Meaning
The Rastafari rendering of Armageddon — the prophesied final battle and day of judgment against Babylon. In Rastafari and reggae thought, Armagideon is the great reckoning that will bring down the oppressive, corrupt system and deliver the righteous, a fire of judgment on wickedness and injustice. It runs through the music as a warning and a promise, the coming day when Babylon falls and Zion is vindicated, and the reshaped spelling marks it as belonging to the prophetic, apocalyptic vision at the heart of the faith.
Examples
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Dem seh Armagideon a come.
They say the final judgment is coming.
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Babylon a go feel it when Armagideon reach.
Babylon will feel it when the reckoning comes.
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Di song talk bout Armagideon time.
The song speaks of the time of judgment.
Origin
The Rastafari pronunciation of the biblical 'Armageddon' (Revelation), reshaped in Iyaric speech and made famous in reggae, notably in songs titled 'Armagideon Time'.
How it’s used
A spiritual and political term about the downfall of Babylon and the triumph of the righteous, deeply woven into reggae lyrics.