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.
Make It Secure
Sizzla Lyrics
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And vinegar to di teeth,so are the sluggards to dem dat sen dem.
Some a dem affi guh lef from bout ya enuh
Dem come fi freak out all black people picney
Wi nuh join all dem izm enuh
It's jus JAH wi a praise. SELASSIE I to di fulness an di heart.
Chorus: (2x)
It's i an i create these problems
And if your heart is yours all these war would end
For the sake of the children
Verse 1:
Tell dem refrain from dem negative
Life is for all and yet dem fraid fi live
Some nuh really waah si di world as it is
So dem get caught wit all di tings weh dem a build
Foundation fi set we got to do it quick
Ah hope ah guy nuh vex there aint nuh easy way about dis
Some side step,some come fi trick
Dem wrong concept a devil dem a worship
Chorus
Verse 2:
Yo wit all di troubles that come
You've got to over-come
And be sure to take your place
Hey letting yuh ego get yuh dung
Having you for it's fun
I wonda what could it takes
Tom drunk,him seh him nuh si mi,oh gosh
I say I was praising JAH,he inspired mi a whole lot
Look at dem, a eyelid dem cotch
A idle a lead di children inna di rock
Chorus
Verse 3: (talking)
Hear i,for righteous speak of excellent things
The opening of thy lips shall be right things
My mouth speaketh truth
Wickedness is an abomination unto i lips said the LORD thy GOD
JAH--it's just,jus a warning
SELASSIE I calling
Chorus
Verse 1
Chorus
In Sizzla's song Make It Secure, he delivers a message to the sluggards who he describes as those causing problems in the society. He likens them to smoke to the eyes and vinegar to the teeth, indicating how annoying and frustrating they are to those who are around them. He calls on these individuals to refrain from negativity and take a stand against the wrong concepts that they worship, which he describes as the devil. He also emphasizes the need for people to create a secure environment, where the children can thrive and live without fear of war and conflict. Sizzla suggests that people need to come together and worship JAH, Selassie I, who he believes is the only one that can bring about peace and tranquillity in society.
The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing the need for people to create a secure environment where people are authentic and not pretending. He reminds them that they play a role in creating the problems in society, and only by changing their hearts, can the conflicts end. The first verse speaks to the negativity that some people exude and how their beliefs keep them from truly living the life they were meant to have. They fail to see the world as it is and instead focus on building on things that do not matter, which in turn traps them in a cycle of unproductivity. He admonishes them to take a stand and build a foundation that will make the world a better place.
In the second verse, Sizzla encourages people to overcome the troubles that life throws their way and not get bogged down by their egos. He speaks to the need for individuals to take their rightful place in society, encouraging them not to allow their ego to get in the way of their progress. He ends by highlighting how some people's idle behavior is leading children into destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah. well i seh just like smoke to di eyes
I am saying that just as smoke can irritate someone's eyes, some people are annoying to others
And vinegar to di teeth,so are the sluggards to dem dat sen dem.
Similarly, just as vinegar can make teeth sensitive, lazy people can cause discomfort to those who send them.
Some a dem affi guh lef from bout ya enuh
Some people have to leave from here because they are disturbing everyone else.
Dem come fi freak out all black people picney
These people come to disturb the children of black people
Wi nuh join all dem izm enuh
We do not follow all the different beliefs that they have.
It's jus JAH wi a praise. SELASSIE I to di fulness an di heart.
We only praise JAH and follow HIM with our hearts and souls, especially SELASSIE I.
Just mek dem secure a nuh time fi pretend
We should help make them feel secure and not just pretend to do so.
It's i an i create these problems
We create these problems ourselves and have to take responsibility for them.
And if your heart is yours all these war would end
If we can control our own hearts, then we can put an end to all these wars.
For the sake of the children
All of this should be done for the sake of the children.
Tell dem refrain from dem negative
We should tell people to stop being negative.
Life is for all and yet dem fraid fi live
Life is for everyone, but some people are afraid to live it to the fullest.
Some nuh really waah si di world as it is
Some people do not want to see the world as it really is.
So dem get caught wit all di tings weh dem a build
As a result, they get caught up in the things they build up that are not based in reality.
Foundation fi set we got to do it quick
We need to establish a good foundation as soon as possible.
Ah hope ah guy nuh vex there aint nuh easy way about dis
I hope no one gets angry because there is no easy way to accomplish this.
Some side step,some come fi trick
Some people avoid the issue, while others try to deceive others.
Dem wrong concept a devil dem a worship
Their misconceptions are like worshipping the devil.
Yo wit all di troubles that come
Despite all the troubles that come our way,
You've got to over-come
we have to overcome them.
And be sure to take your place
We must make sure to take our place in the world.
Hey letting yuh ego get yuh dung
We should not let our egos bring us down.
Having you for it's fun
As some people enjoy seeing others fail.
I wonda what could it takes
We have to wonder what it takes to make things better.
Tom drunk,him seh him nuh si mi,oh gosh
Tom is drunk and says he cannot see me, oh my!
I say I was praising JAH,he inspired mi a whole lot
I tell Tom that I was praising JAH and that it has inspired me greatly.
Lookat dem, a eyelid dem cotch
Look at them, they are so idle that they are leading the children in the wrong direction.
A idle a lead di children inna di rock
They are idle and leading the children astray.
Hear i,for righteous speak of excellent things
Listen, righteous people speak of excellent things.
The opening of thy lips shall be right things
When you speak, it should be the right thing to say.
My mouth speaketh truth
I only speak the truth.
Wickedness is an abomination unto i lips said the LORD thy GOD
God tells us that wickedness is wrong.
JAH--it's just,jus a warning
This is just a warning from JAH.
SELASSIE I calling
SELASSIE I is calling us to action.
Contributed by Adeline Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@KingsteveTV
Yeah. well i seh just like smoke to di eyes
And vinegar to di teeth,so are the sluggards to dem dat sen dem
Some a dem affi guh lef from bout ya enuh
Dem come fi freak out all black people picney
Wi nuh join all dem izm enuh
It's jus JAH wi a praise. SELASSIE I to di fulness an di heart
Chorus: (2x)
Just mek dem secure a nuh time fi pretend
It's i an i create these problems
And if your heart is yours all these war would end
For the sake of the children
Verse 1:
Tell dem refrain from dem negative
Life is for all and yet dem fraid fi live
Some nuh really waah si di world as it is
So dem get caught wit all di tings weh dem a build
Foundation fi set we got to do it quick
Ah hope ah guy nuh vex there ain't nuh easy way about dis
Some side step,some come fi trick
Dem wrong concept a devil dem a worship
Chorus
Verse 2:
Yo wit all di troubles that come
You've got to over-come
And be sure to take your place
Hey letting yuh ego get yuh dung
Having you for it's fun
I wonda what could it takes
Tom drunk,him seh him nuh si mi,oh gosh
I say I was praising JAH,he inspired mi a whole lot
Look at dem, a eyelid dem cotch
A idle a lead di children inna di rock
Chorus
Verse 3: (talking)
Hear i,for righteous speak of excellent things
The opening of thy lips shall be right things
My mouth speaketh truth
Wickedness is an abomination unto i lips said the LORD thy GOD
JAH--it's just,jus a warning
SELASSIE I calling
Chorus
Verse 1
Chorus
@kevasealy3004
In 2024 itβs still jamming π
@RichardWalcott-ss9gi
Pon the hill praising the king.. respect
@faithlyno6686
So many years later...song is still relevant...WAR needs to end!
@vybzman1054
2023 anyone???secure the yutesπ₯π₯π―π―π£π£π£timeless music big up sizzla π―π―π―π₯π₯π₯π£
@alana6779
Singing old Sizzla in 2020 bringing back good old days in the hills of Arima sweet TnT !!
Jah bless you Always Miguel!!
@kevinatwell2354
nice
@vickautoequip.autoequip9088
Now in 2022
@kestonmoses476
What is the name of this riddim?
@gazastripmad
β@@kestonmoses476drum song riddim
@sept1ccc704
2022 anyone??