Real name: Roy Thompson
Birth date: January 30
H… Read Full Bio ↴Stage name: Bugle
Real name: Roy Thompson
Birth date: January 30
His first influences were Papa San, then Bounty Killer, Elephant Man and Vybz Kartel.
"Hard work overcomes all difficulties. Put God first and jus' put out good music."
I got started in music at a tender age, it was from primary school but never took it serious until 2000 when I met Elephant man. I was introduced to him by a producer who was doing a production at the time and wanted me to write the song for him. After writing that song we become friends so I started going to the studio more often, I also did a song with him [Mentally ill] but I actually spent most of time writing for him.
I got my musical exposure touring with Ele; at first I start traveling to the caribbean because of course i didn't have a work permit, but that didn't take long for me to get so I travelled to the United States where I made an appearance on 106 and Park and also Bet Awards where I met a lot of intresting people like Janet Jackson, Pharell, Missy Elliot and the list goes on. I also went to Canada and Japan where I went on the Mtv awards. During this time I was also doing a few collaborations with Tornado, another local artist, songs included Soldering and Modella.
After five years I decided that I wanted to go on my own so I can actually persue my career. I stop travelling with Elephant man and decided to do my own thing. I started working on my own projects such as Meditation and Journeys.
At present I am working with Daseca, a production trio that is deeply interested in my music and started to produce a couple of exclusive tracks for me. I recently shot a video for my new single "What I'm gonna do" which was also directed by Julia Braham. Keep an eye out for Bugle.
Blessed love,
BUGLE
Betta Believe
Bugle Lyrics
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Bout wi likkle Island a live inna fear
Cause the ones weh seh a dem a run the country
Dem no care
A thief dem a thief
Yes a supn dem a gain
Yes betta believe unu ears when unu hear
Cause the ones weh seh a dem a run the country
Dem no care
Dem meck wi cyaa even buy bulla an pear
Every youth waan rich a anxiety mi si
But everybody poor so a poverty mi si
How the fuck dem a tell mi megarity carry
When the poor is not even the priority
Hey wa the fuck a gwaan inna wi nation
Starvation there interrogation
Mi know Jah no waan this from creation
Sufferation inna the weather accommodation
Every man have a gun weh no license
Every man a fight like Roduck an Tyson
Who no deh Maddens hey dem end up down a GP
Spanish Town or orison
Meck mi tell you every man a shoot yes
Every man a loot
Every one a loot dinner fi go feed dem youth
Dem no fraid a no constabulary or troops
Try stop a food dem peal yo like fruit
Jamaica mi naw call no name but mi know who fi blame
Cause the whole a dem a play the same game
But mi know a no paw my house top alone
It comes whenever ti rain
Bugle's song "Betta Believe" is a powerful critique of the government's mishandling of Jamaica's resources, leading to widespread poverty and violence. As the title suggests, Bugle urges listeners to "believe" what they hear about the struggles of the Jamaican people, who are forced to live in fear due to the rampant corruption and neglect by those who claim to be in charge. Bugle argues that the government officials only care about themselves and their own gain, even if it means stealing from the people who desperately need help.
The lyrics also convey a sense of hopelessness and frustration, as Bugle describes the anxiety and poverty that afflicts the youth of Jamaica. He calls attention to the fact that despite their desire to be rich and succeed, they are held back by the lack of resources and opportunities. Bugle notes that even basic necessities such as food and housing are inaccessible to many, and that the government shows little concern or interest in addressing these issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Unu betta believe unu ears when unu hear
You should trust what you hear when we talk about the fear that our island is living in.
Bout wi likkle Island a live inna fear
We're living in fear on our small island.
Cause the ones weh seh a dem a run the country
The people who claim to run the country are the ones causing problems.
Dem no care
They don't care about us or our problems.
A thief dem a thief
They're stealing from us and taking advantage of the situation.
Yes a supn dem a gain
They're benefiting from their theft.
Dem meck wi cyaa even buy bulla an pear
They've made it so we can't even afford basic food items like bread and fruit.
Every youth waan rich a anxiety mi si
Every young person wants to be wealthy, but all I see is anxiety.
But everybody poor so a poverty mi si
Despite these desires, everyone is poor and poverty is all I see.
How the fuck dem a tell mi megarity carry
How can they claim there's a surplus when people are struggling?
When the poor is not even the priority
The government isn't prioritizing the needs of the poor.
Hey wa the fuck a gwaan inna wi nation
What the hell is happening in our nation?
Starvation there interrogation
There's hunger and questioning happening.
Mi know Jah no waan this from creation
I know God doesn't want this kind of suffering from the beginning of time.
Sufferation inna the weather accommodation
We're struggling even with basic needs like shelter and weather protection.
Every man have a gun weh no license
Everyone has an illegal firearm.
Every man a fight like Roduck an Tyson
Everyone is fighting like boxers Duck and Tyson.
Who no deh Maddens hey dem end up down a GP
If you're not aware, you'll end up in prison or in the mental hospital for your actions.
Spanish Town or orison
You'll end up in prison in Spanish Town.
Meck mi tell you every man a shoot yes
Let me tell you, everyone is shooting.
Every man a loot
Everyone is stealing.
Every one a loot dinner fi go feed dem youth
They're stealing to feed their children.
Dem no fraid a no constabulary or troops
They're not afraid of the police or the military.
Try stop a food dem peal yo like fruit
If you try to stop them from getting food, they'll harm you like peeling a fruit.
Jamaica mi naw call no name but mi know who fi blame
I'm not going to name names, but I know who's responsible.
Cause the whole a dem a play the same game
They're all playing the same corrupt game.
But mi know a no paw my house top alone
I know I'm not the only one affected by this.
It comes whenever ti rain
It's a problem that appears whenever there's difficulty or trouble.
Writer(s): Roy Augustus Thompson
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
babyface
on What We Gonna Do
this guy bugle is really full of wisdom..i love all his songs