Bless Up
Sizzla Lyrics

Great is Rastafari and great will be praised
The greatness of Rastafari is beyond question and it will continue to earn respect and admiration from all.

I thank the days, Kalonji keep the hotta fire blaze
I express gratitude that the fire of Rastafari within me, represented by Kalonji, is still burning bright.

Yuh hear mi now!
Listen to my words, pay attention to the message I'm sharing.

Ever livin ever faithful ever sure
Rastafari is eternal, trustworthy and certain.

Praise Rastafari more and more
Continue to acknowledge and celebrate the greatness of Rastafari to a greater extent.

King Selassie I liberate the poor
Emperor Selassie I set free the oppressed and marginalized people.

Mi tell yuh seh bless up
I'm telling you to be blessed and grateful for all that you have.

Don't get badmind and jealous
Do not be envious or spiteful towards others.

Bless up, inna Zion I di most high dwell up
Bless yourself in Zion where the most high Rastafari resides.

Dem sight black people arise and dem head start swell up
Oppressors and other detractors feel threatened when black people rise up and make progress.

Ah! Poor people blood di wicked man been drinkin'
The wicked have thrived on the blood of poor people whom they've exploited and oppressed.

Corruption slavemasters been thinkin'
Those who benefit from the corrupt system of slavery and oppression have been plotting and scheming.

Anyhow I sight dem ship sinkin'
Despite their best efforts, their plan will fail and they'll sink like a ship.

Black people they be lynchin and pinchin'
Even when faced with extreme hardship and suffering, black people are still able to persevere and stand tall.

Far too long di poor man they been sufferin'
Poor people have been made to suffer for far too long, to the benefit of the rich oppressors.

Dem hail di king of kings what joy it brings
People celebrate and find joy in acknowledging the greatness of Rastafari, the king of kings.

Mek a jugglin' and hustlin' nah trouble him
One can thrive and make a living without causing trouble or harm to others.

Outta life what mi mek all a livin'
I make a living out of what I do in life.

So bless up, don't get badmind and jealous
Be blessed and grateful, don't let negative emotions bring you down.

Dem sight black people arise and dem head start swell up
Oppressors and other detractors feel threatened when black people rise up and make progress.

Bless up, inna Zion I Selassie I run up
Bless yourself when you embrace Rastafari and run towards Zion, the ultimate spiritual goal.

Heads up, a time fi step up
It's time to step up and take action towards achieving greater success and progress.

'Cause when Jah fall him rain every man yard wet up
When the blessings of Rastafari pour down, everyone will be filled with abundance and joy.

Oh! Livin' in roam you got to hardcore for real
Living in the modern world requires a strong and unwavering commitment to one's beliefs and principles.

Stop di yutes from killin and ya stop dem from steal
Put a stop to the cycle of violence and crime that young people often get caught up in.

Teach dem to mek a daily livin and a daily meal
Teach young people how to earn a living and feed themselves on a daily basis.

Who can hear dem a go peal
Who'll listen to their cries and care for their needs?

Rastafari pon di seven sea
The spirit of Rastafari exists and spreads across seven seas.

Emperor Selassie I prophecy reveal
Emperor Selassie's prophecies are being revealed and come true.

Wicked man get trample and a mi hail
The wicked will be defeated and I will praise Rastafari for this victory.

Rastafari where love is real
In Rastafari, love is not just an intangible concept, but a tangible reality.

Oh, burn di wicked and burn out all war monger
Let the wicked and those who promote war be consumed by their own violence.

Strike di lightning and Jah Jah roll di thunder
Let the power of Rastafari and nature destroy the evil and corrupt people.

Cuss all di wicked man that's under
Condemn all the wicked people who operate beneath the radar.

'Cause a false teeth a plunder
These wicked people are using deceitful tactics to profit off their victims.

Bless up, inna Zion I di most high well up
Bless yourself in Zion where Rastafari's power is most present.

Head up, time fi step up
Be ready to take action and make progress.

Black man arise and babylon neck start swell up
When black people rise up and make progress, their enemies become threatened and reactive.

Mi tell yuh, ever livin ever faithful ever sure
I'm telling you that Rastafari is eternal and everlasting.

Praise Rastafari more and more
Increase your acknowledgement and celebration of the greatness of Rastafari.

Jah liberate the poor
Rastafari liberates the oppressed and marginalized individuals and communities.

Kalonji tell dem bless up
Through Kalonji, I urge you to be blessed and grateful for all that you have.