him and guided him


Learn my mathematics from di skillful Tony
Buju Banton learned important life skills from Tony


Who hussle wid bones
Tony was a hustler and risk-taker


Street smart, him show me
Tony taught Buju Banton how to be street smart


English grammar I owe to Miss Romie
Buju Banton credits Miss Romie for teaching him proper English grammar


Selassie I call me, me declare di glory
Buju Banton declares his allegiance to Selassie I


There is hope for everyman surely
Despite the struggles, Buju Banton believes there is hope for all


Go and tell the world
Buju Banton urges others to spread the message of hope


Oh my friend it is a journey
Buju Banton repeats his earlier assertion that life is a journey and not a burden


If you're not careful
One must be cautious on life's journey


As sure as di sun shines
An expression of certainty


I am keeping what's mine
Buju Banton is holding onto what is rightfully his


The time, the signs, children having babies
Buju Banton highlights the issues of underage pregnancy and the signs of changing times


Demoralizing the ladies
Buju Banton denounces the exploitation of women


The rise of the pagan churches
Buju Banton expresses concern about the growing influence of non-Christian religions


Shares and psychic white and black magic
Buju Banton criticizes the practice of magic, both black and white


All diguise in clever logics
Those who practice magic often do so in ways that seem logical and reasonable


Shall be tragic upon false profit
Those who profit from the exploitation of others will ultimately meet a tragic fate


Who rise and lie and Modda Terrisa cry
Buju Banton references Mother Teresa and those who deceive and cause others to suffer


As peace maker die and Clinton testify
Buju Banton laments the death of peacemakers and the need for political testimony


Who resovours run dry
As natural resources run dry, people will suffer


The ozone layer die
Buju Banton expresses concern about environmental damage


And we don't know why, oooh
There is a general sense of confusion and uncertainty


Life is not a burden
Buju Banton reaffirms his belief that life is not a burden


No, no, no
A clear expression of denial


Wars cannot help us to better ourselves
Buju Banton denounces the idea that wars can lead to self-improvement


Inside everyman there is hidden wealth
Buju Banton believes that every person has something valuable within them


Everyman wants to be comfortable
Buju Banton highlights the universal desire for comfort


No man wants to be disable
No one wants to feel powerless or helpless


Some too greedy, some too craven
Some people are too consumed by their own desires and fears


And all dem get dat still no sufficient
Even those who have much are often still unsatisfied


Some love war and dat no mek sense
Buju Banton questions the sense in those who enjoy war and violence


Envy bring hatred and crime and violence
Buju Banton highlights the destructive nature of envy and jealousy


Listen Buju Banton a open up you sense
Buju Banton encourages others to listen and learn


A hope you really don't tek offence
Buju Banton hopes that his frankness does not offend


I know it's a journey
Buju Banton reiterates his belief that life is a journey


To conquer myself and calm all anxiety
Buju Banton sets personal goals to overcome himself and his anxieties


Every minute, every hour
Buju Banton emphasizes the constant nature of personal growth


I ask the Father over me
Buju Banton seeks guidance from a higher power


Ask Buju Banton fe guide dem surely
Buju Banton offers to guide others towards personal growth


Listen to the music and ask him the glory
Buju Banton suggests that his music can provide guidance


Selassie I call me, me tell dem the story
Buju Banton reiterates his loyalty to Selassie I and the teachings behind his faith


And listen Buju Banton pon the riddim surely
Buju Banton emphasizes the importance of his music to the message he wants to convey


Hey, hey, hey
An exclamation of excitement and energy


Hear me say my bredren...
Buju Banton addresses his listeners, calling them his friends




Writer(s): Donovan Germain, Mark Anthony Myrie, Stephen Michael Marsden

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@eduardotejo856

What is life?
What does dis life mean to you?
Check it from a rasta man point-a-view
And you see dat life is sweet
And what you make it
To some it is a burden
To I man it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain di world and loose you soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
Tell dem it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose that soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
I feel as if there is no chance for me
No balance, no gravity
How can I save myself from this calamity
Open my eyes around me, pure friendenemy
People of different motives and quality
Pulling for power while I pull for sanity
To conquer fears and calm all anxiety
I see my people suffer
Everyday all around me
Many fall victims, where they are they are loney
I sing this one for my homies
Di ones dem weh know me
Who grow me, who show me Buju Banton surely
Learn my mathematics from di skillful Tony
Who hussle wid bones
Street smart, him show me
English grammar I owe to Miss Romie
Selassie I call me, me declare di glory
There is hope for everyman surely
There is hope for everyman surely
It's not a burden
Go and tell the world
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
Oh my friend it is a journey
If you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
As sure as di sun shines
I am keeping what's mine
The time, the signs, children having babies
Demoralizing the ladies
The rise of the pagan churches
Shares and psychic white and black magic
All diguise in clever logics
Shall be tragic upon false profit
Who rise and lie and Modda Terrisa cry
As peace maker die and Clinton testify
Who resovours run dry
The ozone layer die
And we don't know why, oooh
Life is not a burden
Tell dem it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
No, no, no
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
Wars cannot help us to better ourselves
Inside everyman there is hidden wealth
Everyman wants to be comfortable
No man wants to be disable
Some too greedy, some too craven
And all dem get dat still no sufficient
Some love war and dat no mek sense
Envy bring hatred and crime and violence
Listen Buju Banton a open up you sense
A hope you really don't tek offence
It's not a burden
I know it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
No, no, no
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
I feel as if there is no chance for me
No balance, no gravity
How can I save myself from this calamity
Open my eyes around me, pure friendenemy
People of different motives and quality
Pulling for power while I pull for sanity
To conquer myself and calm all anxiety
Every minute, every hour
I ask the Father over me
Ask Buju Banton fe guide dem surely
Listen to the music and ask him the glory
Selassie I call me, me tell dem the story
And listen Buju Banton pon the riddim surely
Hey, hey, hey
Hear me say my bredren...



@irieb

What is life?
What does dis life mean to you?
Check it from a rasta man point-a-view

And you see dat life is sweet
And what you make it

To some it is a burden
To I man it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain di world and loose you soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
Tell dem it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose that soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got

I feel as if there is no chance for me
No balance, no gravity
How can I save myself from this calamity
Open my eyes around me, pure friendenemy
People of different motives and quality
Pulling for power while I pull for sanity
To conquer fears and calm all anxiety
I see my people suffer
Everyday all around me
Many fall victims, where they are they are loney
I sing this one for my homies
Di ones dem weh know me
Who grow me, who show me Buju Banton surely
Learn my mathematics from di skillful Tony
Who hussle wid bones
Street smart, him show me
English grammar I owe to Miss Romie
Selassie I call me, me declare di glory
There is hope for everyman surely
There is hope for everyman surely

It's not a burden
Go and tell the world
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
Oh my friend it is a journey
If you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got

As sure as di sun shines
I am keeping what's mine
The time, the signs, children having babies
Demoralizing the ladies
The rise of the pagan churches
Shares and psychic white and black magic
All diguise in clever logics
Shall be tragic upon false profit
Who rise and lie and Modda Terrisa cry
As peace maker die and Clinton testify
Who resovours run dry
The ozone layer die
And we don't know why, oooh

Life is not a burden
Tell dem it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
No, no, no
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got

Wars cannot help us to better ourselves
Inside everyman there is hidden wealth
Everyman wants to be comfortable
No man wants to be disable
Some too greedy, some too craven
And all dem get dat still no sufficient
Some love war and dat no mek sense
Envy bring hatred and crime and violence
Listen Buju Banton a open up you sense
A hope you really don't tek offence

It's not a burden
I know it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
No, no, no
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got

I feel as if there is no chance for me
No balance, no gravity
How can I save myself from this calamity
Open my eyes around me, pure friendenemy
People of different motives and quality
Pulling for power while I pull for sanity
To conquer myself and calm all anxiety
Every minute, every hour
I ask the Father over me
Ask Buju Banton fe guide dem surely
Listen to the music and ask him the glory
Selassie I call me, me tell dem the story
And listen Buju Banton pon the riddim surely
Hey, hey, hey
Hear me say my bredren...



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@eduardotejo856

What is life?
What does dis life mean to you?
Check it from a rasta man point-a-view
And you see dat life is sweet
And what you make it
To some it is a burden
To I man it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain di world and loose you soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
Tell dem it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose that soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
I feel as if there is no chance for me
No balance, no gravity
How can I save myself from this calamity
Open my eyes around me, pure friendenemy
People of different motives and quality
Pulling for power while I pull for sanity
To conquer fears and calm all anxiety
I see my people suffer
Everyday all around me
Many fall victims, where they are they are loney
I sing this one for my homies
Di ones dem weh know me
Who grow me, who show me Buju Banton surely
Learn my mathematics from di skillful Tony
Who hussle wid bones
Street smart, him show me
English grammar I owe to Miss Romie
Selassie I call me, me declare di glory
There is hope for everyman surely
There is hope for everyman surely
It's not a burden
Go and tell the world
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
Oh my friend it is a journey
If you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
As sure as di sun shines
I am keeping what's mine
The time, the signs, children having babies
Demoralizing the ladies
The rise of the pagan churches
Shares and psychic white and black magic
All diguise in clever logics
Shall be tragic upon false profit
Who rise and lie and Modda Terrisa cry
As peace maker die and Clinton testify
Who resovours run dry
The ozone layer die
And we don't know why, oooh
Life is not a burden
Tell dem it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
No, no, no
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
Wars cannot help us to better ourselves
Inside everyman there is hidden wealth
Everyman wants to be comfortable
No man wants to be disable
Some too greedy, some too craven
And all dem get dat still no sufficient
Some love war and dat no mek sense
Envy bring hatred and crime and violence
Listen Buju Banton a open up you sense
A hope you really don't tek offence
It's not a burden
I know it's a journey
Or a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
It's not a burden
No, no, no
It is a trod if you're not careful
You gain dis world and loose the soul you have
There is knowledge
Let those in di world part take thereof
You never know what you got
Til you loose what you got
I feel as if there is no chance for me
No balance, no gravity
How can I save myself from this calamity
Open my eyes around me, pure friendenemy
People of different motives and quality
Pulling for power while I pull for sanity
To conquer myself and calm all anxiety
Every minute, every hour
I ask the Father over me
Ask Buju Banton fe guide dem surely
Listen to the music and ask him the glory
Selassie I call me, me tell dem the story
And listen Buju Banton pon the riddim surely
Hey, hey, hey
Hear me say my bredren...

@RapedbumbyPeelPolicesince1999.

I feel as if there is no chance for me No balance, no gravity How can I save myself from this calamity Open my eyes around me, pure friendenemy People of different motives and quality Pulling for power while I pull for sanity To conquer fears and calm all anxiety

@foodforthoughtzx7821

💯💯

@arnoldgardiner2729

This buju tune got this swagger boi !!!!

@Chavezinthe6ix

Big tune Buju,you are my favorite rasta musician, keep up the good work.

@dwayneroach6661

Wow!!! His return is going to be even bigger.

@rapsmithtv

One of my favorite Buju songs!

@christophermendez2027

Mine too

@TheTangleray

God knows u were chosen 4 a musical calling !!!! I love your messages !!!Thanx!!!!

@AyoRabiu-ss9fr

Nuff respect raggermufin ghetto superster

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