Desire
Rising Above Desires: Jesse Jagz & James Mavrik's Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
Every man wan climb higher
Expresses the universal desire for progress and success.
Every youth got a dream got a desire so
Every young person has dreams and aspirations.
Some of them turn vampire
Some individuals become metaphorical vampires, draining others.
The other them them sit and judge like umpire
Critics pass judgment like umpires, watching from the sidelines.
Me I light up bonfire
Creating a bonfire symbolizes energy, passion, or determination.
Every morning me a hustle and me a burn tyre
Striving and working hard every morning, burning rubber in the hustle.
And me only fear Jah and gunfire
Fearful only of divine forces (Jah) and gunfire.
Anytime me a hear me a run tire
Quickly reacting to the sound of gunfire by running.
Jah protect me when the evil man come
Seeking protection from Jah when faced with evil, despite lacking a gun.
And me don't have a gun
Emphasizes the lack of a firearm as a means of defense.
Oh I (Oooh oooh I)
Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing reliance on Jah for protection.
Oh oh I (Oooh oooh I)
-Jah Selassie protect me the evil man come
-And me don't have a gun
-Oooh I (Oooh oooh I)
-Oh I (Oooh oooh I)
-Every man wan climb higher
Reiteration of the desire for upward mobility.
Every youth gonna sweat and perspire
Every young person willing to work hard to achieve their goals.
Man a do anything for what he desire
People may resort to extreme measures to fulfill their desires.
Them a thief and kill and them a burn tyre
Desperation and criminal activities represented by theft, killing, and burning tires.
Stress a hundred degrees some are burn higher
Stress levels are intense, some experiencing extreme challenges.
Some are living in hell them a burn tire
Living in unfavorable conditions akin to hell, burning metaphorical tires.
Some don't fear Jah or gunfire
Some lack fear of divine forces or gunfire.
Anytime me a hear me 'a run tire (Oooh oooh I)
Quick reaction to the sound of danger by running.
Jah protect me when the evil man come
Repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the plea for Jah's protection.
And me don't have a gun
-Oh I (Oooh oooh I)
-Oh I (Oooh oooh I)
-Me say Jah protect me when the evil man come
-And me don't have a gun
-Oooh I (Oooh oooh I)
-(Oooh oooh I)
-And Jah you see
Expressing uncertainty and seeking guidance from Jah amidst life's challenges.
Everything I see (l see)
-Don't know (I don't know)
-Where for me to go
-Jah you know
-Every little evil that man do (You know)
-The way he rough handle me
-Every man would run away
Imagining a scenario where people would run from challenges if there were no hope.
If day never came and no sun again
-And we only got the moon to stay
-Real goons will come out to play they come out to spray
Real challenges require real solutions, symbolized by "goons" taking action.
Like a soldier every man is fighting for survival until Babylon over
Fighting for survival until oppressive systems (Babylon) are overcome.
Every man is looking for a friend and searching for a lover
Seeking companionship, love, and support in the face of adversity.
Everybody wanna know when its cold outside will you cover
-Will you love no other
-If hunger doesn't kill you it only makes you stronger
-Mama no wonder the fire and lightning brimstone and thunder have covered me (Oooh oooh I)
Acknowledging the hardships faced, invoking elemental forces for protection.
Jah protect me when the evil man come
Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the need for divine protection.
And me don't have a gun
-Oh I (Oooh oooh I)
-Oh I (Oooh oooh I)
-Me say Jah protect me when the evil man come
-And me don't have a gun
-Oooh I (Oooh oooh I)
-(Oooh oooh I)
-And Jah you see
Continuation of seeking guidance and understanding from Jah in the face of adversity.
Everything I see (l see)
-Don't know (I don't know)
-Where for me to go
-Jah you know
-Every little evil that man do (You know)
-The way he rough handle me
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