Lyrics
Mi know from time dem get bad mind, laugh in mi face like ah sunshine
The speaker acknowledges that people have been envious or jealous but pretend to be friendly and pleasant.
Two shots delegate from e drum line, Dem nah wah see mi win dem nah wah mine
Others, possibly rivals or detractors, don't want to witness the speaker's success.
Only time till dem hit up mi hot line, cah mi nah wah give now ah war time
There have been attempts to contact the speaker, but they refuse to engage in conflict as they don't want war.
Chop up mi soul inna two dat ah half time, cyar mek no pussy cross over mi guide line
The speaker feels emotionally divided but won't allow anyone to betray or deceive them.
When dem ask mi nah dey yah who yah try fou shame round mi neighbours, cutlass bamboo we nature we nah need no gun fou keep safazz
The speaker avoids revealing their location when asked, mentioning a readiness to defend themselves with natural means like cutlass bamboo instead of firearms.
Pan a mission mi dey right now fi feed my granny and mi modda how?
The speaker is currently focused on a mission to support and provide for their grandmother and mother.
If I chose dat Air Force route mi probably woulda been pan the DG grounds
Reflecting on a different life path, the speaker thinks about a potential alternate future involving the Air Force.
No mi cyar go dey (uh)
The speaker emphasizes that they cannot remain in a certain situation or place.
Life to shawt badman haffi way up
Life is short, and the speaker must elevate themselves, possibly indicating they need to succeed or improve their circumstances.
No we can't dead jah jah di one who saved us
The speaker acknowledges a reliance or faith in a higher power for protection.
Lucifer try play we, he cannot play us
Despite facing challenges or temptations, the speaker remains unaffected or unswayed.
Bun up dem soul and tek them way down
The speaker metaphorically disregards and defeats their enemies or opposition.
Way down
Reiterates the idea of defeating or overcoming obstacles.
Tell yio say mi bin ah hussle from way young
The speaker claims they've been working hard from a young age.
Real up with mi granny, never miss one me earth strong, 8years old and mi bad like ah strong rum (Woii)
The speaker grew up tough, close to their grandmother, and had a tough attitude from an early age.
This yah for my team, glad say mi mummy bin support my dreams
Expresses gratitude for the support received from the speaker's mother for pursuing their dreams.
Quit off e and di clock time ting, cause dat dey cyar pay no bills and buy mi a drink
The speaker decided to abandon certain activities or ways of life that couldn't sustain their needs.
Ever urge to pick up di flock 19 fi go wuk pan e corner and sell white ting (woah)
There was a temptation to engage in illegal activities like selling drugs (flock 19).
Mi had to ball unda my sheet when di night time come, prayer to god say mi get my family outta di slum
The speaker faced tough times and had to hide their emotions while praying for their family's betterment.
Prayer to god say mi get my family outta di slum
Repeated emphasis on praying for the family's upliftment.
Inna my gully eh, mountain road ah di solidest
Repeated emphasis on the speaker's 'gully' or tough upbringing, possibly referring to a difficult environment or neighborhood.
Inna my gully eh, mountain road ah di solidest
-Inna my gully eh, mountain road ah di solidest
-Inna my gully eh, mountain road ah di solidest
-Inna my gully eh, mountain road ah di solidest
-No mi cyar go dey (uh)
Reiterates the speaker's inability to stay in a certain situation.
Life to shawt badman haffi way up
Life is short, and the speaker must rise or improve their circumstances.
No we can't dead jah jah di one who saved us
The speaker relies on a higher power for protection and guidance.
Lucifer try play we, he cannot play us
Despite challenges or temptations, the speaker remains unaffected or unswayed.
No mi cyar go dey (uh)
Reiterates the speaker's inability to remain in a certain situation.
Life to shawt badman haffi way up
Life is short, and the speaker must elevate themselves or their situation.
No we can't dead jah jah di one who saved us
The speaker relies on a higher power for protection and guidance.
Lucifer try play we, he cannot play us
Despite challenges or temptations, the speaker remains unaffected or unswayed.
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