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War inna babylon, tribal war inna Babylon
Let me tell, it sipple out deh
A wha' you seh, it sipple out deh, oh yeah
War inna babylon, tribal war inna Babylon
It sipple out deh, wha' you seh, it sipple out deh, oh yeah
De baba men nuh like de dreadlocks man
De po-lice men nuh like de dreadlocks man
De dreadlocks man nuh like de po-lice man, no
So war inna babylon, tribal war inna Babylon
Let me tell, it sipple out deh
A wha' you seh, it sipple out deh, oh yeah
War inna babylon, tribal war inna Babylon
Let me tell, it sipple out deh
A wha' you seh, it sipple out deh, oh yeah
When come pride then cometh shame
A man pride shall bring him low, yeah, oh yeah
Honour shall uphold the humble in spirit
And you know it's true, yeah , oh yeah
War inna babylon, tribal war inna Babylon
A wha' you seh, it sipple out deh
So wha' fe do ? we slide out deh, oh yeah
War inna babylon, tribal war inna Babylon
A wha' you seh, it sipple out deh
So wha' fe do ? mek we slide out deh, oh yeah
True, true, true, it sipple out deh
So wha' fe do ? mek we slide out deh, oh yeah
true, true, true, it sipple out deh
let me tell, we slide out deh
Marcus garvey prophecise, say:
"One mus' live 10 miles away, yeah, in this time"
I-man satta at the mountain top
Watching Babylon burning red hot, red hot
War inna babylon, tribal war inna Babylon
A wha' you seh, it sipple out deh
So wha' fe do ? we slide out deh, oh yeah
War inna babylon, tribal war inna Babylon
A wha' you seh, it sipple out deh
So wha' fe do ? mek we slide out deh, oh yeah
True, true, true, it sipple out deh
So wha' fe do ? mek we slide out deh, oh yeah
true, true, true, it sipple out deh
let me tell, we slide out deh
The song "Babylon War Dub" by Lee "Scratch" Perry & The Upsetters talks about the ongoing war and conflicts in Babylon, which can be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of the real-life struggles of the people. The use of the repetitive phrase "it sipple out deh" in the song signifies the spread of conflicts and tensions in the society. "Babylon" is often used as a symbol of societal oppression, representing the corrupt and oppressive system aimed at suppressing the people's freedoms and rights.
The song discusses the ongoing conflict and tension between the different societal groups, such as the baba men and dreadlocks man, and the police and dreadlocks man. The lyrics suggest the presence of a tribal war within Babylon, which can be linked to the social and economic divides within the society. The song portrays the negative impacts of pride and highlights the importance of humility in upholding one's honor and spirit.
The song's lyrics also include references to the prophecies of Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican political leader and activist who advocated for black nationalism and pan-Africanism. The lyrics reference the belief that people must live at least ten miles away from Babylon in times of conflict, suggesting that the people should seek to distance themselves from oppressive systems and live in a more peaceful environment.
Overall, "Babylon War Dub" discusses themes of conflict, oppression, tribalism, and the importance of humility and separation from oppressive systems.
Line by Line Meaning
It sipple out deh!
It's spreading out there!
War inna babylon, tribal war inna Babylon
There's war in Babylon, a tribal war in Babylon
Let me tell, it sipple out deh
I'm telling you, it's spreading out there
A wha' you seh, it sipple out deh, oh yeah
What do you say? It's spreading out there, oh yeah
De baba men nuh like de dreadlocks man
The older generation doesn't like the Rastafarians with dreadlocks
De dreadlocks man nuh like de baba man, no
The Rastafarians with dreadlocks don't like the older generation either
De po-lice men nuh like de dreadlocks man
The police don't like the Rastafarians with dreadlocks
De dreadlocks man nuh like de po-lice man, no
The Rastafarians with dreadlocks don't like the police either
When come pride then cometh shame
Pride comes before a fall
A man pride shall bring him low, yeah, oh yeah
A person's pride will bring them down, yeah, oh yeah
Honour shall uphold the humble in spirit
Honor will uphold those with a humble spirit
And you know it's true, yeah , oh yeah
And you know it's true, yeah, oh yeah
So wha' fe do ? we slide out deh, oh yeah
What should we do? Let's slip away from there, oh yeah
True, true, true, it sipple out deh
It's really true, it's spreading out there
let me tell, we slide out deh
Let me tell you, we're slipping away from there
Marcus garvey prophecise, say:
Marcus Garvey prophesied, saying:
"One mus' live 10 miles away, yeah, in this time"
"One must live ten miles away, yeah, in this time"
I-man satta at the mountain top
I, myself, sit at the top of the mountain
Watching Babylon burning red hot, red hot
Watching Babylon burn, red hot
So wha' fe do ? mek we slide out deh, oh yeah
What should we do? Let's slip away from there, oh yeah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LEE PERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tuskedbeast
Thank you for the music. RIP.
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Ive got the record and praises everyday to Jah 🇪🇹 epic message
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Still sparkling 2023 💥💥💥💥💥
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love it, maxi!
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@marella3
Rest in Zion LION, Lee Perry! Jah bless your soul!
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RIP les Scratch Perry Jah love
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Keep up the good work , Blessings flow
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Jah bless the Upsetter rest well while your music lives on bless up Rastafari