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
Survivor
Bugle Lyrics
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But Jah, Jah, guide and protect I through all season
People try all kind of things cause dem just waan fight I
Dem do all kind a things cause dem just waan spite I
But I rise above all ads
Put good above all bad
Almighty above all Gods
That's how I chad earth
Who a nuh Judas a Delilah
No tell mi bout religion that a divider
Retribution a go take some a dem
So be careful a who you deh beside a
Mankind a the greatest act
Dem wi come around wid a great impact
Yea, dem only waan gain you trust
Because all dem have in a dem heart a lust
Mi heart hurt but Jah know mi nuh angry
Tell dem wi solid like a rock ask Colonji
Long time wi a tell dem the truth
A dweet absolute
Dem a gwaan like dem nuh understand wi
Dem stick on paw yo skin like lotion
Just a try fi abuse yo emotions
But Jah seh left dem to time
Wicked mankind
Cause an eye for an eye a go left every man blind
Bugle's "Survivor" is a song that embodies the struggles and challenges that he has encountered in his life. He starts off by saying that people have always tried to fight him for no reason, but he is not deterred because he is guided and protected by Jah through all seasons. The people around him try all kind of things to fight him because they just want to spite him, but he rises above all the negativity and puts good above all bad. Bugle believes that Almighty is above all other Gods and that is how he walks on this earth. He believes that mankind is the greatest act and they will come around with a great impact. But one must be careful of those who are full of lust because retribution will take some of them.
Bugle conveys that he is hurt, but he is not angry. He and his friends are solid like a rock, and they have been speaking the truth for a long time, whether or not people are willing to understand it. Some individuals try to stick to your skin like lotion, attempting to abuse your emotions. In the end, Bugle leaves them to time, he knows that wicked mankind will have their recompense for their actions, and they will be left blind, as an eye for an eye will take every man down.
Bugle's "Survivor" song is a chant for people who have faced negativity in their lives, but they keep on with a positive vibe that gives them strength. This song reminds the listeners to be careful of the people around them, those full of lust and negative energy, that they are out to bring you down. The underlying message is to keep moving forward with a positive attitude and let Jah guide and protect you through all seasons.
Line by Line Meaning
They just always gonna fight you for no reason
People will always pick fights with you for no reason.
But Jah, Jah, guide and protect I through all season
I am guided and protected by Jah through all seasons.
People try all kind of things cause dem just waan fight I
People try all kinds of things just to fight me.
Dem do all kind a things cause dem just waan spite I
They do things to spite me.
But I rise above all ads
I rise above all adversity.
Put good above all bad
I choose good over evil.
Almighty above all Gods
I put faith in the Almighty above all other gods.
That's how I chad earth
That's how I navigate the challenges of life on Earth.
No just mankind
Not just humans.
Who a nuh Judas a Delilah
Some people are betrayers like Judas or tempters like Delilah.
No tell mi bout religion that a divider
Don't talk to me about religion that only divides people.
Retribution a go take some a dem
Retribution will come for some of them one day.
So be careful a who you deh beside a
Be careful who you associate with.
Mankind a the greatest act
Humans are God's greatest creation.
Dem wi come around wid a great impact
They will come around with a great influence.
Yea, dem only waan gain you trust
Yes, they only want to gain your trust.
Because all dem have in a dem heart a lust
Because all they have in their hearts is lust.
Mi heart hurt but Jah know mi nuh angry
My heart is hurting but I am not angry.
Tell dem wi solid like a rock ask Colonji
Tell them we are strong like a rock, just ask Colonji.
Long time wi a tell dem the truth
We have been telling them the truth for a long time.
A dweet absolute
It is an absolute truth.
Dem a gwaan like dem nuh understand wi
They act like they don't understand us.
Dem stick on paw yo skin like lotion
They cling onto you like lotion on skin.
Just a try fi abuse yo emotions
They are just trying to abuse your emotions.
But Jah seh left dem to time
But Jah says to leave them to time.
Wicked mankind
Humans can be wicked.
Cause an eye for an eye a go left every man blind
Seeking retribution will only lead to everyone being blinded.
Writer(s): Andre Gordon, Roy Augustus Thompson, Lamont St Patrick Savory, Donald Dennis, Kirk Andre Bennett
Contributed by Savannah B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christine Ries
This people have all the feel to make music ..just great 👍
pisces diva
This song just speaks to me because I've been there .. i listen to it everyday ..
Jah Gal Bity
never dissappoint bugle
Romaine Smith
Always delivering quality music 🎶
Michael Hogarth
you hit the nail on the head with this one.....nuff respect
RASLAW BLOG
Big tune 🎶 this man is underrated!!
shanakay campbell
this same exact thing happened to a relative of mine, he opened up his shop was trying to help himself and because him friend jealous and badmined, him rob him and stabbed him in his eye, now he's blind in one eye... this song hits home and it's so sad to know that your friend could really be your worse enemy.
Maria Martin
shanakay campbell bad mind
Lydia Stcyr
Whaaaaaaaaat
Balla Blessed
How did this song didn't reach 100 millions views ?cause it all about the truth.good work bugle keep it up..love your music.