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.
Saturated
Sizzla Lyrics
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Saturated with the system, which way they go
Don't you be frustrated
Selassie love you little boys and girls now
Things they have created is not for you little ears
Rasta now relate you the way that you should go yo
The unemployed no longer wants to be used
Those get caught have been used as the tools
Victims pay the price always been fooled
To the high society ah this is a ridicule
Revolution make them tremble inna them shoes
Free as the wind ways of the nowadays youth
Burning and ah loot yo
CHORUS
Saturated with the system, which way they go ey
Don't you be frustrated
Jah Jah love you little boys and girls whoa now
Things they have created is not for you little ears
Rasta return, Nyabinghi
The youths them say, Ethiopia them ah go
Well Babyl, Babylon cup was never yet clean
Yet them sup from their hand just see what I mean
Get caught with the ritual of riches and dreams
Rasta natural, set them free as the stream
Pressure of the poor there was never yet seen
And no one care they go at their own speed
Youths them ah bawl and all mouth have to feed
Even though the have they never share the wheat ow
CHORUS
Saturated with the system, which way they go ey
Don't you be frustrated
Emanuel love you little boys and girls yo
Things they have created is not for you little ears no
Rastaman ah chant
Now the ghetto youths them know say, ah Ethiopia them fi go
Me tell them say so light yet so heavy, why you cry tell me
People fight for your rights and liberty
Me tell them flour and rice alone that cyar help we
Everyday another price send down calamity
The government cyar make it right ah them ah kill we
For repatriation we holdin steady
Ah nuff leggo them order through them belly
Ah brimstone ah get them silly
Come mek we slew them Nyabinghi
Waan place them _______
Yo and ah it ah support your slavery
Mister big man have it mek you dwell inna folly
From me bun de fyah yah I give no apology
The whole ah dem gone astray through them luxury
Go tell them say fi pray dem cyar tell me sorry ah ah oh
CHORUS
Saturated with the system, which way they go ey
Don't you be frustrated
Emanuel love uno little boys and girls oh
Things they have created is not for you little ears no no
Rastafari and I relate you upon the path that you must go no no
Well the unemployed no longer wants to be used
Modern day slavery, computer rules
Those get caught have been used as the tools
Victims pay the price always been fooled
To the high society ah this is a ridicule
Revolution make them tremble inna them shoes
Free as the wind ways of the nowadays youth
Burning and ah loot yo
CHORUS
Saturated with the system, which way they go
Never be frustrated
Marcus love unno little boys and girls no no
Things they have created is not for you little ears no no
Nyabinghi dey chant now Jamaican youth yo
Which way dem fi go...
The lyrics to Sizzla's song "Saturated" are about the plight of the unemployed and the effects of modern-day slavery on society. He talks about how the system has created a world for the rich and powerful, leaving behind the youth and the poor. The chorus of the song encourages listeners not to be frustrated with the system and to follow the way of Rastafari. Sizzla urges the youth to be free and to embrace their culture.
The unemployed are tired of being used as tools for the system. They are being treated as modern-day slaves, as computer rules govern their lives. Those who get caught up in this system pay the price and are constantly being fooled. The high society finds this a ridiculous affair, but the revolution will make them tremble in their shoes. The youth of today are free as the wind, and they are tired of being used and abused by the system.
Sizzla urges the youth to embrace their culture and follow the way of Rastafari. He reminds them that they are loved by Selassie, and that the things created by the system are not meant for their ears. The song is a call for the youth to be free and to embrace their heritage, to reject the system and to follow the path of Rastafari.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturated with the system, which way they go
Oppressed by the system, it is unclear which direction to take
Don't you be frustrated
Don't lose hope or give up
Selassie love you little boys and girls now
Rastafarian God loves all people, especially the youth
Things they have created is not for you little ears
The corrupt actions of those in power are kept hidden from the innocent
Rasta now relate you the way that you should go yo
Rastafarians will guide individuals towards a righteous path
The unemployed no longer wants to be used
Unemployed people no longer want to be taken advantage of
Modern day slavery, computer rules
Technology is being used to perpetuate modern slavery
Those get caught have been used as the tools
Individuals who get caught in the system are simply being used as tools
Victims pay the price always been fooled
Victims always suffer the consequences and are deceived by those in power
To the high society ah this is a ridicule
The actions of high society are a joke and deserve ridicule
Revolution make them tremble inna them shoes
Revolution will strike fear into those in power
Free as the wind ways of the nowadays youth
The youth of today seek freedom like the wind
Burning and ah loot yo
Riots and looting as a form of protest are happening
Jah Jah love you little boys and girls whoa now
Jehovah loves all people, especially the youth
Rasta return, Nyabinghi
Rastafarian return to traditional Nyabinghi beliefs and practices
The youths them say, Ethiopia them ah go
The youth believe that returning to Ethiopia is the way forward
Well Babyl, Babylon cup was never yet clean
Babylon's actions have never been pure or just
Yet them sup from their hand just see what I mean
They benefit from their immoral actions
Get caught with the ritual of riches and dreams
Those caught in the pursuit of wealth and status
Rasta natural, set them free as the stream
Rastafarians believe in living a natural and free lifestyle
Pressure of the poor there was never yet seen
The burden of poverty has not been truly understood
And no one care they go at their own speed
Those in power do nothing to alleviate poverty and hardship
Youths them ah bawl and all mouth have to feed
The youth are crying out for help and have no means to survive
Even though the have they never share the wheat ow
Even though they have plenty, they never share with the needy
Emanuel love you little boys and girls yo
Rastafarian God loves all people, including children
Rastaman ah chant
Rastafarians are singing and praising their God
Now the ghetto youths them know say, ah Ethiopia them fi go
The youth in the ghetto believe that returning to Ethiopia is the solution
Me tell them say so light yet so heavy, why you cry tell me
The situation seems light but it is actually very serious
People fight for your rights and liberty
People are fighting for their rights and freedom
Me tell them flour and rice alone that cyar help we
Food alone will not solve the problem
Everyday another price send down calamity
Every day there is a new crisis to deal with
The government cyar make it right ah them ah kill we
The government is incapable of providing justice and is responsible for the people's suffering
For repatriation we holdin steady
The movement for repatriation to Ethiopia is growing stronger
Ah nuff leggo them order through them belly
They are easily controlled by their desires
Ah brimstone ah get them silly
Their immoral actions will lead to punishment
Come mek we slew them Nyabinghi
The call for violent retribution against those in power
Waan place them _______
The missing word suggests a place or position of power
Yo and ah it ah support your slavery
Their immoral actions perpetuate the system of slavery and oppression
Mister big man have it mek you dwell inna folly
The wealthy are blinded by their privilege and foolish actions
From me bun de fyah yah I give no apology
He will not apologize for his beliefs or actions
The whole ah dem gone astray through them luxury
The wealthy have lost their way due to their obsession with luxury
Go tell them say fi pray dem cyar tell me sorry ah ah oh
He will not forgive those who do not repent and make amends
Marcus love unno little boys and girls no no
Rastafarian God loves all people, especially the youth
Nyabinghi dey chant now Jamaican youth yo
The traditional Nyabinghi practices are being revived among Jamaican youth
Which way dem fi go...
It is unclear which path to take
Contributed by Mackenzie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Natasha Jones
here in 2020 and the way this song is even more relevant now and has me seriously contemplating becoming a rasta and truly fighting the good fight. wow!
Daniel
✊🏾❤️
i kel
In the hills away for the towns and cities, away from the tv/radio programming seems to be the life for persons who truly connect with nature.... Everything about what happening in these times is really tough on the soul.
BLACK STAR MOVEMENTS ASSOCIATION
Here 2023 and read your comment...did you make the conscious transition sista?
Bigmouth Entertainment
Haile Selassie's teachings are the key to becoming a Rasta... blessed love ❤
dekaven francis
This is one of Sizzla's biggest tunes of all time...
jahluva2000
This is one of my favorite songs of ALL Time. Kalonji is a song writing phrophet and a genious bredren. Jah BLess
Craig Whyte
Sizzla songs can't die .
Daniel
BIG TRACK❤️sounds like it were made for 2021!
Black is Amazing
Just off sheer talent Sizzla is the most prolific and potent reggae artiste ever. Don't have an equal