Much, much more than a deejay, much more than a singer and more than a chanter too Lutan Fyah also plays guitar, keyboards and the kette drum. He holds strong beliefs in originality at all times and so he is a songwriter too and, as the New Millennium has progressed, he has developed his very own idiosyncratic and unique vocal styling. He embraced the Rastafarian religion at the age of sixteen but his songs are not always strictly Rasta. As a "living man with work to do" he ranges over all subjects and everything and anything can inspire him to write, to play, to chant, to sing and to deejay. Preaching to the converted can prove to be a fairly easy task but to take the same message all around the world is a totally different ball game.
Born Anthony Martin in Thompson Pen, Spanish Town in the parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica his formative years were spent in an environment where music was omnipresent. His grandfather ran a Sound System and artists such as Lt. Stitchie, Papa San and Lady G would gather in the family's yard to practise and perfect their skills on the microphone.
"I grew up around a Sound System. Music flows through my bones ..." Lutan Fyah
Music proved to be an incredible influence on young Anthony but sport, and football in particular, proved to be another and he started playing as a midfielder, a position where he excelled, in teams in his local community. He graduated to his school team, St. Andrew Technical High School, and eventually made the grade as a professional in Jamaican Premier League clubs De la Vega and Constant Spring; but the call of music proved too strong to resist and in 1999 he hung up his football boots and took the first steps towards a musical career.
Like so many others before and after Anthony Martin trod that same dispiriting round of Kingston's studios and record producers where he was met with indifference and at times ignorance. However there was a different reception at Mark Myrie's Aksum Studios where the young chanter's promise was immediately recognised and he passed his audition with flying colours. The man now known as Lutan Fyah spent what he terms his 'internship' at Gargamel where he recorded over sixteen songs for Buju Banton while also freelancing for other producers. His debut release was actually for the Crazy Hate label and 'Ambassador' signalled the arrival of a significant new talent in Kingston's musical maelstrom.
The resurgence of the Rastafarian influence and the Bobo Dread phenomenon in reggae music was an indicator of serious times in Jamaica as a new generation of singers and deejays came to the conclusion that the only credible solution to the current malaise was to "love the word of God and thy neighbour as thyself". Others, who shall remain nameless, were not slow to realise that this presented a heaven sent opportunity to jump aboard the bandwagon for a handy ride on the fast track to fame and money. Many futile attempts were made to hitch a ride to stardom and the words of God were readily mouthed by tongues that had previously been wrapped around the more worldly concerns of the dance hall. But artists such as Lutan Fyah were there for the long run for "the race is not to the swift" and his music was at all times driven by his deep beliefs. His devotion to the Rastafarian religion has meant that he has stayed the course while so many pretenders have fallen by the wayside.
Rasta Still Deh Bout
Lutan Fyah Lyrics
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Babylon dis judgment gonna serve dem well
Whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Man a seh RASTAFARI now
Dem sight i and get weak in their knees
Whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Mi locks a grow now i can see it on their face
Aw right i tell yuh seh
A nuh vex dem vex a just surprise dem surprise
When dem realize
Seh RASTA still deh bout
Look safety yes dem a run but dem cyaah hide
Now dem realize
RASTA still deh bout
I man hail king SELASSIE I and trample di beast
The heathen will never live in peace
Babylon bet buss now righteousness i man a preach
I nuh care a safety i man seek
Den coo-yah now
Yuh si di natty wit his yo-yo
Pon mi one wheel bicycle try nuh rise up mi tempo
Den coo-deh babylon come fi put us pon go-slow
Mi si seh dem nuh real from di get go
Whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Man a seh RASTAFAR I now
Dem sight i and get weak in their knees
Whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Mi locks a grow now i can see it on their face
Whole heap a dem nuh please
Aw right i tell yuh seh
A nuh vex dem vex a just surprise dem surprise
When dem realize
Seh RASTA still deh bout
Look safety yes dem a run but dem cyaah hide
Now dem realize
RASTA still deh bout
Who have sight to see let dem see manifestation of the almighty
Well some people lack of knowledge some confuse yeah
So they will always disagree
Coo-yah now
Hey ghetto yutes nuh bow to di works weh dem performing
They will use and abuse. yuh use love covah bawling
Lef yuh stone cold to stretch yuh neck like gawling
Hypocrite dem neva tek di wawning
Whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Man a seh RASTAFAR I now
Dem sight i and get weak in their knees
\N whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Mi locks a grow now i can see it on their face
Whole heap a dem nuh please
Aw right i tell yuh seh
A nuh vex dem vex a just surprise dem surprise
When dem realize
Seh RASTA still deh bout
Look safety yes dem a run but dem cyaah hide
Now dem realize
RASTA still deh bout
So it is today like in the days when CHRIST trodding in flesh yes they crucified him
RASTA naah lie
Well it′s the same man today reveal himself in EMPEROR SELASSIE I
Go tell dem seh RASTAMAN been yadding it across tha ruins of creation
Nuh got nuh time, nuh date a got nuh destination
Seh king SELASSIE I need no duplication
Suh welcome to RASTA coronation
Crown king of kings lord of lords
Conquering lion of the tribe of JUDAH
So don't yuh quiva
ISRAEL king is ISRAEL god
Don′t you turn and ask if i'm mad
Aw right i tell yuh seh
A nuh vex dem vex a just surprise dem surprise
When dem realize
Seh RASTA still deh bout
Look safety yes dem a run but dem cyaah hide
Now dem realize
RASTA still deh bout
Whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Man a seh RASTAFAR I now
Dem sight i and get weak in their knees
Whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Mi locks a grow now i can see it on their face
Whole heap a dem nuh please
All right den
Ghetto yutes come hail king EMMANUEL a street side selling
Hail RASTAFARI den RASTAMAN come hail him
Black MARCUS wid di vision mighty ship sail him
Hey AFRICA wi claiming
Whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Man a seh RASTAFAR I now
Dem sight i and get weak in their knees
Whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Mi locks a grow now i can see it on their face
Whole heap a dem nuh please
The song "Rasta Still Deh Bout" by Lutan Fyah is a celebration of Rastafari culture, telling a story of how the power and influence of Rastafari still exists despite efforts to suppress it. The lyrics describe how many people cannot believe in Rastafari, yet they still fear it, and how Rastafari is a true and righteous path that will endure. The song also encourages people to resist Babylon and to stand up for their beliefs.
The opening lines of the song speak of the love for Rastafari shared by Lutan Fyah and Josie Mel, and how Babylon's judgment will eventually catch up with them. The next lines describe how many people can't believe in Rastafari despite its growing influence, and how even the sight of the Rastafari movement makes some people weak in the knees. Lutan Fyah sings with conviction about his own belief in Rastafari and how it shows on his face as he grows his locks. He continues by talking about how despite Babylon's attempts to suppress Rastafari, it is still strong and enduring. The song speaks strongly against Babylon and encourages people to resist and stand up for their beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Most love RASTAFARI Lutan Fyah long-side Josie Mel
Lutan Fyah loves Rastafari and feels close to it, accompanied by Josie Mel.
Babylon dis judgment gonna serve dem well
A time of reckoning is coming for those who oppose Rastafari.
Whole heap a dem cyaah believe
Many people cannot believe.
Man a seh RASTAFARI now
People are saying Rastafari now.
Dem sight i and get weak in their knees
They see and become afraid and uncertain
Mi locks a grow now i can see it on their face
My dreadlocks are growing, and it is evident on their face.
Whole heap a dem nuh please
Many of them are displeased with me.
A nuh vex dem vex a just surprise dem surprise
It's not that they are angry; they are just surprised.
When dem realize
When they understand/comprehend/realize
Seh RASTA still deh bout
That Rastafari is still relevant and in existence.
Look safety yes dem a run but dem cyaah hide
They are running for their lives, but they cannot hide from judgment.
I man hail king SELASSIE I and trample di beast
Lutan Fyah praises Haile Selassie I and denounces Babylon.
The heathen will never live in peace
The wicked will always face turmoil.
Babylon bet buss now righteousness i man a preach
Babylon will fall, and Lutan Fyah is promoting righteousness.
I nuh care a safety i man seek
Lutan Fyah prioritizes righteousness over safety.
Den coo-yah now
And now
Yuh si di natty wit his yo-yo
You see the Rastafarian with his yo-yo (possibly referring to a spiritual tool or a fashion accessory).
Pon mi one wheel bicycle try nuh rise up mi tempo
Lutan Fyah is cruising on his one-wheeled bicycle and maintaining his pace and rhythm.
Den coo-deh babylon come fi put us pon go-slow
Then Babylon tries to hinder Rastafarians' freedom and spiritual growth.
Mi si seh dem nuh real from di get go
Lutan Fyah realized that Babylon wasn't genuine from the start.
Who have sight to see let dem see manifestation of the almighty
Those who understand what Rastafari beliefs are can see the divine presence/expression.
Well some people lack of knowledge some confuse yeah
Some individuals are ignorant or misguided about Rastafari concepts.
So they will always disagree
They will object and be noncompliant.
Hey ghetto yutes nuh bow to di works weh dem performing
Lutan Fyah encourages the youth not to engage in Babylon's immoral acts.
They will use and abuse. yuh use love covah bawling
Babylon will exploit the youth, but Lutan Fyah advises them to cover pain with love.
Lef yuh stone cold to stretch yuh neck like gawling
Babylon might leave the youth in danger and struggling.
Hypocrite dem neva tek di wawning
Hypocrites ignore the warning to prevent injustice.
So it is today like in the days when CHRIST trodding in flesh yes they crucified him
In Christ's time, they crucified him, and now, Lutan Fyah implies that they still attack divine messengers.
RASTA naah lie
Rastafarians are not cheating.
Well it′s the same man today reveal himself in EMPEROR SELASSIE I
The Rastafarian deity revealed himself through Emperor Selassie I.
Go tell dem seh RASTAMAN been yadding it across tha ruins of creation
Declare that Rastafarians have been journeying through the creation's destruction.
Nuh got nuh time, nuh date a got nuh destination
There isn't any definite time or date for their trip, and their destination is unknown.
Seh king SELASSIE I need no duplication
Emperor Selassie I doesn't require replication.
Suh welcome to RASTA coronation
Welcoming people to the Rastafari ceremony.
Crown king of kings lord of lords
Coronating a king of kings and lord of lords.
Conquering lion of the tribe of JUDAH
Acknowledging the divine lion-like strength and courage of the tribe of Judah.
So don't yuh quiva
Don't tremble in fear.
ISRAEL king is ISRAEL god
Emphasizing that Israel has a king, and he is their god.
Don′t you turn and ask if i'm mad
Urging listeners not to question his sanity.
Ghetto yutes come hail king EMMANUEL a street side selling
Encouraging the youth to glorify King Emmanuel by making a humble living.
Hail RASTAFARI den RASTAMAN come hail him
Hail Rastafari and pay homage to Rastafarian people.
Black MARCUS wid di vision mighty ship sail him
Marcus Garvey has a vision, and a robust ship sailed him forward.
Hey AFRICA wi claiming
Acknowledging that they, as Africans, take ownership of their culture.
Writer(s): Anthony Martin, A. Christophersen, D. Campbell
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Nic-rh8ri
🇪🇹 Rastafari liveth and reigns over us all 🇪🇹 Great conscious song 🇯🇲 Wicked riddim and praises to Jah🇪🇹
@FS1SOCCER
Rasta still deh bout 2024
@claudette2540
love love this song......know the lyrics by playing it over and over as a teenager....much love lutan fyah much love
@madeleines1234
Rasta still devote 🇯🇲🙏🏼💞
@dalejenkins90
Nuff respect bringin this video bk
@zodjenkins2595
mi caan believe!! 😛
@jmganjaman
can u post a lyrics ??? cant find nowhere.... this song resonates strongly with me....
@pixxelstart1710
Here are the lyrics
intro:
most love RASTAFAR I lutan fyah long-side josie mel
babylon dis judgment gonna serve dem well
josie mel chorus:
whole heap a dem cyaah believe
man a seh RASTAFAR I now
dem sight i and get weak in their knees
whole heap a dem cyaah believe
mi locks a grow now i can see it on their face
whole heap a dem nuh please
lutan fyah chorus:
aw right i tell yuh seh
a nuh vex dem vex a just surprise dem surprise
when dem realize
seh RASTA still deh bout
look safety yes dem a run but dem cyaah hide
now dem realize
RASTA still deh bout
j.m:
i man hail king SELASSIE I and trample di beast
the heathen will never live in peace
babylon bet buss now righteousness i man a preach
i nuh care a safety i man seek
l.f:
den coo-yah now
yuh si di natty wit his yo-yo
pon mi one wheel bicycle try nuh rise up mi tempo
den coo-deh babylon come fi put us pon go-slow
mi si seh dem nuh real from di get go
rpt choruses
j.m:
who have sight to see let dem see manifestation of the almighty
well some people lack of knowledge some confuse yeah
so they will always disagree
l.f:
coo-yah now
hey ghetto yutes nuh bow to di works weh dem performing
they will use and abuse. yuh use love covah bawling
lef yuh stone cold to stretch yuh neck like gawling
hypocrite dem neva tek di wawning
rpt choruses:
j.m:
so it is today like in the days when CHRIST trodding in flesh yes they crucified him
RASTA naah lie
well it's the same man today reveal himself in EMPEROR SELASSIE I
l.f:
go tell dem seh RASTAMAN been yadding it across tha ruins of creation
nuh got nuh time,nuh date a got nuh destination
seh king SELASSIE I need no duplication
suh welcome to RASTA coronation
j.m.:
crown king of kings lord of lords
conquering lion of the tribe of JUDAH
so don't yuh quiva
ISRAEL king is ISRAEL god
don't you turn and ask if i'm mad
rpt l.f chorus:
rpt j.m chorus:
l.f:
all right den
ghetto yutes come hail king EMMANUEL a street side selling
hail RASTAFAR I den RASTAMAN come hail him
black MARCUS wid di vision mighty ship sail him
hey AFRICA wi claiming