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.
Got It Going
Sizzla Lyrics
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Got It Going On
Yeah! Having a good time, ain't it?
Red, gold and green – Kolonji don't bite it!
Oh yes we got it going on, that's all right
Yeah we got it going on, that's all right
Oh yes we got it going on, that's all right
Oh yes we got it going on, that's all right
Girl we got it going on, that's all right
Your love is mine
Rude! Now people you can't tell me what to do
I do what I want, I go where I want, 'cause Jah will see me through
Attitude, 'cause I don't want to take you for a fool
Them do this, them do that, them want to stop you from go through
Ah true! them phat sexy girls them the view
Nude you strip her down to nothing' no woo woo!
Girls groove, cause I no say I do's
Give me the whole a it you've got nothing to lose
Hey move! Erase your ugly presence in the pool
Handsome, ghetto youth with a girl that was so new
Biggin' up my fans, biggin' up my crew yeah!
Worldwide yeah we got it going on, that's all right
Yeah we got it going on, that's all right
Oh yes, we got it going on, that's all right, all day, all night
The music got it going on, that's all right
Kolonji got it going on, that's all right
The girls them got it going on, that's all right
Them say me have bad behavior, whoa! Goodness save you.
Still I love alms by the true Head Creator
Where I'm from? Ask I manage in Jamaica things greater
Land of food and water, Alpha and Omega
Yeah, you should know, Africa my birthplace
And me smoke Ganja pipe, the smoke going up in vapor
Whoa! Look at Babylon burning like paper
Black people we are the innovator
Hey yo we got it going on, that's all right
Yeah we got it going on, that's all right
Oh yeah we got it going on, that's all right
Music play all day, all night
Yeah we got it going on, that's all right
The people have it going on, that's all right
People love and unite, that's all right – all day, all night
Study, to make yourself improve
The best thing is to know is you've got nothing to lose
Never worry about them, they're going to lose
Because the truth of Rastafari we a choose
So we go, that's all right
Yeah we got it going on, that's all right
Yeah we got it going on, that's all right
Righteousness, what the youths them like
So we got it going on, that's all right
Oh we got it going on, that's all right
Oh yes you got it going on
They got it going on
Down in a de lawn, nuff a them born
Rude! Nah evil Babylon tell me what to do
Do what I want, go where I want, 'cause Jah will see me through
Attitude? Because don't want to take you for a fool
Them do this, them do that, them wan to stop you from go through
Ah true! The phat black girls them the view
Nude me strip her down to nothing' them… no woo woo!
Girls groove, ban this because them know I use
Give me the whole a it you've got nothing to lose
Hey move! Erase your ugly presence in the pool
Handsome Rasta youth with the girls them brand new
Biggin' up my fans, biggin' up my crew
Dirty Babylon them get slew
Yeah we got it going on, that's all right
Africa got it going on, that's all right
Jamaica got it going on, that's all right
Music play ever day, all night
We got it going on, that's all right
Party girls them got it going on, that's all right
Got it going on, that's all right
Feel the vibes, which I describe
Yeah! Yeah!
Whoa yeah! A Sizzla Kolonji here
Them say me have bad behavior
The song "Got It Going On" by Sizzla is a celebration of life, love, and freedom. The lyrics speak of having a good time and enjoying oneself without any inhibitions. The opening lines reference the Rastafarian flag - red, gold, and green - and advise the listener not to bite it, implying that they should not take it lightly or disrespect its significance.
The first verse emphasizes Sizzla's determination to live his life on his terms and with a positive attitude. He refuses to let anyone tell him what to do and states his belief that Jah, a Rastafarian term for God, will guide him. He acknowledges that there will always be obstacles and naysayers but encourages the listener to embrace their individuality and not let anyone stop them from achieving their goals. The second verse takes a more political tone, praising Jamaica as the "land of food and water" and alluding to the struggles faced by black people. Sizzla asserts his identity as an African and a Rastafarian, and points out the hypocrisy of Babylon (a reference to the oppressive mainstream society) while warning that they will ultimately face their downfall.
Overall, "Got It Going On" is a call to live life to its fullest, embrace one's roots and culture, and strive for freedom and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah! Having a good time, ain't it?
Expressing joy and excitement about the situation
Red, gold and green – Kolonji don't bite it!
Referring to the colors of the Rastafarian flag and asserting that Sizzla is a true Rastafarian
Oh yes we got it going on, that's all right
Confirming that everything is going well and the situation is great
Girl we got it going on, that's all right
Addressing a specific girl and stating that they are in control of the situation
Your love is mine
Declaring ownership of someone's love or affection
Rude! Now people you can't tell me what to do
Rebelling against authority and asserting one's autonomy
I do what I want, I go where I want, 'cause Jah will see me through
Asserting that personal faith will provide guidance and protection
Attitude, 'cause I don't want to take you for a fool
Asserting confidence and refusing to be taken advantage of
Them do this, them do that, them want to stop you from go through
Referring to external obstacles and opposition
The music got it going on, that's all right
Stating that the music is great and contributing to the overall positive situation
Kolonji got it going on, that's all right
Referring to Sizzla by his given name and asserting that he is great
The girls them got it going on, that's all right
Praising the attractiveness and desirability of women
Yeah, you should know, Africa my birthplace
Stating the continent where Sizzla originates
And me smoke Ganja pipe, the smoke going up in vapor
Admitting to smoking marijuana
Black people we are the innovator
Asserting that black people are creative and empower society
Study, to make yourself improve
Encouraging personal learning and growth
Never worry about them, they're going to lose
Suggesting that external obstacles or opponents will ultimately fail or be defeated
Because the truth of Rastafari we a choose
Affirming belief in Rastafarianism as the correct path
Down in a de lawn, nuff a them born
Referring to a specific geographic location and suggesting that many people are from there
Dirty Babylon them get slew
Referring to those who oppose or oppress Sizzla and asserting that they will be defeated
Africa got it going on, that's all right
Affirming the greatness of Africa
Jamaica got it going on, that's all right
Affirming the greatness of Jamaica
Party girls them got it going on, that's all right
Praising attractive and desirable women who are enjoying the party atmosphere
Feel the vibes, which I describe
Encouraging the listener to experience the energy and emotion conveyed in the music
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: MIGUEL COLLINS, PHILLIP BURRELL, MIGEL COLLINS, Philip Burrell
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Ecspedition
on No Other Like Jah
Who understand what he is speaking here or is it youthful speaking ... this is the whole or the nothing of the song... speaking the words of creation?
Ecspedition
on No Other Like Jah
Head out mista crave ,ah you speak the words by which everything was made
Majda El Yousfi
on Woman I Need You
african woman......i need you.i love bb
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on Psalms 121
i like
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