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.
Every Move That I Make
Sizzla Lyrics
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Yeah man, Rasta the rise of the sun
Thousands and thousands of hundreds is gonna fall to the ground
We haffi bun fire fuh bun out corruption
The solution for more life and livity
Yo, Sizzla Kalonji ah show dem
Every breath that I take
Every move I make
Must be upright and straight, hear me ya
Every breath that I take
Give Selassie I thanks and praise, hear me ya
Every move that I make
Must be upright and straight, see it, a-yo
Sound the trumpets and let the people know
the good of Rastafari I will be pleasing, yeah
Just hold your humbleness and make the fire burn
The evil things what they believe in, yeah
No bodda worry yourself, me fi conquer dem
Dem too corrupted and deceiving, yeah
Nothing we do we regret, Selassie, I liveth
Black people keep on leading, ya-wai-yo
With every breath that I take
Give Selassie, I thanks and praise, hear me ya
Every move that I make
Must be upright and straight, yeah, say me now
Every breath that I take
Give Jah thanks and praises, hear me ya
Every move that I make
Must be upright and straight, and hail I
All when dem think seh whole broom dem fling weh
Still got our very need, woe woe woii
Dis me ah sing seh, Africa yeah, yeah yeah
Selassie, I know I haffi reach, woii, yeah, woii
Oh Rastafari I, the ever living, I
Ah him the likkle children dem fi seek, ay, yeah, I
Repatriation, Mama Nation
Just make a joyful noise inna di street, Sizzla Kalonji say
Every breath that I take
Give Selassie I thanks and praise, hear me ya
Every move that I make
Must be upright and straight, hear me ya
Every breath that I take
Give Selassie I thanks and praise, hear me ya
Every move that I make
Must be upright and straight, hear me ya
the Son of Man domain, He come to live to reign
to teach the people dem the truth, woii, yeah, woii
I say a thousand day, it's like an evening gone
Rastafari, I is coming soon, Kalonji say
Free the captive, black people just get back the power
Sons and daughters they come to rule, Kalonji say
I love Africa, Mama Africa with Jerusalem school
Rastafari I now
Every breath that I take
Give Selassie I thanks and praise, hear me ya
Every move that I make
Must be upright and straight, hear me ya
Every breath that I take
Give Selassie I thanks and praise, hear me ya
Every move that I make
Must be upright and straight
The lyrics of Sizzla's song "Every Move I Make" celebrate the Rastafari faith and the principles of righteousness and justice that it embodies. The opening lines declare the singer's belief in the divine nature of Rastafari, and set the tone for the rest of the song's message: that corrupt and oppressive systems must be overthrown in order for a just and peaceful society to be created. The repeated refrain of "Every breath that I take / Give Selassie I thanks and praise," reinforces the singer's gratitude and reverence for his faith, while also reminding the listener that every action they take must be guided by the principles of righteousness and faith.
Throughout the song, Sizzla encourages his listeners to stand up against the injustices that they see in society. He calls for the burning of corrupt systems, and encourages his fellow Rastafarians to hold fast to their humility as they work to create change. He even takes a shot at those who are corrupt and deceitful, saying that they will ultimately be conquered. Ultimately, Sizzla's message is one of hope - that through unity, faith and righteousness, the Rastafarian community can work to create a better future for themselves and for their society as a whole.
Overall, "Every Move I Make" is a powerful anthem that encapsulates the core values and beliefs of the Rastafarian faith while also calling for action and change in the world. Its message is still relevant and inspiring years after its release, as it reminds us all of the importance of standing up against oppression and injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Rastafari-I is the Almighty-I
The Rastafari movement recognizes Haile Selassie as the Almighty and all-powerful God.
Thousands and thousands of hundreds is gonna fall to the ground
The corrupt and immoral people who oppose Rastafari will soon be defeated.
We haffi bun fire fuh bun out corruption
To eradicate corruption and evil, we must use fiery and intense means.
The solution for more life and livity
To live a more fulfilling and spiritual life, we must follow the ways of Rastafari.
Yo, Sizzla Kalonji ah show dem
Sizzla Kalonji is leading the charge and showing the way to follow Rastafari.
Every breath that I take
Give Selassie I thanks and praise, hear me ya
Every move I make
Must be upright and straight, hear me ya
After every breath, I thank and praise Haile Selassie for guiding me, and I must make every move of my life honest and just.
Sound the trumpets and let the people know
the good of Rastafari I will be pleasing, yeah
Just hold your humbleness and make the fire burn
The evil things what they believe in, yeah
Let everyone know about the goodness of Rastafari, and by staying humble and passionate, we can overcome the evil beliefs of others.
No bodda worry yourself, me fi conquer dem
Dem too corrupted and deceiving, yeah
Nothing we do we regret, Selassie, I liveth
Black people keep on leading, ya-wai-yo
We shouldn't worry about others who oppose us because they are corrupted and deceptive, and we will never regret our actions because Haile Selassie is alive and guiding us to lead black people to a better future.
All when dem think seh whole broom dem fling weh
Still got our very need, woe woe woii
Dis me ah sing seh, Africa yeah, yeah yeah
Selassie, I know I haffi reach, woii, yeah, woii
Even when others have cast us aside, we still have our essential needs, and we continue to sing about Africa and believe that we will reach Haile Selassie one day.
Oh Rastafari I, the ever living, I
Ah him the likkle children dem fi seek, ay, yeah, I
Repatriation, Mama Nation
Just make a joyful noise inna di street, Sizzla Kalonji say
Haile Selassie is the ever-living God that children should seek, and we should continue to push for the repatriation of black people to Africa while making joyful noises in the street.
the Son of Man domain, He come to live to reign
to teach the people dem the truth, woii, yeah, woii
I say a thousand day, it's like an evening gone
Rastafari, I is coming soon, Kalonji say
Haile Selassie, who is known as the Son of Man, has come to teach us the truth, and even though a thousand days have passed, his coming is still imminent.
Free the captive, black people just get back the power
Sons and daughters they come to rule, Kalonji say
I love Africa, Mama Africa with Jerusalem school
Rastafari I now
Black people must regain their power and free themselves from captivity to rule their own destiny, and Sizzla Kalonji loves Africa and its teachings of Rastafari.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: Burrell Philip, Dennis Donald Anthony, Dunbar Lowell, Lyn Robert Bernard, Migel Orlando Collins
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