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 Teaching
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:]
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 Teaching" by Sizzla is a call to children to educate themselves and behave responsibly. It's a message from the Rastafarian community to embrace their character, intelligence, and survival instincts. Sizzla affirms that Rastafari teaches everything and encourages the youth not to deny themselves anything. The song advocates for a good life that is full of positivity, where people can conquer and enjoy the world without hurting themselves or others.
The chorus emphasizes the message that Rastafari teaches everything, and survival is essential, especially for those living in the ghetto. Sizzla brings out the importance of progress and implies that people should respect nature and all that it offers to thrive. The last verse is a call to people to be humble and meek and to share what they have with others. Sizzla stresses the importance of brotherhood and unity, with everyone working together towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Children read and educate yourself
You should read and educate yourself, even as a child.
Learn to behave yourself
You should learn how to behave properly.
Famous for you character and intelligence
Your intelligence and character can make you famous.
Go ahead don't you destroy yourself
You should move forward and not do anything to harm yourself.
Conquer the place enjoy yourself
You should conquer the place and enjoy it for yourself.
It's all yours
You own all that you conquer and enjoy.
[chorus:]
The chorus starts here.
Rastafari teach i everything yea ah
Rastafari teaches everything.
Never deny yourself for anything
You should never deny yourself anything.
Survival is the very thing yea ah
Surviving is extremely important.
Inna the ghetto mi say ah there we live
We live in the ghetto.
Ey ey
This is an exclamation of affirmation.
The people in the earth and now they rough
People on earth are going through a tough time.
Activated by the laws of nature ya
The laws of nature are in play.
Magnetised by the words, your blessing come
Your blessings come when you are attracted by the words.
Everyone is looking out for progress yaw oh
Everyone wants to progress.
The earth is our very place,
Earth is our very own place.
Where the flowers bloom
Flowers bloom on earth.
Every colour with many shapes ya
Earth has a diversity of colors and shapes.
If you want the grass and the sun glaze
If you want the grass and sun on your face.
There should be no hate for heaven's sake
You should not hate.
[chorus:]
The chorus starts again.
Rastafari give i everything yea ah
Rastafari gives everything.
Mama africa
This is an exclamation referring to Africa.
Ghetto youth
This is an addressment of ghetto youth.
Never deny yourself for anything
You should never deny yourself anything.
Man as a warrior come to teach whoa
A man who teaches is like a warrior.
I say to put the food in the children reach
Food should be given to children.
The earth is a well spread table you better see it
Earth has many resources.
Shall be good to the meek, yo hostality get ah beatin
You should treat the meek kindly, or you will receive a beating.
[chorus:]
The chorus starts again.
Jah jah teach i everything whoa ah
Jah teaches everything.
Contributed by Grayson R. 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