Dem A Question
Anthony B Lyrics


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Intro:
Hey I yogi yo see it yah, yogi yo revolutionary is right here
So to hell I will never disappear that why yo

Chorus:
Dem a question how dem no get mi
Have mi computer still caan internet mi
If mi was bingo long time dem would a sweat mi
Mi no race horse babylon caan bet me

Verse 1:
Play mi piano in a soprano
In a New York go judgement Juliano
Nah cover mi eye like a me name Delano
Affi keep it open if you know whey mi know
Jah children surround row by row
And dem a listen to mi tune pon radio
And dem tell me say dem love damage video
Every rhythm whey mi ride dem catch the flow
Lift you head high and no bother bow low
Children live what dem learn from dem a grow

Chorus

Verse 2:
Bobo a no clown, born in a country mi grow up in a town
Never turn puppet, never turn push around
Come out a bobo camp wicked no like the drum sound
Haile King Selassie I with the triple crown
Black man stop shot you black brother down
Give out mi warning give out mi sound
Mi no business who a screw who a ben or frown
Doggy dog world and every dog want bone
Blackman please stand on solid ground

Chorus

Verse 3:
Me no fraid a dem, warn dem
Me nah watch dem just a set mi trend
Me plant me seed it gi me root and branch and then the stem
Have me weed me bun it high and me no use no blem
When me waan fi learn visit the school Jerusalem
Yo no turn weak fence because money me waan fi spend
Stand strong like a Daniel in a the den
Caan say me never tell you from when





Chorus

Overall Meaning

The song "Dem A Question" by Anthony B is all about defying expectations and stereotypes that people have of him. The song starts with a powerful intro where Anthony B declares himself as a revolutionary who will never disappear. The chorus emphasizes how people question how he is successful in the music industry without typical resources like internet access. Anthony B uses this to express that he is not limited by societal norms and standards.


In the verses, Anthony B talks about his unique talents and skills such as playing the piano, and challenges the status quo. In the second verse, he talks about his Rastafarian faith and how he refuses to conform to mainstream society. He also highlights social issues like police brutality and encourages people to stand on solid ground instead of tearing each other down. In the last verse, he shares his personal philosophy of not being afraid, standing strong, and continually learning.


The song's message of not conforming to societal norms and expectations of success and to stand strong is relatable to many people. Through his lyrics and style, Anthony B gives a voice to those who feel marginalized and oppressed.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey I yogi yo see it yah, yogi yo revolutionary is right here
Hey, listen up, I'm a revolutionary and I'm here to stay.


Dem a question how dem no get mi
They're wondering how they can't catch me.


Have mi computer still caan internet mi
Even though I have a computer, I still can't be tracked on the internet.


If mi was bingo long time dem would a sweat mi
Even if I was just a regular person, they would have a hard time catching me.


Mi no race horse babylon caan bet me
I'm not a pawn of the government and they can't control me.


Play mi piano in a soprano
I play my piano high-pitched and beautifully.


In a New York go judgement Juliano
I went to New York and won a judgment like Judge Juliano.


Nah cover mi eye like a me name Delano
I won't be blinded like someone named Delano.


Affi keep it open if you know whey mi know
I have to stay aware and knowledgeable about what's going on.


Jah children surround row by row
God's children are all around, listening to my music.


And dem tell me say dem love damage video
People tell me they love my music video for Damage.


Every rhythm whey mi ride dem catch the flow
Everyone catches on to the beat of the music I create.


Lift you head high and no bother bow low
Don't let anyone bring you down, hold your head up high.


Children live what dem learn from dem a grow
Children will follow the example and environment in which they grow up.


Bobo a no clown, born in a country mi grow up in a town
I'm not a clown, I was born in the country but grew up in the city.


Never turn puppet, never turn push around
I'll never let anyone control me or push me around.


Come out a bobo camp wicked no like the drum sound
I came out of the Bobo camp, and I don't like the sound of war and conflict.


Haile King Selassie I with the triple crown
The Emperor Haile Selassie, who I believe is divine, had three crowns.


Black man stop shot you black brother down
Black men need to stop killing each other.


Give out mi warning give out mi sound
I'm speaking out and warning people through my music.


Mi no business who a screw who a ben or frown
I don't care who's doing what, whether they're happy or unhappy.


Doggy dog world and every dog want bone
It's a cut-throat world and everyone wants something.


Blackman please stand on solid ground
Black men need to stand firm and strong in their values.


Me no fraid a dem, warn dem
I'm not afraid of them, in fact, I'm warning them.


Me nah watch dem just a set mi trend
I'm not paying attention to them, I'm just doing my own thing.


Me plant me seed it gi me root and branch and then the stem
I planted a seed that gave me the foundation for what I have and who I am.


Have me weed me bun it high and me no use no blem
I smoke marijuana and it gets me high without any negative effects.


When me waan fi learn visit the school Jerusalem
When I want to learn, I go to the School of Jerusalem.


Yo no turn weak fence because money me waan fi spend
I won't bend or compromise my values just because I want money.


Stand strong like a Daniel in a the den
Stay firm and brave like Daniel in the lion's den.


Caan say me never tell you from when
I've been telling you the same message for a while now.




Lyrics © SUELION MUSIC
Written by: RICHARD BELL

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Wrong lyrics...c'mon,post genuine lyrics

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