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.
Rastafari Teach I Everything
Sizzla Lyrics
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Learn to behave yourself
Famous for you character and intelligence
Go ahead don't you destroy yourself
Conquer the place enjoy yourself
It's all yours
CHORUS
Rastafari teach I everything yea ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Survival is the very thing yea ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Yea ya know
Rastafari give I everything yea ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Yea ah
Survival is the very thing yea ah
Inna the ghetto mi say ah there we live
Ey ey
The people in the earth and now they rough
Activated by the laws of nature ya
Magnetised by the words, your blessing come
Everyone is looking out for progress yaw oh
The earth is our very place,
Where the flowers bloom
Every colour with many shapes ya
If you want the grass and the sun glaze
There should be no hate for heaven's sake
CHORUS
Rastafari teach I everything yea ah
Never deny yourself for anything ow
Survival is the very thing yea ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Ey ey ey
Rastafari give I everything yea ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Mama Africa
Survival is the very thing yea ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Ey ey whoa oh
Nah cease no fire 'caus we family so poor
The message of Rastafari open up every door
The black culture, black people keep asking for more
Got to be sure, the birthright of Israel secure
It take the zeal and the vigor,
By now lab have the cure
Must afi make it from yuh clean and pure
Bruk mi bread and come mek we share it
This ah the only way me know
All with one another inna the light it affi show
The blessings from ceiling to floor
CHORUS
Rastafari teach I everything whoa
Never deny yourself for anything yea ey
Survival is the very thing whoa ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Whoa ya woy
Rastafari give I everything whoa ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Ghetto youth
Survival is the very thing yea ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Ey ey ey
Man as a warrior come to teach whoa
I say to put the food in the children reach
The earth is a well spread table you better see it
Shall be good to the meek, yo hostality get ah beatin
CHORUS
Inna everything whoa
Never deny yourself for anything
King Selassie I him teach I everything whoa ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Ey ey
Read and educate yourself
Learn to behave yourself
Famous for you character and intelligence
Go ahead don't you destroy yourself
Conquer the place enjoy yourself
It's all yours
Rastafari teach I everything yea ah
Never deny yourself for anything, nuttin at all
King Selassie I teach I everything whoa ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Ey ey ey ey
The people in the earth and now they rough
Activated by the laws of nature ya
Magnetised by the words, your blessing come
Everyone is looking out for progress yaw
The earth is our very place,
Where the flowers bloom
Every colour with many shapes ya
If you want the grass and the sun glaze
Do it for me please no hate for heaven's sake
CHORUS
Rastafari teach I everything whoa ah
Never deny yourself for anything ah ay
That's the very thing whoa ah
Never deny yourself for anything
Yea
Jah Jah teach I everything whoa ah
Never deny yourself for anything
The song "Rastafari Teach I Everything" by Sizzla is a call for self-improvement and self-education. It encourages the listener to read, learn and behave well in order to succeed in life. Sizzla emphasizes the importance of survival, and how it cannot be achieved by denying oneself anything. He draws inspiration from Rastafari, King Selassie I and the laws of nature. The song describes the earth as a place where everyone can conquer and enjoy what is theirs, as long as there is no hate.
Throughout the song, Sizzla uses various literary devices to amplify his message. The repetition of the phrase "never deny yourself for anything" emphasizes the significance of self-expression and living to your fullest potential. The use of rhetorical questions such as "If you want the grass and the sun glaze" challenges the listener to look within themselves and make decisions for their own sake. The alliteration of "blessings from ceiling to floor" reinforces the idea that blessings are all around us and we need to tap into them.
Line by Line Meaning
Children read and educate yourself
Encouraging children to read and educate themselves
Learn to behave yourself
Advocating good behavior and manners
Famous for you character and intelligence
Recognizing the value of being known for one's character and intellect
Go ahead don't you destroy yourself
Urging people not to harm themselves in any way
Conquer the place enjoy yourself
Suggesting that people should take control of their lives and enjoy their successes
It's all yours
Declaring that everything in life is attainable and within reach
Rastafari teach I everything yea ah
Acknowledging the teachings of Rastafari as enlightening and life-changing
Never deny yourself for anything
Encouraging people to seize opportunities and not deprive themselves of anything
Survival is the very thing yea ah
Highlighting the importance of survival as the top priority in life
Inna the ghetto mi say ah there we live
Describing living in the ghetto as a reality
The people in the earth and now they rough
Observing that people are struggling and facing challenges in the world
Activated by the laws of nature ya
Noting that events happen in line with nature's laws
Magnetised by the words, your blessing come
Suggesting that positive words attract blessings
Everyone is looking out for progress yaw oh
Commenting on the universal desire for progress and success
The earth is our very place,
Emphasizing that the earth is our home
Where the flowers bloom
Alluding to the beauty of nature and the earth
If you want the grass and the sun glaze
Implying that people can achieve what they want in life
There should be no hate for heaven's sake
Advocating against hate and encouraging love
Nah cease no fire 'caus we family so poor
Indicating that members of the family should stay united despite poverty
The message of Rastafari open up every door
Propagating the idea that the Rastafari faith can bring enlightenment and positivity
The black culture, black people keep asking for more
Asserting that the black community has been demanding more and better things in life
Got to be sure, the birthright of Israel secure
Suggesting that the birthright of Israel should be safeguarded and preserved
It take the zeal and the vigor,
Noting that hard work and effort are necessary for success
Must afi make it from yuh clean and pure
Implying that it is important to strive for purity
Bruk mi bread and come mek we share it
Encouraging sharing and generosity
All with one another inna the light it affi show
Encouraging unity and brotherhood
Man as a warrior come to teach whoa
Suggesting that human beings are born fighters and teachers
I say to put the food in the children reach
Advising that children should be able to access basic needs
The earth is a well spread table you better see it
Asserting that the earth has plentiful resources
Shall be good to the meek, yo hostality get ah beatin
Advocating for kindness to those who are humble and peaceful
Jah Jah teach I everything whoa ah
Reiterating that teachings from Jah are valuable and transformative
Contributed by Alaina I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alvin Flynn
This is so well spoken it's unbelievable how beautiful it sounds so beautiful that the mases don't even understand it's to complicated for them it's such a shame
Paul
Yeah, the king since day one. It looks like only 50k people outside Jamaica noticed. This album is well underrated.
Cliff Simz
One of my favourite Reggae tracks ever, the music and words - Perfect. Nuff Respek Sizzla.
Itisfinished
What a tune,,its perfect,,lost for words.
The Real Peptalks
A perfect blend of words,the diction and the truth in this jam is more than can be consumed by the mind of low IQ. Music for the intellectual this one.
terrell reynolds
sizzla the g.o.a.t of reggae
D-CLIP
Love this vibes. Read and educate yourself.
Gaza Law
THANK YOU SIZZLA .
Stephanie Jordan
My husband would want this for me.
Alvin Flynn
I buy that CD it was my very first