Breakdown
Ky-Mani Marley Lyrics

Youths dem ballin' out
The young people are crying out for help and their situation is becoming increasingly dire.

Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin out
The voice of the youth in the ghetto is getting louder and their cries for justice and equality can no longer be ignored.

Di youths dem ballin' out
The youth are demanding change and their persistent cries for justice have reached a boiling point.

Hear the ghetto youths dem ballin out
The youth of the ghetto have had enough and their voices are resonating throughout the community.

Di youths dem saying justice ah weh dem really need overall
The youth are demanding justice and fairness in all aspects of life, not just in isolated cases.

Di way dem deal wid mankind... All mi gyal start ball
The way society treats people is causing pain and sadness, and the women in the community are especially affected.

She nah go cry fi no guy inna nah 3 piece suit
She is not interested in a man based on his attire, wealth, or social standing.

Nor no pretty bwoy inna nuh crisp Nike boot
She doesn't care about the physical appearance of a man or his material possessions.

She nuh ball fi nah dapper
She is not moved by a man who appears stylish or fashionable.

She nuh cry fi nah doop
She is not interested in a man who is deceitful or manipulative.

She shed those lonely tears
She cries about the hardships of life and the poor living conditions in her community.

For di little ghetto youths weh balling
She cries for the young people who are struggling to make ends meet and who are often neglected by society.

Stary stary X-News and Gleaner
The newspapers report on the events in the community, including the plight of young people, but these stories are often overlooked or ignored.

Foot might be dirty but his heart is much cleaner
Despite living in poverty, the man has a good heart and shows compassion and kindness to others.

And those politicians fightin down sensimillia
Politicians are involved in a fight against marijuana use in the community, which is a source of income and a way of life for some people.

Get up every day dem want fi run this arena
Politicians are primarily focused on gaining power and establishing themselves as leaders.

Extra, extra... read all about it
Newspapers contain important stories about the struggles of the community, and people should pay attention to these stories.

Ghetto youths in need and there is no doubt about it
The young people in the ghetto are in desperate need of help, and there is no denying this fact.

If baby want feed and can?t do without it
If a child needs to be fed to survive, then people will do whatever it takes to provide for that child.

Big 45 goin to scout it
People are willing to use weapons to protect themselves and their families if necessary.

Jack and Jill went up the hill to sell some marijuana
People are involved in the sale of marijuana, which is a source of income and a way of life for some in the community.

Buck up the fed dey broke jack crown
The federal government has intervened in the community and disrupted the marijuana trade.

And Jill came tumbling after
The government's intervention has caused damage and hardship for those involved in the marijuana trade.

Little Bo peep she had lost her sheep
People have lost property and livelihoods due to government intervention in the community.

To thief inna di pasture
People have had their property taken by others in the community who are also struggling to survive.

And if one try do dat again
If someone tries to steal from her again, she will take action to protect herself and her property.

It?s goin to bring disaster
Any further damage or loss will only make the situation worse for everyone involved.

King of Kings and di Lord of Lords
God is the ultimate authority and ruler of the universe.

Everlasting Everlaster
God is eternal and unchanging.

Inspire I and I to be a microphone blaster
God inspires people to speak out about the injustices and struggles they experience.

We nah goin bow down to no slave master
People will not submit or surrender to those who oppress and exploit them.

Help di youths first and ask di question dem after
People should prioritize the needs and well-being of young people in the community, rather than focusing on their own interests or needs.