Alkaline is an artist with high influence among the youth in the Dancehall realm.
He is known for his elusive character and aggressive hip-hop influenced style in his music which artistically captures the core of the genres past whilst embodying the diversity of Modern Dancehall.
Bartley began recording at the age of 16, and using the stage name Alkaline. He became popular in Jamaica in 2013 with a series of singles like "123", "High Suh", "Bruk Out", "Things Mi Love" and "Live Life". His live shows have sometimes been controversial, in February 2016 an object was thrown at him with a bottle while on stage in St. Lucia, responding by throwing the bottle back at the offender.
Medicine
Alkaline Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (I'm feeling)
(Ooh, I)
Sorry but I never heard you (oh)
Can't tell me about no curfew
Party weh you deh? Party wah you say?
(Yeah, whoa, whoa-whoa) I'm feeling good
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Whoa, whoa-whoa)
Everybody, everybody, everybody, everybody
Gal dem inna short-shorts
Thugs dem deh 'ya ah represent and ah hold a real vibe
Under di medicine, di medicine
Me roll up one and light it up like Edison
Me smoke and then me blast off
Car oil inna di system, ah this ah weh it feel like
The medicine, di medicine
Roll it up, light it up
Party crowd get di vibes nice, init?
Foreigner ah visit, deh inna dem house and dem wan' go out
Just enjoy yourself and live your life, whoa, whoa
You know it coulda worse, wul a vibe
Watch how she ah whine up, yo me dig it
Hello, can I get your digit?
Nah lie still, di gyal dem come out
Just enjoy yourself and live your life, whoa, whoa
Come fi ah shot, ah it she open wide
Party and pocket fulla money
Mix inna mi cup and me ah go sip until me done it
Ah it have me high away inna di clouds
If you see me eye ah fade ah di drugs
Hottest set ah gyal dem we haffi keep dem one deh round we
And we ember seh we dark, nuh try get we rowdy
Ah it have me high away inna di clouds
If you see me eye ah fade ah di drugs (drugs)
Gal dem inna short-shorts
Thugs dem deh 'ya ah represent and ah hold a real vibe
Under di medicine, di medicine
Me roll up one and light it up like Edison
Me smoke and then me blast off
All I wanna do, wul a vibe and feel nice
Everybody, everybody, everybody, everybody (ay)
Always ah gwan with a bagga sintin'
Cement we name inna di business as a kingpin
Done tell them already dem cyaan' stop real yute
Ah far we ah forward, when you check it is a win, win
Who deh 'ya? Ah we and di posse
Di camera flash, dem take we picture, ah mussi paparazzi
Turn up, we make feel like seh we deh Embassy
Me take a headaz and cut, me d'even bother knock e
What a calamity, she ride di jockey, jockey
Feel like a million dollar, bet how me win di lottery
Turn up ,everybody happy
And nuh bodda bruk e vibes with di animosity
Ay, I'm feeling awesome
I'm feeling splendid up inna di sky
I'm feeling righteous, high ceiling
Out inna di breeze and ah glide, yeah
Gal dem inna short-shorts
Thugs dem deh 'ya ah represent and ah hold a real vibe
Under di medicine, di medicine
Me roll up one and light it up like Edison
Me smoke and then me blast off
Car oil inna di system, this ah weh it feel like (medicine)
Everybody, everybody, everybody, everybody
Gyal dem inna short shorts
Thugs dem deh 'ya ah represent and ah hold a real vibe
Smoke and then me blast off
Car oil inna mi system, this ah weh it feel like
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Smoke and me blast off
The lyrics to Alkaline's song "Medicine" convey a carefree and joyful atmosphere at a party. The singer starts by dismissing someone who is trying to impose rules or restrictions on him, indicating that he wants to enjoy himself and have a good time. He emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest and embracing the positive vibes of the party. The chorus highlights the energy and excitement of the crowd, with the lyrics suggesting that smoking and drinking are enhancing the experience.
Throughout the song, Alkaline celebrates the party culture, with references to women wearing short shorts and thugs representing and maintaining a lively atmosphere. The lyrics also touch on the use of drugs and alcohol, with the singer mentioning smoking and its effects, as well as the feeling of being high and disconnected from reality. The overall message of the song is about letting go, having fun, and indulging in the pleasures of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and agreement
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (I'm feeling)
Continuing to express excitement and agreement
(Ooh, I)
Indicating an inner feeling
Sorry but I never heard you (oh)
Apologizing for not paying attention
Can't tell me about no curfew
Not wanting to be restricted by rules
Party weh you deh? Party wah you say?
Asking about the location and details of a party
(Yeah, whoa, whoa-whoa) I'm feeling good
Expressing a positive emotional state
All I wanna do, wul a vibe and feel nice
Desiring to have a good time and feel good
(Whoa, whoa-whoa)
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Everybody, everybody, everybody, everybody
Referring to everyone present
Gal dem inna short-shorts
Referring to women wearing short shorts
Thugs dem deh 'ya ah represent and ah hold a real vibe
Acknowledging the presence of tough individuals creating a genuine atmosphere
Under di medicine, di medicine
Referring to being under the influence of a substance
Me roll up one and light it up like Edison
Rolling and smoking a substance, drawing a parallel to Thomas Edison's inventiveness
Me smoke and then me blast off
Smoking and experiencing the effects of the substance
Car oil inna di system, ah this ah weh it feel like
Describing the sensation in the body caused by the substance
Party crowd get di vibes nice, init?
Noticing the positive atmosphere created by the partygoers
Foreigner ah visit, deh inna dem house and dem wan' go out
Acknowledging the presence of visitors wanting to experience the party
Just enjoy yourself and live your life, whoa, whoa
Encouraging others to have a good time and be free
You know it coulda worse, wul a vibe
Recognizing that things could be worse and choosing to experience a positive vibe
Watch how she ah whine up, yo me dig it
Observing and appreciating a woman's dancing skills
Hello, can I get your digit?
Asking for someone's phone number
Nah lie still, di gyal dem come out
Confirming the presence of attractive women
Come fi ah shot, ah it she open wide
Referring to someone opening their mouth to drink
Party and pocket fulla money
Having a good time and being financially well-off
Mix inna mi cup and me ah go sip until me done it
Pouring a drink and continuously sipping until it's finished
Ah it have me high away inna di clouds
Feeling a euphoric and elevated state of mind
If you see me eye ah fade ah di drugs
Noting that the drugs are affecting one's appearance
Hottest set ah gyal dem we haffi keep dem one deh round we
Acknowledging that attractive women are always with them
And we ember seh we dark, nuh try get we rowdy
Warning against provoking them as they can be dangerous
Always ah gwan with a bagga sintin'
Always involved in various activities
Cement we name inna di business as a kingpin
Establishing their reputation as a powerful figure in the industry
Done tell them already dem cyaan' stop real yute
Asserting that no one can stop them from being authentic
Ah far we ah forward, when you check it is a win, win
Confirming their progress and success
Who deh 'ya? Ah we and di posse
Stating their presence and mentioning their group of friends
Di camera flash, dem take we picture, ah mussi paparazzi
Noticing cameras taking their photographs, possibly thinking they are paparazzi
Turn up, we make feel like seh we deh Embassy
Amplifying the enjoyment and making it seem like they are in an important place
Me take a headaz and cut, me d'even bother knock e
Deciding to leave a situation without any hesitation or unnecessary interaction
What a calamity, she ride di jockey, jockey
Describing a woman engaging in sexual activity
Feel like a million dollar, bet how me win di lottery
Feeling extremely confident and fortunate
Turn up, everybody happy
Increasing the energy and witnessing everyone's happiness
And nuh bodda bruk e vibes with di animosity
Encouraging others not to disrupt the positive atmosphere with negativity
Ay, I'm feeling awesome
Expressing a strong feeling of positivity
I'm feeling splendid up inna di sky
Feeling wonderful and elevated, like being in the sky
I'm feeling righteous, high ceiling
Feeling morally upright and having high aspirations
Out inna di breeze and ah glide, yeah
Feeling free and effortlessly moving, enjoying the moment
Gyal dem inna short-shorts
Referring to women wearing short shorts
Thugs dem deh 'ya ah represent and ah hold a real vibe
Acknowledging the presence of tough individuals creating a genuine atmosphere
Smoke and then me blast off
Smoking and experiencing the effects of the substance
Car oil inna di system, this ah weh it feel like (medicine)
Describing the sensation in the body caused by the substance
Everybody, everybody, everybody, everybody
Referring to everyone present
Gyal dem inna short shorts
Referring to women wearing short shorts
Thugs dem deh 'ya ah represent and ah hold a real vibe
Acknowledging the presence of tough individuals creating a genuine atmosphere
Smoke and then me blast off
Smoking and experiencing the effects of the substance
Car oil inna mi system, this ah weh it feel like
Describing the sensation in the body caused by the substance
La, la, la, la, la
Using vocal sounds to express a joyful feeling
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Continuing to use vocal sounds to express a joyful feeling
Smoke and me blast off
Smoking and experiencing the effects of the substance
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Earlan Bartley
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Kanaika
Alkaline never disappoint π₯π
D Jamaican
No guns, no bad words, no bag a manβ¦.just an epic video with a great delivery of lyrics from the best lyricist. #AlkalineForever ππΎ
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Talk nuh man πππ₯π₯π₯
Asha Adira formerly Melissa Edwardsen
Bap bap
Dejay
True
Caribbean Linkz
Alkaline makes me smile in all of his music videos because he is always enjoying life π
ikennapaschal kalu
I will always love Alkaline, my children will grow listening to him everyday.
Anthony Robert Kemp
What a comment π
Cecilia Antwi
Swearsππ
Official DjAldane Tv
After watching this masterpiece over 5 times and counting I had to comment again itβs absolutely clear tht Alkaline believes in heβs self/art regardless of what we say and thatβs true power to oneselfβπΎ