Poor People
Bounty Killer Lyrics


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(Intro:)
Dem for the people really?
Huh, huh, huh, yo
Have on to yuh unfortunate self
Lead to insanity poor people killin themselves fi vanity
It's Rodney dem gettin angry

(Chorus: x2)
Poor people tell me how yuh a go gain
If everyday yuh get up politicians yuh a blame
Run to di media an go launch yuh complain
A lick on di leaders when tings still are di same

(Verse 1:)
It's just out a di bag whole heap a secrets bursting
If yuh stay a back deh how di hell yuh fi verse him
Everyday yuh get up politician yuh cursing politician yuh cursing situation worsen
But a nuh lie, if yuh nuh try, well yuh nah go get nuh bligh
All a look like yuh waan see bread drop from di sky
Everyday dem get up an see di same hollow point
Mi hear seh Shane get freed him go gone test di fry
Well it nuh funny it's mine to sink some orange an pine
An mek yuh own money an a nuh try tek away mine
Yuh got to mek pay, while di sun shine
Nuh stretch out yuh hand like yuh blind

(Chorus)
Else mi waan know how yuh a go gain
If everyday yuh get up politicians yuh a blame
Run to di media an go launch yuh complain
A lick on di leaders when tings still are di same
Poor people tell me how yuh a go gain
If everyday yuh get up politicians yuh a blame
Run to di media an go launch yuh complain
A lick on di leaders when tings still are di same

(Verse 2:)
Warlord di role model footstep oonu fi follow
Show di yute dem di light when di path get narrow
An tell dem nuh chew more den weh dem can swallow
Nuh go outta deep if yuh see mi in di shallow
Wedda di eagle or di hawk show wi a better tommorrow
Mi nuh waan fi trust mi nuh waan fi borrow mi nuh waan nuh man fi blow mi marrow
Yuh nuh see seh gosling limpin it a fly like a sparrow
Afta success mi shoot like an arrow

(Chorus:)
Mi waan know how yuh a go gain
If everyday yuh get up politicians yuh a blame
Run to di media an go launch yuh complain
A lick on di leaders when tings still are di same
Poor people tell me how yuh a go gain
If everyday yuh get up politicians yuh a blame
Run to di media an go launch yuh complain
A lick on di leaders when tings still are di same

(Verse 1)

(Chorus:)
Else mi waan know how yuh a go gain
If everyday yuh get up politicians yuh a blame
Run to di media an go launch yuh complain
A lick on di leaders when tings still are di same
Poor people tell me how yuh a go gain
If everyday yuh get up politicians yuh a blame
Run to di media an go launch yuh complain
A lick on di leaders when tings still are di same

(Outro:)
Nutting a go change, how a di weather




An dem change dem badmind to worse
It's Bounty Killer checkin out

Overall Meaning

Bounty Killer's song "Poor People" is a commentary on the struggles and injustices faced by poor Jamaicans, particularly those who are dependent on politicians and leaders who do not have their best interests at heart. The song's opening lines introduce the theme of insanity and desperation that can result from poverty, as poor people may feel as though they have no other options than to resort to extreme measures. Bounty Killer urges poor people to take responsibility for their own lives and not rely on politicians or the media to solve their problems.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the futility of blaming politicians for their problems, as nothing will change if poor people do not take action themselves. The second verse offers words of inspiration and encouragement, with Bounty Killer suggesting that poor people should look up to him as a positive role model and strive to build better futures for themselves, even in the face of adversity.


Overall, the song reflects the frustration and anger felt by those who are disenfranchised and oppressed by a system that is supposed to work for their benefit but often fails to do so. Bounty Killer calls on poor people to take action and work towards a brighter future, rather than simply complaining or relying on those in power to make changes for them.


Line by Line Meaning

Dem for the people really?
Is the government really there for the people?


Have on to yuh unfortunate self
Take care of yourself if you're in a bad position


Lead to insanity poor people killin themselves fi vanity
Poor people are driven to insanity and even suicide because of their desire for material possessions


It's Rodney dem gettin angry
Rodney (Bounty Killer) is angry about the situation


Poor people tell me how yuh a go gain
Bounty Killer is asking how can poor people improve their situation


If everyday yuh get up politicians yuh a blame
Blaming politicians every day won't help poor people make progress


Run to di media an go launch yuh complain
Complaining to the media won't change anything for poor people


A lick on di leaders when tings still are di same
Criticizing the leaders won't change anything if the situation for poor people remains the same


It's just out a di bag whole heap a secrets bursting
There are many secrets coming to light about the government


If yuh stay a back deh how di hell yuh fi verse him
If you don't speak up, how will you challenge the politicians?


Politician yuh cursing politician yuh cursing situation worsen
Cursing politicians won't solve anything and the situation will only get worse


But a nuh lie, if yuh nuh try, well yuh nah go get nuh bligh
If poor people don't make an effort, they won't receive any help


All a look like yuh waan see bread drop from di sky
It seems like poor people are waiting for a miracle to improve their situation


Everyday dem get up an see di same hollow point
Every day poor people face the same struggles with no improvement


Mi hear seh Shane get freed him go gone test di fry
Shane was released from prison and risked going back by breaking the law again


Well it nuh funny it's mine to sink some orange an pine
It's serious business to earn money and provide for yourself


An mek yuh own money an a nuh try tek away mine
The focus should be on making your own money instead of taking what belongs to others


Yuh got to mek pay, while di sun shine
Take advantage of opportunities while they are available


Nuh stretch out yuh hand like yuh blind
Don't act helpless and expect others to give you everything


Warlord di role model footstep oonu fi follow
Bounty Killer is a role model for young people to follow


Show di yute dem di light when di path get narrow
Bounty Killer wants to guide young people when they face difficult times


An tell dem nuh chew more den weh dem can swallow
Don't take on more than you can handle


Nuh go outta deep if yuh see mi in di shallow
Don't try to do more than you're capable of just because other successful people are doing it


Wedda di eagle or di hawk show wi a better tommorrow
Whether it's through power or intelligence, there can be a better future


Mi nuh waan fi trust mi nuh waan fi borrow mi nuh waan nuh man fi blow mi marrow
Bounty Killer doesn't want to rely on anyone else or put himself in debt


Yuh nuh see seh gosling limpin it a fly like a sparrow
Even with a disadvantage, there are still opportunities to succeed


Afta success mi shoot like an arrow
Once successful, Bounty Killer will continue to rise higher


Nutting a go change, how a di weather
Nothing will change, it's just like the weather


An dem change dem badmind to worse
The mentality of badminding others keeps getting worse


It's Bounty Killer checkin out
Bounty Killer ends the song




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Comments from YouTube:

@jagdeodeonandan7580

Truer words never spoken!.

@dudleyrob8056

Real music

@allianceboss6674

big up di boss one voice

@nestamarleychapo5594

Notinn eve change only di we
Whether and dem change dem badmind to worse

@andybernard2120

all poor people,u king dis

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