Spit Fire
Spit Fire: Natty Dread's Battle for Love and Freedom
Lyrics
The war today
The current conflict or struggle.
By the way
An incidental remark or information.
Spit Fire (I say)
An expression urging intense or passionate action, possibly resistance.
I live here in Babylon (Babylon)
Expressing living in a place associated with corruption and materialism, likely metaphorical as Babylon symbolizes such traits.
But my home is, my home is Zion
Contrasting the physical location (Babylon) with a spiritual or ideal home (Zion), indicating a desire for a better, more spiritual place.
Oh Natty Dread be always strong (always strong)
Encouraging resilience and strength in the face of challenges, referring to 'Natty Dread' as a strong figure.
In the love of Jah, the love of Lion
Finding strength and love in the divine (Jah) and symbolized by the lion, a powerful and majestic creature often associated with royalty and strength.
Natty Dread inna Babylon
Reiterating the presence of 'Natty Dread' in Babylon, emphasizing the challenging environment.
Natty Dread inna Babylon
Repeated emphasis on the existence of 'Natty Dread' in Babylon, possibly highlighting resistance and persistence.
Rasta rise up, Rasta rise up
Calling upon the Rastafarian community to stand up, possibly in response to the challenges faced in Babylon.
Natty Dread inna Babylon
Repeating the presence of 'Natty Dread' in Babylon, underlining the endurance and strength of the character.
Natty Dread inna Babylon
Further reinforcing the idea of 'Natty Dread' in Babylon, emphasizing the continuous struggle.
Rasta rise up, Rasta rise up
Encouraging the Rastafarian community to rise up, maintaining a sense of empowerment in challenging circumstances.
The war today (inna Babylon)
Reiteration of the ongoing war or conflict in Babylon, emphasizing its pervasive nature.
By the way (inna Babylon)
A casual mention or remark regarding the ongoing situation in Babylon.
Spit Fire (I say)
Reiterating the call to action, urging the expression of intense passion or resistance in the form of 'Spit Fire.'
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