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I man a African, don't call I Jamaican
I man a African, don't call I Jamaican
I man a African, don't call I Jamaican
I man a African

For how can I give up a continent?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
For only an island
No, no

I man a African, don't call I Jamaican
I man a African, that's if you call I Jamaican
I man a African, don't call I Jamaican
I man a African

Look why you are do to judge your children
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Turn around and say mi a your brother
Yeah

I man a African
Don't call I Jamaican
I man a African
I man a African

Smile though you brought it against the world
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Man, man and, man and
Nobody enough far, yeah

I man a African, don't call I Jamaican
I man a African, screw if you call I Jamaican
I man a African, because if you call I Jamaican
I man a African, yeah, yeah, yeah

I man a African, don't call I Jamaican
I man a African, screw if you call I Jamaican
I man a African, don't call I Jamaican

Cursing man to praise his land
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The devil, madman have the plan
No





I man a African, don't call I Jamaican
I man a African

Overall Meaning

Max Romeo's song "I Man A African" is a powerful affirmation of his African identity, and his rejection of being called a Jamaican. The lyrics repeat the phrase "I man a African, don't call I Jamaican" several times, emphasizing the importance of his heritage.


In the first verse, Romeo explains that he cannot give up his entire continent for an island, referring to Jamaica. He believes that his African identity is inherently more valuable than any other identity that might be associated with him, and that he will always be proud of it.


The second verse takes a more confrontational tone, suggesting that those who judge or discriminate against others are hypocrites, as they are all part of the same community. He urges people to see themselves as brothers, and to reject any attempts to divide or dehumanize them.


This song highlights the importance of cultural identity and heritage, and encourages people to embrace their roots and take pride in who they are. It is a powerful message that resonates with many people around the world, especially those who have faced discrimination or prejudice because of their ethnicity or nationality.


Line by Line Meaning

I man a African, don't call I Jamaican
I am proud of my African heritage and do not want to be identified as just Jamaican.


For how can I give up a continent?
Why would I ever give up my roots from a whole continent to just be identified with one island?


I man a African, that's if you call I Jamaican
Identifying as African is more important to me than being labeled as Jamaican.


Look why you are do to judge your children
Why are you so quick to judge your fellow Black people?


Turn around and say mi a your brother
Instead of judging, we should see each other as brothers and sisters.


Smile though you brought it against the world
Even though we face struggles as Black people, we must still find the strength to smile.


Man, man and, man and, nobody enough far
We are all equal as human beings and no one is more or less important than another.


I man a African, screw if you call I Jamaican
I refuse to be identified solely as Jamaican when my African roots are so important to me.


Cursing man to praise his land
We should not tear down other Black people in order to uplift our own country.


The devil, madman have the plan
The plan to divide Black people and pit us against each other is the work of the devil.


I man a African
Above all else, I am proud of my African heritage.




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italrel

Hypnotizing tune, great horns, conscious lyrics, heavy bassline. Max Romeo one of the best artists in the world.

Daniel Sousa

Pedrada dms

Eric Paulson

I am the conquerer,never try to conquer me!!!!!big raespect to uncle MAX

Kemetic Prince

It's time for all Afrikan men and women in Babylon to recognize and observe our roots. Instead some of us choose to celebrate Columbus Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, and every other holiday with fuckery and blood spilled on it. Thanks for this upload. Jah bless.

Pascal ingen

from 1:03 its the best part Reggae for life Paco

PLEASANTGIFFT

Tough tune and riddim.

Yeska Gaytan

buena rola

BIENVENU OUOBA

VERY VERY GOOD SONGS JAH BLESS YOU!wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Lakou Miami

Co-written wit Niney the Observer, damn what a duo

MrBananator

I-man African, don't call I Jamaican!

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