Roots on War
Sinsémilia Lyrics
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A peaceful man I try to be
Giving, giving joy and sweetness to the people around me
To my brethren, to my sisthren
Dread is dread dread is dread
Dreads are dreads, naughty dreads, naughty dreads, dreads
If you hurt me (beware)
I can be as sweet as I can be rough
Dread and rough
I can be rough
I can work for love I can walk for war
(Walk for war) walk for war
Yes I'm on war
Yes I'm on war against the wicked one
Those who got power and set pressure in my life
Yes I'm on war in this foolish time
Forward in this positive fight
4x| Yes I'm on war
Man, if you hurt me (you got to beware)
If you hurt me (beware)
I can be as sweet as I can be rough
Dread and rough
I can be rough
I can work for love I can walk for war
(Walk for war) walk for war
Yes I'm on war
Yes I'm on war against the wicked one
Those who got power and set pressure in my life
Yes I'm on war in this foolish time
Forward in this positive fight
8x| Yes I'm on war
I use the fire (musical fire)
To get out my hunger
With words and sounds for weapon
Who hurts we hurt
The lyrics of Sinsemilia's song Roots on War speak about the inner conflict of trying to lead a peaceful life while also standing up against those who oppress and cause harm. The singer acknowledges that he tries to be a peaceful man, spreading love and positivity to those around him. However, he also recognizes that there are wicked people in the world who have power and put pressure on his life. Thus, he declares war against the wicked ones and is committed to fighting them with everything he has. He uses music as a tool to express his hunger for change and to hurt those who hurt others.
The repetition of "dread" in the song signifies the counterculture belief that having dreadlocks is a symbol of rebellion and resistance against societal norms. The use of the term "dread" instead of "dreadlocks" emphasizes the ideology and the values that the hairstyle represents. Additionally, the line "I can be as sweet as I can be rough, dread and rough" highlights the duality that exists within the singer, where he can be both gentle and rough depending on the situation. The line "I can work for love, I can walk for war" reinforces this idea that a peaceful person can also become a warrior when necessary.
The chorus "Yes, I'm on war" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's commitment to the cause. The reference to "this foolish time" suggests that the singer believes society is facing difficult challenges and that fighting the wicked is the only way to overcome them. The final line, "Who hurts we hurt," further highlights the countercultural view that harm should be met with harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes it's love that I'm preaching (peaceful man)
The singer preaches about love and tries to live a peaceful life, spreading joy and kindness to those around them, including their siblings.
Dread is dread dread is dread
The word 'dread' holds significance and meaning within the context of Rastafarian culture.
Dreads are dreads, naughty dreads, naughty dreads, dreads
The singer is using wordplay and humor to playfully refer to Rastafarians with dreadlocks, who are sometimes seen as rebellious or outside of social norms.
Man, if you hurt me (you got to beware)
The singer warns that if someone hurts them, there may be consequences to follow.
If you hurt me (beware)
The singer reiterates their warning to anyone who may cause them harm.
I can be as sweet as I can be rough
The singer can be kind and gentle, but also tough and uncompromising if necessary.
Dread and rough
The singer is describing their personality and demeanor as being both Rastafarian (dread) and tough (rough).
I can work for love I can walk for war
The singer is willing to fight for what they believe in, whether it be peace or conflict.
(Walk for war) walk for war
The singer reinforces their willingness to engage in battle for what they believe in.
Yes I'm on war
The singer declares that they are actively opposing something or someone, likely those who hold power and create negativity in their life.
Yes I'm on war against the wicked one
The singer is fighting against an enemy, referred to as 'the wicked one', who represents those with power and influence that are causing harm.
Those who got power and set pressure in my life
The singer feels that those in a position of power are causing undue stress and difficulty in their life.
Yes I'm on war in this foolish time
The singer is fighting against negativity in a time that they view as foolish or wrong.
Forward in this positive fight
The singer is actively moving towards a positive change, despite the obstacles and opposition they may encounter.
I use the fire (musical fire)
The singer is using music (often called 'fire') to express their emotions and release their passion.
To get out my hunger
The singer is using their music as a way to satisfy their creative and emotional needs.
With words and sounds for weapon
The singer is using their music as a weapon to engage in the fight against negativity and the wicked.
Who hurts we hurt
The singer and their community will stand up to and defend against those who cause harm and pain.
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ben benka
trop de bons souvenirs sur Sinsé telle une putain bonne nostalgie , mon groupe de coeur Big Up à Riké et Mike et à tous le reste du groupe , et à tous ceux qui on supporté le groupe de prés ou de loin ;)
Steppkel
Du bon son. Bless!
GTIchronic
Excellent !!!!!
Thomas PAILLIER
Et ce bon vieux tram grenoblois comme toile de fond^^
Sinsé qui fait briller les couleurs grenobloises ! ;-)
Eric Harry
La culture du chanvre était très importante stratégiquement pour ses fibres et cordages ... dans l'histoire.
dreadlocke12
great, thx fi sharing Big Tune
Emilie Laudiéres
LOVE
kostakisacab13
great musie..efxaristw gia to share antigonh.. nuff love and blessings
JAHVTV
irie vybz... keep d fire light! bless!
RENE CAMARENA
good raggae thanks