Bounty Killer, aka Rodney Basil Price, was born 12.06.1972 in the Trenchtown area of downtown Kingston, Jamaica, with his family moving to a next ghetto area of Riverton City (formerly known as Dungle), and finally Seaview Gardens, Kingston, as a young child. One of nine children to his mother "Miss Ivy" and father, owner of a small sound system, Rodney first picked up the mic as a deejay at nine years old.
He nearly lost his life to gun violence at 14, but thankfully fully recovered from the bystander assault and soon began his music career as Bounty Hunter. He joined neighborhood friends Nitty Kutchie and Boom Dandemite in seeking out opportunities in country as well as town, performing for Metromedia and Bodyguard, as well as other local area sound systems. It was during a chance meeting with brother of King Jammy, Uncle T, which would change his career forever.
Bounty's initial recordings were done by Uncle T, after Jammy himself was skeptical due to the violent nature of the tracks. Jammy eventually relented upon witnessing the rising popularity of the deejay.
His first hit record on the sound system circuit was Dub Fi Dub and other recordings with the King Jammys label were compiled into 1993's Jamaica's Most Wanted, later released as Roots, Reality and Culture. By 1993, now known internationally as Bounty Killer, Rodney was quickly becoming regarded as one of the fiercest and most lyrically gifted of the next generation of deejays. Hits such as Coppershot, Lodge, and Spy Fi Die quickly propelled Bounty to an upper-echelon deejay, and sound system dubplate favorite. "Coppershot" was actually a hit in New York before Jamaica, which left Bounty as personally indebted to the American city as much as his native Kingston. 1993 also brought the beginning of a long, on-and-off rivalry with Beenie Man, which culminated in a battle at Sting 1993, extended through the mid-90s and flared up again in the latter half of the following decade.
Bounty won the war at Sting 1993 and his legacy as dancehall superstar was cemented as a result. The mid-1990s brought hit after hit, such as Cellular Phone, Not Another Word, and Mama. The heated war-of-words with Beenie Man gave the world many popular tunes from each side, including Ask Fi War, Suspense, and War Beyond The Stars.
The mid-90s era culminated in the release of My Xperience in 1996. The most comercially successful album of Bounty's career, and widely considered one of the best dancehall albums of the decade, it mixed popular dancehall tracks, such as Living Dangerously featuring Barrington Levy and Fed Up, with hip-hop crossover duets featuring Jeru The Damaja, Raekwon and, most popularly, The Fugees.
The decade closed out with two more albums, Next Millenium, which featued more hip-hop guest combinations, and 5th Element, which returned to a more hardcore-dancehall style.
By the year 2000, Bounty Killer, along with Capleton, was still considered the top deejay in the business, particularly with the waning popularity (at the time) of Beenie Man, and refocused career path of Buju Banton. This was due as much to being the most in-demand artist for dubplate recordings by sound systems as to actual studio material.
In 2001, he was featured with No Doubt on their international hit Hey Baby, and appeared with the band for a pre-game performance at the 2002 NFL Super Bowl.
In 2002, Bounty released his most ambitious project since My Xperience, a double CD (released seperately), titled Ghetto Dictionary: The Mystery and Ghetto Dictionary: The Art of War. While not nearly the commercial success of My Xperience, underground sales were strong, and it featured the smash dancehall hit Sufferah.
Since the Ghetto Dictionary project, Bounty Killer's influence has mostly been behind-the-scenes, working with young talent and bringing new dancehall reggae stars to the forefront. He has been credited with bolstering the careers of, among others, Elephant Man, Busy Signal, Wayne Marshall, Baby Cham, and Vybz Kartel.
He currently oversees a stable of artists known alternately as The Alliance and Gully, which includes Mavado and Aidonia.
It's Okay
Bounty Killer Lyrics
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(I know she can)
From my heart I'm saying, I'm sorry my dear
(From my heart way down)
I'm sorry for all the wrong I've done and all the pain I caused
But two hearts become one and that's a bond
I need you in my life' not as a memory
I need you to be there, to journey needs like my love attorney, huh
My eyes can see more clear as long as your standing there
Seems like I'm in a dream or things ain't the way they seem
Sorry if I treated you bad or if I ever made you sad
I didn't mean to get so mad you're the best thing I ever had
I don't know what to do I'm so in love with you
I hurt you, yes, it's true but I got a few words for you
It's okay, it's alright
I'm gonna make it to the morning flight
I'm gonna do all the things you like
Like champagne and candlelight
Touch your body when the mood is right
(Right)
Make you tingle with the light
And later on in the night
Were gonna make love till morning light
Baby, don't let love go, mi seh let love stay
I want us to be together till we old and gray
Don't leave me in the sorrow nor in dismay
A reply from you would simply make my day
I was a fool to make she pack and go away
Now lonely is the price that I got to pay
I guess I gotta be the playa everybody want me to be
(That you want me to be, be)
And I couldn't get to see the things that you want me to see
(That you want me to see, see)
I want you in my life, I don't want you as a memory
(Not as a memory)
Well, life wouldn't be complete without this woman by my side
I'm so obsolete, the stupid ways of mine
I would a never repeat if this world was mine
I would a give you to keep play a safe to a keep
Gal, yuh lovin' nuh cheap and mi nuh undastand
How could I be such a creep? It cut me like a knife
And now I'm hurting deep, many nights mi nuh sleep
May I moan and weep and mi heart skips a beat
It's okay, it's alright
I'm gonna make it to the morning flight
I'm gonna do all the things you like
Like champagne and candlelight
It's okay, it's alright
I'm gonna make it to the morning flight
I'm gonna do all the things you like
Like champagne and candlelight
It's okay, it's alright
I'm gonna make it to the morning flight
I'm gonna do all the things you like
Like champagne and candlelight
Bounty Killer’s “It’s Okay” reveals a man’s remorse and desperate plea for forgiveness from his lover. He apologizes for all the wrong he’s done and the pain he’s caused, admitting that he needs her in his life, not as a memory but as his love attorney to journey needs with him. The singer expresses that his eyes are clearer and he feels like he’s in a dream as long as she’s standing there. He acknowledges the hurt he’s caused her and affirms that she’s the best thing he’s ever had. He wants her back in his life and promises to treat her right with champagne, candlelight, and making love all night until the morning light.
The song’s chorus of “It’s okay, it’s alright, I’m gonna make it to the morning flight,” indicates that the man is willing to start over and rebuild the trust with his lover. He wants to do all the things she likes and asks her not to let love go, but to let it stay so they can grow old together. The singer’s tone is regretful and vulnerable, demonstrating his desire to make amends and love his woman correctly, as she deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
Sincerely, I know she can hear me
I believe that she is listening to me intently.
From my heart I'm saying, I'm sorry my dear
I apologize to you deeply and sincerely from the bottom of my heart.
I'm sorry for all the wrong I've done and all the pain I caused
I express regret for every bad thing that I did that hurt you in any way.
But two hearts become one and that's a bond
Two people in love are united as one and have a strong connection.
I need you in my life' not as a memory
You are not just a memory, but an essential part of my life that I cannot let go of.
My eyes can see more clear as long as your standing there
Your presence has a positive impact on me and everything becomes clearer when you are around.
Seems like I'm in a dream or things ain't the way they seem
It feels like I am in a dream, or that things are not as they appear.
Sorry if I treated you bad or if I ever made you sad
I apologize for any mistreatment or sadness that I may have caused you.
I didn't mean to get so mad you're the best thing I ever had
My anger was unintended and you are the most precious thing that I have ever had in my life.
I don't know what to do I'm so in love with you
I am completely in love with you and do not know how to handle my feelings.
It's okay, it's alright
Everything is alright and is going to be okay.
I'm gonna make it to the morning flight
I will be able to move past this and start over anew.
Don't leave me in the sorrow nor in dismay
Please do not abandon me in my time of sadness and despair.
A reply from you would simply make my day
A response from you would make my day and lift my spirits greatly.
I was a fool to make she pack and go away
I was foolish to let you leave and regret it deeply.
Now lonely is the price that I got to pay
I am now paying the price of my actions and am terribly lonely.
I want you in my life, I don't want you as a memory
I want you to be present in my life, not just a distant memory.
Gal, yuh lovin' nuh cheap and mi nuh undastand
Your love is not cheap and I do not fully comprehend it.
It's okay, it's alright
Everything is alright and is going to be okay.
Like champagne and candlelight
Just like how you love champagne and candlelight, I will do the things that you love to make you happy.
Contributed by Isaiah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gillesrobinsbienaime7792
Bounty Killer
(Intro:)
Sincerely I know she can hear me (I know she can)
From my heart I'm saying I'm sorry my dear (From my heart way down)
I'm sorry for all the wrong I've done and all the pain I caused
But two hearts become one and that's a bond
I need you in my life not as a memory
I need you to be there to journey needs like my love attorney... huh!
(Verse 1:)
My eyes can see more clear as long as your standing there
Seems like I'm in a dream or things ain't the way they seem
Sorry if I treated you bad or if I ever made you sad
I didn't mean to get so mad you're the best thing I ever had
I don't know what to do I'm so in love with you
I hurt you yes it's true but I got a few words for you
(Chorus:)
It's ok... it's alright... I'm gonna make it to the morning flight
I'm gonna do all the things you like... like champagne and candlelight
(Verse 2:)
Touch your body when the mood is right (Right) make you tingle with the light
And later on in the night were gonna make love till morning light
Baby don't let love go mi seh let love stay
I want us to be together till we old and gray
Don't leave me in the sorrow nor in dismay
A reply from you would simply make my day
I was a fool to make she pack and go away
Now lonely is the price that I got to pay
I guess I gotta be the playa everybody want me to be (That you want me to be... be)
And I could'ntget to see the things that you want me to see
(That you want me to see... see)
I want you in my life I don't want you as a memory (Not as a memory)
Well life wouldn't be complete without this woman by my side
I'm so obsolete the stupid ways of mine
I would a never repeat if this world was mine
I would a give you to keep play a safe to a keep
Gal yuh lovin nuh cheap and mi nuh undastand
How could I be such a creep? It cut me like a knife
And now I'm hurting deep many nights mi nuh sleep
May I moan and weep and mi heart skips a beat
(Chorus:)
It's ok... it's alright... I'm gonna make it to the morning flight
I'm gonna do all the things you like... like champagne and candlelight
It's ok... it's alright... I'm gonna make it to the morning flight
I'm gonna do all the things you like... like champagne and candlelight
It's ok... it's alright... I'm gonna make it to the morning flight
I'm gonna do all the things you like... like champagne and candlelight!
Bounty Killer
@yunglordz5907
Legend 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 thank you God for blessing bounty killer for these musical talents 💯🇯🇲🇹🇹
@yunglordz5907
Especially blessing us with great music, nuff appreciated
@natashaaliciatobinullah123
Listening 🎧 from Cardiff Wales Uk 🏴 I haven't heard this song for years still 🔥
@gabrielguzman295
Who's listening 2023
@SashaBlake
Here in 2024!
@Tani.ekundayo
2022 and it still a play !!
@badboyz5000
Bless up
@johnsantos9836
Exactly
@wadehiggins1114
Tun up
@jahcquezwalters2412
Same