Babylon Too Rough
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics


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Easy, Natty, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough

Them a walk, them a shoot, them a loot
Babylon them a brute
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
But we know evil by the root

Easy, brethren, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, brethren, easy
Babylon too tough

Them a walk, them a shoot, them a loot
Babylon them a brute
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
But we know evil by the root

Easy, Natty, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough, yeah
Babylon too tough

Easy, Natty, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough

Them a walk, them a shoot, them a loot
Babylon them a brute
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
But we know evil by the root

Easy, Natty, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough

Easy, Natty, easy
Just play it cool




Easy, Natty, easy
Jah be right there with you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gregory Isaacs's song "Babylon Too Rough" focus on the struggles of Rastafarians against the oppressive system of Babylon, which refers to the corrupt and unjust government, law enforcement, and society in general. The song speaks about the violence and brutality committed by the Babylon system against the people, with references to shootings, looting, and other criminal activities carried out by the authorities.


However, Isaacs encourages his fellow Rastafarians to stay strong and not lose hope in their fight against Babylon. He advises them to take it easy and not let the harsh conditions get the best of them, knowing that Babylon is too tough to handle alone. The lyrics emphasize the importance of unity, brotherhood, and faith in Jah to overcome the obstacles and injustices.


Overall, "Babylon Too Rough" is an anthem of resistance and resilience, urging the oppressed to stand up for their rights without resorting to violence or losing their spirit of love and peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Easy, Natty, easy
Stay calm and relaxed, my Rastafarian friend


Nah take it so rough
Do not let Babylon (system of government or authority seen as oppressive) get the best of you


Babylon too tough
Babylon is too powerful; it's a formidable challenge


Them a walk, them a shoot, them a loot
They are walking with guns robbing others


Babylon them a brute
It is not just people who are bad but the whole oppressive system


But we know evil by the root
Recognize the enemy and take it down


Easy, brethren, easy
Remain calm, my brethren


Easy, brethren, easy
Stay relaxed and focused


Easy, Natty, easy
Be at ease, my Rastafarian friend


Babylon too tough, yeah
Babylon is a tough opponent, that's for sure


Just play it cool
Stay relaxed and act accordingly


Jah be right there with you.
God will always support and protect you.




Writer(s): Gregory Anthony Isaacs

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@aliakeel

Lyrics:

Easy, Natty, easy
No take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough
Them a walk, them a shoot, them a loot
Babylon them a brute
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
But we know evil by the root
Easy, brethren, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, brethren, easy
Babylon too tough
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
Babylon them a brute
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
But we know evil by the root
Easy, Natty, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough, yeah
Babylon too tough
(..)
Easy, Natty, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough
Them a walk, them a shoot, them a loot
Babylon them a brute
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
But we know evil by the root
Easy, Natty, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough
Easy, Natty, easy
Just play it cool
Easy, Natty, easy
Jah be right there with you..



@LetYahArisee

Sometimes we take for granted the life we have here as we are distracted daily by things that pollute our minds more than cleanse them. The sun rises each day and the moon provides light for the darkness, these two simple facts carry an abundance of love not only for the world in which those things were made for but also everything that is here. Us. Everything. The world continues on and on, with or without us. It's cycle continues and continues and it never stops. This world is a creation that is in perfect harmony with itself and that harmony never ceases, that is love for the world and its life. We are flesh, nevertheless the complexity of our bodies and how they work day in and day out, giving us what we need, taking out what we don't need, and also in a continual cycle just as the universe around us is, in love until there is no breath of life for our bodies of course. And who provides that breath of life? The Father that sits in Heaven. We are forever. We were created with love and care as was this world and thats something amongst many other things that shouldn't be forgotten as we are born into this world that is oversaturated with meaningless things that occupy our minds, things that stem from evil for the only purpose of distracting us from the wonder and beauty that life really holds. All the media, fear, negativity, vanity, it does absolutely nothing for us but spread corruption on ourself if we pay mind to it. That all means nothing but darkness and corruption and is brought to us by evil. Nonetheless, light and darkness were created so that we may learn of these things. Let go of vanity. We gotta choose life in the face of it, we gotta choose to pay attention to life rather than the darkness that is meant to take away life and our appreciation towards it. The grace of life in front of us is what should be consumed, the sympathy to help others feel good about life. We gotta have an outlook of love and understanding for the world because thats what we don't have much of, love and understanding. We have division because of greed and greed because of lack of love and lack of love because of power that is exhibited in vain, without love. But love is harmony. The creation of the universe has been in harmony since the beginning. So we must become one, we must harmonize with the world each day with gratitude for it and care for all. The division of color is a man made idea which has been allowed to flourish by the wrongdoings and outlooks of man. The disharmony of mankind is the "glitch in the matrix", a lack of faith which in turn makes one weak in the face of evil causing the battle between light and dark. We can alter the mishap of allowing evil to speak or act for us which has lead us to the darkness we see today in this world. There is no benefit on the path that is dark, only misguidance and deceitful emotion.


You are loved, even if you may not realize it. The world around you loves you each day, even if the world around us doesn't want us, we are loved by what it provides by Him, because we are here for His Loving Plan, not anyone else's. So spread love without looking for reward and resist evil, so that we all may have harmony with one another, in love and understanding. Love your neighbor and do unto another as you would like done unto you, no matter who it is. Live in joy for the memories of those that have passed. Love your Creator, always and give thanks to the Father who sits in heaven, always. Spread love and His truth that is His light, and resist the adversary, always.

We all have another self, an angel, a soul. Your consciousness telling you something isn't right to do or is wrong to do? That is because it has already been established in the heavens that it is not right. Light and darkness, good and evil, love and hate, these things and more were created so that we may know and learn of these things. So we may know the evil sin brings and also the good righteousness brings so that we may find the strength in reflection, through Faith, to turn from evil and be better to others when we speak and act, to realize the only path and purpose we were created for, for the Plan of the Creator of everything. And all good things come from Yahweh, so you must reverence if you will. When the end comes soon and a new beginning is nigh', will there be forgiveness and mercy for you? I ask myself the same question. We are passing through life, not time. Remember that and let love flow. Turn away from evil, In all things you do reverence the source of the Creation and do all things with love and righteousness for the Glory of the Creator(not the glory of men) and the Glory due to Him, do so through His Son Yahshua Messiah and the Holy Spirit.


May YaHWeH bless your understanding and through His Son, Yahshua Messiah, may you all find truth in the past away from deceit, lies and willful ignorance so that we may experience His love, blessings and mercy and His only truth, forever. We don't have much time here to see, hear and wake up. Ignorance is not bliss for that "bliss" that comes from ignorance is an illusion and therefore, an imagination of happiness that stems from the branch of the evil one. Do not forget where you have came from, do not forget the Source of all life and the mercy and gift of Salvation that is upon us for He wants you to be saved, reverence His Loving Name. Peace be unto you all. Choose life and love life. All Glory be to Yahweh through His Son, Yahshua Messiah, the High Priest and King of Kings and through the Holy Spirit. The key to love is understanding. Be wary of deceit, be wary and love Him so that you may be able to discern right from wrong. Serve Him by serving others and do not be subject to the philosophies filled with deceit of the men of this age, do not be deceived by the Roman Catholic church. Come soon, Yahshua Messiah! For the day comes that no one will weep no more, all Praise and Glory be to the Heavenly Father. With love to you, all.

yahwehsbranch.com

https://yahwehsbranch.com/let-my-people-go-to-keep-a-feast-unto-me/



All comments from YouTube:

@johnbest45

This track really hits at a time like this

@warpz6095

Plandemic

@johnbest45

@@warpz6095 Yes it is . Well calculated

@gostrum1

This track hits me every time

@Travisbig7

And nobody can do sh*t about things... The brainwashing and programming is too powerful.

Babylon too tough

@ReapingTheHarvest

@@Travisbig7 Don't forget about the beast, and its mark

Didnt mean to @ you palm tree, was just adding to the comments

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@aliakeel

Lyrics:

Easy, Natty, easy
No take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough
Them a walk, them a shoot, them a loot
Babylon them a brute
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
But we know evil by the root
Easy, brethren, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, brethren, easy
Babylon too tough
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
Babylon them a brute
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
But we know evil by the root
Easy, Natty, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough, yeah
Babylon too tough
(..)
Easy, Natty, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough
Them a walk, them a shoot, them a loot
Babylon them a brute
Them a walk, them a loot, them a shoot
But we know evil by the root
Easy, Natty, easy
Nah take it so rough
Easy, Natty, easy
Babylon too tough
Easy, Natty, easy
Just play it cool
Easy, Natty, easy
Jah be right there with you..

@magnusvontripplehorniii

So glad you posted that because that's about the past what I thought with the lyrics are and they are completely and totally different thank you

@aliakeel

@@magnusvontripplehorniii aw, glad I helped you

I was just surprised to see no one put the lyrics down in comments especially for a reggae song, which are most of the time really hard to make out what's being said due to the strong accent.

Cheers bud.

@RicdelaBastide

Respect

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