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.
Ripe Leaf
Sizzla Lyrics
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Yeah man black people
African people just one love and one joy you know
Blessed
Them is the black man and black woman kingdom you know
Check it
So we go
The wicked a go drop off like ripe leaf
Nuff a them no got no love in a them, how you do it?
That mean you wouldn't give the ghetto youths food fi eat
Nuff a them no got no love in a them and me see it
The heathen a go drop off like ripe leaf
Nuff a them no got no love in a them, how you do it?
That mean you would a scorn the ghetto youths well
Well a who got the matches?
Who got the gasoline?
Youths clear the passage
Cause a fire me deh dash
Like a macca marijuana
Tell them me ask
Nuff a them a it me find out
Nuff a them a happen
Nuff boy turn your friend just through cash
Laugh and a pretend then a stab you in the back
Well me humble, a wait,
Meekly a watch into the fire
Way deh blaze nuff a them a keep back
You run gone go dig you pit and set up them trap
A bear wolf a go under the lock
So King Emmanuel put on me turban wrap
So them yah time Babylon you must get lash
Like a tomato you must get splash
Them a chant bout me poor through me clothes full a patch
And through them pull a door and got a key to them lock
Well Babylon Jesse Christ him black
A lot of people don't got no good in a them and me see it
The wicked a go drop off like ripe leaf
Nuff a them no got no love in a them, how you do it?
That mean you wouldn't give the ghetto youths food fi eat
Nuff a them no got no love in a them and me see it
The heathen a go drop off like ripe leaf
Nuff a them no got no love in a them, how you do it?
Find out the devil send them fi me hang them
Well Babylon you lose cause I nah pretend
Well a who go bend them fi me come straight them
Caan follow I, nor the Lion in a the den
Tell me now a who go friend them fi me go shame them
With Selassie I free Emmanuel anthem
Well then a who go strength them
To misled Jah children
Babylon this never yet no problem
Yow, a some skunk them
Come we go dump them
The wicked man tell me who do you praise?
The Alien
In them yah time yah
Me sey a them they got to bless
Fire got to bless
A lot of people don't got no good in a them and me see it
The wicked a go drop off like ripe leaf
Nuff a them no got no love in a them, how you do it?
That mean you wouldn't give the ghetto youths food fi eat
Nuff a them no got no love in a them and me see it
The heathen a go drop off like ripe leaf
Nuff a them no got no love in a them, how you do it?
Well then I live for Jah all my days
And if a no King Selassie you deh praise well the heathen a go rage
Fire me deh blaze
So me tell them sey
Them a the real hypocrite
Them caan take me fire them a walk and a spit
Through no wicked I no subject did nah commit
Them only rob the poor then go bow to the rich
Me find out a hatred nuff a practice
Mister Scrapehead just come fi you justice
Cause everyday you devise some mischief
Now rude boy you ready 'cause things done sleve
A lot of people don't got no good in a them and me see it
The wicked a go drop off like ripe leaf
Nuff a them no got no love in a them, how you do it?
That mean you wouldn't give the ghetto youths food fi eat
Nuff a them no got no love in a them and me see it
The heathen a go drop off like ripe leaf
Nuff a them no got no love in a them, how you do it?
That mean you would a scorn the ghetto youths well
Well a who got the matches?
Who got the gasoline?
Youths clear the passage
Cause a fire me deh dash
Like a macca marijuana
Tell them me ask
Nuff a them a it me find out
Nuff a them a happen
Nuff boy turn your friend just through cash
Laugh and a pretend then a stab you in the back
Well me humble, a wait,
Meekly a watch into the fire
Way deh blaze nuff a them a keep back
You run gone go dig you pit and set up them trap
A bear wolf a go under the lock
So King Emmanuel put on me turban wrap
So them yah time Babylon you must get lash
Like a tomato you must get splash
Them a chant bout me poor through me clothes full a patch
And through them pull a door and got a key to them lock
Well Babylon Jesse Christ him black
The opening lines of Sizzla's song "Ripe Leaf" speak of black unity and love, emphasizing its importance throughout the song. The lyrics then delve into the corrupt and wicked people of society, using the metaphor of ripe leaves falling from a tree to describe their inevitable downfall. The lyrics suggest that these people lack love and care for the poor, particularly the ghetto youth, and instead of helping them, they scorn and neglect them.
The second section of the lyrics further highlight the anger and frustration towards those who disregard the poor, using vivid imagery of setting fire with matches and gasoline. Sizzla refers to these wicked people as "skunks" who need to be "dumped." The song continues to speak of the hypocrisy of the wealthier class and their disdain for the poor, ultimately demanding justice for those who have been wronged.
Overall, "Ripe Leaf" is a powerful call to action for unity, love, and justice, urging listeners to not turn a blind eye towards the suffering of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah Blessed
Feeling blessed and spiritual
Yeah man black people
Paying tribute to black people
African people just one love and one joy you know
Unity and peace in the black community
Blessed
Feeling blessed and spiritual
Them is the black man and black woman kingdom you know
Acknowledging the strength and power of black people
Check it
Listen up and pay attention
So we go
Moving forward with a positive attitude
A lot of people don't got no good in a them and me see it
Many people lack compassion and kindness
The wicked a go drop off like ripe leaf
Evil people will face the consequences of their actions
Nuff a them no got no love in a them, how you do it?
Many people lack love and empathy, how will they survive?
That mean you wouldn't give the ghetto youths food fi eat
Refusing to help those in need, especially impoverished children
Nuff a them no got no love in a them and me see it
Many people lack love and empathy
The heathen a go drop off like ripe leaf
Evil people will face the consequences of their actions
That mean you would a scorn the ghetto youths well
Treating impoverished children with contempt
Well a who got the matches?
Who is starting the fire?
Who got the gasoline?
Who is pouring the fuel?
Youths clear the passage
Get out of the way
Cause a fire me deh dash
Starting a fire
Like a macca marijuana
As fast and intense as marijuana smoke
Tell them me ask
Asking those responsible
Nuff a them a it me find out
Learning about people who act without kindness
Nuff a them a happen
A lot of things are happening
Nuff boy turn your friend just through cash
People can quickly betray for money
Laugh and a pretend then a stab you in the back
Some people pretend to be friendly, but ultimately betray you
Well me humble, a wait, Meekly
Standing confidently, yet modestly
a watch into the fire
Looking into the flames
Way deh blaze nuff a them a keep back
The blazing fire is keeping many people away
You run gone go dig you pit and set up them trap
Trying to escape consequences, but instead creating more problems
A bear wolf a go under the lock
Dangerous animals are breaking free
So King Emmanuel put on me turban wrap
Finding strength and comfort in Jamaican culture and religion
So them yah time Babylon you must get lash
The oppressive system must be defeated
Like a tomato you must get splash
Facing the harsh reality of violence and destruction
Them a chant bout me poor through me clothes full a patch
People talk poorly about poverty that I cannot help
And through them pull a door and got a key to them lock
Figuring out a way to succeed despite limited opportunities
Well Babylon Jesse Christ him black
Promoting the strength in black leaders
Find out the devil send them fi me hang them
Those who are trying to harm me will meet their end
Well Babylon you lose cause I nah pretend
Don't pretend to be something you're not, opposition will lose
Well a who go bend them fi me come straight them
Finding allies to help fight against the opposition
Caan follow I, nor the Lion in a the den
I am my own leader and cannot conform to others
Tell me now a who go friend them fi me go shame them
Finding friends who will help embarrass the opposition
With Selassie I free Emmanuel anthem
Proudly promoting the national anthem of Jamaica
Well then a who go strength them
Who will support the opposition?
To misled Jah children
Leading astray true believers
Babylon this never yet no problem
Problems will arise for those in opposition
Yow, a some skunk them
Calling out liars and fakes
Come we go dump them
Getting rid of harmful individuals
The wicked man tell me who do you praise?
Questioning the motives of those in opposition
The Alien
Unknown, potentially harmful individuals
In them yah time yah
Current situation
Me sey a them they got to bless
They must learn to do good
Fire got to bless
Threatening those who oppose with fiery destruction
Well then I live for Jah all my days
Living a life dedicated to god
And if a no King Selassie you deh praise well the heathen a go rage
Opposition will be stronger if faith is not placed in the divine
Fire me deh blaze
Continued violence and destruction towards opposition
So me tell them sey
Making a statement to opposition
Them a the real hypocrite
Opposition is full of hypocrisy
Them caan take me fire them a walk and a spit
Opposition tries to stop my passion, but will ultimately fail
Through no wicked I no subject did nah commit
I am not guilty of any wrongdoing
Them only rob the poor then go bow to the rich
Opposition is corrupt and bows to authority and wealth
Me find out a hatred nuff a practice
Opposition promotes hate
Mister Scrapehead just come fi you justice
Repercussions for wrongdoing are coming
Cause everyday you devise some mischief
Continued wrongdoings, leading to consequences
Now rude boy you ready 'cause things done sleve
Opposition will soon face consequences for their actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Donald Dennis, Miguel Orlando Collins, Sly Dunbar, Philip Burrell, MIGEL ORLANDO COLLINS
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1Don’t worry about the wicked
or envy those who do wrong.
2For like grass, they soon fade away.
Like spring flowers, they soon wither.
3Trust in the LORD and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
4Take delight in the LORD,
and he will give you your heart’s desires.
5Commit everything you do to the LORD.
Trust him, and he will help you.
6He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.
7Be still in the presence of the LORD,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
8Stop being angry!
Turn from your rage!
Do not lose your temper—
it only leads to harm.
9For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land.
10Soon the wicked will disappear.
Though you look for them, they will be gone.
11The lowly will possess the land
and will live in peace and prosperity.
12The wicked plot against the godly;
they snarl at them in defiance.
13But the Lord just laughs,
for he sees their day of judgment coming.
PSALM 37: 1-13 NLT.
@warsr519
Changed my life.. remember hearing this on a my brother mix.. I was like 13.. I’m 33 now.. still blastin 2019
@sevensieteS
Wow men almost same history... the difference im mexican, and at the beginning I just understand a little bit, but this was inspirational to my life.
@alana6779
Still soaking it in in 2020!!!! Never grow old EVER!!
@akilbalgo1497
Still Blasting in 2021!
@feliciamelhado
This one is one of the best songs made
@gnarliegoddon9968
Big facts I was 13 mum had sizzla blazing morning till night jah jah lol
@franciscothomas5439
a spliff, cedar wood incense and this track best morning combination.
@Andrefresh986
Spiritual 🙏 meds...
@quataeenyc4868
This music makes me unapologetic to serve god!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ beat the wicked!!!!!! God forever black people forever !!! We already won !
@delonthomas5049
Strenght blessings selah king África melanin generation