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.
Explain To The Almighty
Sizzla Lyrics
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Intro:
Yo my mama didn't lie 'na bed 'na hospital an give birth unto Sizzla the
Crucial for me to take the life of my brother
You mad
How more could a man scandal
Chorus
Member killing is not a part of our policy
You kill ye brether explain to Almighty
Days following days
We heart have hatred
Keep up your duttie ways and Jah is not respected
killing is not a part of our policy
Ye kill ye brether explain to Almighty
Days following days
We heart have hatred
Keep up your duttie ways an Jah is not...
Verse 1
Me no know
How unu look 'pon it but is one way me see't
If unu mek the devil rule you that mean you heart weak
That simple mean a never Jah unu a seek
Stop an check ya journey 'pon the wrong street
You're cutting back on your nation before you multiply
Can you give me a reason why you want ye brother die
Is your heart so dirty that your love you deny
You aim for the head that sey you shoot to bullseye
Your time a go come but you have to answer why
You have to face the Lord that's where you get your big trial
I wonder why we cannot give love a bly
You have no pity for the flesh none for you and you a cry member
Killing is not a part of our policy
You kill ye brether explain to Almighty
Days following days
We heart have hatred
Keep up your duttie ways and Jah is not respected
Killing is not a part of our policy
You kill ye brother explain to Almighty
Days following days
We heart have hatred
Keep up it... hearwhyno true
Verse 2
You guys don't think ahead only for a moment and
Quick to kill if involve in an argument
Thou shall not kill do you know what that meant
Your hands are not clean you are not innocent
Prepare to face the lord is some good comments
So long we have wait
Till Fatha God mek you go through the gate
Now we touch the next side we dash away the faith
No one to oppose the rules Jah Jah make
Ye dis the Almighty if a ye brether life ye take
You cross the lord boundary but you can't escape
Murderer
Killing is not a part of our policy
You kill ye brether explain to Almighty
Days following days
We heart have hatred
Keep up your duttie ways an Jah is not respected
Killing is not a part of our policy
Ye kill ye brether explain to Almighty
Days following days
We heart have hatred
Keep up your duttie ways and Jah is not...
Verse 3
I respect the man who comes to get his daily bread
But not for the man who come to lick his brother head
We should help one annether each others we should fed but no
One man want another one dead
Lord take the case an gi me the pillow
Them a commit the crime it wrong an dem know
Killing we one annether a no so love to show
When we kill we one annether which part we a go eh
Killing is not a part of our policy
You kill ye brether explain to Almighty
Days following days
We heart have hatred
Keep up your duttie ways and Jah is not respected
Killing is not a part of our policy
You kill your brether explain to Almighty
Days following days
We heart have hatred
Keep up you duttie ways and Jah is not
In Sizzla's song "Explain To The Almighty," the artist speaks out against killing and violence within society. The song commands listeners to understand that killing is not the way, and that they will have to answer to a higher power for their actions. Sizzla argues that those who kill their brethren must explain their actions to the Almighty. He calls out those who have allowed the devil to consume their hearts and lead them to make choices that go against the teachings of Jah.
Sizzla's lyrics focus on the idea that love and unity are essential. He calls for people to help and support one another, rather than hate and harm one another. The song argues that hatred only leads to more hatred, and violence only leads to more violence. Sizzla urges listeners to consider their actions and the consequences that come with them, and to strive for a society that is built on compassion and respect.
Overall, Sizzla's "Explain To The Almighty" is a powerful message that speaks to the importance of love, unity, and compassion within society. Through his lyrics, the artist challenges listeners to consider their actions and the impact that they have on others, urging them to strive for a better, more peaceful world.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo my mama didn't lie 'na bed 'na hospital an give birth unto Sizzla the
Sizzla reflects on his birth and upbringing
Crucial for me to take the life of my brother
It is important for Sizzla to discourage violence and killing of one's own family member
Member killing is not a part of our policy
Sizzla states that killing is not acceptable
You kill ye brether explain to Almighty
If you do kill someone, you must answer to God for your actions
Days following days
Every day that passes
We heart have hatred
There is a lot of hate in people's hearts
Keep up your duttie ways and Jah is not respected
If you continue to act in a negative manner, you will not be seen as respectful to God
Me no know
Sizzla expresses uncertainty in people's actions
How unu look 'pon it but is one way me see't
Sizzla explains that there is only one way to view the situation
If unu mek the devil rule you that mean you heart weak
If you let the negative influence of the devil control your actions, you are weak-hearted
That simple mean a never Jah unu a seek
It means you are not seeking the teachings of God
Stop an check ya journey 'pon the wrong street
Sizzla advises people to reflect on the negative path they are on
You're cutting back on your nation before you multiply
By killing members of your own community, you are hindering growth and progress
Can you give me a reason why you want ye brother die
Sizzla questions why someone would have the desire to harm their own family member
Is your heart so dirty that your love you deny
Sizzla suggests that someone's negative actions are due to a lack of love in their heart
You aim for the head that sey you shoot to bullseye
Sizzla highlights the intention to cause maximum harm and death
Your time a go come but you have to answer why
You will have to answer to God for your actions
You have to face the Lord that's where you get your big trial
You will face a major test in front of God
I wonder why we cannot give love a bly
Sizzla questions why there is not more love and forgiveness given between people
You have no pity for the flesh none for you and you a cry member
You have no compassion for others, and this will ultimately bring you pain
You guys don't think ahead only for a moment and
People act impulsively without considering the full consequence of their actions
Quick to kill if involve in an argument
People resort to violence quickly when in a disagreement
Thou shall not kill do you know what that meant
Sizzla references the biblical commandment not to kill
Your hands are not clean you are not innocent
You cannot escape guilt for taking another's life
Prepare to face the lord is some good comments
You should prepare to face God for your actions with positive intentions
So long we have wait
We have waited a long time
Till Fatha God mek you go through the gate
Until God allows you into heaven
Now we touch the next side we dash away the faith
Referring to those who have committed violence, Sizzla suggests they cannot enter heaven and lose faith
No one to oppose the rules Jah Jah make
No one can go against God's rules
Ye dis the Almighty if a ye brether life ye take
By killing your own brother, you are disrespecting God
You cross the lord boundary but you can't escape
You cannot escape punishment for your wrongdoing
Murderer
Sizzla condemns those who commit murder
I respect the man who comes to get his daily bread
Sizzla shows admiration for those who work hard for a living
But not for the man who come to lick his brother head
Sizzla does not show respect for those who harm their own family member
We should help one annether each others we should fed but no
Sizzla believes we should assist one another, but this is not always the case
One man want another one dead
Some individuals actively desire others to die
Lord take the case an gi me the pillow
Sizzla wants God to take care of punishing the guilty
Them a commit the crime it wrong an dem know
Those who commit crimes know it is wrong
When we kill we one annether which part we a go eh
Sizzla questions where violence will lead us
You kill your brether explain to Almighty
Sizzla reiterates that if you kill your brother, you must answer to God
Keep up you duttie ways and Jah is not...
If you continue to act negatively, you will not be in good standing with God
Writer(s): Miguel Orlando Collins Copyright: Zabogaubhi Music
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bobmarlon7523
Yo, my mama didn't lie nah bad nah hospital an' give birth unto Sizzla the
Crucial for me to take the like of my brother
Yuh mad?
How more could a man scandal
Killing is not a part of our policy
You kill a brother, explain to almighty
Days following days,
We heart have hatred
Keep up your dirty ways and Jah is not respected
Keep up your dirty ways and Jah is not respected
Me no know
How unu look 'pon it but is one way me see it
If unu mek the devil rule you that mean you heart weak
That simple mean a never Jah unu a seek
Stop an' check ya journey 'pon the wrong street
You're cutting back on your nation before you multiply
Can you give me a reason why you want ye brother die
Is your heart so dirty that love you deny
You aim for the head that sey you shoot to bullseye
Your time a go come but you have to answer why
You have to face the lord that's where you get your big trial
I wonder why we cannot give love a bly
You have no pity for the flesh none for you and you a cry, 'member
Killing is not a part of our policy
You kill a brother, explain to almighty
Days following days,
We heart have hatred
Keep up your dirty ways and Jah is not respected
Keep up your dirty ways and Jah is not respected
Me no know
How unu look 'pon it but is one way me see it
If unu mek the devil rule you that mean you heart weak
That simple mean a never Jah unu a seek
Stop an' check ya journey 'pon the wrong street
You're cutting back on your nation before you multiply
Can you give me a reason why you want ye brother die
Is your heart so dirty that love you deny
You aim for the head that sey you shoot to bullseye
Your time a go come but you have to answer why
You have to face the lord that's where you get your big trial
I wonder why we cannot give love a bly
You have no pity for the flesh none for you and you a cry, 'member
You guys don't think ahead, only for a moment
Quick to kill if involve in an argument
Thou shall not kill, do you know what that meant
Your hands are not clean you are not innocent
Prepare to face the lord is some good comments
So long we have to wait
Till fatha god mek you go through the gate
Now we touch the next side we dash away the faith
No one to oppose the rules Jah Jah make
Ye dis the almighty if a ye brether like ye take
You cross the lord boundary but you can't escape
Murderer
Killing is not a part of our policy
You kill a brother, explain to almighty
Days following days,
We heart have hatred
Keep up your dirty ways and Jah is not respected
Keep up your dirty ways and Jah is not respected
Me no know
How unu look 'pon it but is one way me see it
If unu mek the devil rule you that mean you heart weak
That simple mean a never Jah unu a seek
Stop an' check ya journey 'pon the wrong street
You're cutting back on your nation before you multiply
Can you give me a reason why you want ye brother die
Is your heart so dirty that love you deny
You aim for the head that sey you shoot to bullseye
Your time a go come but you have to answer why
You have to face the lord that's where you get your big trial
I wonder why we cannot give love a bly
You have no pity for the flesh none for you and you a cry, 'member
I respect the man who comes to get his daily bread
But not for the man who come to lick his brother head
We should help one another each others we should fed but no
One man want another one dead
Lord take the case an gi me the pillow
Them a commit the crime it wrong and dem know
Killing we one another a no so love to show
When we kill we one another which part we a go wh
Killing is not a part of our policy
You kill a brother, explain to almighty
Days following days,
We heart have hatred
Keep up your dirty ways and Jah is not respected
Keep up your dirty ways and Jah is not respected
Me no know
How unu look 'pon it but is one way me see it
If unu mek the devil rule you that mean you heart weak
That simple mean a never Jah unu a seek
Stop an' check ya journey 'pon the wrong street
You're cutting back on your nation before you multiply
Can you give me a reason why you want ye brother die
Is your heart so dirty that love you deny
You aim for the head that sey you shoot to bullseye
Your time a go come but you have to answer why
You have to face the lord that's where you get your big trial
I wonder why we cannot give love a bly
You have no pity for the flesh none for you and you a cry, 'member
@HillStreetReds
Teach Dem Interview with Dean Fraser brought me here!!!
@gls1749
Conscious lyrics...Wicked riddim. Long live Sizzla.
@naija4lifeNaija4lifestyle
HEAVY TUNE AND WORDS!!!! Love it. UP RASTA!!!!
@ThePantera420
Luv this song...this song should be played everyday
@nala1976
yes explain to the almighty ....very good vibes !!!
@clickmifinger07
DARKER SHADE OF BLACK RIDDIM
@jessisue3622
Sizzla has the talent to go all over the spectrum...hard or soft or educational... he has put out so much material, not All of it is for Everybody... didnt y'all listen to KRS?... mc's dont make it on image alone, it's the substance behind the image (personality, morals, values,beliefs,emotional, and creative) and listeners grow along with artists
.... sometimes :)
@jamsi9182
Jessi Sue curious as to what your favourites are?
@asow8202
Blooooood.. ya hit the nail man bless u up..
@Tampinu
Wicked!!! Nice way to welcome the new year! No more war no in the middle east! I've been searching for all the songs from the Sizzla Max album for a long time on tube! Raspect Paddy.