Legal Hustlers
Burning Spear Lyrics


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When I take a look, with in and around, the business
Section of reggae music, what did I see? I see a lot of.

Legal Hustlers.
Legal Hustlers.
Riding on reggae ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.
Riding on my ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.

They hustle there.
They hustle here.
They hustle every where.

Legal Hustlers.
Legal Hustlers.
Riding on reggae ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.
Riding on my ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.

So they think I was a blind.
I sure I can see them.
So they think I was a blind.
I sure I can see them.

Legal Hustlers.
Riding on reggae ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.
Riding on my ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.

I want to do what I have to do, they always
Say why you want to do that,
I want to do what I have to do, they always
Say why you want to do that.

Legal Hustlers.
Riding on reggae ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.
Riding on my ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.

Reggae security, investigation.
Reggae security, investigation.

Investigate these legal hustlers.
Investigate these legal hustlers.

Legal Hustlers.
Riding on reggae ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.
Riding on my ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.

Come together singers and musician.
Players of instrument.
Come together singers and musician.
Players of instrument.

Reggae security, investigation.
Reggae security, investigation.

Investigate these legal hustlers.
Investigate these legal hustlers.

Legal Hustlers.
Riding on reggae ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.
Riding on my ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.

We are they, who been through grat tribulation.
Up on tribulation.
In tribulation.

We are they, who been through grat tribulation.
Up on tribulation.
In tribulation.

Legal Hustlers.
Legal Hustlers.
Legal Hustlers.

They hustle there.
They hustle here.
Legal Hustlers.
They hustle every where.

Legal Hustlers.
They hustle there.
They hustle here.
Legal Hustlers.
They hustle every where.

Legal Hustlers.
Riding on reggae ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.
Riding on my ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.

Legal Hustlers.




Riding on my ban wagon.
Legal Hustlers.

Overall Meaning

In "Legal Hustlers," Burning Spear addresses the issue of opportunistic individuals in the reggae industry who seek to gain profit from the genre without truly understanding or respecting its roots and culture. He refers to these individuals as "Legal Hustlers," emphasizing the fact that they operate within the confines of legality but nevertheless engage in exploitative practices. These "hustlers" are riding on the "reggae ban wagon," taking advantage of the popularity of the genre to advance their own interests. Burning Spear asserts that these individuals are not fooling him – he can see through their façade – and expresses his desire for unity among genuine musicians and singers to investigate and combat these "Legal Hustlers."


Line by Line Meaning

When I take a look, with in and around, the business Section of reggae music, what did I see? I see a lot of. Legal Hustlers.
The singer observed the reggae music business and found many individuals indulging in legal hustling.


Legal Hustlers. Legal Hustlers. Riding on reggae ban wagon. Legal Hustlers. Riding on my ban wagon. Legal Hustlers.
Repeatedly emphasizes the prevalence of legal hustling in the reggae music industry, and how it's also present in the singer's own circle.


They hustle there. They hustle here. They hustle every where. Legal Hustlers.
Legal hustlers can be found everywhere.


So they think I was a blind. I sure I can see them. So they think I was a blind. I sure I can see them. Legal Hustlers.
Legal hustlers cannot deceive the singer, who is aware of their presence and actions.


I want to do what I have to do, they always Say why you want to do that, I want to do what I have to do, they always Say why you want to do that. Legal Hustlers.
Legal hustlers question why the singer does not engage in their activities, but the singer is focused on doing what is necessary, regardless of what others think.


Reggae security, investigation. Reggae security, investigation. Investigate these legal hustlers. Investigate these legal hustlers. Legal Hustlers.
The singer believes that reggae music security should investigate these legal hustlers and their actions.


Come together singers and musician. Players of instrument. Come together singers and musician. Players of instrument. Reggae security, investigation. Reggae security, investigation. Investigate these legal hustlers. Investigate these legal hustlers. Legal Hustlers.
The singer urges all reggae music professionals to unite and demand that the legal hustlers be investigated by reggae music security.


We are they, who been through grat tribulation. Up on tribulation. In tribulation. We are they, who been through grat tribulation. Up on tribulation. In tribulation. Legal Hustlers. Legal Hustlers. Legal Hustlers.
The singer identifies with those who have faced great struggles and hardships, and emphasizes that legal hustlers are not a part of this group.


They hustle there. They hustle here. Legal Hustlers. They hustle every where. Legal Hustlers. They hustle there. They hustle here. Legal Hustlers. They hustle every where. Legal Hustlers. Riding on reggae ban wagon. Legal Hustlers. Riding on my ban wagon. Legal Hustlers. Legal Hustlers. Riding on my ban wagon. Legal Hustlers.
Reiterates how legal hustlers are pervasive and can be found everywhere, and how they are also present in the singer's own circle and the reggae industry at large.




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@jacksononyuma685

Positive Vibes keep it Burning Mr.Spear🔥🔥A living legend.

@fadilculture3175

Timeless tune ! Uncle Rodney is a musical master

@jonasmnhlapo3155

Giving thanks to your music an inspiration in my hustle keep it legal

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I finally found the song after searching for so long...

@maxwellimbali3126

This song is a prove that reggae music will remain strong till the end .🇧🇴🇧🇴🙏🙏🙏

@peterkamande9170

Legal hustlers vibe never dies

@2paak

man man man one love always ,, you are the best of the best love you big father

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@Mistermpandokhwinda

I love this with all my heart!

@obsessedwgaming

My english teacher has dreads and loves alot of reggae. He got me sunk into this stuff.

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