Foreign Man in a Foreign Land
Navigating Identity: Embracing Culture in a Foreign Land
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Just a foreign man inna foreign land
Expressing being a foreigner in a foreign land.
Affi mek it work any way I can
Determined to make things work despite challenges.
Even though the passport American
Acknowledging an American passport but maintaining identity.
I know what I is, I know what I am
Affirming self-awareness and identity.
Just a foreign man inna foreign land
Reiteration of being a foreign man in a foreign land.
Affi mek it work any way I can
Emphasizing the determination to adapt and succeed.
Even though the passport American
Reiterating possession of an American passport with self-awareness.
I know what I is, I know what I am
Reaffirming self-identity despite the passport.
I dun seen too many Caribbeans
Observation of Caribbeans losing connection with their roots.
Acting like they nuh know where dey came from
Critique of Caribbeans acting as if they forget their origin.
Gwan ova foreign come back with accent
Noting the phenomenon of acquiring foreign accents.
Some gwan and nuh come back at all
Some Caribbeans not returning after going abroad.
Some call deh ting assimilation
Labeling this behavior as assimilation, possibly negatively.
Call it talking ass, das my opinion
Expressing a personal opinion on the assimilation process.
Dis one wan come like an Intervention
Describing a situation as if it requires intervention.
Can't let di culture come to fall
Emphasizing the importance of preserving culture.
Just a foreign man inna foreign land
Reiteration of being a foreign man in a foreign land.
Affi mek it work any way I can
Reaffirming determination to make it work.
Even though the passport American
Acknowledging the American passport while maintaining identity.
I know what I is, I know what I am
Asserting self-awareness and identity.
Just a foreign man inna foreign land
Reiteration of being a foreign man in a foreign land.
Affi mek it work any way I can
Emphasizing determination to succeed in any way possible.
Even though the passport American
Acknowledging the American passport without losing identity.
I know what I is, I know what I am
Reaffirming self-awareness and identity.
I dun had too many a dem man
Encountering people assuming a Jamaican identity.
Come and ask if Ise a Jamaican
Highlighting the misconception about one's nationality.
Truin manaman can't even blame dem
Sympathizing with those who make the mistake.
Cause when was the last time that you saw
Raising awareness about the lack of representation.
One of ours rise to the occasion
Questioning the last occurrence of someone from their background succeeding.
One of ours gone pack up a stadium
Expressing the absence of representation in significant achievements.
We ain’t even part of the conversation
Noting exclusion from important discussions or recognition.
Time for our kind to show them all
Calling for the community to showcase their abilities.
Just a foreign man inna foreign land
Reiteration of being a foreign man in a foreign land.
Affi mek it work any way I can
Emphasizing determination to overcome challenges.
Even though the passport American
Acknowledging the American passport with self-awareness.
I know what I is, I know what I am
Asserting self-identity despite the passport.
Just a foreign man inna foreign land
Reiteration of being a foreign man in a foreign land.
Affi mek it work any way I can
Emphasizing the commitment to making things work.
Even though the passport American
Acknowledging the American passport without losing identity.
I know what I is, I know what I am
Reaffirming self-awareness and identity.
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