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Ina Time Like Now
Gentleman Lyrics


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Certain things not change
life is joy and its sorrow
and Mama's always feeling the pain
Daddy's always working for a brighter tomorrow
under agony and strain

(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
the fittest of the fittest will survive
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
fittest of the fittest will survive

Root alone nuh bear the fruit on this ya tree of living
and for the loot some man a shoot
for this dem need forgiving
the bigger heads dem undercover
guns and drugs dem shipping
not even little mercy come dripping

It's so hard for us to find some things we can believe in
Everything around us so attractive yet deceiving
Peace within ourself is worth
the hardship of achieving
Hold on tight till we leave

(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
Fittest of the fittest will survive
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
Fittest of the fittest will survive


Never be afraid that you might fail
cause sometimes our train will come out from the rail
shall not to put your soul or your body out for sale
you be like a prisoner charged without bail

If hope should disappear we ain't in a real of a trouble
you got to keep your head up for sure
And how we fit the pieces to the big jigsaw puzzle
destruction is knocking on your door

(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
fittest of the fittest will survive
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
fittest of the fittest will survive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ina Time Like Now" by Gentleman talk about the struggles of life and how important it is to stand up for oneself and face the difficulties. The first verse highlights the ups and downs of life - joys and sorrows - and how parents work hard to provide a better future for their children despite difficulties. The chorus emphasizes the need to face struggles and not step aside, especially during difficult times when the world is in trouble. The second verse talks about how some people resort to violence and crime to make a living but it is important to hold on to hope and peace within oneself. The third verse urges listeners not to be afraid of failure and to stand up for oneself, even in the face of destruction.


Overall, "Ina Time Like Now" encourages listeners to stay hopeful and resilient in difficult times, to believe in oneself and stand up for what is right.


Line by Line Meaning

Certain things not change
There are some things in life that will always remain the same.


life is joy and its sorrow
Life is both full of happiness and sadness.


and Mama's always feeling the pain
Mothers often feel the burden of pain and suffering in their families.


Daddy's always working for a brighter tomorrow
Fathers are usually working hard to provide a better future for their families.


under agony and strain
Despite the difficulties they face, parents still work hard to provide for their families.


(Ina time like now)
During times like these


Stand up to the face of the struggle
We must confront our struggles head on.


No more will you step aside
We can no longer avoid our problems, we must take action.


When the whole wide world is in trouble
In times of global crisis


the fittest of the fittest will survive
Only the strongest and most adaptable will overcome the challenges.


Root alone nuh bear the fruit on this ya tree of living
We cannot succeed in life if we don't have a foundation to build upon.


and for the loot some man a shoot
People will resort to violence to gain financial success.


for this dem need forgiving
We must forgive those who resort to violence to survive.


the bigger heads dem undercover
Those in power often operate secretly or dishonestly.


guns and drugs dem shipping
Illegal weapons and drugs are being transported and distributed.


not even little mercy come dripping
There is a lack of compassion and understanding in our society.


It's so hard for us to find some things we can believe in
It can be difficult to have faith in anything in a world full of deception.


Everything around us so attractive yet deceiving
The things we desire can often lead to our downfall.


Peace within ourself is worth
Finding inner peace and contentment is more valuable than anything else.


the hardship of achieving
It may be a difficult journey to find inner peace but it's worth it.


Hold on tight till we leave
We must persevere until the end of our journey.


Never be afraid that you might fail
Don't let the fear of failure hold you back.


cause sometimes our train will come out from the rail
Unexpected things can happen in life that will derail our plans.


shall not to put your soul or your body out for sale
We should never compromise our values or morals for financial gain.


you be like a prisoner charged without bail
If we give up our principles, we will feel trapped and lost.


If hope should disappear we ain't in a real of a trouble
Without hope, we are in a dire situation.


you got to keep your head up for sure
We must remain optimistic in difficult times.


And how we fit the pieces to the big jigsaw puzzle
We must figure out how all the pieces of our lives fit together.


destruction is knocking on your door
We must be vigilant and prepared for potential destruction in our lives.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@BhaktirFari

Shalom Bagcyl
How are you???
I dont understand your point in relation with German, Polen??
Can you please explain what you mean.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentleman_(musician)
Blessed love
Guidens and Protection
Pease true Christ



@k.a.l.a.n.t.e4160

Certain things not change
Life is joy and its sorrow
And Mama's always feeling the pain
Daddy's always working for a brighter tomorrow
Under agony and strain

(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
The fittest of the fittest will survive
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
Fittest of the fittest will survive

Root alone nuh bear the fruit on this ya tree of living
And for the loot some man a shoot
For this dem need forgiving
The bigger heads dem undercover
Guns and drugs dem shipping
Not even little mercy come dripping

It's so hard for us to find some things we can believe in
Everything around us so attractive yet deceiving
Peace within ourself is worth
The hardship of achieving
Hold on tight till we leave

(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
Fittest of the fittest will survive
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
Fittest of the fittest will survive
Never be afraid that you might fail
Cause sometimes our train will come out from the rail
Shall not to put your soul or your body out for sale
You be like a prisoner charged without bail

If hope should disappear we ain't in a real of a trouble
You got to keep your head up for sure
And how we fit the pieces to the big jigsaw puzzle
Destruction is knocking on your door

(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
Fittest of the fittest will survive
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
Fittest of the fittest will survive



All comments from YouTube:

@kantasam6924

Gentleman you are my favorite singer for ever , I started to listen your music when I was 22yr old now am 38yr old still blazing , danke schon 🙏

@taijon9277

9yrs since ive heard this song still loving it👊
From Fiji 🇫🇯

@silverver5419

2019 still on my playlist forever. #unity

@elongreen8566

Highly rated

@zonasledzia

Kocham Twoją twórczość Gent !!!

@Rzywy

Great tune! I love it! Gentleman great person and artist. Greets Germans from Poland, ONE LOVE!

@BhaktirFari

Shalom Bagcyl
How are you???
I dont understand your point in relation with German, Polen??
Can you please explain what you mean.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentleman_(musician)
Blessed love
Guidens and Protection
Pease true Christ

@Rzywy

@@BhaktirFari Hi :) I have no prejudice against any nation, be it German, Jew or Russian. Values ​​should be sought in the person, not in the nation. Regards :)

@elongreen8566

This brother is rated highly, this is so true, and it current.

@kamild.563

amazing voice :) hi from poland

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