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Every morning when mi rise up, dong a di river
Starting the day with a ritual by the river, emphasizing a connection to nature.
hole a swim, if you do not have no river, find yourself dong a di spring.
Encouraging finding solace in nature, even if it's just a spring, suggesting a spiritual connection.
And yu hair nuh affi tall before you hailup Helohim, if yu ballhead check di barba, yu a Natty hail di king.
Hair's height doesn't matter in addressing the divine; even if bald, acknowledge God. Reference to Rastafarian culture.
Hail mi granny Carolina nuff respect a weh mi bring. Just a vessel Jah Jah using me to do a little thing
Paying respect to the speaker's grandmother and expressing humility as a vessel for a higher purpose.
Do not pass your fallen brother, your duty is to help him. Unity mi a promote Inna di song dem weh mi sing.
Advocating for unity and assistance to others, emphasizing a duty to help fallen brothers.
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What are we fighting for, is it for earthly things?
Questioning the reasons for conflict, wondering if it's for material possessions.
We are a Peculiar People, children of one King. So what we fighting for, is it for earthly? Let's join voices together, Babylon tremble when mi sing. Brimstone and Fire.
Identifying as a unique group, children of one king, and urging unity against societal challenges. Mentioning Babylon, symbolic of oppressive systems.
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Nuh call dong judgment pan di youth, di innocent
Discouraging passing judgment on the innocent youth.
yu nuffi blame. How can you blame di youth dem when a yu give them yu name?
Questioning blaming the youth when their name is given by their elders.
And the youth dem are afraid because yu cheat them at tour game. Jah Jah is the King of kings and His Lord ship shall remain, Jah Jah is so merciful pan every house top Him fall rain.
Highlighting the fear instilled in youth due to unfair treatment and asserting the eternal lordship of Jah Jah.
Weatha mi traveling by mi donkey and yu flying in your, Weatha yu eating in your me have a piece of cane. Coudda back, yu pink or white a Jah blood flowing through your vain.
Contrasting different lifestyles but emphasizing a common connection through Jah (God).
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Hey Babylon, how can you say we are free, when I
Addressing Babylon and questioning the definition of freedom, pointing out inequalities and challenges faced.
need a pass book with a visa stamp to travel to your country? How can you say we are free, when it takes almost two hundred (200) of my dollars to purchase one (1) of your currency? How can you say we are free when we do not have a machine to simple take care of our babies? Am I your enemy, when why do you want to kill mi, was I not created by the hands of the Almighty?
Highlighting obstacles to freedom, including visa requirements and economic disparities.
kill mi, was I not created by the hands of the Almighty?
Reiteration of questioning freedom and asserting the divine creation of the speaker.
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REPEAT FIRST VERSE
Repeating the first verse, emphasizing continuity and reinforcing key messages.
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