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.
Cleanse My Soul
Sizzla Lyrics
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Tends my heart,
Set my soul,
Most Hight a in control
Love, I say
And I neva
And respect the young and the poor
That I can see my way,
Thru di struggle and hustle every day
People say obstacles but I pray
That I may overcome
Guide me every step I make
Because only yuh know the road I take
Leave me in a path that so sun and say:
Most Hight I praise yuh,
I praise yuh,
I praise yuh,
But I neva disobey yuh
Rasatfari I praise yuh,
I praise yuh,
I praise yuh,
But I neva disobey yuh
Jah I neva disobey yuh
Only good behavior,
Can make yuh see the Savior
Material things can stay till later
No one cyaan find down the way
How think creator
I show love don't you worrI
I yell rastafari
Jah keep I, I dont lie,
No need to deny
Guide me in the hights
Most Hight I praise yuh,
I praise yuh,
I praise yuh,
And I neva disobey yuh
Jah I neva disobey yuh
Rasatfari I praise yuh,
Selassie I, I praise yuh,
Jah, I praise yuh,
Neva disobey yuh
Neva disobey yuh
Only Jah me praise
And no other One,
Only Jah me fear
And no other man,
When they come ina di mongle come ina di gang,
Even when them come with false accusations
A yuh create the heaven and the eart me nah forget,
The sun the mon and the stars have Jah maked
The only fondation, the almighty self
Tell dem a life ova death
Rastafari I praise yuh,
I praise yuh,
I praise yuh,
And I neva disobey yuh
Neva disobey yuh
Jah The people praise yuh,
The children praise yuh,
I praise yuh,
I neva disobey yuh
I neva disobey yuh
The lyrics of "Cleanse My Soul" by Sizzla are a prayer to God, asking for guidance and strength in facing the struggles of everyday life. The song begins with a request to wash his hands and tend his heart, preparing him to receive the grace and protection of the Most High. Sizzla acknowledges that only God knows the road he takes, and asks for his guidance every step of the way. He acknowledges that good behavior is key to seeing the Savior and material possessions only hold significance in this life.
Sizzla professes his love and obedience to the Most High and Rastafari, acknowledging that he will never disobey them. He praises Jah for creating heaven and earth, the sun, moon, and stars, and asks to be kept in the heights. The lyrics emphasize the importance of living a righteous life and having faith, even in the face of false accusations and persecution.
Line by Line Meaning
Wash my hands,
Purify my actions and intentions,
Tends my heart,
Nurture my emotions and feelings,
Set my soul,
Restore my spirit and essence,
Most Hight a in control
God Almighty is in charge of everything,
Love, I say
I prioritize love above all else,
And I neva
And I never,
And respect the young and the poor
And I show respect to the youth and the less fortunate.
Now, help me oh Jah
Now, I ask for God's assistance,
That I can see my way,
So that I can navigate through life,
Thru di struggle and hustle every day
Through the hardships and challenges of daily life,
People say obstacles but I pray
When people see obstacles, I pray for guidance,
That I may overcome
So that I can conquer those obstacles,
Guide me every step I make
Guide me with every decision I make,
Because only yuh know the road I take
Because only God knows the path I should take,
Leave me in a path that so sun and say:
Lead me on a path of positivity and prosperity,
Most Hight I praise yuh,
I give the highest praises to God,
But I neva disobey yuh
But I never disobey God,
Rasatfari I praise yuh,
I give praises to God in the Rastafarian way,
Only good behavior,
Only good conduct,
Can make yuh see the Savior
Can help you see God,
Material things can stay till later
Material possessions are not the priority,
No one cyaan find down the way
No one can find the true path in life,
How think creator
Only God knows,
I show love don't you worrI
I demonstrate love, don't worry,
I yell rastafari
I shout praises to God in the Rastafarian way,
Jah keep I, I dont lie,
God protects me, I am honest,
No need to deny
There's no need to hide the truth,
Guide me in the hights
Guide me to great heights,
Only Jah me praise
I praise only God,
And no other One,
And no other deity,
Only Jah me fear
I fear only God,
And no other man,
And no other person,
When they come ina di mongle come ina di gang,
When they come with conflict and violence,
Even when them come with false accusations
Even when they falsely accuse me,
A yuh create the heaven and the eart me nah forget,
It is God who created heaven and earth, I won't forget that,
The sun the mon and the stars have Jah maked
God has created the sun, the moon and the stars,
The only fondation, the almighty self
The only foundation is God almighty,
Tell dem a life ova death
Remind them that life is more important than death,
Jah The people praise yuh,
The people praise God,
The children praise yuh,
The children praise God,
I praise yuh,
I praise God,
I neva disobey yuh
I never disobey God
Writer(s): Lloyd Kevin James
Contributed by Tyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Courtney Brown
Have this on repeat - Discover Sizzzla everyday!!
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SIZZLAA THANK YOU FOR SUCH A BEAUTIFUL ENDING TO A SONG I DUNNO WHY BUT I LOVE THAT BIT THE MOST IT JUST RINGS IN MY HEAD HAHA AMAZING!!!
Rynell Hylton
King of kings conquering lion from zion qedamawi Solomon wise negus fedel casstro president Bless sizzla Keep covenant Ark
Iman Pourhassani
Check out my spiritual song Holy Iman - Babylon is Falling Down.
Imara Black
Big Chune
Masterah !
Real chune
Marsha M
Masterah ! Real Chune for real