He released a limited edition CD 'Soul Pirate' last year 2008. Including Kingston Town, Rastafari Anthem and a number of duets. including Micheal Rose and Natural Mystic with Ky-Mani Marley. Rodigan in the Intro points out reggae is an international force and a language (the author would like to point out that dreams can come true).. Alborosie follows with a song Diversity. Veteran DJ Ranking Joe also appears on Precious.
Good Woman
Alborosie Lyrics
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Good woman
respect yourself
be proud of yourself
neva sell yourself
you're black and beautiful with your ivory smile
before a bwoy get it affi walk thousand miles
and put di application right pon top all di while
you're precious and pretty
you no need to run wild
you're always in control cah yuh no ??? in child
nuff a dem love always leggo di caat
dem cunk kool well use more than a restaurant pot
nuff a dem uglier than a likkle rat bat
but still a trick di dawgs dem with dem little ?? trap
good girl
don't be like dem
you cunk kool well tight not use like dem
man observe and not crucified like dem
your cunk is not a murderer nuh stick like dem
Good girl
my good girl (good girl)
good girl
my good girl (good girl)
good girl
my good girl (good girl)
good girl
my good girl (good girl)
Well
no make him rather run away like a rabbit
man get too bright and pick up monster habit
good woman beware a dutty you seed
cah dutty man seed mek dutty gyal breed
good woman just give your heart clean
just want get purify inna Jah washing machine
gyal come out an shine don't stand up behind di scene
you shape like a guitar or a prima Ballarine ohhh
Good girl
my good girl (good girl)
good girl
my good girl (good girl)
good girl
my good girl (good girl)
good girl
my good girl (good girl)
Be a good woman
good good woman
I can imagine how beautiful is Africa
I cyan see how amazing is Jamaica
good woman I see right through your heart
good woman your life will be not short
if you come from Uptown are you come from the ghetto
if a ??? you a eat a chedda I'm glad so
you still have to be nice
you still have to shine
you still have to spice up mi mind
Good girl
my good girl (good girl)
good girl
my good girl (good girl)
good girl
my good girl (good girl)
good girl
my good girl (good girl)
Be a good woman
good good woman
The lyrics of Alborosie's song "Good Woman" encourage women to respect and be proud of themselves, not to sell themselves short, and to value their worth. The song emphasizes the beauty of Black women's ivory smiles and cautions them to be careful with whom they share their bodies. The song highlights the importance of valuing oneself before seeking validation from others. The lyrics warn women to be wary of men who are not worth their time, to guard their hearts, and to not become like the dirty and corrupt men around them. Alborosie argues that being a "good woman" means being true to oneself, one's culture, and one's values, regardless of where one comes from.
Line by Line Meaning
Good woman
It's important to be a good woman
respect yourself
Have self-respect
be proud of yourself
Take pride in yourself
neva sell yourself
Don't give yourself away too easily
you're black and beautiful with your ivory smile
Your natural beauty is unparalleled
don't give away yourself until di land
Don't give yourself away until you have found the right person
before a bwoy get it affi walk thousand miles
A man must work hard to earn your love
and put di application right pon top all di while
He needs to be persistent and consistent
you're precious and pretty
You are valuable and attractive
you no need to run wild
You don't have to be loose
you're always in control cah yuh no ??? in child
You have self-control
nuff a dem love always leggo di caat
Many men like to chase after multiple women
dem cunk kool well use more than a restaurant pot
They are deceivers who use people for their own purposes
nuff a dem uglier than a likkle rat bat
Many of them are not physically attractive
but still a trick di dawgs dem with dem little ?? trap
But they are still able to deceive some men with their tricks
Good girl
It's important to be a good girl/woman
don't be like dem
Don't behave like those deceivers
you cunk kool well tight not use like dem
You can be attractive without being promiscuous
man observe and not crucified like dem
Men should appreciate you for who you are, not judge you
your cunk is not a murderer nuh stick like dem
Don't waste your time with men who are not worth it
no make him rather run away like a rabbit
Don't scare a man away with your behavior
man get too bright and pick up monster habit
Some men become arrogant and develop bad habits
good woman beware a dutty you seed
Be careful who you let into your life
cah dutty man seed mek dutty gyal breed
Bad men will only lead to bad relationships
good woman just give your heart clean
Be pure in your heart and intentions
just want get purify inna Jah washing machine
You want to be spiritually clean
gyal come out an shine don't stand up behind di scene
Step out and show the world who you are
you shape like a guitar or a prima Ballarine ohhh
You have a beautiful figure
I can imagine how beautiful is Africa
Africa must be incredibly beautiful
I cyan see how amazing is Jamaica
Jamaica is an amazing place
good woman I see right through your heart
I see the goodness in your heart
good woman your life will be not short
You will live a long and fulfilling life
if you come from Uptown are you come from the ghetto
It doesn't matter where you come from
if a ??? you a eat a chedda I'm glad so
As long as you're happy, that's what matters
you still have to be nice
You still need to be kind
you still have to shine
You still need to stand out
you still have to spice up mi mind
You still have to be interesting
Be a good woman
It's important to be a good woman
Writer(s): Alberto D'Ascola, Clifton Dillon Copyright: Forward Recordings, Oufah Music Publishing
Contributed by Ellie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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