Twinkle Brothers are a high quality harmony group from the glory days of reggae vocal ensembles. They craft classic songs that stick to praising Rasta, spreading good vibes, and lamenting the problems of the world. Always backed by a tight and heavy live roots section, their music can't disappoint, and should become an essential part of your collection. Jah!
Give Rasta Praise
Twinkle Brothers Lyrics
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(Give Rastafari the Praise)
He sounds of the Isle of Spring
Grade down Babylon Race
Right down to the ground
(Grade down Babylon Race)
Break it down break it down
Chant down Babylon Race
(Keep cool, keep cool)
Cool like cucumber
And don't get heart like some youth, oh dare
Don't be nobody's foul, no no
(Don't be nobody's foots too)
Don't be no Bagaboo, no Bagaboo, no Bagaboo
Father of all I-Ration
(So primor fo every Nation)
His roots, Naty Naty Bongo Red, "????" Lights!
Jah Rastafari is Dread, tell me what I say
(Jah Rastafari a' Dread!)
Rastaman
Jah Rastafari a' Dread
He's old as the moutain, cool as the breeze, fresh as the "??????"
He's old but young
(young but old)
Eternal King
You can't beat down that I say!
King of Kings oh
(Lord of Lords)
"No name?" Almighty
King of Kings Yeah
(Lord of Lords)
You can't beat down that I say
King of Kings oh
"No name?" Almighty...
The Twinkle Brothers's song "Give Rasta Praise" is a hymn to Rastafarianism, which is a religious movement that originated in Jamaica in the 1930s. The song encourages listeners to give praise to Rastafari, the god of the Rastafarian religion. The lyrics implore people of African descent to embrace their heritage, by being proud of their race and culture. The song urges listeners to break down the oppressive structures of Babylon and to keep calm in the face of trouble.
The lyrics also highlight the idea of I-Ration, which is a concept in Rastafarianism that refers to the divine power that flows through all things. The song mentions Naty Naty Bongo Red and "????" Lights, which are likely references to Rastafarian figures or concepts. The song ends with a repeated affirmation of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, asserting the power and glory of Rastafari.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's be Thou of African Race
Let us embrace our African heritage
(Give Rastafari the Praise)
Praise and worship Rastafari
He sounds of the Isle of Spring
His music brings joy and rejuvenation
(Grade down Babylon Race)
Bring down Babylon's corrupt system
Right down to the ground
Completely dismantle it
Break it down break it down
Break down the system
Chant down Babylon Race
Use chanting and music to bring down Babylon
Let no more trouble worry you
Stay calm and peaceful
(Keep cool, keep cool)
Stay cool-headed
Cool like cucumber
Be calm and relaxed
And don't get heart like some youth, oh dare
Don't get disheartened like some young people
Don't be nobody's foul, no no
Don't be anyone's fool
(Don't be nobody's foots too)
Don't let anyone control you
Don't be no Bagaboo, no Bagaboo, no Bagaboo
Don't be a coward or a pushover
Father of all I-Ration
Rastafari is the father of all creation
(So primor fo every Nation)
The most supreme for every nation
His roots, Naty Naty Bongo Red, "????" Lights!
His roots are deep and connected to the earth and the stars
Jah Rastafari is Dread, tell me what I say
Rastafari is to be feared, do you understand?
(Jah Rastafari a' Dread!)
Rastafari is a feared and respected entity
Rastaman
A person who follows Rastafari
Jah Rastafari a' Dread
Rastafari is to be feared and revered
He's old as the moutain, cool as the breeze, fresh as the "??????"
Rastafari is ancient, calm and refreshing
He's old but young
Rastafari is timeless
(young but old)
Young in spirit but old in wisdom
Eternal King
Rastafari is an eternal and divine ruler
You can't beat down that I say!
You cannot defeat Rastafari
King of Kings oh
Rastafari is the king of all kings
(Lord of Lords)
He is the lord of all lords
"No name?" Almighty
Rastafari is the nameless and all-powerful entity
King of Kings Yeah
Rastafari is the ultimate king
(Lord of Lords)
He is the lord of all lords
You can't beat down that I say
You cannot defeat Rastafari
King of Kings oh
Rastafari is the king of all kings
"No name?" Almighty...
Rastafari is the all-powerful and unnameable entity
Contributed by Jake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jhonywalker002
Bless be thou of African race (Give Rastafari the praise)
These sounds of the isle of Spring
Break down Babylon reign (Right down to the ground)
Break down Babylon reign (Break it down, break it down)
Chant down Babylon reign
Let no more trouble worry you (Keep cool, keep cool)
Cool like cucumber
And don't get hot like some youths who out there
Don't be nobody's fool (No, no)
Don't be nobody foot stool (No)
Don't be no bagaboo (No bagaboo, no bagaboo, yeah)
Father of all iration (Supreme of a every nation)
His roots, natty natty bongo red, dreadlocks
Jah Rastafari is dread (Tell me when I say)
Jah Rastafari are dread (Rastaman)
Jah Rastafari are dread
He's old as the mountain, cool as the breeze
Fresh as the dew at dawn (Oh, oh)
He's old, but young (Young but old)
Eternal king (You can't beat down that, I say)
King of Kings (Oh)
And Lord of Lords (Crown him almighty)
King of Kings (Yeah)
And Lord of Lords (You can't beat down that, I say)
King of Kings (Oh)
we keep adding lyrics for roots all the time on Genius so look it up
@djpeppa6793
Huge classicβ¦
So powerfulβ¦
The Live at Reggae Sunsplash is surely one of the greatest reggae album I have never heard, can listen it again and againβ¦
Underrated groups in my opinion
@summercoat
Six million dollar dubs here, BD. Keep on keeping on, bruv. ππ½ππ½β€οΈππ
@josepacheco3263
Pedrada π―π²ππβ€π
@emersoncoutinho7210
Maravilha!
@jhonywalker002
Bless be thou of African race (Give Rastafari the praise)
These sounds of the isle of Spring
Break down Babylon reign (Right down to the ground)
Break down Babylon reign (Break it down, break it down)
Chant down Babylon reign
Let no more trouble worry you (Keep cool, keep cool)
Cool like cucumber
And don't get hot like some youths who out there
Don't be nobody's fool (No, no)
Don't be nobody foot stool (No)
Don't be no bagaboo (No bagaboo, no bagaboo, yeah)
Father of all iration (Supreme of a every nation)
His roots, natty natty bongo red, dreadlocks
Jah Rastafari is dread (Tell me when I say)
Jah Rastafari are dread (Rastaman)
Jah Rastafari are dread
He's old as the mountain, cool as the breeze
Fresh as the dew at dawn (Oh, oh)
He's old, but young (Young but old)
Eternal king (You can't beat down that, I say)
King of Kings (Oh)
And Lord of Lords (Crown him almighty)
King of Kings (Yeah)
And Lord of Lords (You can't beat down that, I say)
King of Kings (Oh)
we keep adding lyrics for roots all the time on Genius so look it up
@tomcobbe6705
Thanks for the lyrics. It's
Fresh as the dew at dawn
@jhonywalker002
@Tom Cobbe thanks
@SandDabs
@@tomcobbe6705 Father of all iration, Supreme over every nation. π€
@fabianoedavimeufilhotv4726
Muito bom,manda um salve pra SΓ£o LuΓs Ma,Jamaica Brasileira!
@roccom5988
Magnifico.