Tuffist
Aswad Lyrics


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Nuff it nuff
All the pains
We're feeling
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff
All the things
We see
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff
All the pains
We're feeling
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff
And nothing's
Here for free
Nine to five
I can hardly survive
In this existence
I man now got to stay alive
This ya situate
Oh Lord they find it hard
I say
They pay you just enough
On Friday
Getting you back there
On Monday
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff
All the pains
We're feeling
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff
All the things
We see
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff
All the pains
We're feeling
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff
And nothing's
Here for free
Nine to five

I never could survive
In this existence
I man now find redundant times
Standing here
Waiting in the labour queue
It just blows my mind
Cos they don't pay you enough
Then they tell you this,
Then they tell you that again
In this ya situate
Oh Lord how must I survive
In this existence
Every man now got to stay alive
In this ya situate
Oh man they find it hard I say
They pay you just enough
On Friday
Getting you back there
On Monday
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff
All the pains
We're feeling
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff
All the things
We see
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff
All the pains
And misery
Tuff we tuff
Nuff it nuff




All the things
We see

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Aswad's "Tuffist" address the struggles of daily life and the hard work that is required to survive in a capitalist society. The repetition of the phrase "nuff it nuff" emphasizes the idea that enough is enough, that the pain and difficulties that come with life are overwhelming, but that the people must persevere and remain tough to carry on.


The first verse addresses the difficulties that come with working a nine-to-five job and finding it difficult to survive on the wages received. The second verse focuses on the unemployment and job-seeking process, expressing frustration at the lack of opportunities and the low wages that come with potential job offers. The chorus repeats the idea that the struggle is tough but they must remain strong.


The words "tuff we tuff" may suggest a Jamaican patois, indicating that the song's theme of suffering and perseverance is relevant not just to the struggle of life in general but also to the specifically Jamaican experience. Overall, the song encourages people to remain resilient and tough despite the hardships they may face.




Line by Line Meaning

Nuff it nuff
Enough is enough


All the pains
All the hardships


We're feeling
That we are experiencing


Tuff we tuff
We are toughening up


All the things
All the circumstances


We see
That we encounter


And nothing's
And nothing is


Here for free
Available for no cost


Nine to five
Working hours


I can hardly survive
It's difficult for me to make ends meet


In this existence
In this world


I man now got to stay alive
I must now survive


This ya situate
This situation


Oh Lord they find it hard
They struggle with it


I say
I mean


They pay you just enough
They compensate you barely


On Friday
At the end of the week


Getting you back there
Returning you back to the job


On Monday
At the start of the week


I never could survive
I could never make ends meet


I man now find redundant times
I now find times of uselessness


Standing here
Waiting here


Waiting in the labour queue
Waiting in line for work


It just blows my mind
It's unbelievable


Cos they don't pay you enough
Because they don't compensate you sufficiently


Then they tell you this,
Then they inform you


Then they tell you that again
Then they repeat the cycle


All the pains
All the hardships


And misery
And suffering




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS GAY, BIDDY FORD, DENNIS BIDDY, TONY ROBINSON

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