People
Cadenza Lyrics


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Why you even telling me
It's not like i don't know
Repeating on this history
Running in circles like i got no place to go

So how you gonna say to me
The streets are paved with gold
I know the ins and outs of every opportunity
And i'll never be the richest on the road

People don't you see what's happening,
People, aint nobody laughing oh no, but you know
That we don't stand a chance at all
People don't you see what's happening
People aint nobody laughing but you know
That we don't stand a chance at all

And we aint doing nothing wrong
But your finger points to blame
When shadows are your enemies
Tell me how you gonna run away
And oh well dress me as you please
Nothings ever what it seems
I care, you care
That we don't stand a chance at all
So people can't you see what's happening
People
Aint nobody laughing oh no, but you know
That we don't stand a chance at all

What you gonna do when ja kingdom come
Cannot get away from the burning sun
When your fiya a go blaze
You better change your wa
Cos we don't stand a chance at all

People
People
Oh no
That we don't stand a chance at all
People
People




Oh no
That we don't stand a chance at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cadenza's song People deliver a powerful message about the struggles of life and society's unattainable expectations. The singer begins by expressing frustration with someone who is telling them something they already know. They feel like they are trapped in a cycle, running in circles with no destination in sight. The next verse touches on the idea of the American Dream, with the singer acknowledging that they know what opportunities exist but also recognizing that they will never be the richest or most successful person in the world.


The chorus is the central message of the song, urging people to open their eyes to what is truly happening around them. The tone is urgent and almost desperate, emphasizing that people need to take action before it's too late. The second verse focuses on the idea of blame and how society tends to point fingers without taking responsibility for its own shortcomings. The final lines are a warning of what's to come if things don't change, with references to the burning sun and the need to change one's ways.


Overall, the song serves as a call to action, urging people to wake up and take a stand against societal norms and expectations that are not fair or attainable for everyone.


Line by Line Meaning

Why you even telling me
I already know what you're trying to say, so why bother telling me?


It's not like I don't know
I am fully aware of what you're talking about, there's no need to explain.


Repeating on this history
Going through the same cycle of events over and over again, like we're stuck in a loop.


Running in circles like I got no place to go
Feeling like I'm going nowhere, even though I'm constantly moving and trying to make progress.


So how you gonna say to me the streets are paved with gold
How can you claim that success and wealth are easily attainable when I know that's not true?


I know the ins and outs of every opportunity
I am aware of the potential ways to achieve success, but it's not as simple as just taking advantage of every opportunity.


And I'll never be the richest on the road
I understand that no matter how hard I try, I might never be the most successful person out there.


People don't you see what's happening
I'm trying to make you aware of the situation we're in.


People, ain't nobody laughing oh no, but you know
Everyone knows that the situation we're in is serious, and there's nothing to joke about.


That we don't stand a chance at all
It feels like we're doomed to fail no matter what we do.


And we ain't doing nothing wrong
We're not at fault for the situation we're in.


But your finger points to blame
Others are quick to blame us for our lack of success, even if it's not our fault.


When shadows are your enemies
It feels like everything is working against us, even things that aren't directly related to our situation.


Tell me how you gonna run away
How can anyone escape the situation we're in?


And oh well dress me as you please, nothings ever what it seems
Appearances can be deceiving, and no matter how we try to present ourselves, the situation doesn't change.


I care, you care, that we don't stand a chance at all
We're both invested in this situation, but it still feels hopeless.


What you gonna do when ja kingdom come
What will you do when judgement day arrives?


Cannot get away from the burning sun
There will be no escaping the consequences of our actions.


When your fiya a go blaze
When things start to get heated and out of control.


You better change your ways
It's important to make a change before it's too late.


Cos we don't stand a chance at all
If we don't make a change, our situation will only get worse.




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Skye Rosanne

Deserves so much more recognition😍

yAkidAgain

The music, lyrics, beat, visual style for the video is nothing short of amazing.

Emawee Bob

We need more songs like this

Djsticky Turntablist

I never get enough of this song. It's a hit everyday. All the love from Kenya - EA

Vevo UK

Cadenza seamlessly fuses R&B, DnB and Dancehall on his new track featuring Jorja Smith and Dre Island. The resilient "People" is our new official Vevo UK - TRACK OF THE WEEK!

TYZ matos

amazing song and video! jorja is a outstanding artist looove her music n vibes

J.

This is amazing!! ❤️

Natasha Armstrong

Truley one of the best of England. girl your voice is mesmerising..... I should be sleeping if only I could bring myself to stop listening to your harmonious soulful self 🎶🎧💜

Blue Scorpion.!!

OMG loving this tune so much. It's amazing brilliant.!!💜

jay82bob

that fucking bassline though!! love the oldskool jungle sound to this tune!!!

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