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.
Azanido
Sizzla Lyrics
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Bold, and tell them that them trap done stand cold
Them fighting for silver and gold, yo
Rastafari black sheep in a fold, yo
Verse: 1
Love and that nah put away any frown
What goes around comes forward around
We burn the circus clown
Chi chi man could never sit on Rasta man throne
Charge them with words fire and sound
On the wicked heart we they go dash brimstone
If you say you love, love must already at your home
Or else you must be and alien from not around
The bloody man is very deceitful to his own
In a the red sea Pharaoh and his squad, he, them drown
Pharaoh watch him pretty city going down ayy
Who a who run the zone, hey
CHORUS
Aznaldo, aznaldo,
Rasta plea the ghetto youth cause
Well then aznaldo, aznaldo, yea
If you love and love is your reward
Verse: 2
Then again, black people you know for stop shed your blood
Live in a unity, yea come we say blessed love
From wence I came so from then I was
You know, lift the ghetto youth them out of the mud
Me foot it clean it nah want not a scrub
Woman gone ah stream she ah fire bun the tub, oy
Yo tell me who that you they rob
That's why you so malicious you they hate and you they grudge
Babylon so slippery like the soap and the suds
Babylon city full ah wire it bug yah
Jah bless the warrior because them nah for budge
Babylon the Binghi melt it down like fudge yo
Zion I, well then me go tell them say
CHORUS
Aznaldo, aznaldo,
Rasta plea the ghetto youth cause ey
Aznaldo, aznaldo,
Live in love, love is your reward
Me go tell you say aznaldo, aznaldo
Rasta man ah burn them phase and clause
Then again aznaldo? Chala-tal-I?
Live in love and love is your reward
Verse: 3
Me tell you say
When you see her down, you war and come
Want for you for know one time for love yourself for now
No need for the knife no need for the gun
Them they sitting there for dun enemies anyhow
Warrior nation could never be defile
Black people govern the earth and stop run down the guile
Yes ghetto girl’s school's girl them ah smile
She embrace cleanliness with ah humble profile
Some ah them stusch when come ah them ah pop style
Dem nah left them king man nor them Black child
CHORUS
Aznaldo, Rasta aznaldo,
Rasta plea the Black woman cause then again
Aznaldo, aznaldo,
Live in love, and love is your reward
Tell you now aznaldo, aznaldo
Rasta plea the Black youth them cause
Then again aznaldo, aznaldo
Live in love and love is your reward
Verse: 4
Me go tell you now
Love and that nah put away any frown
What goes around come forward around?
I couldn't free, couldn't frolic
We bun the circus clown
Boogaman could never sit on Rasta man throne
Char them with words fire and sound
On the wicked heart we they go dash brimstone
The lyrics of Sizzla's song Azanido speak to the struggles and injustices faced by black people and the need for unity, love, and righteousness in the face of oppression. The song references the biblical story of Pharaoh's defeat in the Red Sea, likening the downfall of the oppressor to those who would seek to harm the Rasta community. Sizzla also calls out those who would try to claim the Rasta throne, insisting that it is not for those who are not aligned with the principles of love and righteousness.
The chorus of the song speaks to the idea that love is the key to breaking the cycle of violence and oppression. Sizzla urges the ghetto youth to seek love and for the Rasta community to show love to one another and to the larger black community. The final verse of the song addresses the need for the Black community to support and uplift one another, particularly Black women, who Sizzla implores the Rasta community to protect and cherish.
Overall, Azanido is a powerful and uplifting song that calls on individuals to reject violence and hatred, and to embrace love, unity, and righteousness as a means of overcoming the oppression and struggles that they face.
Line by Line Meaning
Bold, and tell them that them trap done stand cold
Be courageous and tell others that their deception has been revealed.
Them fighting for silver and gold, yo
They are struggling and competing for material wealth and possessions.
Rastafari black sheep in a fold, yo
As a believer in Rastafari, I am seen as an outsider amongst those who are supposed to be part of the same community.
Love and that nah put away any frown
Love is the solution to any problems or negativity.
What goes around comes forward around
You will experience the consequences of your actions, whether good or bad.
I couldn't free, couldn't frolic
I was unable to live freely and joyfully.
We burn the circus clown
We reject those who entertain us with their deceitful acts and lies.
Chi chi man could never sit on Rasta man throne
Those who engage in homosexual activities will be excluded from the Rastafarian community.
Charge them with words fire and sound
Confront them with strong and powerful words and energy.
On the wicked heart we they go dash brimstone
The wicked will be punished with fire and destruction.
If you say you love, love must already at your home
If you claim to love, you must already have love in your heart and actions.
Or else you must be and alien from not around
Otherwise, you must be an outsider who does not understand the true meaning of love and its effects.
The bloody man is very deceitful to his own
Those who spill blood are often deceitful and untrustworthy even towards their own people.
In a the red sea Pharaoh and his squad, he, them drown
Pharaoh and his army drowned in the Red Sea, symbolizing the defeat of those who oppose righteousness.
Pharaoh watch him pretty city going down ayy
Even Pharaoh, who felt invincible and powerful, watched as his thriving city was destroyed and overthrown.
Who a who run the zone, hey
Who controls the territory or area in question?
Rasta plea the ghetto youth cause
Rastafarians advocate for the underprivileged youth in the impoverished areas of society.
If you love and love is your reward
If you love others, then love will be your reward in return.
Then again, black people you know for stop shed your blood
Black people need to stop killing and harming each other.
Live in a unity, yea come we say blessed love
We should strive for unity among our people to achieve blessings and love.
From wence I came so from then I was
I am here because of my roots and heritage.
You know, lift the ghetto youth them out of the mud
We must uplift and empower the youth from impoverished communities.
Me foot it clean it nah want not a scrub
I keep myself clean and free of any impurities.
Woman gone ah stream she ah fire bun the tub, oy
The woman is washing herself in the stream and burning any negative energy or impurities in her bathtub.
Yo tell me who that you they rob
Tell me who has been stealing from you or causing harm to your community.
That's why you so malicious you they hate and you they grudge
You are so hateful and resentful because you have been wronged or hurt.
Babylon so slippery like the soap and the suds
Those who oppress and deceive are like slippery soap and suds, difficult to catch or hold on to.
Babylon city full ah wire it bug yah
The city of Babylon is full of wires and technology that allow it to monitor and control its citizens.
Jah bless the warrior because them nah for budge
God blesses those who fight for what is right and just and do not back down or give in.
Babylon the Binghi melt it down like fudge yo
We will destroy the Babylonian system and people like we would melt fudge.
Zion I, well then me go tell them say
Zion I, I will tell them to listen and understand.
Rasta plea the Black woman cause then again
Rastafarians advocate for the empowerment and upliftment of Black women.
Tell you now aznaldo, aznaldo
I will now tell you about aznaldo.
Rasta man ah burn them phase and clause
Rastafarians reject and oppose any oppressive ideologies or systems.
Rasta plea the Black youth them cause
Rastafarians advocate for the empowerment and upliftment of Black youth.
Love and that nah put away any frown
Love is the solution to any problems or negativity.
I couldn't free, couldn't frolic
I was unable to live freely and joyfully.
We bun the circus clown
We reject those who entertain us with their deceitful acts and lies.
Boogaman could never sit on Rasta man throne
Those who engage in evil or harmful activities will be excluded from the Rastafarian community.
Char them with words fire and sound
Confront them with strong and powerful words and energy.
On the wicked heart we they go dash brimstone
The wicked will be punished with fire and destruction.
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ecspedition
on No Other Like Jah
Who understand what he is speaking here or is it youthful speaking ... this is the whole or the nothing of the song... speaking the words of creation?
Ecspedition
on No Other Like Jah
Head out mista crave ,ah you speak the words by which everything was made
Majda El Yousfi
on Woman I Need You
african woman......i need you.i love bb
Majda El Yousfi
on Psalms 121
i like
Babacar Mbaye
on Agriculture and Education
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