Vertical
Admiral T & Marginal Lyrics
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Dis yah one ah name vertical
Da one yah name
Dis yah one original bomb lyrical
Man dem ah bloodclaat boss que du sal
Jamais le genou à terre nèg vertical
Da one yah name
Bloodclaat boss que du sal
Number one black man nèg vertical
Nou ka rété vertical vertical vertical
Nou ka rété vertical
Me say
Fanm gwada bad dem ah wine wicked
Admiral T tala sick sicky
Black man fyè paka lick licky
Les blacks ne sont pas des liquides
Tupac Biggie
Ayisyen tèt kolè
Big up a tous mes lions
ba tousa ki paka myolé rrrrrrrrrr
Lib ou anprizoné nou ka reté
Vertical
Comme la soufrière et le Mont Pelée
Mont pelée kawmòs
Si tu nous réveilles
c’est le Piton de la Fournaise
Antillais guyanais guyanais
Viens pas jouer si tu n’veux pas qu’on t’b****
Hey Tous mes reals put your hands up
Hey Tous mes reals put your hands up
Aji nou ka aji non nou paka palé twòp
Bomboklaat paka palé twòp
Fouté nou lapé
Mas ka tonbé
Nou ka rété vertical vès mwen pa alanvè
Ghetto boss mad mad
I’m a ghetto rock star
Big up jah Selassie
Man I grow as a rasta
Nou rèd isidan
Caribbean big boss nèg flou an didan
Nou sé dé liyon
Vertical
Comme la soufrière et le Mont Pelée
Mont Pelée kawmòs
Si tu nous réveilles
c’est le Piton de la Fournaise
Antillais guyanais guyanais
Viens pas jouer si tu n’veux pas qu’on t’b****
Hey Tous mes reals put your hands up
Hey Tous mes reals put your hands up
Aji nou ka aji non nou paka palé twòp
Bomboklaat paka palé twòp
Da one yah name Admiral Marginal
Dis yah one original bomb lyrical
Man dem ah bloodclaat boss que du sal
Jamais le genou à terre nèg vertical
Da one yah name
Bloodclaat boss que du sal
Number one black man nèg vertical
Nou ka rété vertical vertical vertical
Nou ka rété vertical
In the song "Vertical" by Admiral T & Marginal, the lyrics convey a strong sense of empowerment, pride, and resilience within the Black community. The repeated emphasis on being "vertical" symbolizes standing tall, standing firm, and not allowing oneself to be brought down or defeated. The artists proclaim themselves as original and lyrical powerhouses, highlighting their prowess in the music industry.
The lyrics also address themes of cultural identity and solidarity within the Caribbean and Guyanese communities. References to iconic figures like Tupac and Biggie, as well as the invocation of Caribbean landmarks like Soufrière, Mont Pelée, and Piton de la Fournaise, reflect a deep connection to heritage and roots. The mention of historical figures such as Jah Selassie and the growth as a Rasta hint at spiritual and cultural influences that shape the artists' worldview.
There is a sense of camaraderie and unity among the "reals" and lions, symbolizing a collective strength and support system within the community. The defiance against being oppressed or silenced, as expressed in lines like "Fouté nou lapé, Mas ka tonbé," underscores a resilience against adversity and a determination to stand tall despite challenges.
Overall, "Vertical" celebrates Black excellence, cultural pride, and unity in the face of obstacles. The use of regional dialect and references adds layers of richness and authenticity to the message of self-empowerment and staying true to one's roots. The song serves as a powerful anthem for self-assertion, solidarity, and resilience within the Black diaspora.
Line by Line Meaning
Da one yah name
This one is called
Dis yah one ah name vertical
This one is named Vertical
Da one yah name
This one is called
Da one yah name Admiral Marginal
This one is called Admiral Marginal
Dis yah one original bomb lyrical
This one is an original bomb of lyrics
Man dem ah bloodclaat boss que du sal
Men are bloodclaat bosses with only salt
Jamais le genou à terre nèg vertical
Never kneel down, vertical man
Da one yah name
This one is called
Bloodclaat boss que du sal
Bloodclaat boss with only salt
Number one black man nèg vertical
Number one black man, vertical man
Nou ka rété vertical vertical vertical
We stay vertical, vertical, vertical
Me say
I say
Fanm gwada bad dem ah wine wicked
Guadeloupean woman, they dance wickedly
Admiral T tala sick sicky
Admiral T is really sick
Black man fyè paka lick licky
Proud black man doesn't lick
Les blacks ne sont pas des liquides
Blacks are not liquids
Tupac Biggie
Tupac, Biggie
Ayisyen tèt kolè
Haitians with dignity
Big up a tous mes lions
Big up to all my lions
ba tousa ki paka myolé rrrrrrrrrr
For all those who can't be silenced, rrrrrrrrrr
Lib ou anprizoné nou ka reté
Even if you're imprisoned, we stay
Vertical
Vertical
Comme la soufrière et le Mont Pelée
Like the Soufriere and Mount Pelee
Mont pelée kawmòs
Mount Pelee is burning
Si tu nous réveilles
If you wake us up
c’est le Piton de la Fournaise
It's the Piton de la Fournaise
Antillais guyanais guyanais
Antillean, Guyanese, Guyanese
Viens pas jouer si tu n’veux pas qu’on t’b****
Don't come to play if you don't want to be messed with
Hey Tous mes reals put your hands up
Hey all my reals, put your hands up
Aji nou ka aji non nou paka palé twòp
When we act, we don't talk too much
Bomboklaat paka palé twòp
Bomboklaat doesn't talk too much
Fouté nou lapé
Beat us, we burn
Mas ka tonbé
Masks fall
Nou ka rété vertical vès mwen pa alanvè
We stay vertical, I won't lower myself
Ghetto boss mad mad
Ghetto boss is crazy
I’m a ghetto rock star
I'm a ghetto rock star
Big up jah Selassie
Big up to Jah Selassie
Man I grow as a rasta
Man, I grow as a Rasta
Nou rèd isidan
We come from the inside
Caribbean big boss nèg flou an didan
Caribbean big boss, murky man inside
Nou sé dé liyon
We are two lions
Hey Tous mes reals put your hands up
Hey all my reals, put your hands up
Aji nou ka aji non nou paka palé twòp
When we act, we don't talk too much
Bomboklaat paka palé twòp
Bomboklaat doesn't talk too much
Da one yah name Admiral Marginal
This one is called Admiral Marginal
Dis yah one original bomb lyrical
This one is an original bomb of lyrics
Man dem ah bloodclaat boss que du sal
Men are bloodclaat bosses with only salt
Jamais le genou à terre nèg vertical
Never kneel down, vertical man
Da one yah name
This one is called
Bloodclaat boss que du sal
Bloodclaat boss with only salt
Number one black man nèg vertical
Number one black man, vertical man
Nou ka rété vertical vertical vertical
We stay vertical, vertical, vertical
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Johan Badlou, Christy Campbell, Antonio Duranty, ELITE BASE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@loulouthebigonekilla
🔥Les Black ne sont pas des liquides, spécial KSS. BLACK is POWER. 🔥
@belbagay
🇭🇹yessss. Gwada, Ayiti, Matinik, Guyana nou la
@easyman1073
Heavy lourd. Ensemble on est plus fort. Black man solide 🙏🏽🙏🏽🇭🇹 gwada Haïti mada Guyane les Antilles restons solide quoiqu’il arrive
@Mabeko
Respect le monument de toute la Caraïbe 🌍 L'Afrique ki la ✌🏿
@jeromebegue8342
Big up, Big Respect a Admiral T🙏🏽
Je suis Réunionnais et fière de l’être 🌋🌋🌋
@damiengravier7037
MAD Le DUO...
Big up pour le ty clin d'œil Pour La Réunion 🔥🇷🇪🙏👊
@lucfifi3275
Le Boss
@yannmeyeur9337
Le son est malade ainsi que le duo !!!
Sa ka pété sec !!!!!!! Allumez les briquets👌👌👌👌
@NIM11a
Kreyol Pale Kreyol Komprann! Ayisien Matnik Lwysien. Kreyol Du Monde....Tout
@ricardostevensonpierre9676
Haïti .....kanpe Tòf big up a ce duo.