Sizzla Kalonji (real name Miguel Orlando Collins) is a Jamaican reggae musi… Read Full Bio ↴Sizzla Kalonji (real name Miguel Orlando Collins) is a Jamaican reggae musician. He was born on 17 April 1976, in St Mary, Jamaica, of devout Rastafari parents and raised in August Town. He is unusually prolific, even by Jamaican standards. Sizzla has worked with such artists as Mobb Deep.

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.

All Is Well
Sizzla Lyrics

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Rastafari, Ethiopia, Africa blessed
Hah!
Check it out, woo!
Check it out, woo!

Right now I'm living my days
Love with my people while the challis go ablaze
Woo! Gangsters and girls in the place

With the laughter and a smile on the face
What about you and you family?
Hope you fine and you, you living happily
We gonna make it, nothing go stop we
Oh, no, vanity can't be this strong, oye
Uh! And we stepping on
Me and my girlfriend getting it on
Though you make me wrath, I don't meant you no harm
Watch how me people, ah, go on

All is well; love can tell
Don't you keep you feelings locked up inside you
Free yourself
All is well; love is there
Don't you keep you powers locked up inside you
Free yourself

We show love, no more hating, nuh
Do you see the sufferation I'm facing, huh?
Take care of yourself, what you waiting on?
The music, ah, been penetrating on
I'm an African all the same
Whoa! I ain't playing no game
We live like the king; yeah, we reign
The education in you brain
Hey! Nothing ain't strange
Everyday that come, these beautiful girls they change
Ha ha!
No pain
Blood rush run through everyone vein

All is well I can tell
Don't you keep no joy locked up inside you
Free yourself
All is well I can tell
Don't you keep you feelings locked up inside you
Free yourself

I need to get rich; ah, got people to take care
I need a big house and a car to steer (ah!)
School and hospital, oh dear!
Poor, you got to make yourself well-prepared
I need everyone of you to guide and protect your future career
We ain't got nothing else but life!
Here and there, everywhere

All is well; love can tell
Don't you keep you feelings locked up inside you
Free yourself

Right now I'm living my days
Love with my people while the challis go ablaze
Woo! Gangsters and girls in the place
With the laughter and a smile on the face
What about you and you family?
Hope you fine and you, you living happily
We gonna make it, nothing go stop we
Oh, no, vanity can't be this strong, oye
Uh! And we stepping on
Me and my girlfriend getting it on
Though you make me wrath, I don't meant you no harm
Watch how me people, ah, go on

All is well; love can tell
Don't you keep you feelings locked up inside you
Free yourself
All is well; love is there
Don't you keep you powers locked up inside you
Free yourself

We show love, no more hating, nuh
Do you see the sufferation I'm facing, huh?
Take care of yourself, what you waiting on?
The music, ah, been penetrating on
I'm an African all the same
Whoa! I ain't playing no game
We live like the king; yeah, we reign
The education in you brain
Hey! Nothing ain't strange
Every day that come, these beautiful girls they change
Ha ha!
No pain
Blood rush run through everyone vein

All is well I can tell
Don't you keep no joy locked up inside you
Free yourself
All is well I can tell

Don't you keep you feelings locked up inside you
Free yourself

Overall Meaning

The song "All Is Well" by Sizzla is a celebration of life, love, and unity, with a focus on the African experience. In the first verse, Sizzla acknowledges the challenges faced by his community but also emphasizes the joy and positivity shared amongst them. He encourages listeners to not keep their feelings locked up inside and to free themselves, expressing the importance of showing love instead of hatred.

The second verse touches extensively on the importance of education, with Sizzla referencing schools and hospitals as crucial institutions that need to be supported in order for individuals to thrive. He also encourages listeners to take care of themselves and their futures, highlighting the value of personal responsibility. Throughout the song, Sizzla emphasizes the importance of unity and self-love, and inspires listeners to stay positive, even in the face of suffering.

Line by Line Meaning

Right now I'm living my days
I am currently living my life to the fullest

Love with my people while the challis go ablaze
I am sharing love with those around me as we celebrate with marijuana

Woo! Gangsters and girls in the place
There are both tough guys and ladies present in this gathering

With the laughter and a smile on the face
Everyone is having a good time with happy expressions on their faces

What about you and you family?
How are you and your loved ones doing?

Hope you fine and you, you living happily
I hope you and your family are doing well and living a happy life

We gonna make it, nothing go stop we
We will persevere and succeed despite all obstacles

Oh, no, vanity can't be this strong, oye
We should not let our egos and self-importance take over

Uh! And we stepping on
We are confident and moving forward

Me and my girlfriend getting it on
I am with my significant other and we are being intimate

Though you make me wrath, I don't meant you no harm
Although you may anger me, I have no desire to harm you

Watch how me people, ah, go on
Observe and take note of how well my clan carries on

All is well; love can tell
Everything is alright and love can confirm that

Don't you keep you feelings locked up inside you
Do not bottle up your emotions

Free yourself
Let go and be liberated

We show love, no more hating, nuh
We express love and reject hate

Do you see the sufferation I'm facing, huh?
Do you understand the difficulties I am experiencing?

Take care of yourself, what you waiting on?
Prioritize your own well-being, why are you waiting?

The music, ah, been penetrating on
The music has a powerful influence on us

I'm an African all the same
I am an African person just like all others

Whoa! I ain't playing no game
I am serious and not messing around

We live like the king; yeah, we reign
We live luxuriously and are in charge

The education in you brain
The knowledge in your mind

Hey! Nothing ain't strange
There is nothing unusual or unexpected here

Everyday that come, these beautiful girls they change
Every day, these attractive women are different in some way

No pain
There is no suffering or discomfort

Blood rush run through everyone vein
Everyone is energized and excited

I need to get rich; ah, got people to take care
I have a responsibility to provide for others, so I need to become wealthy

I need a big house and a car to steer (ah!)
I desire a large home and a car to drive

School and hospital, oh dear!
Education and healthcare are important and need improvement

Poor, you got to make yourself well-prepared
If you are poor, you need to prepare yourself for success

I need everyone of you to guide and protect your future career
I need everyone to support and safeguard their own careers

We ain't got nothing else but life!
We have nothing more precious than life itself

All is well I can tell
Everything is okay, I can sense it

Don't you keep no joy locked up inside you
Do not withhold your happiness

All is well I can tell
Everything is okay, I can sense it

Don't you keep you powers locked up inside you
Do not suppress your abilities and strengths

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DONOVAN BENNETT, MIGUEL COLLINS, CRAIG PARKES, NIGEL STAFF

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