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Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican trio who had major success during the 70's at the 'Channel One' studio and record label at Maxfield Avenue, Jamaica.
Despite their heyday at Channel One, the trio continued to produce sublime work in later years, notably for 'Gussie Clarke' with the classic 'Pass The Kouchie' which rode an updated cut of an old Studio One instrumental called 'Full Up'. The tune was also covered by the English group 'Musical Youth' but was known as 'Pass The Dutchie'.
Natural Natty
The Mighty Diamonds Lyrics
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(Natty Dread)
Everything dem lose dem cuss and abuse Natty Dread,
(Natty Dread)
A pity dem no know wha go gwane when de right time come.
Try no fe learn dat Natty have fe slave fe what him earn,
Under the pressures of the big big boss is all around,
A weh dem no like is just little locks upon his head.
(Natty Dread)
Is a full time dem know right now say Natty a natural man,
Is a full time dem know right now say Natty a Dreadlocks.
Is a full time dem know say Natty a natural man,
Is a full time dem know right now say Natty a Dreadlocks,
yeah.
Try and understand dat Natty have fe slave fe what he
earn,
Under the pressures of the big big boss is all around,
All Natty do is live off the laws of Jah Jah Dread.
A weh dem no like is just little locks upon his head.
Is a full time dem know right now say Natty a natural man,
Is a full time dem know right now say Natty a Dreadlocks.
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In The Mighty Diamonds' song "Natural Natty," the singer laments the way people judge and criticize the titular character, Natty Dread, for his lifestyle and appearance. Despite facing abuse and disrespect from those around him, Natty Dread lives by the laws of Jah and continues to be true to himself. The singer notes that it's unfortunate that people don't realize what Natty will do when the right time comes, suggesting that he has a power or strength beyond what others expect.
The lyrics also touch on the societal pressures that Natty Dread faces as a "slave" to what he earns and the bigger boss figures around him. Despite this, he stays true to his beliefs and values, living by the laws of Jah. The references to Natty's "little locks" on his head suggest that even his physical appearance is a source of criticism and judgement from others.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything dem miss dem run up dem mouth pon Natty Dead,
People talk smack about Natty Dread when they don't understand him.
Everything dem lose dem cuss and abuse Natty Dread,
When people are upset, they take it out on Natty Dread.
A pity dem no know wha go gwane when de right time come.
It's unfortunate that they don't realize what's coming to them.
Try no fe learn dat Natty have fe slave fe what him earn,
Don't forget that Natty Dread worked hard to earn what he has.
Under the pressures of the big big boss is all around,
Natty Dread faces obstacles due to the powerful people around him.
All Natty do is live off the laws of Jah Jah Dread.
Natty Dread follows the ways of Jah and that's all he needs to live.
A weh dem no like is just little locks upon his head.
The only thing that they dislike about him is his appearance.
Is a full time dem know right now say Natty a natural man,
It's about time that people recognize that Natty Dread is just being himself.
Is a full time dem know right now say Natty a Dreadlocks.
It's time for people to accept that Natty Dread is a man with dreadlocks.
Is a full time dem know say Natty a natural man,
They should recognize that Natty Dread is a natural, authentic person.
Is a full time dem know right now say Natty a Dreadlocks,
It's time for them to acknowledge that Natty Dread wears dreadlocks.
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