Che’s debut solo album ‘2b S.Pacific’ was released in 1997. It launched 4 Top 10 singles (‘Chains’,‘Scene III’, ‘Without A Doubt’ and ‘Waka’), charted at #1, and sold 2 x Platinum - a landmark for a local urban record at the time.
In 2001, Che released the follow-up album ‘Navigator’. ‘Navigator’ debuted at #1 and stayed there for 3 successive weeks, going on to generate close to 4 x platinum in sales. It featured the singles ‘Fade Away’, ‘Random’, and the APRA Silver Scroll winning ‘Misty Frequencies’.
Che’s latest solo album ‘Beneath The Radar’ was released in 2005 and includes the singles ‘Lightwork’ and ‘Mysterious Vibe’.
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Che-Fu Lyrics
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As your truthful to the ones who love you
It doesn't matter what you've done before in your time
I won't say nothing even if they pull on me
A random take down good friends stay around
Its a simple message it might come back to you
Late one Friday evening
Babylon come stop I
He said I look high
If they get me first
Ill signal when the coast is clear
Village behaviour
Must protect our neighbour from
A random take down good friends stay around
Its a simple message it might come back to you
If you reversed it back would you do it differently?
Media or hearsay at some time they'll always judge you
It does not matter what went down way back then
No need to talk of that family and friends
Say nothing they keep it to themselves
Say nothing they're loyal, loyal
They say nothing
They keep it to themselves
They say nothing
They're loyal, loyal when there's a
Random take down good friends stay around
Its a simple message it might come back to you
In "Random," Che-Fu sends a simple yet profound message to his listeners to stay true to themselves and the ones they love, even if others talk behind their back or judge them unfairly. The first verse emphasizes the importance of being truthful to those who matter while ignoring the opinions of others. The second verse shows the need to protect one's friends and neighbors from harm and to stand by them during difficult circumstances such as a random take down. The chorus reinforces the central theme of loyalty and friendship, urging people to stay true and not get caught up in hearsay or media speculation.
Che-Fu's lyrics in "Random" also touch on deeper social issues, particularly the disproportionate impact of police brutality on people of color. The reference to "Babylon" in the second verse is a common Jamaican slang term for the police or authority figures who are perceived as oppressive. The line "Village behavior, must protect our neighbor from" highlights the need for a communal response to systemic injustices where people must come together to protect each other from any form of harm.
Overall, "Random" is a song about staying true to oneself, standing up for friends and loved ones during difficult times, and fighting against societal injustices.
Line by Line Meaning
It doesn't matter what they say behind your back just as long
The opinions of others don't hold much value as long as you're truthful to those who love you and stand by you.
As your truthful to the ones who love you
If you remain genuine and honest with those who truly care for you, you don't need to worry about the rest.
It doesn't matter what you've done before in your time
Your previous actions hold no relevance to your present self as long as you have grown and learned from them.
I won't say nothing even if they pull on me
Even under pressure, I won't divulge any information or betray my friends' trust.
A random take down good friends stay around
In an unexpected situation, your true friends will remain by your side.
Its a simple message it might come back to you
Being loyal and trustworthy can come back to you in a positive way.
Cruising up High Street
Driving around aimlessly on High Street.
Late one Friday evening
On a Friday night, quite late in the evening.
Babylon come stop I
The police stopped me.
He said I look high
The police officer suspected me of being under the influence of drugs.
If they get me first
If the police were to catch me first.
Ill signal when the coast is clear
I will let my friends know when it's safe to come out of hiding.
Village behaviour
Looking out for the wellbeing of those in your community.
Must protect our neighbour from
It is important to protect those around you from harm.
If you reversed it back would you do it differently?
If given the chance to go back and change your past actions, would you do things differently?
Media or hearsay at some time they'll always judge you
The media or others may spread rumors or false information, but ultimately they will always judge you.
It does not matter what went down way back then
What happened in the past doesn't need to define you.
No need to talk of that family and friends
There's no need to bring up the past with your loved ones who have moved on from it.
Say nothing they keep it to themselves
True friends will keep your secrets and won't gossip about you.
They say nothing they're loyal, loyal
Loyalty means keeping quiet and staying true to your friends.
When there's a random take down good friends stay around
In a difficult situation, your loyal friends will remain supportive.
Its a simple message it might come back to you
Being trustworthy and loyal can have positive outcomes for you in the future.
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Liaccemis World
Che fu needs to be more poplar this needs more veiws
Dazz Lombard
Much Love to the Big Uso Che
Daniel Rauhihi
But I will still put you under my scoupre
SCOUPREL IT IS NOT A WORD PUR MEOWl