General
chant down
What does chant down mean?
To denounce, resist or symbolically destroy something (esp. Babylon) through righteous song and chanting.
"Wi chant down Babylon wid di music."
Origin
Rastafarian usage: 'chant' + 'down'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'chant down' mean?
It means to denounce, resist or symbolically bring something down — especially Babylon — through righteous song and chanting.
What does 'chant down Babylon' mean?
It is the Rastafari idea of using music and chanting to spiritually resist and topple the oppressive Western system.
How do you use 'chant down' in a sentence?
You pair it with what is being resisted, as in 'wi chant down Babylon wid di music'.
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