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Chino [feat. Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor] Lyrics

Big up to the friends, the fans, the fakers and the enemies
Acknowledging and greeting everyone who has come into contact with him, including friends, fans, fake people, and even those who are against him.

Forever keep me bredda Craig Dennis inna me memories
Paying tribute to his late brother Craig Dennis, who will always be remembered.

Tink me nuh remember nuff a dem come wid agenda say
Suggesting that he does not recall many of the motives with which some people approached him.

Dem got you still dem chat you tell me now what kinda friend dem is
Expressing disappointment in so-called friends who talk about others behind their backs.

Nuff a dem did hot now dem a pop down an a reminisce
Referring to people who were once successful and are now fading away, while looking back at their past accomplishments.

True we gone a lead now dem a pree we as dem nemesis
Recognizing that he and his team are now in the forefront, and others are now envious of their success.

Lyrics to the beats, we have the streets, we have the leverage
Proudly highlighting their ability to create great lyrics, control the streets, and have influence in the industry.

Dem try fi give we poison spliff or alcoholic beverage
Revealing that some people have attempted to sabotage his and his team's success by offering them drugs or alcohol.

Hater dem, dem nah've nuttn fi do dem have a terrible case of boredom
Labeling those who dislike him and are against his team as people with no purpose or goals, leading to boredom and envy.

Everyday dem write up fuckry pon dem forum
Observing how people talk negatively about him and his crew online, posting obscene musings daily.

'Bout Chino dis, Stephen dat, wah fi see we slow down
Commenting on the gossip-spreading and general negativity that arises towards them, ultimately trying to see them fail.

A chat a bag a ting but tell dem we nuh 'fraid a no tongue
Replying that all their talking and negative comments do not faze him or his team.

True dem bad mind dem a try stop we glory and
Acknowledging the spiteful people who are trying to halt their success.

Dem never know half of the story when
Highlighting that those haters do not know the full scope of their success.

Dem a fight we, we still nuh worry
Explaining that despite these opponents' attempts to stop their progress, they will not be deterred.

'Cause dem never know we protected
Emphasizing that all these attempts will fail because they always have protection.

Him only buss because him ride offa di boss name
Refuting the claim that he only became successful because of his family connections.

When me just a buss me never (Advertise me last name)
Explaining that when he was first starting out, he did not use his last name to seek attention.

Me nuh inna music fi nuh hype nuh fast fame
Clarifying that he is not in the music industry for quick fame or cheap excitement.

Dem nuh plant nuh corn and want fi reap up every last grain
Pointing out those who are not willing to work hard but still expect to reap the rewards.

Nuff a dem sell out fi try live life inna di fast lane
Highlighting people who compromise their principles to seek instant gratification and success.

See say dem nuh firm dem weaker than me Gucci glass frame
Indicating those people are untrustworthy and weak, unlike his Gucci glasses.

Me see right through dem is like dem have a glass frame
Implying that he can see through their facade just like a transparent frame would be penetrable.

Try fi bruck me medz but tell dem me nuh have nuh glass brain
Reassuring that despite their attempts to mess with him, he is not easy to manipulate.

Dem say we bread butter true we a di captain offspring
Confirming that because they are the main source of the resources, they have the final say.

Dem nuh know we struggles or we past pain
Suggesting that those who talk against them do not know or understand their past pain and suffering.

(Street respect)
Indicating that people on the streets respect his team, showcasing their reputation and influence.

Crazy love anytime we go cross Spain
Proudly expressing their international recognition and support, as well as their ability to perform globally.

Nuff a dem can't go Fletchers, Drewsland or past pain
Recognizing that many people could not handle grew up in tough areas like Fletchers, Drewsland, and others, so they can't relate to their experiences.

Ask frame! Who fah music the streets been blasting
Asking who is responsible for the music that plays on the streets and is popular, indicating that his team has played a role in that.

Everything irie me zip lock hits ask fame
Revealing that his famous hits are just the beginning, indicating they have more in store.

Haters been asking how him a play so often
Noting the importance of the haters' interest, realizing that they are curious about how often they are successful.

Wuss true Nestle and Coca-Cola start endorse him
Showing that the negative talk and rumors do not reflect reality, highlighting that popular brands like Nestle and Coca-Cola are endorsing him.