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.
Why Should I
Sizzla Lyrics
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Yeah mon music is a natural ting, fo di king of kings
Original ting, a di rastaman a sing, oh oh oh!
Why should I want to hurt my brother just for vanity
Why should I want to hurt my sister for the least of things
When I know I an I lives and reigns and rules over everything
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
The people all became a victim whoa
Because the system had made it so
Don't take no from no politics no
Scrubs and farasees I sink them below
One blood know it's that I come show
Just listen to this musical vibes that flow
From the seed what you sow and bear the fruits for today and tomorrow
Why should I want to hurt my brother just for vanity
Why should I want to hurt my sister for the least of things
When I know rastafari lives and reigns and rules over everything
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
I was born to protect black people pickney dem
No sir leave dem eant to conflict with dem
Mi bun dem out from early and just clear mi conscience
Caan sell mi out fi not a red scent
Righteousness is what the people want
Heathen rage tell dem be not so ignorant
Leak it, one step at a time
I tell you it to each and evry one Ethiopia set up your life
Why should I want to hurt my brother just for vanity
Why should I want to hurt my sister for the least of things
When I know rastafari lives and reigns and rules over everything
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
I sing, nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
Why should I want to hurt my brother just for vanity
Why should I want to hurt my sister for the least of things
When I know I an I lives and reigns and rules over everything
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
Hold the faith to make it great for the season
Don't you kill your brother for no foolish reason
Equal rights and justice they shall receive
And, Mother Earth gonna need you
So never let the pagan deceive you
Speak the truth for the children to believe you, oh oh
Why should I want to hurt my brother just for vanity
Why should I want to hurt my sister for the least of things
When I know I an I lives and reigns and rules over everything
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
Oh, nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
Oh! Why should I want to hurt black people just for vanity
Why should I want to hurt the children for the least of things
When I know Selassie I lives and reigns and rules over everything
Oh oh oh yeah, oooh yeah Jah rasta
Sizzla’s song “Why Should I” is an uplifting reggae track that encourages listeners to do what is right, to love one another and work towards the common goal of equality and justice. The song begins by acknowledging the power of music and its ability to bring people together. It then poses a rhetorical question about why anyone would want to hurt their brother or sister, emphasizing the importance of unity and compassion. Sizzla refers to himself as a protector of black children, denouncing conflict and promoting righteousness. He advocates for equality, reminding listeners that no one should be harmed or discriminated against for superficial or trivial reasons. The song concludes with a call to action to hold the faith, speak the truth, and work towards a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, know yourself, more life, strength, uh huh
Self-awareness and vitality are important, let's focus on growth
Why should I want to hurt my brother just for vanity
Inflicting harm on others for personal gain is senseless and wrong
Why should I want to hurt my sister for the least of things
Acts of violence towards women over trivial matters are unjustifiable
When I know I an I lives and reigns and rules over everything
As a follower of Rastafarianism, I believe in the power of our community and higher power
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
We must remain steadfast in our pursuit of justice and equality, regardless of obstacles
Because the system had made it so
The political and social systems in place have oppressed many individuals and groups
Don't take no from no politics no
We must not accept unjust policies and laws from those in power
Scrubs and farasees I sink them below
Those who are hypocrites and oppressors should be rejected
Righteousness is what the people want
People desire fairness and morality in their leaders and daily lives
Equal rights and justice they shall receive
We must fight for and demand equality and justice for all individuals
And, Mother Earth gonna need you
We must recognize the importance of environmentalism and sustainability
So never let the pagan deceive you
We must stay true to our beliefs and not be swayed by false ideologies
Speak the truth for the children to believe you, oh oh
It is our responsibility to teach younger generations to value honesty and truthfulness
Hold the faith to make it great for the season
We must remain faithful to our beliefs in order to make positive changes
Don't you kill your brother for no foolish reason
Acting violently towards others based on trivial matters is unacceptable
Oh, Why should I want to hurt black people just for vanity
Inflicting violence towards our own community out of selfish motives is nonsensical
Oh oh oh yeah, oooh yeah Jah rasta
An expression of religious belief and identity as a Rastafarian
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DONALD DENNIS, MELBOURNE GEORGE MILLER, PAUL CROSSDALE, MIGUEL COLLINS, DONALD ANTHONY DENNIS, MIGEL ORLANDO COLLINS, PAUL ELLINGSTON CROSDALE
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@ismaelgoros532
Yeah, know yuself, more life, strength, uh huh
Yeah mon music is a natural ting, fo di King of Kings
Original ting, a di Rastaman a sing, oh oh oh!
Why should I wanna hurt my brother just for vanity
Why should I wanna hurt my sister for the least of things
When I know I and I lives and reigns and rules over everything
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
The people all became a victim whoa
Because the system had made it so
Don't take no from no politics no
Scrubs and farasees I sink them below
One blood know it's that I come show
Just listen to this musical vibes that flow
From the seed what you sow and bear the fruits for today and tomorrow
Why should I wanna hurt my brother just for vanity
Why should I wanna hurt my sister for the least of things
When I know Rastafari lives and reigns and rules over everything
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
I was born to protect black people pickney dem
No sir leave dem eant to conflict with dem
Mi bun dem out from early and just clear mi conscience
Caan sell mi out fi not a red scent
Righteousness is what the people want
Heathen rage tell dem be not so ignorant
Leak it, one step at a time
I tell you it to each and evry one Ethiopia set up your life
Why should I wanna hurt my brother just for vanity
Why should I wanna hurt my sister for the least of things
When I know Rastafari lives and reigns and rules over everything
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
I sing, nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
Why should I wanna hurt my brother just for vanity
Why should I wanna hurt my sister for the least of things
When I know I and I lives and reigns and rules over everything
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
Hold the faith to make it great for the season
Don't you kill your brother for no foolish reason
Equal rights and justice they shall receive
And, Mother Earth gonna need you
So never let the pagan deceive you
Speak the truth for the children to believe you, oh oh
Why should I wanna hurt my brother just for vanity
Why should I wanna hurt my sister for the least of things
When I know I and I lives and reigns and rules over everything
Nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
Oh, nothing and no one gonna stop up us now from doing the right thing
Oh! Why should I wanna hurt black people just for vanity
Why should I wanna hurt the children for the least of things
When I know Selassie I lives and reigns and rules over everything
Oh oh oh yeah, oooh yeah Jah Rasta..🇯🇲💯🌏🌎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥More fire forever
@thernfoster2387
Epic tune! If you like Reggae tracks like this one, then check out these other KILLER TUNES!
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Chezidek - Dem A Fight We
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Bushman - Jail House
Freddie McGregor - Reggae On It
Bob Andy - Moses
Richie Spice - Prime Time Girl
Busy Signal - Hard Inna Earth
Tony Curtis - My God Is Real
Tony Tuff - Good Times
Ronnie Davis - No More Darling
Richie Spice - Crying Out For Love
Culture - Ethiopians Waan Guh Home
Jamelody - Pressure
Luciano - Blessings
Johnny Clarke - Dance To The Music
Ras Shiloh - Give A Little Love
Ras Shiloh - Come Down Jah Jah
Burning Spear - Foggy Road
Kirk Davis - God A Di Man
Israel Vibration - Licks & Kicks
Maytones - Throw Down Your Arms
Maytones - Johnny
Tamlins - Ting A Ling
Abysinnians - Keep On
Garnett Silk - Green Line
Glen Lewis - Painted Face
Ras Shiloh - Child Of A Slave
Jimmy Cliff - We All Are One
Junior Byles - Rasta No Pickpocket
Major Manzie - Bout Ya
I-Sasha - Who Jah Bless
Isaac Tulli - Radio Assault
Irie Souls - Blaze Up
Irie Souljah - Rastafari
Hugh Griffiths - African Dream
Half Pint - Mary Long Tongue
Half Pint - She's One In A Million
Taurus Riley - Shaka Zulu
Chevelle Franklyn Ft. Lady G - Thank You
Mikey Spice & Louie Culture - Grab Yuh Lass
Chezidek - Naturally
Mikey Spice - Born Again
Norris Reid - Reggae Feeling
Garnett Silk - Mystic Chant
Dezarie - Ease The Pain
Sylvia Tella - Jamaica Land
Terry Linen - Couldn't Be The Girl For Me
Leroy Gibbons - She's My Baby
Meditations - Babylon Trap Them
Gregory Isaacs - Poor Millionaire
Horace Martin - Peeping Tom
Horace Andy - Just Say Who
Anthony Malvo & Tiger - Tickle Me
Luciano - Saturday Night
Luciano & Lady G - Bounty Lover
Terror Fabulous - Number Two
Dugsy Ranks - Wifey
Louie Culture - Nanco
Barry Brown - Burial
Lucky Dube - Dracula
@meli.thechosen
Why should I wanna hurt my brother just for vanities?
Why should I wanna hurt my sisters for the least of things?
When I know Rastafari lives and reigns over everything
Nothing nor no-one gonna stop us now from doing the right thing
@masterah2926
melody90s real talk sizzla
@BossLyfe4eva
Big up ya self inna 2019 an 4 eva more!
@Yotna-MXD
As a DJ,this is the best and most positive reggae album my ears ever heard,sizzla “da real ting” 2019 and still 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@oceanlover2426
Yes I
2023 and still 🔥
@denroymorgan1539
Greetings.. as a fellow DJ.. the riddim called java including the instrumental just disappeared from YouTube... If you have the link for java riddim I'd appreciate it.
@karenburke904
Well did you ever watch sizzla in concert 2005 vp records in Miami you get your money worth that show was breakback from start to finish no hiccups the only thing it had to end dada in his prime commanding the stage that show was something else and the firehouse band it lives up to its name pure fire especially the drummer dusty who look alot like john holt
@inallthingsalkebulanfirst2462
They turned us one against the next. Black people, turn back to Marcus before it's too late!
One Love, Africa's Children.
@mrrawphantomsewerjr.3638
Why should i hurt my brothers and sisters rastafari is love
@wynalex7307
Tell me."Why should I fight against another person for what he has?"