Lyrics
Time for talking to, work it all out
Expressing the need for communication to resolve issues.
Can not the pressure nuff addy youth dem ah shot
Highlighting the pressure faced by young people, possibly through violence.
Children suffering screams are in vain
Addressing the suffering of children, emphasizing the futility of their screams.
An they're dealing with the tormenting again and again
Describing the repetitive and tormenting nature of dealing with a particular issue.
Time for stalling lets work it all out
Advocating for action instead of delaying or avoiding problems.
Some will use the tongue to spit their venom about
Warning against using words to spread negativity or venom.
Sticks and stones hurt and words they can kill
Stressing the harmful impact of both physical and verbal attacks.
Harassment and oppression, why can't people just chill
Questioning why people engage in harassment and oppression instead of finding peace.
The rude boys are coming so get out of here
Warning about the arrival of troublemakers (rude boys).
Find a place to hide because nuff youth dem ah fear
Advising people to find safety because many young individuals are afraid.
Stand in ah dem way you know you will disappear
Indicating that standing against troublemakers might lead to dire consequences.
The rude boys are coming and I, I just don't fear
Expressing personal fearlessness in the face of the mentioned troublemakers.
We don't fear rude boy get out of here
Reiterating the lack of fear towards the mentioned troublemakers.
With your bully boy tactics you disappear
Rejecting and dismissing intimidation tactics with confidence.
Don't fear rude gal get out of here
Encouraging individuals not to fear a certain type of assertive woman.
With your bad gal business, disappear
Advising against fearing a woman with strong and assertive behavior.
In the play yard the battle is on
Describing a conflict or confrontation in a metaphorical "play yard."
And who is going to tell them
Pondering who will inform those involved that their attitudes are incorrect.
That their vibes dem is wrong
Emphasizing the wrongness of the vibes or attitudes in the conflict.
Teachers shouting lets sort this out
Calling for resolution and order in a situation involving teachers.
But when she turns her back
Highlighting betrayal or defiance when authority figures are not present.
They smack you straight in the mouth
Describing physical violence when the authority figure is turned away.
Gunner get you with intimidation
Mentioning intimidation through the use of firearms.
Stand up and be counted cause a counteraction
Encouraging resistance and standing up against oppressive actions.
Turn the tables to know how it feels
Encouraging empathy by imagining how it feels to be in someone else's position.
You would want them to stop if it was them on your heels
Advocating for stopping harmful actions if one would not want them directed at oneself.
The rude boys are coming so get out of here
Repeating the warning about the arrival of troublemakers.
Find a place to hide because nuff youth dem ah fear
Reiterating the need for finding safety due to the fear many young people experience.
Stand in ah dem way you know you will disappear
Warning against standing in the way of troublemakers as it leads to disappearance.
The rude boys are coming and I,
Reiterating personal fearlessness in the face of the mentioned troublemakers.
I just don't fear
Expressing a lack of fear towards the mentioned troublemakers.
We don't fear rude boy get out of here
Reiterating the lack of fear towards troublemakers and their tactics.
With your bully boy tactics you disappear
Rejecting and dismissing intimidation tactics with confidence.
Don't fear rude gal get out of here
Encouraging individuals not to fear a certain type of assertive woman.
With your bad gal business, disappear
Advising against fearing a woman with strong and assertive behavior.
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