Selassie Souljahz
Chronixx Lyrics


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Selassie Souljahz

Sizzla kalonji alongside Chronixx
Yes I
Ah Wah Chronixx ah do?
Warn dem
Protoje & Kabaka Guh Calm Dem
(Selassie Souljah man)

(Chronixx)
I Ah
Trod jah gravel
I nuh stumble
Nuh baffle I ah
Selassie souljah man

I am
Strong and mi happy but nuh
Laugh with nobody
I ah Selassie souljah man
(Selassie souljah man)
Woyoy, ay

Stand firm an mi dress up inna mi khaki
Suit you nah guh find mi ah gi laugh fi
Peas soup inna war with mi troops inna war
None ah dem can take rasta fi classy

Mi nuh worry
Weh mi ah worry mi self fah
Mi safe inna jah warrior shelts
(Ites!)
Stand firm likey rock of Gibraltar
None ah dem nah guh live fi see jah
Warrior falter

Trod jah gravel
I nuh stumble
Nuh baffle I ah
Selassie souljah man
(Ah wi ah mek dem know)
I am
Strong and mi happy But nuh
Laugh with nobody
(Neava)
I ah Selassie souljah man
(Selassie souljah man)

(Kabaka Pyramid)
Yeah, yeah i dont tell dem
Man a warrior so leave mi be
Mi nuh itch up ah mi yard ah watch tv screens
Mi deh pon di frontline and ah this mi come find she
I man have fi take responsibility
Fi mi actions mi adjectives and mi nouns too
Make a wrong step and see how quick dem denounce you
But as Selassie I federal mi haffi sight
Several means fi mi hits dem surround you
Hoy ithiopia mi haffi deh
Move fast like bobo pon a Saturday
Nappy head, khaki suit, haffi patchy leg
This yah apache yah, him born as a natty dread

(Chronixx)
Trod jah gravel
I nuh stumble
Nuh baffle I ah
Selassie souljah man
(Dem shoulda know)
I am
Strong and mi happy But nuh
Laugh with nobody
(Neava)
I ah Selassie souljah man
(Selassie souljah man)

(Proteje)
Ah yeah yeah let dem know i am armed in army gear
Four stripes pon mi arm it clear
So hang on and nuh have nuh fear they woulda see mi embalmed
Mut aj jah ah mi armor wear
Could you name osama du psalm appear
Dem have wi up inna remand and demand my share
From Jamaica to Ghana every square inch every corna (huh)
Every crevice ketchy message
We carry di fyah heat up like di Mojave
Thean hand pick di army fi contradict Mugabe
From di land of freedom fighters
Readers, writers haile the king shall guide us so

I Ah
Trod jah gravel
I nuh stumble
Nuh baffle I ah
Selassie souljah man

I am
Strong and mi happy But nuh
Laugh with nobody
I ah Selassie souljah man
(Selassie souljah man)

(Sizzla)
Fiiire
Rastafari trampoozi it′s our call of duty
Absolutely stand for what right excuse
Have you thinking faster your right, I'm the master
You must be stupid to think that I′m a lamb
To be slaughter
Hold up push on
Wickedness get ambush on
I know your evil didn't spell the time
To reach a book and
Hear them plot by themselves still
Them a fight but mi laugh Selassie inna mi head
And love inna mi heart

(Chronixx)
I Ah
Trod jah gravel
(Oooooh)
I nuh stumble
Nuh baffle I ah
Selassie souljah man
I am
Strong and mi happy But nuh
Laugh with nobody
I ah Selassie souljah man
(Selassie souljah man)
Woyoy
I Ah
Trod jah gravel
I nuh stumble
Nuh baffle I ah
Selassie souljah man
I am
Strong and mi happy But nuh
Laugh with nobody




I ah Selassie souljah man
(Selassie souljah man)

Overall Meaning

The song "Selassie Souljahz" is a collaborative track from Reggae artists Chronixx and Sizzla Kalonji, featuring verses from Kabaka Pyramid and Protoje. The lyrics speak to the strength, resilience, and unwavering commitment to Rastafari consciousness that each artist embodies.


Chronixx begins the track by asserting his identity as a Selassie Souljah man, one who walks with purpose and certainty on the path to truth. He describes his steadfastness as unshakeable, metaphorically stating that he walks on Jah's gravel without stumbling. Kabaka Pyramid follows with a message of responsibility and consciousness, urging listeners to be mindful of their actions and the words they use. He highlights the importance of remaining focused on the teachings of Selassie I, even during times of difficulty or crisis. Protoje mirrors these sentiments and expands on them, reminding listeners that the fight for justice is a continuous battle that requires sustained effort and collective action.


Sizzla closes out the track with a fiery delivery, challenging listeners to stand up for what is right and hold themselves and others accountable. He uses the analogy of a lion, representing strength and power, as a way to encourage listeners to be bold and unafraid in their fight against injustice. Ultimately, the song is a call to action for all those who believe in the power of Rastafari consciousness and the pursuit of justice.


Line by Line Meaning

Sizzla kalonji alongside Chronixx
Sizzla and Chronixx are together in this song


Yes I
Chronixx acknowledges his presence in the song


Ah Wah Chronixx ah do?
Someone is asking what Chronixx is doing


Warn dem
Chronixx is warning someone or a group of people


Protoje & Kabaka Guh Calm Dem
Protoje and Kabaka should calm down the people Chronixx is warning


I Ah Trod jah gravel I nuh stumble Nuh baffle I ah Selassie souljah man
Chronixx walks firmly on Jah's path without hesitation, he is a follower of Selassie


I am Strong and mi happy but nuh Laugh with nobody I ah Selassie souljah man (Selassie souljah man) Woyoy, ay
Chronixx is a strong and happy person, but doesn't share his joy with anyone. He identifies himself as a follower of Selassie. The following lines reaffirm this identity.


Stand firm an mi dress up inna mi khaki
Chronixx stands firm and proudly wears his khaki military suit


Suit you nah guh find mi ah gi laugh fi Peas soup inna war with mi troops inna war None ah dem can take rasta fi classy
His suit is not a cause for laughter, he fights battles alongside his troops who are equally serious about the war. No one can take away his classy Rasta identity


Mi nuh worry Weh mi ah worry mi self fah Mi safe inna jah warrior shelts (Ites!) Stand firm likey rock of Gibraltar None ah dem nah guh live fi see jah Warrior falter
Chronixx doesn't worry about anything else but himself. He is always safe in Jah's loving shelter, and he stands firm, unshakeable like the rock of Gibraltar. Enemies can't live to see the day of Jah's victory because a true warrior never fails.


Yeah, yeah i dont tell dem Man a warrior so leave mi be
Kabaka Pyramid is a warrior and doesn't have time for anything but the war.


Mi nuh itch up ah mi yard ah watch tv screens Mi deh pon di frontline and ah this mi come find she
Kabaka Pyramid is not lounging in his yard watching TV, he is fighting on the frontline


I man have fi take responsibility Fi mi actions mi adjectives and mi nouns too
Kabaka Pyramid takes responsibility for his actions, including his words


Make a wrong step and see how quick dem denounce you But as Selassie I federal mi haffi sight Several means fi mi hits dem surround you
Take one step that is wrong and see how fast they disown you. Kabaka Pyramid follows the teachings of Selassie and always has a strategy in place to defeat his enemies.


Ah yeah yeah let dem know i am armed in army gear Four stripes pon mi arm it clear So hang on and nuh have nuh fear they woulda see mi embalmed Mut aj jah ah mi armor wear
Protoje is sending out a warning to his enemies, he is a soldier in army gear with four stripes on his arm. He is not afraid of them and they will never see him surrender. He wears Jah's armor as protection.


Could you name osama du psalm appear Dem have wi up inna remand and demand my share From Jamaica to Ghana every square inch every corna (huh) Every crevice ketchy message We carry di fyah heat up like di Mojave
Protoje asks if they can name an example of someone who has can challenge his sounds. He has been arrested and has had his share demanded from him. Wherever you go, in any corner or crevice, there is a message of hope. The heat they carry is immense, like the Mojave desert.


Thean hand pick di army fi contradict Mugabe From di land of freedom fighters Readers, writers haile the king shall guide us so
They pick their army to contradict Mugabe, they come from a land of freedom fighters which boasts many great poets and artists. They are guided by Haile Selassie


Fiiire Rastafari trampoozi it′s our call of duty Absolutely stand for what right excuse Have you thinking faster your right, I'm the master You must be stupid to think that I′m a lamb To be slaughter
Sizzla declares his loyalty to Rastafari, it is their duty to uphold righteousness. Sizzla is the master of thinking on your feet, and will stand up for his beliefs. No one should mistake his calmness for weakness.


Hold up push on Wickedness get ambush on I know your evil didn't spell the time To reach a book and Hear them plot by themselves still Them a fight but mi laugh Selassie inna mi head And love inna mi heart
Sizzla tells his enemies to hold up and move on, wickedness will get caught. Their evil will not last long. He laughs at their plots, and has love for Selassie in his heart.


(Selassie souljah man)
These are the lyrics to the chorus of the song. They are repeated several times.


Woyoy
An exclamation that expresses excitement, passion, positivity or extreme surprise.




Writer(s): Jamar Mcnaughton, Adolfo Communale, Oje Ollivierre, Javier Cierra, Miguel Collins, Keron Salmon

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