Song Meaning

The lyrics present a stark, almost primal declaration: "Man a lion." This opening is repeated, establishing a core identity or aspiration. The phrase "Thiz iz a man a lion" reinforces this, suggesting a definitive statement of being. The narrator then seems to dismiss incomprehensible sounds with "Blabla bla nu inteleg.." before pivoting to a different perspective. This shift introduces the "Rastaman," who "feel like a bird" and "give the people dem what they deserve," contrasting with the initial lion imagery. The mention of "herb" hints at a spiritual or cultural context for this Rastaman persona. The lyrics then return to the lion, defining its requirements: being "fit and strong," a "vegetarian," and able to "enter among Zion." This builds a specific, almost ritualistic, definition of what it means to embody the lion. The most striking aspect is the juxtaposition of the powerful, assertive "lion" with the gentle, perhaps enlightened, "Rastaman." The lion is presented as a state requiring physical and dietary discipline, linked to spiritual entry into "Zion." This suggests that true strength, as defined here, isn't just brute force but a disciplined, pure existence, culminating in the assertion "Lion in ma tru rastaman."