In 2010 Ryno officially left the Empire and has since come under fire as a traitor. It is rumored that he left after Vybz Kartel (the leader of the Empire) was found to be purposely holding his carrer back and organiz physical attacks on Empire members that were found to be unruly. Rynohas made several answer back songs explaining his side of the dispute.
Since his departure several other members have also left the Empire or spoken out on Vybz Kartel's deliberate holding back of their rise to stardom.
Heights of Great Man
Blak Ryno Lyrics
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Tell dem a rhino
Rhino-oo-oo
Ahh-ahh-ahh
Money haffi mek
Heights of great men reach and kept
Meanwhile the company had slept
I nah lose my bets
Money haffi mek
Heights of great men reach and kept
Meanwhile the company had slept
Mah hunt mah goal
Mah hunt mah go-ooal
Me neva born see luxury
Me jus kno seh sel-ssie love me
When me pree me past
One shirt, one shoes, one pants
Bwoy people say
Ey, rhyno when yah go buss weh
When yah go buy di big house
Plus di car inna di driveway
Ghetto youth wah visa fi fly weh
Couple million inna di bankbook a hide weh
So me a touch di highway
Cah my aim high like di cloud weh di sky deh
Money haffi mek
Heights of great men reach and kept
Meanwhile the company had slept
Me goin hunt fi gold
I nah lose my bets
Money haffi mek
Heights of great men reach and kept
Meanwhile the company had slept
Mah hunt mah goal
Mah hunt mah go-ooal
Fi mek it ina life you affi well patient
Work hard and nuh dis yuh parents
Me naah go dead as a barber
Me naah go mek my madda dead a pay rent
Bruk and hungry pocket full a bare cents
Di shotta dem stand up and a play tense
Seh dem nuh wah nuh gun
Dem wah construction site fi build house wid fence
Fi see clear we nah fi use lens
A bere f-ckery a gwaan mi nah fi use sense
No money nah run ina di system
So me haffi work haad fi dis ting
Money haffi mek
Heights of great men reach and kept
Meanwhile the company had slept
Me goin hunt fi gold
I nah lose my bets
Money haffi mek
Heights of great men reach and kept
Meanwhile the company had slept
Mah hunt mah goal
Mah hunt mah go-ooal
The song "Heights of Great Man" by Blak Ryno is a powerful track about the importance of hard work and determination in achieving success in life. The lyrics speak to the struggles of growing up in poverty and the pressure to succeed despite the odds. The chorus, "Money haffi mek, Heights of great men reach and kept, Meanwhile the company had slept," emphasizes the idea that one must work hard to achieve their goals while others are content to stay in their comfort zones.
The verses tell the story of Blak Ryno's upbringing, where he did not have the luxuries that others may take for granted. He speaks of wearing one shirt, one pair of shoes, and one pair of pants, but despite these hardships, he never lost sight of his goal. The lyrics also mention the pressure that comes with success, with people asking when he will "buss weh" or reach his ultimate goal of buying a big house and car.
The song also speaks to the importance of community and the responsibility to give back to those who helped along the way. Blak Ryno mentions that to make it in life, one must have patience and work hard, never forgetting the support of their parents and the sacrifices they made. Overall, "Heights of Great Man" is an inspiring song that encourages listeners to work hard and stay focused on their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Not nice
The situation is unpleasant
Tell dem a rhino
Identifying himself as Blak Ryno
Rhino-oo-oo
Reasserting his identity
Ahh-ahh-ahh
Exuding confidence and intensity
Money haffi mek
Emphasizing the importance of making money
Heights of great men reach and kept
Highlighting the success of great men that came before him
Meanwhile the company had slept
While others were not taking action, he was busy working towards his goals
Me goin hunt fi gold
He is determined to find success and wealth
I nah lose my bets
He is confident in his abilities and will not suffer any setbacks
Mah hunt mah goal
Reiterating his drive and focus
Mah hunt mah go-ooal
Underscoring his determination towards achieving his goal
Me neva born see luxury
He grew up without lavish comforts
Me jus kno seh sel-ssie love me
Despite his humble beginnings, he knows he is loved by Selassie (a symbol of rastafarianism)
When me pree me past
Looking back on his past experiences
One shirt, one shoes, one pants
He had few material possessions growing up
Bwoy people say
Others may have doubted him at one point
Ey, rhyno when yah go buss weh
Asking when he will become successful
When yah go buy di big house
Asking when he will become wealthy
Plus di car inna di driveway
Asking when he will own a car
Ghetto youth wah visa fi fly weh
Young people from the ghetto want to escape poverty and travel abroad
Couple million inna di bankbook a hide weh
He has aspirations of being financially secure
So me a touch di highway
He is determined to work hard and achieve his goals
Cah my aim high like di cloud weh di sky deh
He has lofty goals and aspirations for his life
Fi mek it ina life you affi well patient
Success requires patience and hard work
Work hard and nuh dis yuh parents
He recognizes the importance of respecting his parents and working hard for his own success
Me naah go dead as a barber
He is determined to achieve more than just being a barber
Me naah go mek my madda dead a pay rent
He wants to be able to provide for his family and not have them struggle financially
Bruk and hungry pocket full a bare cents
He has experienced hard times but is determined to overcome them
Di shotta dem stand up and a play tense
There are those who turn to violence to make money
Seh dem nuh wah nuh gun
Some people do not want to use guns to make money
Dem wah construction site fi build house wid fence
Some people want to find legitimate work in construction to provide for themselves and their families
Fi see clear we nah fi use lens
He is determined to work hard and achieve success without any shortcuts
A bere f-ckery a gwaan mi nah fi use sense
He refuses to participate in any shady or illegal activities to make money
No money nah run ina di system
Without money, success is difficult to attain
So me haffi work haad fi dis ting
He knows the only way to achieve success is through hard work
Writer(s): Ainsley Morris
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mellisadavy4195
2024, I had to come back to listen to this timeless piece 🙏
@flitraderscircle469
2023 leave a fireball!!! Money affi mek
@dwaynesalmon266
Am i the only one listening 2019
@tackodan8445
Me alone medz this inna 2020🔥🔥🔥
@Villadon444
No bro 2023 and mi still a listen
@user-lq3tm7zg3z
Master piece
@Villadon444
2023 mi deh yah big up black rhyno
@user-sg5rh6un2r
Money haffi mek 2023😊
@GazaSparta
2020 This Still Shot 🔥🔥🔥
@keemshustle1894
2023💯💪🏾🖕🏾