Up and Down
Harmony in Motion: Sr. Wilson's Musical Message of Unity
Lyrics
So what ah we a bringin?
Expressing what they bring to the table.
People dem know we
Acknowledging that people are aware of their presence.
We ram dance mad with professionality
Engaging in energetic and skillful dancing professionally.
We kick it ina Spain or internationally
Performing with quality, whether in Spain or internationally.
Anyweh we kick it up
Expressing that their energetic performances are of high quality.
It Is with quality
Emphasizing the importance of quality in their activities.
So what ah we a bringin?
Reiterating the question of what they bring.
Nuff lyrics man a manage
Highlighting that they manage a lot of lyrics.
Lyrics of love and
Some lyrics are about love, while others may be damaging.
some a dem a damage
Stressing the importance of the message conveyed through the rhythm.
Talk to the riddim that a so we spread message
Asserting that none of their lyrics are rubbish.
Non ah we lyrics dem rubish
Repeating the question of what they are singing.
So what a we ah singing?
Singing songs that promote freedom.
Songs of freedom
Addressing the quest for redemption by many individuals.
Nuff man and woman
Committing to the mission through music and spreading positive messages.
look for redemption
Advising against contradictory actions, emphasizing following the heart.
So we keep up with widdi music keep up the mission If you nah
Asking what they are doing and rejecting actions for oneself or others.
follow you heart that a contradiction
Explaining the reason for picking up the microphone to speak the truth.
So what ah we a do?
Expressing the energetic and dynamic nature of their music.
ask dem what a dem a do
Posing a question about others' actions.
Non fe me ah me seh non fe you
Stating that actions differ for each individual.
That's why me pick up the mic
Explaining the motivation behind picking up the microphone.
pass through
Reiterating the act of picking up the microphone and passing through.
That's why me pick up the mic
Reaffirming the truth-telling nature of their expression.
Tell true
Continuing the repetition of the microphone motif.
UP AND DOWN
Expressing the energetic and unifying nature of their music, encouraging people to jump and unite.
LEFT AND RIGHT
-WE PLAY SWEET SWEET MUSIC
-MAKE THE PEOPLE
-FEEL RIGHT
-LET's JUMP TOGETHER
-AND COME UNITE
-No le le le le le le le le
Repeating a rhythmic vocalization, possibly indicating excitement or celebration.
No le le le le le le le le
-No su su su su su su
Repeating another rhythmic vocalization, suggesting a musical element.
No su su su su su su
-So what are you doing? cause
Describing themselves as hard workers, avoiding illegal activities, and spreading good love.
we a hardworker
-Nah work for bling seh we
-nah wanna rober
-Proper goodman
-stick to the plan, Sober
-Spread a we come fi spread the
-good love all over
-What we do?
Listing various roles and skills, introducing "The Island Defenders."
Man manamanamanamana singar
-Mc, toaster, deejay, entertainer
-Mi come with wholipa musician pan player
-Man deyah, The Island Defenders
-So what you talk about?
Addressing critics, emphasizing hard work, and securing their position.
Man fyah shot
-Work everyday make mi whole life better
-You chat too much but behind a laptop
-Come ina dis we seh we have di ting lock
-What is your conclusion?
Pondering the abundance of confusion among people.
Too much confusion
-People dem mix dem people ina fusion
Highlighting societal issues, twisted visions, and living in a Babylonian illusion.
People dem twisted ina wrong vision
-Livin ina babylon ilusion
-UP AND DOWN
Repeating the energetic and unifying theme of their music, encouraging people to jump and unite.
LEFT AND RIGHT
-WE PLAY SWEET SWEET MUSIC
-MAKE THE PEOPLE
-FEEL RIGHT
-LET's JUMP TOGETHER
-AND COME UNITE
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