Traffic Jam
DJ Heretic Feat Damian Marley Lyrics

Cho! Stabba dom!
Expressing excitement and energy

Stabba labba dom (Hear dat)
Continuing the energetic expression

Stooby labba labba dom ram labba babba labba labba dom, I say
Adding to the energetic expression with playful, nonsensical words

(Watch mi lion!)
Asserting oneself, claiming attention and respect

Pom, rom pa ba dom ba dom ba ba dom
Repeating a rhythmic, melodic phrase

Babba dom ba dabba dom ba dom ba ba dom
Repeating a variation of the rhythmic, melodic phrase

This is raggamuffin from di ghetto yutes camp
Identifying the singer as a raggamuffin from the ghetto youth camp

Anyway mi go mi seh mi must leff mi stamp
Emphasizing the need to leave one's mark wherever they go

Marijuana weh mi smoke dem seh too ignorant
Discussing how others view the marijuana smoked

Just some odda day some puff a whole mek fi one
Recalling a recent experience of smoking a lot of marijuana

Then mi bredda Juju and mi idren name Don
Introducing the singer's brother Juju and their friend Don

Bounce and listen to Gong when mashin' up di traffic jam
Driving around and enjoying music by Gong while causing a disruption in traffic

Police pull mi ova talkin bout him smell bud
Describing an encounter with the police who claim to smell marijuana

From mi look inna him face and know this bwoy have a plan
Recognizing that the police officer has ulterior motives

Juju touch mi pon my shoulda seh di bwoy a demon
Juju warns the singer that the officer is dangerous

First ting him waan to know is where dat smell is comin' from
The officer's first question is about the source of the smell

Are you smokin' marijuana and I said yes I am
Admitting to smoking marijuana

True him seh some man trance seh it cost a couple grand
Explaining that the officer implies bribing him with money

Him seh mek mi see di license and registration
Requesting to see the singer's license and vehicle registration

And where are yuh headed what's yuh occupation
Inquiring about the artist's destination and occupation

Dun know seh raggamuffin nah go answer question
Asserting that as a raggamuffin, the artist won't answer questions

As is says on the paper read di information
Referring to the information on the required documents

From mi nah go tek nuh switch or interrogation
Refusing to give in to manipulation or interrogation tactics

So book mi if yuh book mi carry dung a station
Accepting being arrested and taken to the police station

Mek mi show dem how we did it inna style and pattern
Asserting the intention to demonstrate resilience and strength

I'm di judge, di lawyer Juve I'm my own bails man
Claiming to be the judge, lawyer, and one responsible for securing one's own freedom

And if yuh check it out dat would be my station
Referring to the previous statement about being one's own bails man

Mi seh sekkle Juju royal for yah run England
Referring to Juju Royal as someone capable of running England

And when mi plane land yuh nah go through nuh customs
Asserting that they won't go through customs when arriving by plane

This is raggamuffin inna different pattern
Reaffirming the identity as a raggamuffin in a distinct style

Mi nuh go inna nuh session unless it conk and ram
Not willing to participate unless it is exciting and energetic

And from yuh see we face and wanna ask a question
People wanting to ask questions just by seeing the artist's face

And anywhere we go we haffi ra pa pom, pom
Expressing the need to keep moving and causing chaos wherever they go

Well if a ganja dem a look fah dem know where to find us
If someone is looking for marijuana, they know where to find the artist

Well we a nuh criminal seh rasta ever righteous
Asserting that as Rastafarians, they are not criminals but righteous

Some bwoy a scope out di ride a we drive and puff
Referring to people who envy the artist's car and marijuana

And him jealous a we seh shine and buff
Those people are jealous of the singer's success and appearance

Well from him look inna di car and how di interior plush
The envy stems from looking at the singer's luxurious car interior

And look upon di rims how dem full out and flush
Envious of the singer's fancy rims

And scope out we jewels him a wonda how much
Envious of the artist's jewelry and wondering about its value

And him jealous well then prize caan touch (Why)
Acknowledging that the envy is fueled by the unattainability of the artist's possessions

Then mi seh royal have a new tune fi rise and buss
Referring to someone named Royal and their upcoming song

And there extra large size muffin dem a light up
Referring to large marijuana joints being lit

A bwoy dig dung di car until him find some stuff
Someone searching the artist's car and finding marijuana

And him jealous a we so rank and nuff (Lawd)
Their envy stems from the artist's high status and abundance

Hin exact cau a few stripes deh pon him shoulda
The person envying the artist lacks the same level of success

Cau him too par wid we we deh when Demus show love
They envy the singer because they were there when Demus showed love

Give dem couple C.D. some promo photos
Giving them a few CDs and promotional photos

Now him jealous cau everybody knows us
Their jealousy arises from the singer's widespread recognition

Yo some feel di wey yuh pass and dem a smile and blush
Some people admire the singer as they pass by with a smile and blush

And true dem see some man a star dem could a have a light crush
People develop a small infatuation when they see famous individuals

Now him jealous now even twice as much (Hear dat)
Now the envy is even stronger

Now di bwoy jealous now even twice as much (Lawd)
The person's jealousy has intensified

It's just a minor set backa who yuh waan call up
Viewing any setbacks as minor and not letting them affect one's progress

Every month then di super get a ting fold up
The singer receives money regularly, resulting in a tidy sum

Seh natty dreadlocks nah wear handcuffs
Emphasizing that as a Rastafarian, they don't wear handcuffs

Seh any kind a cuff it haffi diamond cuff
Asserting that any type of cuff must be made of diamonds

Go tell dem natty dreadlocks no wear handcuff
Addressing the misconception that Rastafarians wear handcuffs

Seh easy papa muffin yuh ruffa than ruff
Referring to someone as tough and rough

And sekkle Juju Royal yuh tuffa than tuff
Also referring to someone as tough and resilient

And tell dem seh natty dreadlocks nah wear handcuffs
Reiterating that Rastafarians don't wear handcuffs

Always stick togetha even when time tuff
Emphasizing the importance of unity in difficult times

Bwoy yuh brighta tink a shine and puff, sekkle!
Addressing someone who thinks they're bright but are actually just showing off

How do you plea?
Question asking about the plea in a legal context

Not Guilty!
Asserting one's innocence

Your honor!
Showing respect towards the judge

I think you
Expressing an opinion about someone

And your entire organization is corrupt and filthy
Accusing someone's entire organization of being corrupt and immoral

Herb must be burn! Lawd!
Expressing the belief that marijuana should be consumed

Dem seh yuh a di herbsman, and mi a di farmer
Referring to oneself as an expert in herbs and someone else as a farmer

And anywey mi go marijuana deh pon di corner
Noting that marijuana can be found everywhere the singer goes

Jah know, I seh di good sensimelia
Revering the quality of sensimelia

Then rastaman yuh must glow
As a Rastafarian, one should radiate positive energy

Hey seh yuh a di herbsman, and mi a di farmer
Reiterating the roles of the singer and the other person

And anywey mi go ganja must deh pon di corner
Reaffirming the presence of marijuana everywhere

Jah know, a just di good sensimelia
Once again, praising the high-quality sensimelia

Then rastaman yuh must glow
Reiterating that Rastafarians should radiate positivity

Yo it's a spiritual lift and we nuh tink bout traffic
Describing the experience of smoking marijuana as a spiritual uplifting and not caring about traffic

Di scent a mi herbs Babylon tek sip
Suggesting that Babylon (oppressive system) tries to take away the scent of their herbs

To kill every herb seed dat is there wish
Attempting to eradicate the cultivation of marijuana

Mek a violation all because a one spliff
Expressing frustration that a minor act like smoking a spliff leads to punishment

Di AC mek mi high when a sweat start drip
Feeling high from the air conditioning when they start to sweat

Cough mi nuh illy cau mi know mi nuh sick
Explaining that their cough is not due to illness, but rather being unimpressed

Outlaw chemist who use two chalice
Referring to themselves as a chemist who uses two chalices to smoke marijuana

Spliff inna mi hand mi have mi ting pon mi hip
Holding a spliff in one hand and their weapon on their hip

Move dem mek di rudebwoy flash it and dash it
Threatening to use their weapon if someone tries to confront them

Mek nuh mistake it a automatic
Asserting that their response will be automatic and swift

Fools they crush and mi seh eediat panic
Referring to those who underestimate them and warning them to panic

Spliff deh inna mi hand man a move like bionic
Feeling powerful and energetic while holding a spliff

Go deh Buju Banton wid a musical gift
Referencing Buju Banton, a musician with a talent for music

Ragga muffin pass di chalice and dash mi and spliff and just
Passing the chalice and throwing away the spliff in a carefree manner