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.
Dem Ah Try Ah Ting
Sizzla Lyrics
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From the lowest of depths... ey!
To the highest of heights
Some ah them ah crumble from them hear Rasta voice--same way so we go
[Chorus]
Babylon ah try ah ting but me no scare
Dem think them sit down pon throne when them clutch pon chair
And all de guns whey them ah carry de babe we bad still no fear
Babylon ah try ah ting but we no scare
Dem think them sit down pon throne when them clutch pon chair
And them police and soldiers here and there
And all de guns whey them ah carry
'Binghi youth
Dem system design for business
Judge and politician all run them business
Police whey them ah train ah fi protect them business
But never you worry you brain and try to puzzle out who this is
Babylon you stutter easy words from you mouth
When we tell you say "I ah come bun out King's House"
Nyabinghi that's de fire in a White House
Sound the trumpet because ah black woman ah shout
From them build them house, ghetto youths don't live no way
So all de homeless over King's House me ah bring them over they
Fi them share and care until them ready fi go 'way
Repatriation ah hail de ghetto youths ah say--ey!
[Chorus 2]
Babylon ah try ah ting but we no scare
Dem think them sit down pon throne--ey! them clutch pon chair
And them police and soldiers here and there
And all de guns whey them ah carry de babe we bad still no fear
Babylon ah try ah ting--we no scare
Dem think them sit down pon throne, John Paul, them clutch pon chair
And them police and soldiers here and there
And all de guns whey them ah carry---judgment!
The whole ah them ah wonder how de ghetto youth so strong
Prime Minister...I ah say repatriation
Yow Elizabeth, what about we compensation?
Yow, no bother make we have start worth in ah Babylon
Me tell them say earthquake, lightning, and ah thunder
What we past tails of government get can over
Is Emperor Selassie I---lion conqueror
Yow! what is the answer?--ey!
[Chorus]
Judgment!
Money ah them power, yet de people in ah pain
Plant de food they farmer, make me feed them with de grain
As how you check yourself, we check you never de self same
Go tell de ghetto youths, send them fi look out fi rain--ey!
[Chorus]
We no fear
Dem system design for business
Judge and politician all run them business
Police whey them ah train ah fi protect them business
But never you worry you brain and try to puzzle out who this is
Babylon you stutter easy words from you mouth
When we tell you say "I ah come bun out King's House"
Nyabinghi that's de fire in a White House
Sound the trumpet because ah black woman ah shout
From them build them house, ghetto youths don't live no way
So all de homeless over King's House me ah bring them over they
Fi them share and care until them ready fi go 'way
Repatriation ah hail de ghetto youths ah say--ey!
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Sizzla's song "Dem Ah Try Ah Ting" denounce the system of oppression that is deeply rooted within the Babylonian society. The song is an ode to Rastafarianism and calls for the reparation of the ghetto youths. Sizzla's lyrics highlight the struggles of black people who are forced to live in poverty, while politicians and judges indulge in their businesses. He mentions how the police force is trained to protect the interests of the government, rather than serving the people.
The chorus of the song reinforces the message that the Babylonians might try to intimidate the ghetto youth by using their power, police officers, and guns, but their attempts will not work. The lyrics suggest that the power lies within the ghetto youth, not with the Babylonians.
The lyrics of the song are a call to action, a plea to the Babylonians to understand the conditions that the poor are living in and to change them. Sizzla's lyrics suggest that the Rastafarian way of life holds the key to the transformation of Babylonian society. By highlighting the struggle of the poor, the song calls for a revolution, and calls for people to unite against oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Well ah this one go bless to me see me
This song is important to me and I feel blessed to share it.
From the lowest of depths... ey!
From the hardest times and struggles, we rise up.
To the highest of heights
We will not stop until we reach success and liberation.
Some ah them ah crumble from them hear Rasta voice--same way so we go
Some people are afraid when they hear Rasta's message, but we embrace it.
[Chorus]
Refrain that Babylon tries to intimidate, but we do not fear them.
Babylon ah try ah ting but me no scare
Babylon attempts to oppress us, but we will not be intimidated.
Dem think them sit down pon throne when them clutch pon chair
Babylon believes they are in charge, but they are only clinging to temporary power.
And them police and soldiers here and there
Babylon uses law enforcement to enforce their oppressive system.
And all de guns whey them ah carry de babe we bad still no fear
Despite Babylon's heavy weaponry, we are not afraid to stand up to them.
Binghi youth
Nyabinghi Rastafarians are present.
Dem system design for business
Babylon's system is designed to benefit themselves and their businesses.
Judge and politician all run them business
Those in power use their positions to enrich themselves.
Police whey them ah train ah fi protect them business
Law enforcement exists to protect the interests of Babylon's elite.
But never you worry you brain and try to puzzle out who this is
Do not worry about who we are, just listen to our message.
Babylon you stutter easy words from you mouth
Babylon's speech is weak in the face of our strength and conviction.
When we tell you say "I ah come bun out King's House"
We will burn down King's House, the symbol of Babylon's power.
Nyabinghi that's de fire in a White House
The Nyabinghi Rastafarians bring the revolutionary fire to Babylon's White House.
Sound the trumpet because ah black woman ah shout
We will not be silenced, and our voices will ring out with strength and determination.
From them build them house, ghetto youths don't live no way
Babylon builds their houses, but they do not provide homes for the ghetto youth.
So all de homeless over King's House me ah bring them over they
We will bring the homeless to King's House to demand change.
Fi them share and care until them ready fi go 'way
We will support and care for the homeless until they can leave and thrive on their own.
Repatriation ah hail de ghetto youths ah say--ey!
We demand repatriation for the ghetto youth.
[Chorus 2]
Refrain that Babylon continues to try to intimidate, but we will not be scared.
John Paul
A reference to Jamaica's current prime minister, Andrew Holness.
Judgment!
Judgment is coming for Babylon's oppressive system.
The whole ah them ah wonder how de ghetto youth so strong
Babylon is surprised by the strength and resilience of the ghetto youth.
Prime Minister...I ah say repatriation
We demand that the prime minister provide for repatriation.
Yow Elizabeth, what about we compensation?
We demand compensation for years of oppression and exploitation.
Me tell them say earthquake, lightning, and ah thunder
We warn Babylon of the consequences of their actions.
What we past tails of government get can over
The government's mistakes will catch up with them.
Is Emperor Selassie I---lion conqueror
Emperor Selassie I is the true leader and will bring about change.
Money ah them power, yet de people in ah pain
Babylon values money over the well-being of its people.
Plant de food they farmer, make me feed them with de grain
We demand food security and the ability to feed ourselves.
As how you check yourself, we check you never de self same
We will hold Babylon accountable for their actions.
Go tell de ghetto youths, send them fi look out fi rain--ey!
We warn the ghetto youth to be vigilant and prepared for any challenge.
We no fear
We are not afraid to stand up for our rights and demand change.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: BURRELL PHILIP, DENNIS DONALD ANTHONY, DUNBAR LOWELL, MIGEL ORLANDO COLLINS, Dennis Donald, Lowell Dunbar, MIGEL COLLINS, Philip Burrell
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