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.
Real People
Sizzla Lyrics
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Real People
Most High Jah, Rastafari!
We love Jah so!
Yeah! Hear me now
Real people do real things
Clean people do clean things
Love is the way of life
Real people do real things
All the militancy and the prophecy reveal things
Real people do real things
Love alone heal things and seal things
We got to care for those who don't have it
Share the food and clothes and a just same, so me trod it
Burn out corruption and all who back stab it
Keep looking out for the poor and the addicts yes!
We've been doing it from ages bless!
Those who had overcome the rages
Been through the stage, know what the phase is
No matter what we show love and give Selassie praises
Real people do real things
We don't go around killing other and steal things
Real people do real things
Love is the way of life
Clean people do clean things
Hail Selassie I and HIM black supreme things
Real people do real things
Love alone heal things and seal things
For those children who got no food tonight
Not laying beneath a roof tonight
I pray someone would find you all and treat you right
Ooh Should I go to school? Yes it suit you right
Come on its love don't fight
Be conscious in yourselves keep shining your light
Do onto others as you do onto yourselves despite hate
Real people do real things
We don't go around killing other and steal things
Real people do real things
Love is the way of life
Real people do real things
Work for what you want me play the music what a feelings
Real people do real things oh yah
Real people do real things
The opening lines of Sizzla's "Real People" recognize the Most High Jah Rastafari and express a deep love for Jah. The song expresses a call for people to do honest and real things, to not resort to killing or stealing. The idea is that real people do not have to resort to violent or unethical actions to achieve their goals. The song challenges people to be clean and to live according to love, which is the way of life for real people. The militancy and prophecy reveal things, but ultimately, love is what allows for true healing and sealing of things.
The next part of the song talks about caring for those who do not have what they need. Sizzla encourages listeners to share food and clothing with those who are in need, and to be vigilant against corruption and those who would backstab. The song recognizes that those who have overcome difficulties in their lives have the wisdom to know how to help and care for others who might be going through similar situations. The lines about children who do not have food or proper shelter hit especially hard, and Sizzla prays that someone will find them and treat them right. The lyrics urge people to be loving and conscious of one another, and to do onto others as they would do onto themselves.
Overall, the message of the song is that being a real and good person means doing honest things and living according to a set of principles that values love and caring for others. The song recognizes the difficulties of life, but emphasizes the importance of using love to heal and seal things.
Line by Line Meaning
Most High Jah, Rastafari!
Acknowledging the presence and superiority of Jah, the Rastafarian deity.
We love Jah so!
Expressing love and devotion to Jah.
Real people do real things
People of substance and integrity perform meaningful actions.
We don't go around killing others and steal things
Real people refrain from violent and criminal behavior.
Clean people do clean things
People who lead pure and virtuous lives engage in noble actions.
Love is the way of life
The guiding principle of life is love.
All the militancy and the prophecy reveal things
Militant activism and prophetic messages reveal truth and knowledge.
Love alone heal things and seal things
Only love can heal and unite humanity.
We got to care for those who don't have it
It is important to care for the less fortunate.
Share the food and clothes and a just same, so me trod it
Sharing food and clothing is just and fair.
Burn out corruption and all who back stab it
Eradicate corruption and those who engage in betrayal.
Keep looking out for the poor and the addicts yes!
Continue to assist the impoverished and those struggling with addiction.
We've been doing it from ages bless!
This behavior has been ingrained for generations and should be celebrated.
Those who had overcome the rages
Those who have overcome their struggles and difficulties.
Been through the stage, know what the phase is
Having experienced and endured a certain situation, understand it well.
No matter what we show love and give Selassie praises
Regardless of any situation, we should exhibit love and praise Selassie.
Hail Selassie I and HIM black supreme things
Saluting Selassie and his supreme greatness.
For those children who got no food tonight
Reference to hungry children who need assistance.
Not laying beneath a roof tonight
Children who do not have a home to sleep under.
I pray someone would find you all and treat you right
Hope that someone will find and provide proper care to these children in need.
Ooh Should I go to school? Yes it suit you right
Encouraging children to attend school and receive an education.
Come on its love don't fight
Disapproving of conflicts and promoting love instead.
Be conscious in yourselves keep shining your light
Be mindful of yourself and maintain a positive attitude.
Do onto others as you do onto yourselves despite hate
Treat others with kindness and respect regardless of any hatred towards you.
Work for what you want me play the music what a feelings
Work hard to achieve your desired goals and enjoy the feelings provided by music.
Real people do real things oh yah
Reiterating the importance of genuine, sincere actions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Caesar J. Frazier, Kanye Omari West, Lonnie Rashid Lynn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mzungu mrefu
>Yes< We've been doing this for ages
>Bless< those who've overcome their rages
We've been through the stages know what the phase is
No matter what we show love and give Selassie praises
Real people do real things, we don't go around killing others and steal things
Real people do real things ~ show love to your sons and daughters I tell you Jah Jah see tings
Clean people do clean things ~ Love is the way of life
Love alone heal things and seal tings
Stephen Gay
LOVE IT ...still relevant and REAL in 2020
Mzungu mrefu
>Yes< We've been doing this for ages
>Bless< those who've overcome their rages
We've been through the stages know what the phase is
No matter what we show love and give Selassie praises
Real people do real things, we don't go around killing others and steal things
Real people do real things ~ show love to your sons and daughters I tell you Jah Jah see tings
Clean people do clean things ~ Love is the way of life
Love alone heal things and seal tings
sa ca fet
Still bleeding the heart's of the wicked. Still keeping it real in 2020
natille foxy
Yes darling love Sizzla real bad!!
REAL PEOPLE !!🔥🔥❤️❤️🇹🇹
Irie Max
Everytime me hear da tune ya me haffi pull it up couple times🔥🔥🔥
Andre Davis
Big big song👌👌🇯🇲
NextSound
Riddim, the message is clear, behave ya bloodclaat self
XyZ AbC
Still turning up my lighta on this song in 2021 Sizzlassie 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
EDSON ARANTEZ
Swear I don't know how me never ras. Sizzla was my icon. I had 50 million sizzla tracks. Swear he has more songs in his catalogue than Kartel.
Don't Hate Just Appreciate
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