Take Care Of My Family
Cali p Lyrics


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Yeah yuh know
You got to take care of your family you know
Cah your family divine
Seh haffi bless dem up everytime
Cali p come mek dem know you know
I got to take care of my family
I will make it to show dem the glory of his majesty
So I pray for prosperity and harmonyyy
And I got to take care of my family
I will make it to show dem the glory of his majesty
Set a foundation for my woman and mi pickney
Hear you now
Cause no more suffering in youths inna di earth
No that should being
Homeless mothers and fathers without a turf
Each really hurt to see
Still rich people wey have everything
No stop fight ova money
That's why we come to burn dem down break dem down
And show dem honestly
Righteous people a go rule de globe
Dem a go come weh dem cyan sabotage di vote
Righteous people a go take over di globe
And face dat yeah mi no need no blast di microscope
I got to take care of my family
I will make it to show dem the glory of his majesty
So I pray for prosperity and harmonyyy
I got to take care of my family
I will make it to show dem the glory of his majesty
I got to take care of my family
Cah dem a no mi enemy
Give birth to him give birth to you
Give birth to me
So I give thanks to mother earth
And give thanks to his majesty
Give thanks for the possibility
Without my mother and without my father
I could not be cause out of that love jah come and build mi
Right ya now mi see mi sisters and mi bredda as a next brown trodding tree yes Im free
I got to take care of my family
I will make it to show dem the glory of his majesty
So I pray for prosperity and harmonyyy
And I got to take care of my family
I will make it to show dem the glory of his majesty

Dem?????? inna everyday yet
So africa is the first
Creationsbirth
As it was in the beginning
Each all begin in the
For Iver I know my people
So bless
That's why I want my family to progress
Cause instead that give you more
Babylon want give you less
And long time dem grudge through dem see with happiness
They aint cyaan cut with doings
And cyaan stop righteousness from manifest
Jah we anodda one mek go leff care????
Dem we see a hard work weh a survive if you a fly life is a test
I and I will mek it fi dat mi nah go bet cah we come with nothing yeah and still show dem respect
King selassie I the first show we
What it sets a mek dem know if dem fight???
Di whole a dem??
Cah we see not sure dem nothing
Well right a now cali p come mek dem know
Mi hail selassie I weh deh a yes
I got to take care I got to take care
I got to take care
I got to take care of my family
I will make it to show dem the glory of his majesty
So I pray for prosperity and harmonyyy
I got to take care of my family





I will make it to show dem the glory of his majesty

Overall Meaning

The song "Take Care of My Family" by Cali P emphasizes the importance of family and the responsibility of taking care of them. The artist acknowledges that his family is divine, and he must bless them with prosperity and harmony. He believes that it is his duty to set a foundation for his woman and children and make it in life to show them the glory of His Majesty. Cali P expresses that there is no room for suffering for children all over the world and homeless mothers and fathers. He believes that being rich should not be a reason to fight over money and that righteous people should rule the world.


The artist is grateful for his parents because without them, he would not exist. Cali P sees his siblings as the next Brown Treading Tree. Therefore, he must take care of his family because they are not his enemies, but they are the reason for his existence. He praises Jah and Mother Earth for the blessings and possibilities that have been availed to him. Cali P acknowledges that Babylon wants to give people less, but he wants his family to progress.


In conclusion, the song "Take Care of My Family" encourages listeners to prioritize their families and acknowledge that they are divine. It also emphasizes the need for righteous people to rule the world and bring an end to suffering for children and homeless parents. Cali P believes it is possible to make it in life and show the glory of His Majesty to his family.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah yuh know
Acknowledgement that the listener understands and agrees with the importance of taking care of one's family.


You got to take care of your family you know
Underscores the responsibility of taking care of one's family due to their divine nature and the need to bless them every time.


Cah your family divine
The family is divine and thus deserving of care and respect.


Seh haffi bless dem up everytime
Reaffirms the need to bless the family every time and in every way possible.


Cali p come mek dem know you know
Cali P asserts his role in informing others about the importance of family care while emphasizing his conviction.


I got to take care of my family
Asserts the artist's responsibility towards taking care of his family.


I will make it to show dem the glory of his majesty
The artist will work hard to show his family the beauty and power of God, hoping for success and prosperity.


So I pray for prosperity and harmonyyy
The artist prays for prosperity and harmony to ensure the well-being of his family.


Set a foundation for my woman and mi pickney
The artist desires to create a solid foundation for his wife and children, providing a secure environment for their growth and success.


Cause no more suffering in youths inna di earth
The artist urges an end to youth suffering and homelessness in society.


No that should being
The song asserts that ending youth suffering and homelessness should be a priority for everyone.


Still rich people wey have everything
The song highlights the ironic reality that wealthy people who have everything are still fighting over money.


No stop fight ova money
The song criticizes the idea of people who have everything continuing to fight over money.


That's why we come to burn dem down break dem down
The song suggests that society should burn down the idea of fighting over money and break down this harmful mentality.


Righteous people a go rule de globe
The song envisions a future where righteous people rule the world, promoting harmony and justice.


Dem a go come weh dem cyan sabotage di vote
The song suggests that righteous leaders will not be subject to vote sabotage.


And face dat yeah mi no need no blast di microscope
The song asserts that righteousness will be evident without needing a microscope to observe it.


Cah dem a no mi enemy
The song emphasizes that family members are not the artist's enemies.


Give birth to him give birth to you
The artist highlights the interconnectedness of family members and the importance of caring for each other.


Give birth to me
The song acknowledges the support and love of the artist's parents, which helped him achieve success.


Without my mother and without my father I could not be cause out of that love jah come and build mi
The artist acknowledges the love and support of his parents, without which he wouldn't have been able to achieve his current success.


Right ya now mi see mi sisters and mi bredda as a next brown trodding tree yes Im free
The song highlights the unity of the artist's siblings and their freedom to pursue their own paths.


So africa is the first creationsbirth
The song acknowledges Africa as the birthplace of humanity.


As it was in the beginning each all begin in the
The song asserts that all things began in Africa and highlights its importance in human history.


For Iver I know my people so bless
The song acknowledges the blessings of the artist's people.


That's why I want my family to progress
The song highlights the artist's desire for his family to progress and benefit from those blessings.


Cause instead that give you more
The song criticizes the idea of Babylon limiting people's success and happiness.


Babylon want give you less
The song criticizes Babylon's effort to limit people's success and freedom.


And long time dem grudge through dem see with happiness
The song suggests that the grudges that Babylon holds against people stem from their success and happiness.


They aint cyaan cut with doings
The song asserts that Babylon's negative actions will not limit or stop progress and success.


And cyaan stop righteousness from manifest
The song emphasizes the unstoppable power of righteousness to bring about positive change and success.


Jah we anodda one mek go leff care????
The song highlights the importance of leaving behind cares and worries and embracing positive change and growth.


Dem we see a hard work weh a survive if you a fly life is a test
The song highlights the hard work necessary to survive, suggesting that life is a test of one's perseverance and resilience.


I and I will mek it fi dat mi nah go bet cah we come with nothing yeah and still show dem respect
The song suggests that despite starting with nothing, the artist and his family will succeed and continue to show respect and appreciation for others.


King selassie I the first show we what it sets a mek dem know if dem fight??? Di whole a dem??
The song acknowledges the teachings of King Selassie I and suggests that if one fights against righteousness, they fight against everyone.


Cah we see not sure dem nothing
The song highlights the lack of importance of those who don't support righteousness and positivity.


Well right a now cali p come mek dem know
The song emphasizes Cali P's role in informing others about the importance of family care and positivity.


Mi hail selassie I weh deh a yes
The song acknowledges the importance of King Selassie I and his teachings.


I got to take care I got to take care I got to take care
The song repeats the importance of taking care of family.




Writer(s): Pierre Nanon, Thilo Jacks

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