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.
Mental Chains
Sizzla Lyrics
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Blessed
Emperor Seassie I surely have done
About the welfare and prosperity of I and I people
But know yourself black people
Judgement
Verse 1:
Live according and you know as to want
Love and inity is the only thing we've got
Jah prepare us to meet all your onslaught
Have you heard of Ethiopia the purest land thereof, thereof ?
Children, Babylon will be burning with flames from the sun
Unnuh might think a fun, nuh badder run
Mi hear Selassie I and their coward tongue
Them war and strive and blood feast
Soon your time to preach
Give Selassie I the praise
Or else you're punish as the beast
Black people trod up inna the East
Chorus:
Babylon your mental chains break
For Ethiopians progress ourself, we educate
Well a lightning, not a earthquake
Babylon your mental chains break
Black people go home, for righteousness sake
Verse 2:
The preaching is over, what's your actions to this?
So land up inna them land, nothing you have accomplished
Them inna them computer age, children beware of it
Because everything, everything becomes cybernetic
Repatriation, we endeavour, we'll all make it
Too much inna Babylon, that is too much for your kit
Computer is them world, them number is six six six
That's the mark of the beast, look out for micro-chip
Chorus
Verse 3:
A lava a no earthquake
Rasta is the head needless to be afraid
A nuff a them curse the Rasta-man, and run gone shave
A nuff them Babylon program as them slave
Them run Emmanuel, sey a Selassie I the youths fi praise
Chorus / Repeat Verse 1
The lyrics of Sizzla's song "Mental Chains" carry a message of African and Rastafarian empowerment, encouraging black people to break free from mental chains imposed by Babylon, a metaphorical representation of the oppressive forces of society. The song begins with a reference to Emperor Seassie I, who is praised for his concern for the wellbeing of the black community. The artist then urges his audience to be true to themselves and to promote love and unity as the only means of survival. The reference to Ethiopia, the land of their ancestors, is a reminder of their roots, and the imminent destruction of Babylon is seen as a vindication of their faith in Jah Rastafari.
In the second verse, Sizzla emphasizes the importance of action, encouraging black people to return to their homeland and contribute to its progress. He warns against the dangers of technology, as it facilitates the dehumanization imposed by Babylon, and calls for repatriation as a way to escape the clutches of the oppressive system. He reinforces the idea that the computer age is enslaving people and that the microchip is a mark of the beast that must be avoided. In the final verse, Sizzla affirms that the Rastafarian movement is a positive force fighting against the mental chains of Babylon.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't do on pretending to be someone you can not
Don't pretend to be someone you're not
Live according and you know as to want
Live according to what you want
Love and inity is the only thing we've got
Love and unity is all we have
Jah prepare us to meet all your onslaught
God prepares us for whatever may come
Have you heard of Ethiopia the purest land thereof, thereof ?
Do you know about the purity of Ethiopia?
Children, Babylon will be burning with flames from the sun
Babylon will be destroyed
Unnuh might think a fun, nuh badder run
You might think it's funny, but you should run
Mi hear Selassie I and their coward tongue
I hear Selassie I and their lies
Them war and strive and blood feast
They fight and kill each other
Soon your time to preach
Your time to talk is coming to an end
Give Selassie I the praise
Praise Emperor Selassie I
Or else you're punish as the beast
Or else you'll be punished like an animal
Black people trod up inna the East
Black people go to the East
Babylon your mental chains break
Break free from mental slavery
For Ethiopians progress ourself, we educate
Educate ourselves for the progress of Ethiopia
Well a lightning, not a earthquake
It will happen suddenly
Black people go home, for righteousness sake
Black people go back to Africa for righteousness
The preaching is over, what's your actions to this?
It's time to act, not just talk
So land up inna them land, nothing you have accomplished
Don't just go to a new place without achieving anything
Them inna them computer age, children beware of it
Beware of technology
Because everything, everything becomes cybernetic
Everything becomes digital
Repatriation, we endeavour, we'll all make it
We'll all make it back home to Africa
Too much inna Babylon, that is too much for your kit
Babylon is too much to handle
Computer is them world, them number is six six six
The computer is the world and the number is 666
That's the mark of the beast, look out for micro-chip
That's the sign of the devil, be wary of microchips
A lava a no earthquake
It won't be an earthquake
Rasta is the head needless to be afraid
Rastafarians lead without fear
A nuff a them curse the Rasta-man, and run gone shave
Many curse Rastafarians and shave their heads
A nuff them Babylon program as them slave
Babylon brainwashes people as slaves
Them run Emmanuel, sey a Selassie I the youths fi praise
They talk about Emmanuel, but we should praise Selassie I
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: DONALD DENNIS, LOWELL DUNBAR, MIGUEL COLLINS, PHILIP BURRELL, MIGEL COLLINS
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boo blam
I love this song...rough and clean
Jully Johnson
I LOVE YOU SIZZLA'' YOUR SONGS MAKE ME HAPPY
Jevon39
I listen to him every day
richard Alberga
I remember I was blasting this In front of the club everyone turned their heads it was a crazy moment my friend riding with was like yo everybody looking at us
tenaciousRas
take this man's words to heart at your own risk
trevor harvey
you are judged by your heart, not your race, religious beleifs, or your status!!! love is the answer
Z
when you feel the song deep in your soul
Haggai 3.
EMOTIONS ARE THE LANGUAGE OF THE SOUL.
EMOTIONS EMIT A FREQUENCY CALLED FEELINGS.
FEELINGS ARE THE LANGUAGE OF FREQUENCY.
MUSIC IS FREQUENCY PROGRAMMING.
ONE'S SOUL IS THE SOFTWARE FOR EXPRESSION.
Baige Mayor
What an ideal timing listening this,2020 dec ,👂👀🔭🤥🤥🌍🌎🌏
iCurze
I LOVE YOU SIZZLA'' YOUR SONGS MAKE ME STONED