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
ZION
Bugle Lyrics
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But yo cyaa catch a flight to zion
And mi know yo can drive, yo tek a ship, yo still arrive
But yo cyaa tek one to zion
Yo pay for whatever yo want
Even yo heart yo can transplant
But yo cyaa pay yo way to zion
Yo left earth yo go to mars
The moon maybe the stars
But no space shuffle cyaa carry you go a zion
Cause the way to mount zion it based on how yo live
That's why yo must stay clean and righteous
Never burn yo bridge
One hand cyaa clop so you fi give what you can give
And as long as it's not HIV always stay positive
Member we're not of our self we're the sheep of his pastor
You will find it if you seek
And you'll get it if you ask fah
Don't know why wi always want things fi happen fast
No know weh all dem witch craft
You can live your life the way you wanna live it
Member you no created is a higher power give it
Life is not like current when the power service turn it off
Yo bridge it if you no right, in a jah sight yo no ligit
You can tek the elevator to the top of the sky craper
No meck no sense yo try cause yo still cyaa scrape the sky
No know weh you a think but no link cyaa meck yo visit the most high
And mount zion high
You can tek a cab or even walk to Shirly gate
But none a that cyaa meck yo si the pearly gate
No tell mi bout no friends, no Lamborghini or no Benz
Cause if you no have no drive way yo cyaa park in the side way
No us pound, no euro if you no have no exchange rate
The only currency accepted by his righteousness is faith
A man build a car, a house, a plane, a ship yo seh him great
But wa happen to the man weh build the man weh you seh great
Give wi the fire, the land, the water
Meck wi have son and daughter
Yo think da part deh deep mi waan yo listen to da part yah
A no plan made, a no man made, the real don make natural disaster
Him heal yo wid him eyes no need no injection or plaster
Bugle's song "Zion" talks about how there is no physical way to get to Zion, which is often referred to as a mythological place of ultimate spiritual goal. The lyrics start by stating how one can take a plane, drive or even pay for anything they want, but they can't buy or find a route to Zion. It highlights that the journey to Zion is about how one lives their life rather than just their material possessions. The only way to access Zion is by being clean, righteous, and being in good standing with Jah.
The song emphasizes the importance of being positive and never burning bridges with others. Bugle also emphasizes on the power of seeking and asking and encourages listeners to live their life in a way that pleases Jah. He also warns against the dangers of trying to get there through shortcut means, such as witchcraft, stating that only a life of good deeds can lead one to Zion.
Overall, the song aims to awaken listeners of the true meaning of life and the importance of living it with a positive attitude and good deeds, rather than just being focused on material possessions. The journey to Zion is only through personal transformation and an improved way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo can tek a plane go almost anyweh yo waan
But yo cyaa catch a flight to zion
You can travel to almost anywhere in the world by plane, but you cannot take a flight to Zion, as it is not a physical location.
And mi know yo can drive, yo tek a ship, yo still arrive
But yo cyaa tek one to zion
Even though you can drive or take a ship to arrive at your destination, there is no physical route to Zion.
Yo pay for whatever yo want
Even yo heart yo can transplant
But yo cyaa pay yo way to zion
Although you can buy almost anything with money, there is no way to pay for or buy your way into Zion.
Yo left earth yo go to mars
The moon maybe the stars
But no space shuffle cyaa carry you go a zion
Even though you can travel to outer space, no spaceship can take you to Zion, as it is a spiritual place.
Cause the way to mount zion it based on how yo live
That's why yo must stay clean and righteous
Never burn yo bridge
The way to reach Mount Zion is based on leading a clean and righteous life, and never severing relationships with others.
One hand cyaa clop so you fi give what you can give
And as long as it's not HIV always stay positive
It is important to be generous and give what you can, and to always maintain a positive outlook on life.
Member we're not of our self we're the sheep of his pastor
You will find it if you seek
And you'll get it if you ask fah
We are not alone; we are followers of a spiritual leader. If we seek faith, we will find it, and if we ask for help, we will receive it.
Don't know why wi always want things fi happen fast
No know weh all dem witch craft
People tend to be impatient and want things to happen quickly, and it is unclear why this is. Additionally, there are forces at work that can impede spiritual progress.
You can live your life the way you wanna live it
Member you no created is a higher power give it
You have the freedom to live your life as you choose, but remember that you did not create yourself; a higher power gave you life.
Life is not like current when the power service turn it off
Yo bridge it if you no right, in a jah sight yo no ligit
Life is not something that can be turned off like a switch. If you do not live righteously, you will not be accepted in the eyes of Jah.
You can tek the elevator to the top of the sky craper
No meck no sense yo try cause yo still cyaa scrape the sky
No know weh you a think but no link cyaa meck yo visit the most high
And mount zion high
Even if you reach the top of a skyscraper by elevator, you still cannot touch the sky. There is no physical route to reach the Most High or Mount Zion
You can tek a cab or even walk to Shirly gate
But none a that cyaa meck yo si the pearly gate
No tell mi bout no friends, no Lamborghini or no Benz
Cause if you no have no drive way yo cyaa park in the side way
You can take a cab or walk to Shirley Gate, but doing so will not grant you access to the Pearly Gates. It is pointless to focus on material possessions like friends, Lamborghinis, or Benzes if you don't have a driveway to park them in.
No us pound, no euro if you no have no exchange rate
The only currency accepted by his righteousness is faith
Regardless of the currency you have, it will not help you enter Zion without the right exchange rate. The only currency accepted in Zion is faith.
A man build a car, a house, a plane, a ship yo seh him great
But wa happen to the man weh build the man weh you seh great
Someone who builds impressive things like cars, houses, planes, or ships may be considered great, but what about the person who built that person? Who truly deserves the credit?
Give wi the fire, the land, the water
Meck wi have son and daughter
Yo think da part deh deep mi waan yo listen to da part yah
A no plan made, a no man made, the real don make natural disaster
The Creator provides us with the necessary resources to have children and sustain ourselves, but we must also recognize the power of natural disasters, which are not made by humans or by plan.
Him heal yo wid him eyes no need no injection or plaster
The Creator has the power to heal you with just his gaze; no injections or plasters are necessary.
Writer(s): David Harrisingh, Craig Harrisingh, Roy Augustus Thompson
Contributed by Kennedy P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ryan mahabir
yes bugle nothing but the truth you speak and keep it real
Bonnie Florentinus Ribeiro
Bugle is fyahhh.