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I-I, I-I
Expression of self, possibly emphasizing personal experience or connection.
Nyabinghi order
Reference to the Nyabinghi order, a Rastafarian religious tradition involving drumming and chanting.
I-I, I-I, ooh yeah
Continuation of personal expression or emphasis.
I-I, I-I, mmh
Repetition of the opening expression for emphasis.
I-I, I-I
-Jah Jah with me through everything
Gratitude and acknowledgment of divine presence (Jah Jah) in everyday life, thanking for strength and life.
I have no fear for anything
-Jah give me all the strength I need
-To make it through this world I was born in
-Rastafari is my peace of mind
-Jah, thank you for your love and kindness
-For every drop of air I breathe
-And for waking me up this morning
-And when I'm trodding in the streets today
Request for divine presence and guidance while navigating the challenges of life, emphasizing the importance of continuity in prayer.
Please, Jah Jah, never leave my side
-And every little same prayer I say
-And now I'm saying it, one more time
-Trodding in the streets, I pray
-That Jah Jah, beg you please, never lef I and I
-Oh, never leave I and I
Emphasis on the plea for divine presence and guidance.
Rastafari heal my eyes, I can't see
Request for spiritual healing, guidance, and realization of true family ties in the Rastafari community. Recognition of the deceptive nature of some individuals.
All the possible things people could be
-Jah Jah, be my guide 'cause I can only
-Protect my flesh but people wear disguises, help me realize
-Teach me love unconditionally
-Can't go around preeing everybody
-The closest of friends will deceive you badly
-I learned that Rastafari is my family
-So when I'm trodding in the streets today
Continuation of the request for divine presence, guidance, and protection, extending the plea to family and personal life.
Please, Jah Jah, never leave my side
-And every little same prayer I say
-And I'm saying it too, one more time
-When I'm trodding in the streets, I pray
-I'm begging you please, never lef I and I, no (no, no, no, no)
-Oh Jah Jah (don't you leave)
Expression of the desire for continuous divine presence.
Either me going out, or whether I'm coming in, please watch over I
Plea for divine protection during various life situations, expressing confidence in eventual victory.
Protect my family when I no localized
-When trodding through these streets, keep my focus right
-No oversight, a bottle feel this life is so much light (yeah)
-But with you as my guide and shield
-Any pain I man feel, time will heal, yeah
-It's a joy to know it's signed and sealed
-Confident in the victory
-Anytime me sitting
Empty line, potentially indicating a pause or transition in the lyrics.
Notty trodding in the streets today
Continuation of the plea for divine presence, guidance, and assurance of never being abandoned.
Please, Jah Jah, never leave my side (Jah don't leave me for life)
-And every day the same prayer I say
-And I'm saying it, one more time
-When I'm trodding in the streets, I pray
-Jah Jah, never, never lef I and I (not even for a second)
-Yeah
Expression of affirmation or agreement with the preceding sentiments.
I-I, I-I
Repetition of the opening expression for emphasis.
Oh, Jah Jah, please
-I-I, I-I
-I-I, I-I
-I-I, I-I
-(Never lef)
Repetition of the plea for continuous divine presence.
(Never lef)
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