Lyrics
And is a su su come su su come su su come su su come
Expressing a repetitive, rhythmic chant, emphasizing a gathering or coming together.
Fire bun deeem
Expression of disdain or contempt towards a group or idea.
Then is a su su come su su come su su come su su come
Reiteration of the gathering or coming together with a chant.
Fire bun deeem...why?
Questioning the reason or purpose for the contempt expressed in line 2.
Natty dread
Referring to a person with natural, unprocessed dreadlocks.
Taking over... shout it and tell dem Culture
Assertion that the natural dreadlocked individual is gaining prominence, encouraging others to acknowledge and inform others about the culture.
Natty dread...Natty curly congo ayah
Reaffirming the presence and prominence of the natural dreadlocked individual.
Taking over
Reiteration of the assertion that the natural dreadlocked individual is rising in prominence.
For I hear the baldheads dem a screw among demselfs for di dready
Observation of non-dreadlocked individuals gossiping or speaking negatively among themselves about the dreadlocked individual.
Fire bun dem
Expression of contempt or disregard towards those speaking negatively.
Natty dread...can't you hear!
Rhetorical question asking if others can perceive the significance and rise of the natural dreadlocked individual.
Taking over...once at last in Revelation time
Indicating that in the time of a divine revelation, the rise of the natural dreadlocked individual is finally happening.
Natty dread..
Reaffirming the presence and ascent of the natural dreadlocked individual.
Taking over..oooh Jah... yeah
Expressing acknowledgement or praise to Jah (God) regarding the rise of the natural dreadlocked individual.
Once upon a time
Referencing a past era.
We couldn't get a blight...Natty Dread
Highlighting the struggles faced by the natural dreadlocked individual in the past.
Everyone had got something in hand except Natty Dread
Noting that everyone else had possessions or advantages except the natural dreadlocked individual.
Natty Dread..take it or leave it
Asserting that acceptance of the natural dreadlocked individual is non-negotiable.
Taking over...technically
Stating the gradual ascendancy of the natural dreadlocked individual in a methodical manner.
Natty Dread..never get weary
Affirming the perseverance and endurance of the natural dreadlocked individual.
Taking over...you take it oh
Encouraging acceptance of the rising prominence of the natural dreadlocked individual.
For a little while dread
Noting the temporary nature of the dominance of others compared to the enduring rise of the natural dreadlocked individual.
Taking over...yeah
Reiteration of the gradual ascension and prominence of the natural dreadlocked individual.
Natty Dread.. Jah choose and son of vision say
Indicating divine selection and affirmation of the natural dreadlocked individual by a visionary son of Jah (God).
Taking over...for victory at last
Asserting the eventual triumph or victory of the natural dreadlocked individual.
Natty Dread...rise your rights and Black people say all nations
Encouraging the natural dreadlocked individual and Black people to assert their rights, with the hope of uniting all nations.
Taking over....yeh oh Jah....
Reaffirming the divine support and eventual dominance of the natural dreadlocked individual.
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