Stage name: Bugle
Real name: Roy Thompson
Birth date: January 30
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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

Tell Me
Bugle Lyrics

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Jah just protect I
Me ah try
Mi sey yuh help who try to
Help dem self
Help I an I

Tell mi a where worst if a jail or church
Likkle mi naw go ban but the pastor a the worst

Is like wi cyaa escape from Satan
Anywhere wi go a we him a wait pon
Tell mi a where worst if a jail or church
Likkle mi naw go ban but the pastor a the worst
Is like wi cyaa escape from Satan
Anywhere wi go a we him a wait pon

I don't trust no guy paw no pulpit
Cause all nuff a dem a gwaan dem a culprit
But a no every man weh seh Jah a go enter the kingdom
Wolf inna sheep clothe, you inna sick
AN yo fornication still yo have 40 gyal
Preach roman one an still a rome wid man
You mi naw try understand
You need a judgement day fi you one

Tell mi a where worst if a jail or church
Likkle mi naw go ban but the pastor a the worst
Is like wi cyaa escape from Satan
Anywhere wi go a we him a wait pon
Tell mi a where worst if a jail or church
Likkle mi naw go ban but the pastor a the worst
Is like wi cyaa escape from Satan
Anywhere wi go a we him a wait pon

Right now a just mi faith a guide mi
Jah weh deh beside mi
Answer mi prayers him no deal wid bribery
The people when wi use to rate let wi down
So right now wi deh yah a dweet paw wi own
So tell dem avoid wi, don't come beside wi
When dem si wi gwaan like dem no recognize wi
People weh wi usto rate let wi down
So right now wi deh yah a dweet paw wi own

Tell mi a where worst if a jail or church
Likkle mi naw go ban but the pastor a the worst
Is like wi cyaa escape from Satan
Anywhere wi go a we him a wait pon
Tell mi a where worst if a jail or church
Likkle mi naw go ban but the pastor a the worst
Is like wi cyaa escape from Satan
Anywhere wi go a we him a wait pon

Yeah even though mi no believe inna don
But a one God sheets wild the flag
Cyaa blame me yo need fi blame yo friend
Cause a him start all this problem
Now weh him preaching naw practice
The whole a dem a just actors an actress
Cause dem just a act slick
An a gwaan wid bay slackness

Tell mi a where worst if a jail or church
Likkle mi naw go ban but the pastor a the worst
Is like wi cyaa escape from Satan
Anywhere wi go a we him a wait pon
Tell mi a where worst if a jail or church
Likkle mi naw go ban but the pastor a the worst

Is like wi cyaa escape from Satan
Anywhere wi go a we him a wait pon

Overall Meaning

In "Tell Me" by Bugle, the artist speaks about his faith and how he trusts only in Jah to guide him in life. He dissects the failings of people - particularly those in positions of religious authority - and emphasizes the importance of helping oneself. Bugle argues that many in the pulpit are not trustworthy and do not practice what they preach. He questions whether it is worse to be in jail or church as they both seem to harbor hypocrites and those who have let down others. The impression is that Bugle has been let down by people he once held in higher esteem and in turn has had to rely on himself and his faith to make it through difficult times.

Bugle's lyrics speak to the struggles of maintaining faith in a world where every institution seems to have let down their followers, and the people who once held positions of authority no longer have the trust of their congregations. He seems to be grappling with a crisis of faith and is navigating his way through by focusing on the personal aspects of spirituality. Instead of putting faith in others, he is taking control of his own life and finding strength in his beliefs.

Line by Line Meaning

Jah just protect I
I am relying on the protection provided by God.

Me ah try
I am trying my best.

Mi sey yuh help who try to
I believe in helping those who are trying to help themselves.

Help dem self
I believe in promoting self-reliance.

Help I an I
I believe in helping others who are also trying their best.

Tell mi a where worst if a jail or church
Which is worse: being in jail or being in a church that is led by corrupt leaders?

Likkle mi naw go ban but the pastor a the worst
I won't stay silent, even though I am young, because the corrupt pastor is doing more harm than good.

Is like wi cyaa escape from Satan
It seems like we can't escape from the temptation and influence of evil.

Anywhere wi go a we him a wait pon
No matter where we go, temptation and bad influences are waiting for us.

I don't trust no guy paw no pulpit
I don't trust any man who is preaching from a pulpit.

Cause all nuff a dem a gwaan dem a culprit
Because many of them are behaving like suspects who are hiding their true intentions.

But a no every man weh seh Jah a go enter the kingdom
Not every man who claims to believe in God will enter His kingdom.

Wolf inna sheep clothe, you inna sick
Some people are pretending to be righteous, but they are truly wicked.

AN yo fornication still yo have 40 gyal
You are committing sexual immorality, yet you have 40 girlfriends.

Preach roman one an still a rome wid man
You are preaching one thing, yet you are doing the opposite.

You mi naw try understand
I don't want to understand your hypocrisy.

You need a judgement day fi you one
You will face judgment for your actions.

Right now a just mi faith a guide mi
Right now, I am relying on my faith to guide me.

Jah weh deh beside mi
God is by my side.

Answer mi prayers him no deal wid bribery
God answers my prayers without requiring bribes.

The people when wi use to rate let wi down
The people we used to trust have disappointed us.

So right now wi deh yah a dweet paw wi own
So right now, we are doing what we can on our own.

So tell dem avoid wi, don't come beside wi
So tell them to stay away from us and not to associate with us.

When dem si wi gwaan like dem no recognize wi
When they see us, they act like they don't even know us.

Yeah even though mi no believe inna don
Even though I don't believe in religion,

But a one God sheets wild the flag
I still believe in one God who watches over us.

Cyaa blame me yo need fi blame yo friend
You can't blame me for the problems caused by your own friend.

Cause a him start all this problem
Because he was the one who initiated these problems.

Now weh him preaching naw practice
Now, he is not practicing what he preaches.

The whole a dem a just actors an actress
They are all just pretending to be someone they are not.

Cause dem just a act slick
Because they are just acting clever and deceitful.

An a gwaan wid bay slackness
And they are getting away with a lot of inappropriate behavior.

Writer(s): Leroy Watson, Sean Syed Hosein, Gabriel Roth, Anthony George Anderson, Shannon Lawr, Justin Smith, Homer Steinweiss, Thomas Barsoe, Sean Combs, Steven Andrew Smith, Dane Anthony de Viller, Jack Knight

Contributed by Julian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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