Guide Over Us
Sizzla Lyrics

Tell you about Black Man supremacy. Ises Rastafari!
Introducing the topic of Black Man supremacy and acknowledging the importance of Rastafari in the conversation.

Woi yoi Salassie I will tek I home.
Expressing faith in Emperor Salassie I to guide the way back home.

Hotter fire, hotter fire. (Aye hay hay!) These are the trumpets of the living man making the sound.
Celebrating the intensity and passion in the music, acknowledging it as a powerful expression of living humanity.

Hey, watch over us, Emperor Salassie I dem ya road rugged and steep,
Asking Emperor Salassie I for guidance and protection on the difficult journey ahead.

I know it is a must, for us to make it home, even through dem yah nashing of teeth,
Recognizing that it's important to push through challenges and obstacles on the journey home, even when it's unpleasant.

Hey guide over us, Holy Emanuel I, Sizzla knees could a never get weak.
Requesting guidance from Holy Emanuel I and expressing determination to never give up or falter.

There are those who constantly they have been been placing The rocks on the tracks leaving devil snairs laying.
Acknowledging the existence of those who seek to derail others from their path through deceit and traps.

And them wish fi all who dem hate to be falling Yet inna dem face they witness thy uprising.
Noting that those who wish ill on others will ultimately witness their success and rise to power firsthand.

Feeling Irie making it into my way No apology, fire bun dem everyday-ay-ay-ay.
Feeling happy and content while staying true to oneself, with no apologies for standing up against one's enemies.

Conspiracy leads the game you play Now they fall on their knees without my say
Pointing out the existence of conspiracies and how one can ultimately triumph over them, earning respect and power in the process.

Dem fi know I climb mountain and the valleys, (ohhoe) Jah tell mi so I run both river banks.
Stating that the singer has the strength and endurance to overcome any obstacle, and that they are guided in their journey by Jah.

Within life you've got follies (yeah yeah!) Here is the rasta yout whilst giving thanks
Admitting that everyone makes mistakes and has faults, but choosing to express gratitude and stay true to Rastafarian principles regardless.

Hey Jah Jah, give I-man health and strength Working for you makes no sense
Asking for divine assistance in staying healthy and strong, and acknowledging that working toward Jah's goals is the only true path to fulfillment.

You Could Never put a dime in my pocket King Salassie- I-run the frontline so watch this.
Refusing to be bought or swayed by material possessions or external forces, instead staying loyal to Emperor Salassie I and leading the charge against opposition.

Dem high statistics and Economics have dem going-so Kinky Mi draw fi mi rastamon song mi, binghi drum, mi calabash chalice Babylon sey mi crazy!
Making fun of those who are overly concerned with statistics and economics, and appreciating the power of Rastafarian music and symbols despite the judgment of mainstream society.

Giving praises, Niyabinghi Ises, our business Mi nuh join dem slavery Jah Jah dem burn dem bridge spiting mi big.
Acknowledging the importance of praise and worship in Rastafarian faith, refusing to be enslaved by those who seek to oppress, and trusting that divine forces will help bring about justice and retribution.

When yuh dun (done) know I swim across through my victory.
Expressing confidence in one's ability to achieve victory over obstacles, no matter how daunting, and to overcome them with determination and resilience.