Inna Di Red
Marley Stephen Lyrics
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My shoulders were as heavy as lead
I felt something was just not right
I had to roll a little spliff for my head
So I took a walk inside
Talked to I, I self
Trying to ease these pains of mine
And if a egg, natty inna di red
And if a egg, natty inna di red
Rasta inna it, natty inna di red
And if a egg, natty inna di red
Yeah, yah yah
Yah, yah
Eh, now I'm in a irie place
Now I'm in a irie space
Now I man can I ditate
Free ourselves from all that hate
Now I'm in an irie state
Now I man can I ditate
Free ourselves from all that hate
Bless them with Jah love and grace
And if a egg, natty inna di red
And if a egg, natty inna di red
Rasta inna it, (egg), natty inna di red
And if a egg, natty inna di red
Yeah, yeah
Eh, I didn't get no sleep at all first night, no
My shoulders we as heavy as lead
I felt Something was just not right
Had to Roll a little zig for my head
Yeah
So I took a walk inside
Talk to I, I self
Free I from this frame of mind
Oh Jah give I strength
And if a egg, natty inna di red
And if a egg, natty inna di red
C'mon man and if a (egg), natty inna di red
And if a egg, natty inna di red
Yeah, yah yah
Oh, yah, yah,yah, yah
None shall escape Jah judgment
Jah judgments gonna call on you
Red eye, red eye, red eye
Red eye, you're gonna turn to blue
None shall escape Jah judgment
Jah judgments gonna fall on you
Red eye, red eye, red eye
Red eye, you're gonna turn to blue
Yeah, yah, yah
Yah, uah
Yah, yah
Outro (Kids):
So when we call him Rastafari
Watch how weak heart tremble
Heathen nah like Jah name
The song Inna Di Red by Marley Stephens is about the struggle to find inner peace and connect to Jah in times of distress. The singer shares how he was unable to sleep due to the heaviness of his burdens and how he turned to smoking a little spliff to ease the pain. However, he ultimately found solace by talking to himself and praying to Jah for strength. The line "And if a egg, natty inna di red" is a reference to the Rastafarian practice of placing a boiled egg in a red dye to symbolize the blood of their oppressors. It suggests that the singer is embodying Rasta culture and turning to it for comfort.
The second verse reflects the singer's newfound peace and ability to meditate and reject hatred. The line, "Bless them with Jah love and grace" implies a desire to spread love and positivity to others, even those who may have caused harm or negativity. The repetition of the line "And if a egg, natty inna di red" throughout the song serves as a reminder to the singer to embrace his culture and find strength in it.
The bridge of the song brings in a warning that none can escape Jah's judgement, and those who have red eyes (signifying a lack of spiritual clarity) will ultimately suffer. The song ends with children proclaiming the power of Rastafari and the fear it can evoke in those who oppose it.
Overall, the song portrays the struggle to find peace and strength in the face of adversity, and the power of faith and cultural identity to provide comfort and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't get no sleep at all last night
I didn't sleep at all last night
My shoulders were as heavy as lead
I felt a great burden on my shoulders
I felt something was just not right
I sensed that something was wrong
I had to roll a little spliff for my head
I had to smoke some marijuana to calm my mind
So I took a walk inside
I took a walk within myself
Talked to I, I self
I talked to myself
Trying to ease these pains of mine
I was trying to relieve my pain
Oh Jah give I strength
I prayed for strength from Jah (God)
And if a egg, natty inna di red
If a person has a joint, they will find happiness and relaxation
Rasta inna it, natty inna di red
Rastafarianism is associated with smoking marijuana
Yeah, yah yah
An exclamation expressing agreement or enthusiasm
Eh, now I'm in a irie place
Now I am in a peaceful and happy place
Now I'm in a irie space
Now I am in a peaceful and positive mindset
Now I man can I ditate
Now I can meditate
Free ourselves from all that hate
Let us remove ourselves from negative thoughts and feelings
Now I'm in an irie state
Now I am in a peaceful and joyful state of being
Bless them with Jah love and grace
May they receive blessings from Jah's love and mercy
None shall escape Jah judgment
Everyone will face Jah's judgment
Jah judgments gonna call on you
You will be judged by Jah
Red eye, red eye, red eye
A sign of being under the influence of marijuana
Red eye, you're gonna turn to blue
The effects of marijuana will wear off and the eyes will return to normal
Outro (Kids): So when we call him Rastafari Watch how weak heart tremble Heathen nah like Jah name
Some people are afraid of the name of Jah because of their lack of faith or belief in Rastafarianism
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEPHEN MARLEY, VINCENT FORD
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