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.
Suffer If They Dont Hear
Sizzla Lyrics
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Dem righteousness and salvation for the Black african nation.
Yes Black man and Black woman be strong.
Trod Along.
Now is the time to go.
Find your love Africa's creation.
Now is the time to go.
The people will suffer if they doesn't hear.
System dem design is only to murder dem.
Ooh We need to help up each others yeah ay ay
Uh. Do it already, so we can do it again.
They will suffer if they doesn't hear.
Ooh system dem design a murder dem.
Oh we need to help up each others yeah ay ay oh.
Do it already so we can.
Everyone is searching to find a way home hey.
Enclosed in the dungeon of darkness aware we only have our souls hey.
No one has anytime for love neither Raspect for the words.
Busy getting caught, doing all sort.
Trying to please the evilous world ah.
Try to be free.
No longer wants to be whereas furnitures we have been sold yow.
We all shall live.
It doesn't cost us breeze
Africa we all coming home.
Ooh. Dem ah go sufffer if dem nah go hear.
System dem design, is only fe murder dem.
Yes we need to help up each others yeah ay.
Oh do it already. So we can do it all again.
They shall suffer if they doesn't hear.
Wo oh oh. Ah dat a murder dem.
Yes we need to help up each others yeah ay oh.
Rasta do it already dat mean we do it again.
Every morning they see demselves doing the same thing ow ow ow.
Until the dawning.
They slave for our wealth, me can't do a thing ooh.
You nuh fe neglect the farming.
The true and righteous way that we should all be living oh.
Take away dem get caught in.
Colonial life a cause bare killing.
A dat dem teach you seh.
Then run come put you hear.
Well dis yah time it is a riot. Yow.
No matter weh you say, me nah go lay lay.
So Babylon just stand quiet.
Because they shall suffer if they doesn't hear.
Oh the system dem design a murda dem.
Yes we need to help out each others yeah ay.
Oh do it already so we can do it again.
Yes. Dem ah go suffer if dem nah go hear.
Oi. System babylon design a murder dem.
Yes. We need to help out each others yeah.
Oh do it already so we can do it again.
Everyone is searching find a way home. Hey
Enclosed in the dungeon of darkness where Rastafari is our soul
The song "Suffer If They Don't Hear" by Sizzla talks about the struggles of Black Africans and the need for unity among Black people to overcome oppression, colonization, and slavery. The lyrics start with the mention of Holy Emmanuel I Selassie I, a reference to Haile Selassie I, the former emperor of Ethiopia who is considered to be the Messiah by the Rastafari movement. Sizzla highlights the importance of righteousness and salvation for the Black African nation, urging Black men and women to be strong and trod along. The message is about unity, as he encourages all Black people to find their love, Africa's creation, and not be enslaved by any other nation.
The song talks about the design of the system that is only meant to murder the Black people. Sizzla points out the need for Black people to help each other to overcome this oppression, emphasizing the importance of doing it now before it's too late. He speaks about the slavery of the mind and the need to break free from it. The lyrics portray how the current generation is busy trying to please the evil world, neglecting love and respect for others. The artist urges Black people to revert to the true and righteous way of living, which involves farming and not the colonial way of life. Sizzla predicts that if they don't listen to his message, people shall suffer, and the system shall murder them.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah man we seh holy Emmanuel I Selassie I. Jah Ah.
We recognize and acknowledge the holiness of Emperor Haile Selassie I as Jah, the one true God.
Dem righteousness and salvation for the Black african nation.
Haile Selassie I brings righteousness and salvation to the black African nation.
Yes Black man and Black woman be strong.
Black men and women must be strong and resilient.
Trod Along.
Continue to persevere through hardships and struggles.
Now is the time to go.
It is time to take action.
Find your love Africa's creation.
Reconnect with Africa, the birthplace of humanity and find love and unity there.
We won't be slave by no other nation.
We refuse to be enslaved by any other nation.
The people will suffer if they doesn't hear.
If the people do not listen, they will suffer the consequences.
System dem design is only to murder dem.
The current system is designed to harm and kill the people.
Ooh We need to help up each others yeah ay ay
We must support and aid each other.
Uh. Do it already, so we can do it again.
We must take action now, so we can continue to fight in the future.
Everyone is searching to find a way home hey.
Everyone is searching for their true home and identity.
Enclosed in the dungeon of darkness aware we only have our souls hey.
Trapped in a world of darkness, we rely only on our souls to guide us.
No one has anytime for love neither Raspect for the words.
People do not have time for love or respect for each other.
Busy getting caught, doing all sort.
People are preoccupied and distracted with trivial matters.
Trying to please the evilous world ah.
People are trying to conform and appease the corrupt world.
Try to be free.
We must strive for freedom and independence.
No longer wants to be whereas furnitures we have been sold yow.
We refuse to be treated like objects that can be bought and sold.
We all shall live.
Everyone deserves to live and thrive.
It doesn't cost us breeze
It doesn't take much effort or sacrifice.
Africa we all coming home.
We are all returning to our ancestral home in Africa.
Every morning they see demselves doing the same thing ow ow ow.
People are trapped in a cycle of repetition and monotony.
Until the dawning.
Until the new day arrives.
They slave for our wealth, me can't do a thing ooh.
People are enslaved to benefit the wealthy, and feel helpless to make a change.
You nuh fe neglect the farming.
We must not forget our roots and connection to the earth.
The true and righteous way that we should all be living oh.
We must live in a just and righteous way.
Take away dem get caught in.
We must reject and abandon the negative influences that trap and ensnare us.
Colonial life a cause bare killing.
The legacy of colonialism has caused a great deal of harm and violence.
A dat dem teach you seh.
That's what they taught you.
Then run come put you hear.
Then they expect you to listen.
Well dis yah time it is a riot. Yow.
Now is the time for a revolution and upheaval.
No matter weh you say, me nah go lay lay.
We will not be silenced or controlled.
So Babylon just stand quiet.
The oppressive forces should stay silent and step aside.
Oi. System babylon design a murder dem.
The Babylonian system is designed to harm and kill the people.
Rasta do it already dat mean we do it again.
As Rastafarians, we have already taken action and will continue to do so.
Contributed by Gavin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HeadHigh
2018 and still hitting the brain like it released today!!!
LIKKLE DANNY
SIZZLA LEGEND YOUR LYRICS HAS MADE MORETHAN IMPACT IN MY LIFE
Herbert Johnson , AK Hue mystic
Blessup Blessup Blessup Blessup Blessup Blessup Blessup Blessup By the will of the master of the universe moving forward with the force of father, Father Love's you much, Bless Bless Blessup Blessup, quote AK Bu Hue mystic,
LIKKLE DANNY
ANYTIME I LISTEN TO SIZZLA KALONJI IS LIKE AM READING AND MEDITATING FROM THE BIBLE
nev ro
Baddest underrated song by the Artist🦁
Samara Atkins
NO ONE has any time for LOVE neither RESPECT for the WORDS.. We will SUFFER if we do not HEAR..
Allison Haggard
Am so sorry for my people who's heart has gone away from their own truth, for Babylon so call comfort. What ah Judgement !😭🔥
Mr. Best
2018. Still a Big tune
Ellie London
Mr. Best
True
Patrick Nganga
Pure meditation clean like a scroll eat n grow woe unto Babylon... Sizzlassie kalonji chanting fyah