Ghetto Prophet
Ghetto Prophet: Unveiling the Harsh Realities of Street Life
Lyrics
Some time I smoke too much but that's just howI deal with my problems
Dealing with problems by smoking excessively.
Trust issues man got down nuh see nobody meknow cud solve dem
Expressing trust issues and the difficulty in finding someone to solve them.
Is like gun full belly empty nobody know
Feeling isolated and struggling with basic needs, using a gun metaphorically.
But me still keep a smile only jah uknow
Maintaining a smile despite challenges, attributing strength to a higher power (jah).
Ready fi anything
Being prepared for anything.
One ting me know
Expressing certainty about a particular knowledge or belief.
enemy nuh hesitate when time fi kill yuh
Acknowledging the ruthlessness of enemies when it's time to harm.
Haffi keep gun close still duck the zo
Having to stay alert and cautious in dangerous environments.
c day inna d ghetto ch no easy road
Describing the challenges of life in the ghetto.
School never made sense why pre
Questioning the relevance of formal education in the context of life struggles.
Never learn work like how me learn Nike
Comparing the value of street smarts (learning from life) to formal education.
Learn a lot of badness from Mikey
Learning negative behaviors from someone named Mikey.
How fi avoid the thought me youth hungry
Avoiding negative thoughts while dealing with hunger.
cmount a ppl wah me dead paranoid g
Feeling paranoid due to the number of people who wish harm or death.
Gangster road
Choosing a lifestyle associated with gangster activities.
Life ah no bed ah rose
Life is challenging and not easy.
Barely get sleep affi watch road
Struggling to get enough sleep due to constant vigilance.
cffi watch yuh friends cuz some a dem willtold
Being cautious about friends who may betray and share information.
Real monstas road
Identifying with the harsh reality of a gangster's life.
Yh g dem see life different
Gang members having a different perspective on life.
We know who real
Recognizing genuine individuals.
cnd all who like pretend
Distinguishing between authentic and fake people.
Life of a wanted man
Living as a wanted man, constantly on the run.
Every car pass man chant a psalm
Seeking solace in chanting a psalm as cars pass by.
Nun in life don't hard like remand
Emphasizing the difficulty of life in remand (custody).
So meheading fi higherground
Aspiring for a better life, aiming for higher ground.
cnything come closeMe ready fi push downCan't get a court date me rather go mefuneralThis ah d brother code yuh touch one yuh touchall
Being ready to face challenges and preferring death over legal troubles.
See some things and say made me heartcold
Experiencing events that have hardened the heart.
See money and gal fvk up ah whole zone
Seeing negative influences of money and relationships on a community.
Friend start rock wid d enemy
Friends betraying and aligning with enemies.
cffi change d program
Deciding to change the situation and not let negativity prevail.
Cah let dem penetrate yuh
Resisting penetration or influence from negative forces.
Eyes must twitch so yuh recognize snake
Remaining vigilant to recognize deceptive individuals.
cnd only real situations yuh recognizefake
Being discerning and recognizing true situations from fake ones.
Some man a talk badness
Some individuals boasting about their involvement in criminal activities.
Wen time fi kill whole a dem Dey inna demplace
Being ready to retaliate when it's time to harm others.
Gangster road
Choosing a path associated with gangster activities.
Life ah no bed ah rose
Life is challenging and not easy (repeated).
Barely get sleep affi watch road
Struggling to get enough sleep due to constant vigilance (repeated).
cffi watch yuh friends cuz some a dem willtold
Being cautious about friends who may betray and share information (repeated).
Real monstas road
Identifying with the harsh reality of a gangster's life (repeated).
Yh g dem see life different
Gang members having a different perspective on life (repeated).
We know who real
Recognizing genuine individuals (repeated).
cnd all who like pretend
Distinguishing between authentic and fake people (repeated).
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