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In deh, in deh all o' you in deh, in deh already
In this situation, all of you are present, already in it.
In deh, in deh long time, you in deh, oh yeah
For a long time, you have been in this situation.
I sing and shout of the glory of Jah Rastafari
The singer expresses praise and enthusiasm for Jah Rastafari.
When you tell them of the Almighty
When you speak about the Almighty,
Some of them would want to try stay one side and fight me
Some may oppose and challenge, trying to fight the messenger.
But the hotter get the battle, it's the sweeter Jah victory
The more intense the battle, the more satisfying the victory for Jah.
Don't fight against your culture
Advice not to go against one's own cultural heritage.
History can tell of Jah mystery
Historical events reveal the mysteries of Jah.
So you in deh, you in deh, all o' you in deh
All of you are in this situation, and the question is how to escape it.
how you a go get out
Asking how one will find a way out of the current circumstance.
In deh, in deh long time, you in deh
Reiterating the idea that you've been in this situation for a long time.
Dem hiding from the things they did in the dark
People are hiding from their past misdeeds done in secret.
But it no make sense you gwane like
It's pointless to pretend innocence because the truth will come out.
'Cause if knife would only speak, I know it would attack
If a knife could speak, it would reveal the harm it can cause.
Say when lamp out, finger walk
Metaphorical expression - in darkness, deceptive actions take place.
And the rock shall be upon their shoulder
Consequences and burdens of wrongdoing will weigh on the guilty.
Yes it all shall be rest on their shoulder
Emphasizing the accountability for actions, suggesting justice.
In deh, in deh, all o' you in deh in deh already
All of you are already in this situation, acknowledging a shared reality.
In deh, in deh long time, you in deh
Reiterating the longstanding presence in this circumstance.
Dem hidin' from the things they did in the dark
Repeating the theme of people hiding from their dark deeds.
But it no make sense you gwane like
Again emphasizing the futility of pretending innocence.
'Cause if knife would only speak, I know it would attack
Reiterating the idea that if a knife could speak, it would expose truth.
Say when lamp out, finger walk
Metaphorically, in darkness, deceptive actions occur without visibility.
Dem say, hawk dem near chicken merry
Suggesting that danger is near when deceptive actions are taking place.
This is no if, nor but or maybe
Asserting that there is certainty, no room for uncertainty.
You in deh, in deh, all o' you in deh
Again stating that all of you are currently in this situation.
in deh already
Reiterating the point that everyone is already in this circumstance.
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