Friends for Life
Eternal Bonds: Buju Banton's Ode to True Friendship
Lyrics
Now if you fall answer your call.
Encouragement to answer the call in times of trouble or difficulty.
Through rain or storm I'll keep you warm.
Commitment to providing warmth and support in challenging situations.
Really a friend now until the end now.
Expressing a lasting friendship until the end of life.
Never let you down, down down.
Promise never to disappoint or let the friend down.
Words can't express for you the vibes is excellent.
Inability to fully express the positive feelings; vibes are excellent.
I will be by your side to conquer all elements. Friends for life with or without a cent.
Commitment to be by the friend's side, facing all challenges together. Friendship is emphasized regardless of financial status.
Genuinely honest with a free conscience like Moony and cheeks straight up to ma' peeps.
Being genuinely honest with a clear conscience, referencing specific individuals ("Moony" and "cheeks").
Hommie in the streets honk your horn up in a your jeeps.
Encouragement for friends in the streets, acknowledging their presence and achievements.
Good looking out last week it's so hard to find genuine friends like these.
Acknowledging the difficulty of finding genuine friends and expressing gratitude for their support.
To trust and depend on rough and tough times.
Emphasis on the importance of trust and dependency during difficult times.
See you moving up the ladder help you to climb. Brighten up ma world just like the sunshine caring compassionate kind.
Supporting friends in their progress and success, bringing positivity and brightness into life.
Put my life up on the line I will do the time. Real true friend so hart to come by
Expressing a willingness to sacrifice and take risks for a real and true friend.
Some won't be ever satisfied and for monetary gain they lie.
Highlighting the dissatisfaction of some individuals, suggesting they may lie for monetary gain.
Stepping through these jungle in the streets.
Metaphorical reference to navigating challenges and dangers in life ("jungle in the streets").
Got to be careful predator hunting meat.
Caution about being wary of those with malicious intentions ("predator hunting meat").
I'll be a strong tower all fear must cease.
Commitment to being a strong and supportive presence, dispelling fear.
Listen Buju Banton war is the least strive and envy that cannot try to be friendly.
Encouragement to avoid conflict and envy, promoting friendship instead of strife.
Listen Buju di' Banton on rthythm timely
Reference to the artist, Buju Banton, delivering a timely message through rhythm.
Hope you all can join me.
Invitation for the audience to join in the positive message and experience.
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