Red Eyes
Israel Vibration Lyrics

Nana nanana nanana nanana nanana
Repetitive sound indicating the start of a new section

Roots rock reggae
A genre of music that fuses traditional Jamaican roots music with rock and other influences

Rough rough reggae
A variation of reggae that is raw and unpolished, often associated with the political and social struggles of Jamaica

Ragga ragga reggae
An uptempo style of reggae characterized by rapid-fire lyrics and electronic beats

A roots Rock Reggae
A variation of reggae that emphasizes traditional Jamaican roots music and rock influences

We have this little island in the Carribean sea
Jamaica is a small island nation in the Caribbean

Land of wood and water and nuff ganja tree.
Jamaica is known for its lush vegetation, abundant water sources, and widespread cultivation of cannabis

We play reggae... roots rock reggae.
Jamaicans often play reggae music, specifically roots rock reggae

Reggae music is a ghetto music
Reggae has its roots in the slums and working-class neighborhoods of Jamaica

and a ghetto music is a rebel music.
Music created in the ghettos often reflects the struggles and resistance of the people living in those areas

Its a reggae... rough rough reggae.
Some variations of reggae, such as rough rough reggae, are more raw and political in nature

My eyes are red.
The singer's eyes are bloodshot, likely due to smoking cannabis

I can feel it from this crop of callie herb slappin in my head.
The singer is feeling the effects of smoking marijuana, which he calls 'callie herb'

I'm in a mellow mood, sipping this pot of our brain food.
The singer is relaxed and enjoying the effects of the marijuana, which he refers to as 'brain food'

Found on the tomb of the great King Solomon.
The singer is referencing the idea that cannabis is a healing plant that was used in ancient times, including by King Solomon

This collie herb is the healing of the nation.
The singer believes that cannabis can help heal the social and political issues facing Jamaica, and possibly even the world

From Negril point to Morant Bay, you can hear the reggae just a play.
Reggae music is ubiquitous in Jamaica, and can be heard all over the island

Cause when the sun rise up on the mountain top.
The singer is referencing the natural beauty of Jamaica, specifically the mountains and the sunrise

Sets upon my callie crop.
The singer's cannabis plants are bathed in the sunlight

That's my brain food. I'm in a mellow mood.
The singer is again referencing the relaxing effects of smoking marijuana

Because a reggae, a roots rock reggae,
Reggae, specifically roots rock reggae, is an important part of Jamaican culture and identity

Reggae, reggae in our bones, in our bones
The singer is emphasizing how deeply rooted reggae is in Jamaican culture and identity

reggae
A continuation of the repetitive sound from the beginning of the song, ending the piece

Rough rough reggae
Another repetition of the variation of reggae that is more raw and political in nature