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.
Til It Somemore
Sizzla Lyrics
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[Instruments]
Well I say let the almighty Father we praise
And yes black people I love you always [instruments continue]
[Chorus:]
Farmerman till it some more, till the soil some more
Bare war ah gwan and the ghetto youths poor
Yow, ghetto youths skull ah bore
So farmerman till it some more, till it some more
Politician war ah gwan so put the food ah mi door
Till it some more, till it some more-yow! make the youths set secure, know now
[Verse 1:]
This is the awakening, rise from the dust
Ghetto youths stop complaining and go manifest yuh wok
As early as the morning, we dey load up the truck
With food from east, west, north, and from south
Me bring the crumb ah Kingston fi full dem gut
Ghetto youths hungry, me ah beg unno no fuss
No bother laugh because the government ah puss, me nah go carry dem stuff
Duff get rooks offer, nuff get brass
[Chorus:]
So till it some more, till it some more
Ghetto youths hungry, me say ghetto youths poor
Till it some more, till the soil some more
Babylon ah war and youths hungry and poor
Farmer till it some more, just till the soil little more
Ghetto youths hungry and the black woman dem poor
Till it some more, till it some more, yow! bun Theodore! den
[Verse 2:]
Dem ah war when the 'Binghi youth ah hail Selassie I
Like water in ah rock, me come fi ring dem dry
Me come fi have all ah dem problem pacify unless if I satisfy
Ghetto youths me say no cry
Remember to hail Emperor Selassie I
Cease from yuh war, put down yuh gun, ah bare gheto youths ah die
Ah who give yuh authority you little guy?
[Chorus:]
Till it some more, till it some more
You see ghetto youths ah fuss and ghetto youths ah live poor
Till it some more, Sizzla till the soil more
Yow! dem ah have the ghetto youths skull ah bore
Me say fi till it some more, give me righteousness more
Bare war ah gwan and ghetto youths skull ah born
Gimme little more, gimme the good herb fi sure-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, why?
[Saxophone plays]
(Na-na-na, no-no-no)
[Verse 3:]
I look to the east, and ah gather Rastafari children, ah make dem know say
Babylon system is the beast
And the head is John Pope and Elizabeth and the rest ah whole ah dem
Whey ah mix up in ah meat, and dem bloody feast
Have dem trigger dey squeeze and bun poor people dem ah cheat
Mi tell the ghetto youths and dem no fi go beneath 'cause
Babylon havoc dem watching
[Chorus:]
Till it some more, ill it some more
Bare war ah gwan and ghetto youths dem poor!
Till it some more, till it some more
Yow, farmer put down all the food ah mi door
Me say till it some-, Babylon no kill nothing more
Or else Rasta ah go judge you fi sure
No kill nothing more, righteousness more
Ghetto youths dey hungry and poor, well den
[Verse 1:]
Rise up from the awakening, from the dust
repeated Doh complain fi manifest Jah wok
As early as the morning, load the morning truck
From east, from west, from north me full it up-from sun touch the city
Gih dem food fi full up dem gut [line fading]
Unno no fuss, me nah go carry dem stuff [line fading]
The lyrics of Sizzla's song "Til It Somemore" convey a powerful message about the struggles and challenges faced by ghetto youths in Jamaica. The song encourages a grassroots effort to cultivate and harvest food, and to work hard to sustain oneself and one's community. The chorus repeats the phrase "Till it some more" as a call to action for farmers and community members to work harder and to not give up in the face of adversity.
The first verse describes the daily routine of loading trucks with food from different areas of Jamaica, and the struggles of trying to feed hungry youth in the face of government neglect. The verse criticizes the government for failing to provide for its citizens and calls for community members to work together to feed each other. The second verse encourages peaceful resolution to conflicts and warns against violence, calling upon individuals to set aside their differences and work together for the greater good. The third verse criticizes the Babylon system for its greed and oppression and calls upon people to rise up and fight back against the forces that keep them oppressed.
Overall, the song is a powerful message of hope and resilience in the face of hardship. It encourages hard work, perseverance, and community support as a means of overcoming struggle and finding success in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Rise up from the awakening, from the dust
Starting anew and leaving behind the old ways
repeated Doh complain fi manifest Jah wok
Stop complaining and work towards fulfilling your dreams
As early as the morning, load the morning truck
Wake up early and start working hard
From east, from west, from north me full it up-from sun touch the city
Source food from all directions until it is abundant
Gih dem food fi full up dem gut [line fading]
Provide food for the hungry
Unno no fuss, me nah go carry dem stuff [line fading]
Do not complain and do not rely on the government for help
Till it some more, till the soil some more
Continue working hard and farming the land
Bare war ah gwan and the ghetto youths poor
There is a lot of violence and poverty in the ghettos
Rainshower me say pour
Pray for rain to water the crops
Yow, ghetto youths skull ah bore
The ghettos are a difficult place to live
Politician war ah gwan so put the food ah mi door
Politicians are fighting for power, so bring food directly to me
make the youths set secure, know now
Provide security for the youth of the community
Like water in ah rock, me come fi ring dem dry
Stop violence and bring peace to the community
Me come fi have all ah dem problem pacify unless if I satisfy
Help solve people's problems and fulfill their needs
Remember to hail Emperor Selassie I
Pay tribute to the great leader Emperor Selassie I
Ah who give yuh authority you little guy?
Questioning those who claim to have power
You see ghetto youths ah fuss and ghetto youths ah live poor
The youth in the ghetto are struggling and fighting to survive
Sizzla till the soil more
Sizzla is working hard to farm and provide food
Gimme little more, gimme the good herb fi sure
Provide more of the good plant that helps people
I look to the east, and ah gather Rastafari children
Turning to faith and community for support
Babylon system is the beast
The system is corrupt and destructive
And the head is John Pope and Elizabeth and the rest ah whole ah dem
The leaders are to blame for the situation
Whey ah mix up in ah meat, and dem bloody feast
The leaders have their own agendas and are not helping the people
Babylon no kill nothing more
Stop the violence and killing
Or else Rasta ah go judge you fi sure
Those responsible will be judged by their actions
righteousness more
Do what is right and moral
Ghetto youths dey hungry and poor, well den
The youth in the ghetto are struggling with hunger and poverty
Contributed by Joseph H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dawn Bledman
Still a classic in 2022... love in the house🥰🥰
J Howell
Like always! Sizzla speaking peace unity, and providing a fertile foundation for the next generation! Bless up!
Juliano Vilachi
2019 STILL KEEPING THE FIRE BLAZING 🌎👊💥💥💥💥💣💣💣💣
Shekaul
this song is so addictive!!! Big Ups to Sizzla, from all the way down in Louisiana
Bookie Austin
Shekaul Louisiana 😋😋😋😋
Prince G
love this song, listen it every day.
LEIA ESTRELLA
Best song ever made period!! The music is phenomenal and the lyrics?!? Omg
GODBODY SUPERNATURAL HEALING
truTh!💥💫🤜💥🤛💫💦💨
Real War6
Big up @Sizzla from yesterday today and tomorrow highest meditation of quality music than only to listen u can read his music's while listening 🔥🇯🇲
Kristy Dennis
Love this song