Standing Soldier
Demarco Lyrics
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Yeah demarco
Ghetto youths
Dem nuh want we reach nuh weh
Dem only wah we listen weh dem teach we seh
Mister MP so you mean to say
Ghetto youths nuh fi live no way
[Chorus:]
Dem waan we fi fall
But da nah happen none at all
Dem waan we fi fall
Raise up the food and tek di dancehall
Man a standing soldier
You nah see we bawl
Man a real standing soldier
All when mi back against di wall
Man a real standing soldier
We nah bow down and crawl
Man a real standing soldier
Jah jah protect us all
[Verse 1:]
Every day another youth a dead inna di ghetto
Stop di violence and bloodshed inna di ghetto
We nuh waan fi see deh more coke head inna di ghetto
Cyaan be afford peace a bread inna di ghetto
Help poor people treat dem right
Nurture di youths don't give dem a fight
Pan poverty di bigger heads need fi shed some light
[Chorus:]
Dem waan we fi fall
But da nah happen none at all
Dem waan we fi fall
Raise up the food and tek di dancehall
Man a standing soldier
You nah see we bawl
Man a real standing soldier
All when mi back against di wall
Man a real standing soldier
We nah bow down and crawl
Man a real standing soldier
Jah jah protect us all
[Verse 2:]
Wah decision poor people fi mek crime rate escalate a di next thing a death
Now di concret jungle u haffi watch weh you step
The worst is to com, you see nothing yet
Mi see it everyday mi see it pon di tv
Mi nuh waan no more shelta seh missing we
Mister governement stop dissing we
And set di people free
FREE
[Chorus:]
Dem waan we fi fall
But da nah happen none at all
Dem waan we fi fall
Raise up the food and tek di dancehall
Man a standing soldier
You nah see we bawl
Man a real standing soldier
All when mi back against di wall
Man a real standing soldier
We nah bow down and crawl
Man a real standing soldier
Jah jah protect us all
[Outro:]
Dem nuh want we reach nuh weh
Dem only wah we listen weh dem teach we seh
Mister MP so you mean to say
Ghetto youths nuh fi live no way
Dem nuh want we reach nuh weh
Dem only wah we listen weh dem teach we seh
Mister MP so you mean to say
Ghetto youths nuh fi live no way
The lyrics to Demarco's song Standing Soldier reflect the struggles and hardships faced by the ghetto youths. The song is written in a way that expresses the frustration and despair felt by the people living in the ghetto, who are constantly being held back by those in power. The lyrics speak of the violence and bloodshed that occur on a daily basis, and the need to stop it. Demarco urges people to help the poor and treat them with kindness, while calling on the government to set the people free.
The chorus of the song highlights the strength and resilience of the ghetto youths, who refuse to be brought down by the challenges they face. They are standing soldiers who will not bow down or crawl, even when their backs are against the wall. They are determined to raise themselves up and take the dancehall, regardless of the obstacles in their way. The ending is repeated twice, emphasizing the idea that the government and those in power do not want the ghetto youths to succeed, and are trying to prevent them from reaching their potential.
Demarco's song is powerful in its message of hope and resilience, and speaks to the struggles faced by people living in impoverished areas around the world. It highlights the need for change and the importance of standing up against oppression and injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Dem nuh want we reach nuh weh
They don't want us to succeed
Dem only wah we listen weh dem teach we seh
They only want us to follow their teachings
Mister MP so you mean to say
Mr. MP, do you really mean to say
Ghetto youths nuh fi live no way
Ghetto youths should not be allowed to live anywhere
Dem waan we fi fall
They want us to fail
But da nah happen none at all
But that won't happen at all
Raise up the food and tek di dancehall
Let's party and enjoy good food
Man a standing soldier
We are strong and resilient
You nah see we bawl
You won't see us cry
All when mi back against di wall
Even when we are cornered
We nah bow down and crawl
We will not give up
Jah jah protect us all
God will protect us all
Every day another youth a dead inna di ghetto
Every day, another young person dies in the ghetto
Stop di violence and bloodshed inna di ghetto
Stop the violence and bloodshed in the ghetto
We nuh waan fi see deh more coke head inna di ghetto
We don't want to see any more drug addicts in the ghetto
Cyaan be afford peace a bread inna di ghetto
Peace is a necessity in the ghetto
Help poor people treat dem right
We need to help and treat the poor with kindness
Nurture di youths don't give dem a fight
We need to guide and support the youth, not fight them
Pan poverty di bigger heads need fi shed some light
Those in power need to address poverty
Wah decision poor people fi mek crime rate escalate a di next thing a death
Poor decisions lead to an increase in crime, and ultimately death
Now di concret jungle u haffi watch weh you step
In the concrete jungle, you have to be careful where you step
The worst is to com, you see nothing yet
Things will get even worse
Mi see it everyday mi see it pon di tv
I see it every day, even on TV
Mi nuh waan no more shelta seh missing we
We don't want any more missing persons
Mister governement stop dissing we
Mr. Government, stop disrespecting us
And set di people free
Set the people free
Contributed by Makayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnathancommodore9642
Goosebumps on my skin after hearing this big tune in a long time Yes 2023 still a play✌✊
@darkchaos9486
Still here in 2021, real standing soldier 💯
@SearchIt
THIS SHII IS A MASTERPIECE
@SearchIt
YOU R LEGENDARY
@blzonknakntlg5768
Oyear indemodable
@cleavonsampson7836
2022 bredda🔥🔥
@STOREYWATCH
Same with me but in 2022
@shibzloco6645
2020 still listening will never get old
@merwanmohammed5693
There’s song live for ever
@lwdSickH1T
Realtalk this song go hard man used to bump it being a teen now im almost 30😭