Lyrics
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, na, na, yeah
Expression of refusal and emphasis on the following lyrics
Whoa, again, whoa, again, whoa
Emphatic expression, possibly indicating a sense of awe or realization
Rastaman, you seed shall inherit the earth
A reference to the Rastaman, suggesting a promise that their descendants will inherit the earth
Congo man your seed shall flourish the earth
Similar to line 4, emphasizing that the seed of the Congo man will flourish the earth
Jah promise King David to establish his throne
Referring to a promise made to King David to establish his throne, indicating a divine covenant
To all generation his sons shall be known
Stating that the sons of King David will be known to all generations
Yes, I and I, yes, I and I must get our throne
Asserting the speaker's right to the throne, using the Rastafarian "I and I" concept
No, no, no, no, wicked doubt and stand watch you go down
Warning against doubt and wickedness, suggesting consequences for those who oppose
Go down Vatican, go down, go down, go down Babylon
Symbolic call for the downfall of institutions like the Vatican and Babylon
No punk can't wear Rasta crown, no time, no time around
Asserting that someone who is not true to Rastafarian beliefs cannot wear the Rasta crown
For the hand of Zion will take the lion, for the highest de
Belief that the power of Zion will overcome challenges, particularly using the lion metaphor
Father Abraham have many sons, though am I, don't ask me why
Reference to Father Abraham having many sons, with a sense of mystery or uncertainty
Rastaman, you seed shall inherit the earth
Reiteration of the promise to the Rastaman that their seed will inherit the earth
Congo man your seed shall flourish the earth
Similar to line 17, emphasizing the flourishing of the Congo man's seed on earth
Long time de Rastaman a trod de earth
Describing the Rastaman's long journey on earth
Carrying ises for what it's worth
Expressing that the Rastaman carries "ises" (ritualistic praises) for their inherent value
Tilling de soil cultivating Jah, Jah earth
Working the soil to cultivate the earth and acknowledging the divine connection
Protecting the children make sure no one's hurt
Emphasizing the Rastaman's role in protecting children and ensuring their safety
Rastaman, love and harmony
Highlighting the Rastaman's commitment to love and harmony
Preach love and harmony that's the Rastaman's worth
Preaching and promoting love and harmony as integral to the Rastaman's identity
Rastafari firm inna earth
Affirming the enduring presence of Rastafari on earth
Rastaman, you seed shall inherit the earth
Reiteration of the promise to the Rastaman that their seed will inherit the earth
Congo man your seed shall flourish the earth
Similar to line 29, emphasizing the flourishing of the Congo man's seed on earth
Rasta you firm
Affirmation of the Rasta's firm and steadfast commitment to their beliefs
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