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Black Uhuru Dread To Be Rasta Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.30/10 [23 votes]Album: Dynasty / Original Release Date: 2001-10-09Genre: ReggaeSong Duration: 4 min 00 sec
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- Dread To Be Rasta Lyrics / with translationsYou haffe dread to be Rasta
Some little man a imposter
You haffe to dread to be a lion
Some little man ago a Zion
Let me tell you a story
About Rasta
Rasta was born in 1930
By the great patriot, Leonard Howell
Due to philosophy, dem scorn him
Send him to prison, madhouse and kill him
You haffe dread to be Rasta
Some little man a imposter
You haffe to dread to be a lion
Some little man ago a Zion
I traveled the days
When Ion trod through gully
Now some little werewolf
A gwan like skully
Rasta a soldier
So no crossover
You haffe dread to be Rasta
Some little man a imposter
You haffe to dread to be a lion
Some little man ago a Zion
What about the covenant
And our identity
Some man dread because of Bob Marley
Some man dread because dem smoke collie
Some man come with dem own philosophy
Some man come with dem own identity
Nyahbinghi a no breaching
Theocracy a one teaching
You haffe dread to be Rasta
Some little man a imposter
You haffe to dread to be a lion
Some little man ago a Zion
Some little man a imposter
You haffe to dread to be a lion
Some little man ago a Zion
Let me tell you a story
About Rasta
Rasta was born in 1930
By the great patriot, Leonard Howell
Due to philosophy, dem scorn him
Send him to prison, madhouse and kill him
You haffe dread to be Rasta
Some little man a imposter
You haffe to dread to be a lion
Some little man ago a Zion
I traveled the days
When Ion trod through gully
Now some little werewolf
A gwan like skully
Rasta a soldier
You haffe dread to be Rasta
Some little man a imposter
You haffe to dread to be a lion
Some little man ago a Zion
What about the covenant
And our identity
Some man dread because of Bob Marley
Some man dread because dem smoke collie
Some man come with dem own philosophy
Some man come with dem own identity
Nyahbinghi a no breaching
Theocracy a one teaching
You haffe dread to be Rasta
Some little man a imposter
You haffe to dread to be a lion
Some little man ago a Zion
Facts about Dread To Be Rasta
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Dread To Be Rasta is written by Derrick Simpson.
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It is first released on October 09, 2001 as part of Black Uhuru's album "Dynasty" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, Black Uhuru's song Dread to Be Rasta shows how people need to remain authentic to their personal values whenever they deal with deceptive individuals and challenging situations. The song shows how Rastafarian people face difficulties because they must demonstrate lion-like strength and Zion-based principles while their society imposes false beliefs about them. The lyrics of Dread to Be Rasta mainly show five core themes which include spirituality and social commentary and empowerment and inspiration and freedom. The song presents two essential themes through its musical content, which includes the need for people to establish their real self through their personal identity and their ability to fight through tough times and their need to maintain their cultural background. The lyrics contain themes related to identity and philosophy, which may require parental guidance for younger audiences. The content describes imprisonment and social rejection, but it does not contain any explicit language or violent scenes or references to drug use.
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Dread To Be Rasta falls under the genre Reggae.
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Dread To Be Rasta song length is 4 minutes and 00 seconds.
Who wrote Dread To Be Rasta lyrics?
Dread To Be Rasta is written by Derrick Simpson.
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When was Dread To Be Rasta released?
It is first released on October 09, 2001 as part of Black Uhuru's album "Dynasty" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Dread To Be Rasta lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, Black Uhuru's song Dread to Be Rasta shows how people need to remain authentic to their personal values whenever they deal with deceptive individuals and challenging situations. The song shows how Rastafarian people face difficulties because they must demonstrate lion-like strength and Zion-based principles while their society imposes false beliefs about them. The lyrics of Dread to Be Rasta mainly show five core themes which include spirituality and social commentary and empowerment and inspiration and freedom. The song presents two essential themes through its musical content, which includes the need for people to establish their real self through their personal identity and their ability to fight through tough times and their need to maintain their cultural background. The lyrics contain themes related to identity and philosophy, which may require parental guidance for younger audiences. The content describes imprisonment and social rejection, but it does not contain any explicit language or violent scenes or references to drug use.
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Which genre is Dread To Be Rasta?
Dread To Be Rasta falls under the genre Reggae.
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How long is the song Dread To Be Rasta?
Dread To Be Rasta song length is 4 minutes and 00 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Derrick Simpson
Record Label(s): 2001 RAS Records
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