Who The Cap Fit
Bob Marley & The Wailers Lyrics

Man to man is so unjust, children
People are often unfair to one another, especially towards the younger generation.

You don't know who to trust
It can be difficult to know who to rely on and confide in.

Your worst enemy could be your best friend
Someone who is perceived as an enemy may be more trustworthy than those who are considered friends.

And your best friend your worst enemy
Conversely, someone who is considered a friend may end up being more harmful or deceptive than an enemy.

Some will eat and drink with you
People may have a friendly demeanor and appear hospitable to others.

Then behind them su-su 'pon you
However, these same people may gossip or spread rumors about those they appeared to be friendly with.

Only your friend know your secrets
The people who are most intimate with you are the ones who are most likely to know your secrets.

So only he could reveal it
These intimate friends may be the only ones who would have the power to betray or expose you.

And who the cap fit
If someone is guilty of the accusation being made, they should take responsibility.

Let them wear it
They should accept the consequences for their actions or behavior.

Said I throw me corn (throw me corn)
This line could be interpreted as the singer acknowledging the value of certain actions or offerings.

Me no call no fowl (me no call no fowl)
The artist is suggesting that they will not falsely accuse others of wrongdoing or wrongly blame others for their own problems.

I saying cok-cok-cok (cok-cok-cok)
This line could be interpreted as the singer making noise or clamoring for attention.

Cluck-cluck-cluck (cluck-cluck-cluck)
This line could be interpreted as a way to imply that others are behaving like chickens or acting foolishly.

Some will hate you, pretend they love you now
There are people who may harbor ill will towards you but may put on a façade of friendliness.

Then behind they try to eliminate you
These same people may act to undermine or harm you in secret.

But who Jah bless, no one curse
Those who are blessed by God or have good fortune are less likely to be harmed or cursed by others.

Thank God We're past the worse
The singer is expressing gratitude that they have endured past challenges or difficulties.

Hypocrites and parasites
People who pretend to be something they are not or who live off others' efforts or resources.

Will come up and take a bite
These types of people are known for taking advantage of others to further their own interests.

And if your night should turn to day
If your fortunes change and your situation improves significantly.

A lot of people would run away
Those who are present in difficult times may not stick around when things improve.

Let them wear it
Those who are guilty or responsible for certain actions or outcomes should take responsibility for their behavior.

Throw me corn (throw me corn)
The artist is soliciting donations or offerings from others.

Me no call no fowl (me no call no fowl)
The singer is reiterating that they won't blame others for their own problems or seek to place blame where it doesn't belong.

I gotta cok-cok-cok (cok-cok-cok)
The singer is reaffirming their presence or impact in some way.

Cluck-cluck-cluck
This line may serve to emphasize the idea that others are acting foolishly or like chickens.