Collie Buddz employs a style that is strongly rooted in 1990's era conscious and dancehall style reggae, using beats and vocal techniques reminiscent of the iconic stars of that day - including Sizzla, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man. The singer has attributed the defining influences on his music to lyrical clashes (such as those between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer) and dubplates, particularly those of Kilimanjaro, that were core to the sound clash culture of the 90's.
Buddz is an avid fan of Buju Banton and cites that artist's "Mr. Mention" has one of his favorite albums.
Control
Collie Buddz Lyrics
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Please don′t judge me
I'm trying my best, just to work it out
Mean I beg no favours
When you grudge me
It don′t affect me when you run your mouth
'Cause I climb up my ladder
In at least your time ya
I learn my lesson
If I don′t need it
Me cut it off
When your up you start to stay in control
(Yeah you know)
And it looks like this life is taking it′s toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten′
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin′ my role"
Yeah you have some bad man people
Them no right you
You know them still try an' feel you up
So I speak my mind
Without no filter
No can chill with me about
I can′t win every battle
So, me know if they fight and what they leave alone yeah
They can't choose my words
Say what me feel
Because time is only out
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
′Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten′
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin′ my role"
Then get through life through me livin'
But then I know the percentage where me givin′
One hundred me agrees every time
In every song every beat every line
It's a them me find me
Me tell ′em stop cryin'
Then they work for nothin'
Then they′ll know bout′ the cryin'
When they wanna sleep in the studio on my time
Then they livin′ some are lyin'
So
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it′s toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten′
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it′s toll
′Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I′m just playin' my role"
The lyrics of "Control" by Collie Buddz are about trying to maintain control in one's life while dealing with judgment and negativity from others. The singer acknowledges their failures but asks for non-judgment and expresses that they are trying their best to work it out. They also mention that they do not beg for favors and are not affected by negative talk about them. The singer talks about climbing up their ladder and learning from their lessons, cutting off what they don't need. They speak their mind without a filter and can't win every battle, but they choose their words carefully because time is limited. The chorus repeats the idea that life has a price and what you get is what you've earned, followed by the line "Remember 'life is a movie, I'm just playing my role.'"
The second half of the song is about the singer's experience in the music industry, specifically with people who try to take advantage of them. They assert that they give 100% in everything they do, but not everyone is willing to work as hard as they are. They mention others who have lied to them and slept in the studio on their time, emphasizing the importance of taking control of one's own time and energy. The chorus repeats twice more, reminding the listener that life has a price and to remember that they are just playing their role in it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Control" by Collie Buddz are about maintaining control of one's life despite negativity and difficult situations. The singer emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes, speaking their mind, and taking control of their own time and energy.
Line by Line Meaning
For all my failures
Despite my past mistakes and shortcomings
Please don't judge me
I hope you won't judge me based on my past failures
I'm trying my best, just to work it out
I am doing my best to improve and find solutions to my problems
Mean I beg no favours
I am not asking for any handouts or special treatment
When you grudge me
If you hold resentment or negative feelings towards me
It don't affect me when you run your mouth
Your gossip or negative talk does not hurt or impact me
'Cause I climb up my ladder
I am working hard and making progress in my life
It's like me find me me long instead me move on
I have discovered my inner strength and persistence, enabling me to keep going
In at least your time ya
I have learned from past mistakes and have become wiser
I learn my lesson
I have gained knowledge and experience from my mistakes
If I don't need it
If something or someone is not beneficial to my life
Me cut it off
I will remove it from my life
Yeah you have some bad man people
There are some negative people in the world
Them no right you
They do not treat you with respect
You know them still try an' feel you up
They still attempt to take advantage of you
So I speak my mind
I express my thoughts and opinions honestly
Without no filter
Without holding back or censoring myself
No can chill with me about
I will not tolerate people who try to undermine me or my opinions
I can't win every battle
I am aware that I cannot be successful in everything
So, me know if they fight and what they leave alone yeah
I know when to pick my battles and when it is better to let things go
They can't choose my words
Others cannot dictate what I say or how I express myself
Say what me feel
I speak my truth and my feelings
Because time is only out
I am aware that time is limited and precious
Then get through life through me livin'
I am living my life to the fullest
But then I know the percentage where me givin'
I am aware of my limits and how much I can give in a given situation
One hundred me agrees every time
I always agree with and stand by my decisions
In every song every beat every line
In every aspect of my creative work
It's a them me find me
I have found my true self
Me tell 'em stop cryin'
I tell others to stop complaining and start taking action
Then they work for nothin'
Those who do not work hard will not achieve success
Then they'll know bout' the cryin'
They will realize the consequences of their inaction
When they wanna sleep in the studio on my time
People who waste my time or do not take my work seriously
Then they livin' some are lyin'
Some people may pretend to work hard or be successful, but in reality, they are lazy or unproductive
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
Life can be difficult and stressful
'Cause everything
Because every aspect of life
Have a price
Requires effort or sacrifice
And what you get is what you've gotten'
Your current situation is a result of your past choices and actions
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
Life is a journey, and I am simply playing my part
Writer(s): Dwayne Richard Chin-quee, Ashante Reid, Mitchum Khan Ivanhoe Chin, Colin Harper
Contributed by Brayden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Canna Shiva
For all my failures
Please don't judge me
I'm trying my best, just to work it out
Mean I beg no favours
When you grudge me
It don't affect me when you run your mouth
'Cause I climb up my ladder
It's like me find me me long instead me move on
In at least your time ya
I learn my lesson
If I don't need it
Me cut it off
When your up you start to stay in control
(Yeah you know)
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
Yeah you have some bad man people
Them no right you
You know them still try an' feel you up
So I speak my mind
Without no filter
No can chill with me about
I can't win every battle
So, me know if they fight and what they leave alone yeah
They can't choose my words
Say what me feel
Because time is only out
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
Then get through life through me livin'
But then I know the percentage where me givin'
One hundred me agrees every time
In every song every beat every line
It's a them me find me
Me tell 'em stop cryin'
Then they work for nothin'
Then they'll know bout' the cryin'
When they wanna sleep in the studio on my time
Then they livin' some are lyin'
So
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role" # CollieBuddz # Burnin # PlayinMyRole # Patience ####LandRace
Isaac J
''When you're up is hard to stay in control...
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll...
Cuz everything have a price! And that what you gave is what it cost you!
Remember, life is a movie...
I'm just playing my role.''
lovethetallboy
For all my failures
Please don't judge me
I'm trying my best, just to work it out
Mean I beg no favours
When you grudge me
It don't affect me when you run your mouth
'Cause I climb up my ladder
It's like me find me me long instead me move on
In at least your time ya I learn my lesson
If I don't need it
Me cut it off
When your up you start to stay in control
(yeah you know)
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
Yeah you have some bad man people
Them no right you
You know them still try an' feel you up
So I speak my mind
Without no filter
No can chill with me about
I can't win every battle
So, me know if they fight and what they leave alone yeah
They can't choose my words
Say what me feel
Because time is only out
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
Then get through life through me livin'
But then I know the percentage where me givin'
One hundred me agrees every time In every song every beat every line It's a them me find me
Me tell ‘em stop cryin'
Then they work for nothin'
Then they'll know bout' the cryin' When they wanna sleep in the studio on my time
Then they livin' some are lyin'
So
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role
buena mami
no matter what kinda day im having collie buddz can always make me put a smile on and dance this is just what i needed i got robbed yet again today <3 love itttttt
Ro Maniac
Damn sorry to know. what city do you live in?
EMdoubleU
Fucking love this song! The whole album is amazing but this is my favourite track
Don Karlos
EMdoubleU same
ḾØ. HȺ
Me too
Patrick 🙏🙌
Meeeee threeeee!
ConsciousAscension
Me eha
Canna Shiva
For all my failures
Please don't judge me
I'm trying my best, just to work it out
Mean I beg no favours
When you grudge me
It don't affect me when you run your mouth
'Cause I climb up my ladder
It's like me find me me long instead me move on
In at least your time ya
I learn my lesson
If I don't need it
Me cut it off
When your up you start to stay in control
(Yeah you know)
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
Yeah you have some bad man people
Them no right you
You know them still try an' feel you up
So I speak my mind
Without no filter
No can chill with me about
I can't win every battle
So, me know if they fight and what they leave alone yeah
They can't choose my words
Say what me feel
Because time is only out
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
Then get through life through me livin'
But then I know the percentage where me givin'
One hundred me agrees every time
In every song every beat every line
It's a them me find me
Me tell 'em stop cryin'
Then they work for nothin'
Then they'll know bout' the cryin'
When they wanna sleep in the studio on my time
Then they livin' some are lyin'
So
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role"
When your up you start to stay in control
And it looks like this life is taking it's toll
'Cause everything
Have a price
And what you get is what you gotten'
Remember "life is a movie, I'm just playin' my role" # CollieBuddz # Burnin # PlayinMyRole # Patience ####LandRace
Tammy P
He is so underrated. I love this song.
Urs Bogdan
nice tune bro can't stop repeating it on and on