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.
Azanldo
Sizzla Lyrics
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Trap done stand cold
Them fighting for silver and gold, yo
Rastafari black sheep inna fold, yo
Love and that nah put away any frown
What goes around comes forward around
I couldn't freak, couldn't frolic
Chi, chi, man could never sit on Rastaman throne
Char them with words fire and sound
Pon the wicked heart, we deh go dash brimstone
If you say you love, love must already at your home
Or else you must be an alien from not around
The bloody man is very deceitful to his own
Inna the red sea pharaoh and his squad, he, them drown
Pharaoh watch him pretty city going down, ay
Who, a who run the zone, hey
Aznaldo, Aznaldo
Rasta plea the ghetto youth cause
Well then Aznaldo, Aznaldo, yea
If you love and love is your reward
Then again black people uno fi stop shed uno blood
Live inna unity, yea, come we say blessed love
From wence I came so from then I was
Uno lift the ghetto youth them out of the mud
Mi 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 deh hate and you deh grudge
Babylon so slippery like the soap and the sud
Babylon city full, ah, wire it bug, yah
Jah, bless the warrior because them nah fi budge
Babylon the Binghi melt it down like fudge yo
Zion I, well then me go tell them say
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
Rastaman ah bun them phase and clause
Then again aznaldo? Chala-tal-I?
Live in love and love is your reward
Me tell you say
When you see a [unverified], you war and come
Want for you fi know one time fi love yourself for now
No need for the knife no need for the gun
Them deh sittin there fi dun enemies anyhow
Warrior nation could never be defile
Black people govern the earth and stop run down the guile
Yes, ghetto girls school's girl them ah smile
She embrace cleanliness with ah humble profile
Some ah dem stusch when come ah dem ah pop style
Dem nah lef them king man nor them Black child
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
Me go tell you now
Love and that nah put away any frown
What goes around come forward around
I couldn't freak couldn't frolic
We bun the circus clown
Boogaman could never sit on Rastaman throne
Char them with words fire and sound
Pon the wicked heart we deh go dash brimstone
The song Azanldo by Sizzla addresses the political, social and spiritual tensions that exist in Jamaica. The opening lines of the song suggest that the trap is over and those who fought for silver and gold should stop because they are wasting their time, while the Rastafarians, considered black sheep in the fold, are portrayed as having a higher value system thus have a more positive impact in the society. The lyrics continue championing love, unity and positivity, while also highlighting the negative effects of hate, greed, and deceit.
Sizzla in the song also talks against homophobia and hate crimes as he asserts that "Chi, chi, man could never sit on Rastaman throne", meaning homosexuals are not welcome in Rastafarian spaces but they should not be subjected to violence or discrimination. He says cunning people are deceiving themselves and their communities, and should be viewed critically, as well as the observation of Pharaoh's downfall when their wickedness leads them to their destruction. He calls on black people to stop shedding blood and killing each other, and instead live in unity and love each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Bold and tell them that them
Trap done stand cold
Be confident and tell people that their schemes have failed and they are left stranded
Them fighting for silver and gold, yo
Rastafari black sheep inna fold, yo
They are fighting for material wealth, while I, a Rastafarian, am often seen as an outsider in society
Love and that nah put away any frown
What goes around comes forward around
I couldn't freak, couldn't frolic
We bun the circus clown
Let love be your guide, for what you put out into the world will come back to you. I cannot be swayed by frivolous behavior and instead choose to condemn those who are fake and put on a show
Chi, chi, man could never sit on Rastaman throne
Char them with words fire and sound
Pon the wicked heart, we deh go dash brimstone
If you say you love, love must already at your home
Homosexuals are not welcome in Rastafarianism, and those who have wicked hearts will be condemned through powerful words and actions. Love must be present in your own life before you can claim to love others
Or else you must be an alien from not around
The bloody man is very deceitful to his own
Inna the red sea pharaoh and his squad, he, them drown
Pharaoh watch him pretty city going down, ay
Who, a who run the zone, hey
If love is not present in your life, then you are different and not from here. The violent and corrupt will suffer the same fate as Pharaoh and his soldiers, and those who are truly in charge will be revealed
Aznaldo, Aznaldo
Rasta plea the ghetto youth cause
Well then Aznaldo, Aznaldo, yea
If you love and love is your reward
Aznaldo, a call to action to help uplift those living in the ghetto through love. If you prioritize love, it will bring you your own rewards
Then again black people uno fi stop shed uno blood
Live inna unity, yea, come we say blessed love
From wence I came so from then I was
Uno lift the ghetto youth them out of the mud
Black people need to stop turning to violence and instead come together in unity. We must lift up the youth living in the ghetto and provide a better life for them
Mi 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 deh hate and you deh grudge
I keep myself clean and do not want to associate with those who are dirty. Women bathe in the stream and fire heats up the tub, which makes me question those who resort to theft and hold grudges
Babylon so slippery like the soap and the sud
Babylon city full, ah, wire it bug, yah
Jah, bless the warrior because them nah fi budge
Babylon the Binghi melt it down like fudge yo
Babylon, the government and the corrupt system, is tricky and hard to catch. The city is full of corrupt people, but we will not be moved from our position. We will break down Babylon and its systems
Zion I, well then me go tell them say
Aznaldo, Aznaldo
Rasta plea the ghetto youth cause, ey
Aznaldo, aznaldo
Live in love, love is your reward
As a representative of Zion, I call upon everyone to help the youth of the ghetto through love. Love is what will bring us our own rewards
When you see a [unverified], you war and come
Want for you fi know one time fi love yourself for now
No need for the knife no need for the gun
Them deh sittin there fi dun enemies anyhow
When you see trouble, do not hesitate to defend yourself, but also remember to love and take care of yourself. There is no need for violence or weapons, as those who seek out enemies will always find them
Warrior nation could never be defile
Black people govern the earth and stop run down the guile
Yes, ghetto girls school's girl them ah smile
She embrace cleanliness with ah humble profile
Warriors can never be corrupted, and black people should be in charge of the world to stop the deception. Even girls in the ghetto smile and embrace cleanliness
Some ah dem stusch when come ah dem ah pop style
Dem nah lef them king man nor them Black child
Aznaldo, Rasta Aznaldo
Rasta plea the black woman 'cause then again
Some people only care about physical appearance and trends, but we should prioritize ourselves and our children. We call upon everyone to help uplift and support black women
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
Aznaldo, a continued call to action through love. Love is what will bring us our own rewards as we work to help the youth in the black community
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bobby Dixon, Miguel Collins, Winston Riley
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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?
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Head out mista crave ,ah you speak the words by which everything was made
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african woman......i need you.i love bb
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