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Bounty Killer Lyrics

Never let your problems get you down,
It is important to face your problems head-on and keep moving forward.

gotta stay focused and hold your ground,
You must maintain your motivation and persevere despite obstacles.

though it seems hopeless,
Even when things appear bleak and impossible, do not give up.

there is no progress,
Without taking action and making changes, things will never improve.

wi still a hustle round town.
Despite difficulties and setbacks, we continue to work hard every day.

we do what we do so we stay alive,
Our actions and choices are motivated by our need to survive and thrive.

we sell what we sell so we haffi survive,
We are forced to engage in certain activities (such as selling) to make enough money to live.

wi tired a the f*ckry and wi fed up from 'bout 95
We are tired of the nonsense and corruption that has plagued Jamaica for years.

tell them seh anytime mi hungry again them a guh si mi nine
If I become hungry again, I will resort to using my weapon (a nine-millimeter gun) to get what I need.

police outta road seh them a fight crime,
The police claim to be cracking down on crime in the streets.

and holiday a come and mi nuh si the first dime,
Despite Christmas coming soon, I still have not seen any money or gifts.

tell them seh anytime the government policies a undermine,
If the government continues to enact policies that harm the poor, there will be consequences.

poor people plight that a sure sign,
The way that impoverished people are treated is an indication of larger systemic problems.

corruption and war a guh reach it's prime.
If issues like corruption and violence are not addressed soon, they will only get worse.

imagine, after mi try my best fi survive the street,
Despite my best efforts to make a living on the streets,

sometimes mi wonder how some people do it,
I am amazed at how some people are able to cope with such difficult circumstances.

nuff time it burn mi,
Many times, the reality of my situation is painful and difficult to accept.

mamma clean dirty floor so the kids can eat,
My mother works tirelessly to provide for her children, even if it means doing unpleasant jobs.

five christmas now mi don't drink nuh sorrel
I have not been able to afford luxuries like Sorrel (a traditional Jamaican Christmas drink) for the past five years.

landlord and mamma deh a courthouse a quarrell
My mother and landlord are in a legal battle over our living situation.

Chin a send a cris chrome nine inna a barrel,
A man named Chin has supplied me with a high-quality nine-millimeter gun.

what you expect me to do.
Under these circumstances, what other choices do I have?

them ramp with wi future wi tek it wid a smile,
People in power often ignore the struggles of the poor and act as if our suffering is not significant.

a we feel the pinch now when everything spoil,
The negative effects of societal problems like poverty and violence are felt most acutely by the poor.

poverty and hunger a nuh easy lifestyle,
Poverty and hunger are not simply minor inconveniences, but rather difficult and painful ways of life.

wi tired and wi tired and wi tired
We are exhausted from the weight of these problems, and they are only getting worse.