natty dread
Israel Vibration Lyrics

Dread, Natty Dread now, (Natty Dread)
Announcing the arrival of the Natty Dread with his locked hair.

Dreadlock Congo Bongo I. (Natty Dread)
The singer, identifying himself as Congo Bongo I, has dreadlocks.

Natty Dreadlock in a Babylon: (Natty Dread)
The Natty Dread's dreadlocks are a symbol of rebellion against the oppressive system of Babylon.

A dreadlock Congo Bongo I. (Natty Dread)
The singer, Congo Bongo I, has dreadlocks instead of adhering to the mainstream.

Eh! Children get your culture (Natty Dreadlock)
Encouraging children to embrace their own culture instead of just imitating others.

And don't stay there and gesture, a-ah, (Natty Dreadlock)
Don't just mimic others, but actively seek to understand and uphold your own culture.

Or the battle will be hotter (Natty Dreadlock)
If you don't embrace your own culture, you will find it harder to navigate the world.

And you won't get no supper. (Natty Dreadlock)
You'll have to face the consequences of not embracing your own culture.

Natty Dread, Natty Dread, now; (Natty Dread)
Repeating the arrival of the Natty Dread, highlighting its significance.

Roots Natty, Roots Natty! (Natty Dread)
Emphasizing the connection of the Natty Dread to its roots and cultural heritage.

Then I walk up the first street, (Natty Dreadlock)
Describing a journey where the singer walks through several streets.

And then I walk up the second street to see. (Natty Dreadlock)
Continuing describing the journey of the singer in search of something.

Then I trod on through third street, (Natty Dreadlock)
Continuing to describe the search journey of the singer.

And then I talk to some Dread on fourth street. (Natty Dreadlock)
The singer engages with someone with dreadlocks on their journey.

Natty Dreadlock in a fifth street, (Natty Dreadlock)
Describing that the singer still has not arrived where they are going.

And then I skip one fence to sixth street. (Natty Dreadlock)
Describing more of the singer's journey, indicating they are determined to reach their destination.

I've got to reach seventh street: (Natty Dreadlock)
The singer is close to arriving at their destination.

Natty Dreadlock Bingy Bongo I (Natty Dread)
The Natty Dread with locked hair has a name, specifically Bingy Bongo I.

Oh, Natty, Natty,
Addressing the Natty Dread, emphasizing its significance.

Natty 21,000 miles away from home, yeah!
The Natty Dread is far from home, which contributes to its sense of being different.

And that's a long way
The distance mentioned earlier is significant because it separates the Natty Dread from its roots.

For Natty to be from home.
Reiterating that the Natty Dread's distance from home makes it stand out and be different.

Don't care what the world seh; (Natty Dread)
The Natty Dread doesn't care what the world thinks about it.

I'n'I couldn't never go astray. (Natty Dread)
The Natty Dread will never stray from its path and heritage.

Just like a bright and sunny day: (Natty Dread)
The Natty Dread's path is clear and bright like a sunny day.

Oh, we're gonna have things our way. (Natty Dread)
Emphasizing the Natty Dread's determination to live life according to its own rules.

Natty Dread, Natty Dreadlock, (Natty Dreadlock)
Repeating and amplifying the message of the Natty Dread, highlighting its importance.

Dreadlock Congo Bongo I. (Natty Dreadlock)
Reiterating that the singer, now identified as Congo Bongo I, has dreadlocks.

If a egg Natty in a the red - (Natty Dreadlock)
Unclear meaning, possible nonsense or intentional use of slang or jargon.

If a egg Natty in a the red. (Natty Dreadlock)
Unclear meaning, possible nonsense or intentional use of slang or jargon.

Natty Dread, Natty Dreadlock. /fadeout/
Repeating and fading out with the message of the Natty Dread to emphasize its significance.