Sizzla, along with reggae recording artists such as Capleton, Buju Banton, and Anthony B, are credited with leading a movement toward a re-embracement of Rastafarian values in contemporary reggae music by recording material which is concerned primarily with spirituality, social consciousness, explores common themes, such as Babylon's corrupting influence, the disenfranchisement of ghetto youth, oppression of the black nation and Sizzla's abiding faith in Jah and resistance against perceived agents of oppression. Sizzla has over 40 full completed albums sold in record stores to date, the most popular which have been "Black Woman & Child" and "Da Real Thing" on the Digital B label, "Praise Ye Jah" on Xterminator, and "Rise to the Occasion" on Greensleeves.
Recently, however, he has come under fire for the homophobic content of many of his lyrics, and the advocacy of violence against gays.
10 Be Strong
Sizzla Lyrics
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No time to sit and doubt
Some people not knowing life is a cycle
You got to know how to get around
Yes you got to be strong
And be all the best you can
The world is out there
And don't you wait too long
Yes you got to be strong
And be all the best you can
The world is out there
Conquer your fears
And don't you wait too long
Aye, how you doing
Long time I haven't seen you
Hope you behaving yourself now,
Like the good behaving citizen
Nothing comes easy
You got to work hard, I'm telling you
Hope and pray for the best,
Cause I believe in you
Not like the stereo type,
Cleanliness intriguing you
Give thanks and praise for my life
And for us being here
Children times are this good, the system killing us
There's good in us, and we always want you to bring it out
Show the world what we've got
The struggle continues, yow
Check the conditions, in which we living, yow
I now want come giving yow
Got to help to big up inna
Our children going to burry the governors you know
Yes you got to be strong
And be all the best you can
The world is out there
Conquer your fears
And don't you wait too long
Yes you got to be strong
And be all the best you can
The world is out there
Conquer your fears
And don't you wait too long
People are filled with expectations, that's fine with me
Opportunity comes but once, so its time for me
I don't think of failure because there's sunshine for me
Something in the back of my head, keep reminding me
Keep a listening ear when I call
There's good, and that's so just be good and stand tall
A lot of people out there wish for me to fall
I'm not scared
I pray to he who had created us all
Evils and the demons, woo, I don't stop with them
Heard they don't like, aye, what's up with them
I just can't do without Jah love
Because it's like the oxygen
I doh in no folly, I doh inna no crap with them
Yes you got to be strong
And be all the best you can
The world is out there
Conquer your fears
And don't you wait too long
Yes you got to be strong
And be all the best you can
The world is out there
Conquer your fears
And don't you wait too long
Aye, how you doing
Long time I haven't seen you
Hope you behaving yourself now,
Like the good behaving citizen
Nothing comes easy
You got to work hard, I'm telling you
Hope and pray for the best,
Cause I believe in you
Not like the stereo type,
Cleanliness intriguing you
Give thanks and praise for my life
And for us being here
Children times are this good, the system killing us
There's good in us, and we always want you to bring it out
Show the world what we've got
The struggle continues, yow
Check the conditions, in which we living, yow
I now want come giving yow
Got to help to big up inna
Our children going to burry the governors you know
Yes you got to be strong
And be all the best you can
The world is out there
Conquer your fears
And don't you wait too long
Yes you got to be strong
And be all the best you can
The world is out there
Conquer your fears
And don't you wait too long
In the lyrics of Sizzla's song Be Strong, the message is clear and positive. The song encourages listeners to be strong, not to doubt themselves, and to work hard towards their goals. The lyrics acknowledge the hardships and challenges of life, while urging listeners to push through and conquer their fears. The song also emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith and having a positive attitude in the face of obstacles.
In the first verse, Sizzla urges listeners to keep moving forward and not to dwell on doubts. He reminds people that life is a cycle, and that it's important to keep working hard and finding ways to navigate the challenges that come along. The chorus reinforces this message, emphasizing the need to be strong and to overcome fears in order to achieve success.
The second verse of the song touches on a variety of themes, including faith, perseverance, and the importance of being a good citizen. Sizzla reminds listeners to be grateful for what they have, and to work towards a better future. He also acknowledges the existence of negative forces in the world, but encourages people not to be afraid of them, and to rely on their faith to guide them.
Overall, Be Strong is a message of positivity, hope, and resilience. It encourages listeners to persevere in the face of adversity, to stay strong, and to work towards their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
You got to get going
Don't just sit there and doubt, start moving
No time to sit and doubt
Don't waste time doubting, take action
Some people not knowing life is a cycle
Some people don't understand that life is a continuous cycle
You got to know how to get around
You need to know how to navigate life's ups and downs
Yes you got to be strong
You must be resilient and determined
And be all the best you can
Be the best version of yourself
The world is out there
Opportunities await in the world
Conquer your fears
Overcome your fears to achieve success
And don't you wait too long
Take action before it's too late
Aye, how you doing
Hey, how are you?
Long time I haven't seen you
It's been a while since we've seen each other
Hope you behaving yourself now,
I hope you're doing well and making good choices
Like the good behaving citizen
Act like a responsible citizen
Nothing comes easy
Success takes hard work
You got to work hard, I'm telling you
Put in the effort to succeed
Hope and pray for the best,
Have hope and faith for the best outcomes
Cause I believe in you
I have faith in you
Not like the stereo type,
Don't conform to negative stereotypes
Cleanliness intriguing you
Be attracted to cleanliness and orderliness
Give thanks and praise for my life
Be grateful for your life
And for us being here
Be grateful for existence
Children times are this good, the system killing us
Children face challenges and the system is oppressive
There's good in us, and we always want you to bring it out
We all have good in us that we want to share with others
Show the world what we've got
Share your talents and abilities with the world
The struggle continues, yow
The fight for equality and justice is ongoing
Check the conditions, in which we living, yow
Examine the oppressive conditions in which we live
I now want come giving yow
I want to give back now
Got to help to big up inna
We must support each other
Our children going to burry the governors you know
Future generations will overcome oppressive systems
People are filled with expectations, that's fine with me
It's okay for people to have high expectations
Opportunity comes but once, so its time for me
Seize opportunities before they pass
I don't think of failure because there's sunshine for me
Optimism keeps me going
Something in the back of my head, keep reminding me
A feeling of hope persists within me
Keep a listening ear when I call
Be attentive when I need you
There's good, and that's so just be good and stand tall
Choose goodness and stand up for what is right
A lot of people out there wish for me to fall
There are naysayers, but stay strong
I'm not scared
I'm not afraid
I pray to he who had created us all
I pray to a higher power
Evils and the demons, woo, I don't stop with them
I won't let evil defeat me
Heard they don't like, aye, what's up with them
I'm not concerned with those who dislike me
I just can't do without Jah love
I rely on divine love
Because it's like the oxygen
Divine love is necessary for life
I doh in no folly, I doh inna no crap with them
I don't engage in foolishness or negativity
Lyrics Β© Ultra Tunes, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Donovan Bennett, Miguel Orlando Collins, Wayne Morris, Nigel Andrew Staff, MIGEL ORLANDO COLLINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shannon Vanderhoof
Love this β‘ Thank you.
Majestic messages always found in unexpected places.
Blessings come to US ALL, and answers belong to eyes that SEE.. πβ€πΌ
Meesh Smith
2022 and still listening and loving the message....reality π€΄ π
Carolanne Costantino
This song has lifted my spirits with jah love for 16 years or so. Thank you Sizzla. Love you big squeeeze ππβ€
The Original Vendetta
2020 this song hits different than 2000. Respect Dadda.
Arvin Singh
No capπ₯
Sean Sem
Facts!!
Michael Howard
π― facts
AsΓ© Kleopatra
I swear
kareemoutlaw
Tellin yuh π―π₯ππ½
Shemar Tomlinson
This Song Is A Big Motivationβββ