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.
Babylon Homework
Sizzla Lyrics
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His own divine majesty
Emperor Haile Selassie I the first
Babylon you see, when those youths come about
You know it's just redder fire
Yeah man we send enough stories to Babylon
Prime Minister give us repatriation
Remember this
Nothing inna Babylon nah work
Watch the inequity have to get up and splurt
Not even a wicked man can serve
Rome catch a fire cause deh Vatican thirst
Nothing inna Babylon caan work
Things get lock off and them a dead fi pure thirst
Not even a wicked man can serve
Yow, desolation to the earth
Well nuh bother tell me bout mi nuh fi vanky
Babylon gu hush up your mouth you're too cranky
John Pope mi no know, no uncle nor aunty
Everything fi Babylon Sizzla deh vanky
Well from you rude mamma sey she deh go spanky
Brain them a use bout a Christ ride the donkey
Who them a fool bout sey black man a monkey
Black man, black woman a the first monarchy
Babylon dry, them a beg Rasta dampy
Weed and a cry words of I them never want it
African soil fertile ligh high sensi
Yow, well Babylon them listen calamity
Yuh city
Nothing inna Babylon nah work
Watch the inequity have to get up and splurt
Not even a wicked man can serve
Rome catch a fire cause deh Vatican thirst
Nothing inna Babylon caan work
Things get lock off and them a dead fi pure thirst
Not even a wicked man can serve
Yow, desolation to the earth
So mi go hail Emperor Selassie I him a the first
This a one a Babylone home work
Protect the ghetto child, nuh badder move too fancy
From them a cry then how wi fi like, eh
You think a now Babylon them a spite we
Hand me the matches make Sizzla go light , eh
Black people so much them nuh got no capacity
Try get up, go tell PJ a prophecy
Babylon a cover Queen Elizabeth nasty, Babylon presumptuous
What an audacity
I nuh come yeah so fi sing no Babylon story
I come fi turn the shame into glory
Old Pharaoh, me sey that you nuh know me
Remember that a King Solomon grow we
Nothing inna Babylon nah work
Watch the inequity have to get up and splurt
Not even a wicked man can serve
Rome catch a fire cause deh Vatican thirst
Nothing inna Babylon caan work
Things get lock off and them a dead fi pure thirst
Not even a wicked man can serve
Yow, desolation to the earth
A judgment inna Babylon, them thirst
Yow, a judgment with a... yow !
See it from afar, sey the whole a them crazy
When a black people time
Them think a no blacka days, eh
Nothing ? Well Babylon not could never strike me
Emperor Selassie I is the Almighty
From you see me chalice
Well me nah go pass, eh
Babylon, a malice, a just through them greedy
Bun weed
I come fi weed, eh
Yow, ah life black people needy
Nuh watch, eh
Nothing inna Babylon nah work
Watch the inequity have to get up and splurt
Not even a wicked man can serve
Rome catch a fire cause deh Vatican thirst
Nothing inna Babylon caan work
Things get lock off and them a dead fi pure thirst
Not even a wicked man can serve
Yow, desolation to the earth
The song "Babylon Homework" by Sizzla is a call to recognize the greatness of Emperor Haile Selassie I, the first divine majesty of Ethiopia. Sizzla makes it clear that Babylon, a term often used in reggae music to represent oppressive systems and government, is not working. He speaks of the inequity and corruption that exists within its walls, and how even wicked people cannot serve it. Sizzla points to the Vatican's thirst for power and control as one of the reasons for the downfall of Babylon.
Sizzla challenges the notion that black people are inferior and that they have been relegated to the bottom of the social hierarchy. He highlights the centuries-long history of black monarchies and kingdoms that predate the Roman Empire. He speaks to the power of African soil and its ability to produce high-quality cannabis.
The song is a call to action for black people to rise up and take their rightful place in the world. Sizzla urges listeners to protect their children and not to be swayed by Babylon's empty promises. He affirms his commitment to weed and its power to heal and provide clarity. The song makes it clear that a judgment is coming for Babylon and that the earth will experience desolation as a result.
Overall, "Babylon Homework" is an anthem for those seeking justice and equality in the world. It is a call to recognize the greatness of African kingdoms and their contribution to world history. The song invites listeners to take a closer look at the role of oppressive systems in perpetuating inequity and to rise up against it.
Line by Line Meaning
Me just want to say hail to Haile Selassie
I acknowledge and pay my respects to the divine Emperor Haile Selassie I
His own divine majesty
He is a divine and majestic being
Emperor Haile Selassie I the first
The first Emperor Haile Selassie I, who is divine and majestic
Babylon you see, when those youths come about
When young people rebel against Babylonian society
You know it's just redder fire
There will be fiery and violent consequences
Yeah man we send enough stories to Babylon
We have sent enough messages to Babylon
Prime Minister give us repatriation
We demand repatriation from the Prime Minister
Remember this
Pay attention to what I'm about to say
Nothing inna Babylon nah work
Nothing works in Babylonian society
Watch the inequity have to get up and splurt
The injustice will become too much to bear
Not even a wicked man can serve
Even the most evil person cannot survive in Babylon
Rome catch a fire cause deh Vatican thirst
Even Rome, which is associated with the Vatican, will suffer the consequences
Things get lock off and them a dead fi pure thirst
Everything will shut down and people will die of thirst
Yow, desolation to the earth
There will be destruction and sufferings on earth
Well nuh bother tell me bout mi nuh fi vanky
Don't bother telling me not to get high
Babylon gu hush up your mouth you're too cranky
Babylon needs to stop being so uptight
John Pope mi no know, no uncle nor aunty
I don't know anyone named John Pope, nor anyone related to him
Everything fi Babylon Sizzla deh vanky
Everything is for Babylon, even my drug use
Well from you rude mamma sey she deh go spanky
If your mother is promiscuous
Brain them a use bout a Christ ride the donkey
They're using their brains to twist the story of Christ riding a donkey
Who them a fool bout sey black man a monkey
Who are they trying to fool by saying that black people are monkeys
Black man, black woman a the first monarchy
Black people were the first monarchs
Babylon dry, them a beg Rasta dampy
Babylon is poor, and is begging for help from Rastafari
Weed and a cry words of I them never want it
Babylon does not want the truth, just drugs and distractions
African soil fertile ligh high sensi
The African soil is fertile enough to grow high-quality cannabis
Yow, well Babylon them listen calamity
Babylon needs to be more aware of the calamities they bring upon themselves
Yuh city
This is your city
So mi go hail Emperor Selassie I him a the first
I honor Emperor Selassie I, the divine and first emperor
This a one a Babylone home work
This is Babylon's homework
Protect the ghetto child, nuh badder move too fancy
Protect the children of the ghetto, without being too flashy or showy
From them a cry then how wi fi like, eh
When they're crying, how are we supposed to react?
You think a now Babylon them a spite we
Now, Babylon is trying to hurt us
Hand me the matches make Sizzla go light , eh
Give me the matches, so I can light a fire
Black people so much them nuh got no capacity
Black people have limited opportunities
Try get up, go tell PJ a prophecy
Let's tell Prime Minister PJ a prophecy
Babylon a cover Queen Elizabeth nasty, Babylon presumptuous
Babylon is covering up Queen Elizabeth's immoral actions, they're arrogant
What an audacity
How dare they
I nuh come yeah so fi sing no Babylon story
I'm not here to sing Babylon's praises
I come fi turn the shame into glory
I'm here to turn the shameful situation around
Old Pharaoh, me sey that you nuh know me
Pharaoh, you don't know me
Remember that a King Solomon grow we
Remember that we are descended from King Solomon
A judgment inna Babylon, them thirst
Babylon is thirsty for judgment
See it from afar, sey the whole a them crazy
From afar, it's clear that they're all crazy
When a black people time
When it's time for black people to rise and take over
Them think a no blacka days, eh
They don't think that black people can take over
Nothing ? Well Babylon not could never strike me
Babylon cannot harm me
Emperor Selassie I is the Almighty
Emperor Selassie I is divine and powerful
From you see me chalice
When you see my marijuana pipe
Well me nah go pass, eh
I won't move past you
Babylon, a malice, a just through them greedy
Babylon is evil, due to their greed
Bun weed
Burn the weed
I come fi weed, eh
I'm here for the weed
Yow, ah life black people needy
Black people are in need of help
Nuh watch, eh
Don't worry about it
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: MIGUEL ORLANDO COLLINS, PHILLIP BURRELL, DONALD DENNIS, SLY DUNBAR, DONALD ANTHONY DENNIS, LOWELL DUNBAR, PHILIP BURRELL, MIGUEL COLLINS
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@mthethotshemese9572
One of the Greatest Song Writers to ever live. Shout Out to Mr Collins for the contribution and impact he has made over the years. The 1990s were such a blessing musically. ❤️🕯️👑
@ArtFart001
Many imitators no replicators! Sizzla is fire
@kingimmanuel3411
who dem a fool bout seh black man a🐒
That line tuff and I'm not even a Ras but as a so called "black man" i can relate all too well🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@luisbellido6864
Q bello escuchar clase de melodia respec blees a todo el mundo entero saludos
@markclark9729
red blakk & green blakk marcus livith,,big respect from di whole blakk lion family wi still ah trod it firm..ites up sizzla ..str8 blakk redemption.blakk glory..blakk luv..& blakk pride vibz
@jazzimitoolittle2951
Mark Clark blessedlovefyah
@anubis1949
Jah leads the way it's that simpler thanks fi Jahh
@osmanharuna
feeling so irie fya fi go blaze
@SzabolcsToth-lx6zb
Bless from Sovakia Bro ✌
@harveybhakar7419
Had this Album years ago sizzla at his best, serious lyrics, big up Derek bayley, Mark smalling and Stephen Charles aka saga, mouse