Natty Dread Taking Over
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And is a su su come su su come su su come su su come
Fire bun deeem
Then is a su su come su su come su su come su su come
Fire bun deeem...why?
Natty dread
Taking over... shout it and tell dem Culture
Natty dread...Natty curly congo ayah
Taking over
For I hear the baldheads dem a screw among demselfs for di dready
Fire bun dem
Natty dread...can't you hear!
Taking over...once at last in Revelation time
Natty dread..
Taking over..oooh Jah... yeah
Once upon a time
We couldn't get a blight...Natty Dread
Everyone had got something in hand except Natty Dread
Natty Dread..take it or leave it
Taking over...technically
Natty Dread..never get weary
Taking over...you take it oh
For a little while dread
Taking over...yeah
Natty Dread.. Jah choose and son of vision say
Taking over...for victory at last




Natty Dread...rise your rights and Black people say all nations
Taking over....yeh oh Jah....

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Culture's song "Natty Dread Taking Over" speak about the rise and ascendancy of the "Natty Dread" or "dreadlocked" community. The song starts with a chant of "su su come," followed by "Fire bun dem," which can be interpreted as a call to action, a cry of defiance against those who resist and oppose the emergence of dreadlocked individuals in society.


The repeated phrase "Natty dread taking over" signifies the dominance and self-assertion of the dreadlocked community, with lead singer Joseph Hill shouting it as a proclamation of their place in society. He sings about how the baldheads (those without dreadlocks) were at one time in conflict among themselves over the rising power and influence of the Natty Dreads.


But the song also speaks of the steadfastness and determination of the Natty Dreads, who never get tired, take pride in their identity, and are confident that they will ultimately triumph. It ends on a note of triumph, with Hill exhorting the Black people to rise up and claim their rightful place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

And is a su su come su su come su su come su su come
People are whispering and gossiping


Fire bun deeem
Condemn them with fire


Then is a su su come su su come su su come su su come
People are still whispering and gossiping


Fire bun deeem...why?
Condemn them with fire...but why?


Natty dread
A Rastafarian with dreadlocks


Taking over... shout it and tell dem Culture
Rastafarians are taking over, tell everyone about it with Culture


Natty dread...Natty curly congo ayah
There goes Natty Dread, the one with the curly, kinky hair


Taking over
Taking control


For I hear the baldheads dem a screw among demselfs for di dready
I can hear the bald headed people talking amongst themselves about the Rastafarians


Fire bun dem
Condemn them with fire


Natty dread...can't you hear!
Natty Dread is taking control, don't you hear it?


Taking over...once at last in Revelation time
Taking control at last during the time of Revelation


Natty dread..
A Rastafarian with dreadlocks


Taking over..oooh Jah... yeah
Taking control with the help of God


Once upon a time
Long ago


We couldn't get a blight...Natty Dread
We couldn't get a thing, but Natty Dread could


Everyone had got something in hand except Natty Dread
Everyone had something except for Natty Dread


Natty Dread..take it or leave it
Natty Dread doesn't care if you take his offer or not


Taking over...technically
Taking control legally


Natty Dread..never get weary
Natty Dread never gets tired


Taking over...you take it oh
Taking control, you should accept it


For a little while dread
Just for a short time


Taking over...yeah
Taking control, indeed


Natty Dread.. Jah choose and son of vision say
Natty Dread was chosen by God and son of vision says so


Taking over...for victory at last
Taking control for the ultimate victory


Natty Dread...rise your rights and Black people say all nations
Natty Dread, rise up and speak for Black people of all nations


Taking over....yeh oh Jah....
Taking control with the help of God




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network
Written by: DALEY, DAYES, HILL, JOSEPH CONSTANTINE HILL, ROY SYLVESTER DAYES

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Mwansa Munasha

Everyone had got something in hand except Natty Dread

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@RakkazSoundsystem

One of the best things i've seen on youtube inna long time. I've remember first hearing Culture when i was like 3 or 4 years old, my father used to listen to alot of roots and ska. From then i knew, i will listen to this for my entire life.

@zookat

One of the best clips of that documentary, of a youthful CULTURE. Thanks!

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What documentary is this from?

@rayangles1447

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aude Fleouter - The black Way Exist in vinyl (ost) too.

@smoothlyrugged

What a lovely lovey song, sung by a precious man with a glorious voice.........RIP King natty Joseph Hill.......Fire pon dem....

@kawikahob1

Nothing beats Culture in originality and vibes.......Listen to this!

@malcstag

man, what a session, everyone jamming and skanking, true musicians and players yes true true. blessed

@cerachaos

This song is a crucial. RIP Joseph...Natty Dread Taking over.....

@hutchmanu2987

Wicked version,wicked drummer!

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