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.
You Gonna Need My Love
Sizzla Lyrics
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Oh yeah! Sizzla Kolonji shout...
Girl you gonna need my love
Girl you gonna need my joy
A lot of love I've got inside my heart
Can't be destroyed
Girl you gonna need my joy
Now move up! The youths dem prospering and so what
Jah's has done a lot for them, yeah move up
The youths prospering, just find their lot
Jah's has done a lot for them
Yes I do welcome, this generation
With vast education, steadfast for the nation
Now you might be thinking why are you in such situation
Life have opportunity? Congratulations.
Show love. Inspiration.
And answers with the necessary information.
About livin' within this civilization
Knowledge removes all stress and frustration
School and college, got to part of the accommodations
Building a new way, good foundation
Stand strong on your achievements,
Jah make me so strong, I got to sing your song
Move up! The youths dem prospering just try know that
Jah's done a lot for them, yeah move up
The youths dem prospering try know that
Jah's done a lot for them
Woah move up!
Organize we gonna shine the brightest
Know that is Selassie-I shining so brightly
Jah will help us if Babylon think dem too strong for us
Heaven and the earth oh it belong to us
Ethiopia open and stretch forth her hands to us...
In Sizzla's song "You Gonna Need My Love," the singer talks about how his love and joy cannot be destroyed and that the girl he is addressing is going to need his love and joy. The song starts off with Sizzla expressing his excitement about the tune, and then he goes on to talk about love and joy. He sings about how his love and joy cannot be destroyed, and how the girl he is addressing is going to need his love and joy. He also talks about how the younger generation is prospering and how Jah has done a lot for them.
Sizzla then goes on to welcome the younger generation and talks about how education is necessary for a good foundation. He encourages the young people to show love, find inspiration, and deal with stress and frustration through knowledge. Sizzla wants the younger generation to be strong and proud of their achievements, and he believes that Jah has made him strong enough to sing his song.
The chorus repeats, where Sizzla sings that the youth is prospering and that they need to move up. He talks about how they need to organize themselves to shine the brightest and that they will do so with the help of Jah. He ends the song by expressing the idea that heaven and earth belong to them, and that Ethiopia is open and ready to stretch forth her hands to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you gonna need my love
I have a lot of love in my heart that you will need in the future.
Girl you gonna need my joy
There will be times when you will need happiness, and I can provide that for you.
A lot of love I've got inside my heart
I have an abundance of love within me that I can share with you.
Can't be destroyed
My love is so strong that it can withstand any obstacle in its way.
I know you gonna need my love
I am aware that at some point in the future, you will need my love.
Girl you gonna need my joy
You will require my happiness in order to overcome some of life's challenges.
Now move up! The youths dem prospering and so what
The younger generation is making progress and should continue to do so.
Jah's has done a lot for them, yeah move up
The youth have been blessed, and they should continue to progress in life.
Yes I do welcome, this generation
I greet and accept the younger generation with open arms.
With vast education, steadfast for the nation
The younger generation is educated and committed to their country.
Now you might be thinking why are you in such situation
You may wonder why you are in certain circumstances.
Life have opportunity? Congratulations.
When life grants you an opportunity, take advantage of it and celebrate.
Show love. Inspiration.
Spread love and inspire others.
And answers with the necessary information.
Provide the answers necessary to help people move forward in life.
About livin' within this civilization
Discuss how to navigate life in society.
Knowledge removes all stress and frustration
Having knowledge can relieve stress and frustration in life.
School and college, got to part of the accommodations
Education is a critical element in life's journey.
Building a new way, good foundation
Creating a better future requires laying a strong foundation.
Stand strong on your achievements
Be proud of what you have accomplished.
Jah make me so strong, I got to sing your song
God has given me strength, and I am compelled to sing his praises.
Organize we gonna shine the brightest
We can achieve greatness by working together and being organized.
Know that is Selassie-I shining so brightly
We can be successful because we have the blessings of God.
Jah will help us if Babylon think dem too strong for us
God will support us if our enemies think they are stronger than us.
Heaven and the earth oh it belong to us
We have a right to everything on the earth and in heaven.
Ethiopia open and stretch forth her hands to us...
We can receive the blessings of Ethiopia and tap into its energy.
Writer(s): Miguel Orlando Collins, Patrick Golding
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jessi35742
Still listening to this song 2023 Jerome Jessi jones from
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@ladytaone
MEEE GUSTA♥
@naiduk
bless!!
@MrLionHigh
Give Thanks for this tune ! Blessed
@sistalydi
Beautifull Song ,Large Up Sizzla blessing & protection