Nyah Keith Burning Spear Lyrics Jump to: Overall Meaning | Line by Line Meaning Away zion i away Away can treat you right High high high high Who is higher than I Away zion high away Away can treat you right High high high high Who is higher than I High high high high Who is higher than I High mount zion Mount zion high High high mount zion Jah rastafarian High high high high Who is higher than I Away zion high away Away can treat u right High high high high Who is high than I Overall Meaning The lyrics of Burning Spear's song "Nyah Keith" are rooted in Rastafarianism and are an ode to the highness of Mount Zion, the spiritual home of Rastafarians. The repeated phrase "Who is higher than I" is a rhetorical question that underscores the faith and belief in the divine powers of the almighty Jah, who is considered above all else. The song's lyrics also speak of the rejection of Babylon, the corrupt and oppressive system that is seen as a manifestation of evil in Rastafarian philosophy. The phrase "Away can treat you right" implies that Rastafarianism is a path that leads to righteousness and salvation, while Babylon leads to despair and ruin. The song's upbeat and repetitive rhythm also reflects the joy and celebration of Rastafarianism, a religion that emphasizes the importance of music and dance as forms of spiritual communication and liberation. Line by Line Meaning Away zion i away Leave, oh Zion, go away Away can treat you right You can be treated well by departing High high high high Incredibly elevated Who is higher than I Who is superior to me Away zion high away Depart from Mount Zion High mount zion Elevated Mount Zion Mount zion high Very elevated Mount Zion High high mount zion Extremely elevated Mount Zion Jah rastafarian God of Rastafarianism Who is higher than I Who is superior to me Away zion high away Depart from Mount Zion Away can treat u right You can be treated well by departing High high high high Incredibly elevated Who is high than I Who is superior to me Writer(s): RODNEY WINSTON GODFREY Contributed by Caden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below