Money Bag
Revolutionary Rhythms: Vybz Kartel's Money Bag Unveils a World Beyond Accolades
Lyrics
Side by side like chicken and fries
Close together like an inseparable pair, like the common combination of chicken and fries.
Hustle everyday cah di money feel nice
Working hard every day because the feeling of earning money is satisfying.
Keep yuh reward and gimme di cash prize
Keep any other rewards and give me the cash prize instead.
Fuck accolades, di dollars a my choice
Disregard for awards or honors, preferring money as the primary choice.
Mi nuh tame, wicked and wild
Refusal to be controlled or restrained, being both cruel and unrestrained.
If yuh wah know a snitch
To identify a snitch, look directly into their eyes.
Just look ina him eyed
Hinting that a snitch's identity can be found in their eyes.
Feds dem a watch but money, I spies
The authorities are monitoring, but I am always vigilant about money-making opportunities.
Da revolution yah nah televise
This revolution won’t be televised, implying it’s not part of mainstream media.
Da da da revolution yah nah televise
Reiterating that this particular revolution won’t be broadcasted.
Money bag, money bag, where have you been?
Asking where money has been, suggesting its absence or longing for more.
Rubbish and new York City, London, Beijing
Referencing various locations like New York City, London, and Beijing in connection to money.
Petty thief, dutty clothes, fuck him up
Condemning a small-time thief with unkempt appearance, advocating violence against them.
Bloody nose, onе road gaza, nuh other way
Supporting loyalty to one's community (Gaza) even if it leads to confrontation.
Sell we out?
Challenging the idea of betrayal, possibly observing for signs of disloyalty.
Look round dеh, helicopter shub him out
Suggesting that those who betray might face consequences, perhaps violently.
Freaky gyal come yah, skin it out
Inviting sexually confident women to showcase their skills.
Hood in a yuh pum pum, hood in a yuh mouth
Suggesting a sexual act and not letting external judgments affect actions.
We a live life, we nuh dweet fi di clout
Living life authentically, not for attention or fame.
We a dweet, fi we soldier dem anuh cub scout
Doing things for one's loyal companions, contrasting them with inexperienced or disloyal individuals.
Every smartphone have a feds inside
Implying that smartphones might be monitored by authorities.
Before yuh talk yuh fi think dis time
Advising caution in speech, suggesting careful consideration before speaking.
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