11 Rastaman (Mi Nah Givin' Up) Ft Jahson Ites
Classic roots style reggae with a modern edge.
"FreeDem SoulJah", the debut album from Washington's Essential I, is a crucial blend of conscious roots & culture reggae mixed with positive hip hop. Irie riddims, bangin beats, soulful lyrics & fluid flows for everyone, everywhere. Give thanks!
Story behind the song
This was also one of the last songs recorded for the album. It features Jahson Ites on lead & rhythm guitar, as well as Jahsherton Splenda on bass and keys & Zachary Roach on drums, both of local foundation reggae band The Mighty Lions.
Lyrics
chorus:
rastaman mi nah givin' up givin' up
rastaman mi jus livin' up yeah
rastaman mi nah givin' up givin' up
iyahman mi jus livin' up yeah
verse 1 (essential i):
i give thanks and praise for my life everyday
and when i walk with the father i will not go astray
ganja fe blaze nuff chunes fe go play
more love to bring, plenty vibes to create yo
glorious and great, thats how jah operate
a likkle cooperation, and we coulda stop de hate
i'm talkin straight, they walkin awful late
mmmm dont wanna wait how you tauntin your fate so
mi nah rate no corrupted nation
rastafari lead de people dem out of sufferation
build strong, construct a solid foundation
if you want to live in a more stable situation
haile selassie i is ini salvation
mek mi get closer to jah, more in tune wit mother nature
haffi live up to the most i expectation
use no way as way, no limitation as limitation
chorus:
rastaman mi nah givin' up givin' up
rastaman mi jus livin' up yeah
rastaman mi nah givin' up givin' up
iyahman mi jus livin' up yeah
verse 2:
(essential i)
yes king bless, tell me everything nice?
(jahson ites)
yes majesty, highrie ites, highrie ites
(essential i)
alright rasta, dat a weh mi love to hear
tell dem seh we nah waan no more trouble round here enuh
(jahson ites)
seen iyah, onelove mission and ting bound fe rise up
rastafari works pon dis earth haffi nice de vibes up
(essential i)
yes i forreal, i man feel it same way
(jahson ites)
love and inity iyah, every one, every day
chorus:
rastaman mi nah givin' up givin' up
rastaman mi jus livin' up yeah
rastaman mi nah givin' up givin' up
iyahman mi jus livin' up yeah
verse 3:
(jahson ites)
every road in life at times gets rocky (hoi)
rich and poor yard wet up when rain a fall (when the rain a fall)
washboard and ruts trip up your feet when walking (hoi)
persevere let love steer you through it all (steer ya through it all)
(essential i)
call on jah for guidance when you cant find your way
jah will brighten up your path, shine it like the light of day
never give up, give up just live up like i man say
remember the sun will shine even when the skies are gray
take some time to let love point you in the right direction
use it as your compass when you travel through the sections
stay the righteous trod in the almighty perfection
with your heart and soul and you will find redemption
chorus (repeat to end):
rastaman mi nah givin' up givin' up
rastaman mi jus livin' up yeah
rastaman mi nah givin' up givin' up
iyahman mi jus livin' up yeah
