Empire
Soke Lyrics

Education for every nation - Blaze up di fiyah and mash up di empire
Encouraging education and enlightenment to empower individuals to challenge and overthrow oppressive systems.

Love and truth make the system fail
Corrupt systems rely on lies and hate to maintain power, exposing them to truth can lead to their failure.

nuff confusion a put we brain inna jail
The confusion and misinformation being fed to us is like imprisoning our minds and limiting our potential.

invisible shackles and chain cyaan bail
Despite the lack of physical chains, the institutional and societal forces that oppress us are still very real and difficult to escape.

so mi sharpen mi blade and cut the dragon tail
Prepared to take down the cause of oppression like a warrior fighting a dragon.

politician dem play we just like a game
Politicians use us as pawns in their own game of power and control.

x amount of choice but it's all the same
We are given the illusion of choice, but all the options maintain the status quo and don't truly represent our needs and desires.

hollywood sacrifice for the price of fame
The dark side of fame and fortune is the sacrifice of morals and values to achieve it.

obsession with celebrity a keep a lead we a stray
Our obsession with celebrity culture is leading us away from our true selves and what really matters in life.

you lock up rasta but CIA provide cocaine
The government locks up and oppresses marginalized groups while benefiting from the very things they condemn.

manipulate the mind to make it love pain
The media and societal norms have conditioned us to accept and desire pain and suffering.

Dem a gwaan with Lucifer and make it rain
Those in power are making deals with the devil to maintain their control over society and profit at the expense of others.

wise people keep sane
Those who are aware of these issues must keep their wits about them and not succumb to the madness and confusion of the world.

Society make black man bleach him skin
Society and its standards of beauty have convinced black men to alter their appearance to fit in and be accepted.

cyaan see danger but mi see a shark fin
People are blind to the dangers around them, but the singer is hyper-aware and can see them clearly.

gwaan try your best but cyaan make mi light dim
Despite society's attempts to dim his light and be someone he's not, the artist remains true to himself and his values.

jah soldier nuh live life inna sin
The artist is a soldier for justice and righteousness and refuses to engage in sinful behavior.

artificial beauty too thin
The societal beauty standards that require people to be unnaturally thin are damaging and unrealistic.

bun chemical use herbal medicine
Rejecting Western medicine and instead turning to natural, herbal remedies.

lickle bwoy sell crack fe get car and shiny rim yeah
Young boys are being lured into selling drugs to attain material wealth and status symbols rather than being encouraged to seek education or other sustainable livelihoods.

the rich get richer so more people strugglin' yeah
The rich are getting richer while the rest of society continues to struggle and remain oppressed.

the bank thief mi money
Banks and other financial institutions are stealing money from average people through nefarious means and fees.

your pill make me feel sick and a make me gwaan funny
Pharmaceuticals that are meant to improve health can actually have negative side effects and alter our personalities.

your food keep me hungry, yeah
The food industry prioritizes profit over nutrition, leaving people malnourished and perpetually hungry.

your school brainwash pickney dem like a dummy
The education system is indoctrinating children with misinformation and not truly preparing them for the real world.

religion keep the world away from me
Organized religion is keeping the singer from connecting with spirituality in their own way and separating us from each other.

I wanna see woman dem respected
The singer desires for women to be treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

but first dem haffi respect dem selves
Women must first recognize their own self-worth and demand respect before others will give it to them.

cause i see nuff pain inflicted
The artist recognizes the widespread pain and suffering women have faced at the hands of a patriarchal society.

poisoning the water inna well
People in power are polluting the very things required for survival, such as clean water.

basic human rights dem restricted
Access to basic human rights is limited and restricted for certain populations.

everyday life we riskin'
Simply existing in our society puts us at risk due to the dangerous conditions and structures that are in place.

schizophrenic world this a sickenin'
The duality and hypocrisy of our world is sickening and disorienting.

can mi get a witness?
The artist is asking if anyone else can see and understand these issues and is willing to stand up against them.

People stand up, mash up di empire
Urging people to stand up and challenge the oppressive systems in place.

muss realize seh di devil is a liar
People must recognize the lies and misinformation being fed to us by those in power.

people wake up, mash up di empire
Rousing people from their apathy and encouraging them to take action against the powers that be.

walk through the fire, seek freedom, get higher
Challenging people to overcome adversity and oppression to attain true freedom and enlightenment.

people rise up, mash up di empire
Calling on those who are brave and unrelenting in the pursuit of justice to challenge the systems in place.

revolutionary mind never tired
Those who are committed to revolution and change cannot tire out or lose their passion for the cause.

people light up, mash up di empire
People must illuminate the oppressive structures in place and work to dismantle them.

make darkness retire
By challenging oppression and bringing it into the light, it will no longer be able to function and will fade away.