Angola
Jah Bouks Lyrics

Yes Rasta, all a mi grand people dem belong to Africa
Jah Bouks affirms his belief in the Rastafarian religion and emphasizes that all of his ancestors come from Africa.

So a so we a wuk fi di giddion hot, Haili
He states that he works hard for his community and invokes the name of Haile Selassie, a prominent figure in Rastafarianism.

Angola, Angola papa mama Africa Gola, Angola
Jah Bouks sings about Angola, a country in Africa, and expresses his connection to Africa as his ancestral home.

Mi bun di fire hot pon babylon
He declares his opposition to Babylon, which refers to oppression and corrupt governments, and pledges to fight against it.

Nah tek no chat from Babylon
He refuses to listen to Babylon and their oppressive words.

Cause a you corrupt the ghetto yutes wid unno wicked act unno babylon
Jah Bouks accuses Babylon of corrupting young people in impoverished areas with their evil actions.

When mi walk i trample down babylon
He believes that he can defeat Babylon and its oppressive systems by walking confidently and pushing against them.

Talk and rawt down babylon
Jah Bouks is vocal about his opposition to Babylon and actively takes action against it.

Unno always deh yah wid you clans and plans
He accuses Babylon of always being present with their divisive groups and controlling plans.

Wah come trap binji man
He suggests that Babylon is trying to trap him and other people who are fighting against its oppressive systems.

Unno tink unno can come tek mama Africa from we again
Jah Bouks asserts that no one can take Africa away from him and his connection to his ancestral home is unbreakable.

True religion unno bomb down a Lebonon
He accuses Babylon of destroying true religion and referencing a bombing in Lebanon.

Lick yuh self and a blame Afghanistan
He implies that Babylon is blaming Afghanistan for their own destructive actions and taking no responsibility.

Wid unno try and cons implement a plan
He suggests that Babylon has schemes and plans to carry out their corrupt systems.

Dem you go dig down Saddam
He references the capturing and execution of Saddam Hussein to highlight the destructive actions of Babylon.

Mi see you a draw nearer and nearer
Jah Bouks can see Babylon coming closer and closer, but he is not afraid.

But the oil mama got nah go share yah
He implies that Babylon is greedy and only interested in acquiring resources for themselves, not sharing with others.

Oh mi nah get scared fi defend di square
He affirms that he is not afraid to defend his community against Babylon and their oppressive systems.

Opressah Marlon Gayle
He calls out Marlon Gayle, a personification of Babylon and their oppressive systems.

Dem nuh like when we yad inna di hills
He suggests that Babylon doesn't like when people go to the hills and away from their oppressive systems.

Dem wah we stay yah fi pay dem bills
He accuses Babylon of wanting people to stay in the city and work to pay them, not to live freely and happily.

When you think you a save little cabagge
He suggests that when people think they are making progress or saving their own lives, Babylon is still in control and counting their own profits.

Dem alone a count off the mills
Jah Bouks suggests that only Babylon is profiting and succeeding in their oppressive systems.

Its an authentic reggae beat
He acknowledges the music style of the song and its roots in reggae music, which often speaks out against oppression and inequality.

Mek mi skank off the shoes affa mi feet
He is enjoying the music and dancing by himself to the rhythm of the song.

A get three Peter Tosh, Two Bob Marley and di little Beres Sound sweet
He references famous reggae artists, including Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, and Beres Hammond, and suggests that the music sounds good to him.

So di binji can a call
He references the rhythm of the song and its beat, which is centered on the bongo drum.

Angola, Angola papa mama Africa Gola, Angola
He republishes the lyrics from the beginning and emphasizes his connection to Africa.