Preying on the Weak
Jesse Royal Lyrics

Well every bee got a hive
Just like every bee has a home, humans should also have shelter and homes.

And every bird got a nest
Similarly, every bird has a nest, but many people are still without homes.

So why so many people still shelterless?
Despite bees and birds having homes, many people are still without shelter and homes.

A 'cause the ones weh them elect a parasite and crefs
This is because those who are elected by the people are often parasitic and dishonest, doing what's best for themselves instead of the public.

Doing what's best for only themselves
Elected officials often prioritize their own interests over those of the public.

Preying on the weak, but Jah nah sleep
These dishonest politicians are preying on the weak and vulnerable, but they will face consequences.

Like the willow in the storm so too will they weep
Just as the willow tree may bend in the wind yet still endure, these dishonest politicians will face repercussions for their actions.

When judgment creeps up
These politicians will face judgment and consequences for their actions.

From mi see them a take turns fi afflict the poor
The poor and vulnerable in society are often subject to mistreatment by those in power.

With a bag of sweet talk and counterfeit cures
Politicians may offer false solutions and empty promises to the poor and vulnerable in order to gain support.

The real issue they knowingly ignore
Instead of addressing real problems, politicians may choose to ignore them in order to further their own interests.

The infants still yet to be cared for
Children who are still in need of care are often neglected by politicians who prioritize their own interests.

Them nuh do nothing but instigate war
Politicians may encourage conflict and division in order to further their own interests.

Blame, ostracise, and deliberately more
Politicians may scapegoat and exclude certain groups in order to gain support from others.

Utes don't put your hand inna fi them cookie jar
Young people should avoid getting involved in corrupt systems and institutions.

Soon they gonna know just who we are
Eventually, corrupt politicians will face the consequences of their actions and the public will hold them accountable.

Neither red nor green got any real goals
No political party has a true, meaningful plan for improving society.

All them really seek is absolute control
Politicians are mainly motivated by a desire for power and control, rather than helping others or improving society.

From '62 them take over the slave master role
Since 1962, corrupt politicians have taken over the role of the oppressors who came before them.

The years of oppression is taking its toll
Years of political and social oppression are having a negative impact on society.

No they don't want to support any of the food we a grow
Politicians may not support small-scale, local agriculture in favor of larger, corporate agriculture.

But then a hold conference with Monsanto
These same politicians may hold conferences with corporations that harm small-scale agriculture and local communities.

You nuh see say Babylon cup a overflow
Society is overflowing with corruption and suffering caused by corrupt politicians and institutions.

I gotta stay high to elude their lows
The artist must stay strong and resilient in the face of corruption and adversity.

Cause the fool them delight of the sufferers strife
Those who take advantage of others are often entertained by the challenges and suffering of their victims.

Choose to play deaf to the poor man's plight
Those in power may ignore the difficulties and needs of the poor and vulnerable in society.

But I know weeping endureth at night
While suffering may persist during difficult times, hope and resilience endure and help people recover.

Haile Selassie a we guiding light
Haile Selassie, a historic figure in Rastafarian culture, serves as a guiding example and inspiration for the artist.