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.
Movin' On
Collie Buddz Lyrics
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Yo, just hold firm you know
Keep movin’, hold your head up, you know, ay yo
Wake up in di morning, say a lickle thing to God
I'm bless me, there's food inna mi go bag
Remembering di days, when time went hard
Mi belly hungry and mi couldn't find no regular job
Feel like mi can't move, mi trap in a cage
Still searching for di words to put pon di page
Still dreaming 'bout di day, where mi step on di stage
But nutten nuh come, that's when mi bredda seh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, yeah, aigh
Nuh matter what's goin' on
You know seh, you haffi chant on, yeah, aigh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, sing on, yeah, aigh
It's just another broken hearted tune
Fi all di lonely world
When mi seh
Emily, she could a tell nuf sad story
Har man abuse har and go beat her up badly
Just a hold the rod, stick rudely
Har hope fadin' quick of startin' a family
One day she decide, she can't take it no more
She ball out, cry, go dung on di floor
That's when she take the razor till her phone a ring
Somebody on the other line a tell har seh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, be strong, be strong, yeah, aigh
So no matter what's goin' on
You know seh, you haffi chant on, yeah, aigh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, hold on, yeah, aigh
Just another broken hearted tune, fi all di lonely world
When mi seh
Timothy in a hard line of work
I'm a drive ambulance she
I'm want dweet since birth yo
I'm get a call pon I'm cell phone
Seh there's been a accident
A lickle youth drive off of di road
When I'm get to the scene seh, it nuh look good
I'm nuh stop think 'bout
If I'm really done all that he could
Now di family want know wha gwaan
And di doctor say, "I'm sorry
I'm nuh mek it, your son is gone"
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, hold on, sing on, sing on, yeah
No matter what's goin' on
You'd know seh, you haffi chant on, chant on, yeah
Haffi keep movin'
Sing on, hold on, be strong, yeah, aigh
Just another 'nother tune, fi tell you seh dat
You haffi keep movin' on
Keep movin' on, got to keep movin' on
You haffi keep movin' on,
Movin' on, got to keep movin' on
Haffi keep movin' on, you haffi keep movin' on
The song Movin' On by Collie Buddz is a motivational and inspiring song about persevering through tough times. The lyrics describe various circumstances where individuals face adversity but are reminded to keep moving forward. The song opens with the artist waking up and thanking God for another day, acknowledging his blessings for having food in his bag. He reflects on difficult times when he was hungry and unemployed, feeling trapped, and searching for words to put to paper. His dream of performing seems unattainable until his brother reminds him to "keep movin'". The chorus reinforces this idea, emphasizing the need to sing, hold on, be strong, and keep moving forward, no matter what's going on. The second verse illustrates more examples of people facing hardship. Emily is in an abusive relationship and is losing hope for her dream of starting a family. When she hits her low point, someone reminds her to keep moving. Timothy is an ambulance driver, called to the scene of an accident where a young man has died. Even in this tragic situation, the message is to keep moving forward.
Overall, the song reminds listeners that life can be difficult, and we all may have moments where we feel like giving up. However, it is important to keep moving forward, set our sights on our dreams, and find ways to push through challenges. The chorus serves as a simple reminder to stay positive and keep going, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, you know seh, no matter wha gwaan
Regardless of what happens
Yo, just hold firm you know
Remain resilient
Keep movin’, hold your head up, you know, ay yo
Continue with your life unyieldingly and confidently
Wake up in di morning, say a lickle thing to God
Starting the day with a prayer of gratitude to God
I'm bless me, there's food inna mi go bag
Acknowledging one's blessings and preparedness for the day ahead
Remembering di days, when time went hard
Nostalgic recollection of challenging times in the past
Mi belly hungry and mi couldn't find no regular job
Recalling the struggles of unemployment and poverty
Feel like mi can't move, mi trap in a cage
Stuck in a state of indecision or lack of progress
Still searching for di words to put pon di page
Struggling to find the right words to express oneself
Still dreaming 'bout di day, where mi step on di stage
Aspiring to achieve greatness and share one's talent with the world
But nutten nuh come, that's when mi bredda seh
Disappointed by the lack of progress, but encouraged by a friend to keep going
You haffi keep movin'
You must continue moving forward
Sing on, sing on, yeah, aigh
Sing as a way of expressing oneself and staying motivated
Nuh matter what's goin' on
Despite whatever obstacles one may face
You know seh, you haffi chant on, yeah, aigh
Encouraging oneself to stay strong and persevere
It's just another broken hearted tune
A sad song that speaks to common experiences of heartbreak and pain
Fi all di lonely world
For those who feel alone
Emily, she could a tell nuf sad story
A woman named Emily who has faced many difficult situations
Har man abuse har and go beat her up badly
Experiencing abuse from her partner
Just a hold the rod, stick rudely
Holding onto the pain and trauma of the abuse
Har hope fadin' quick of startin' a family
A dwindling hope of starting a family due to the circumstances she faces
One day she decide, she can't take it no more
Emily reaches a breaking point and decides she can't continue the way things are
She ball out, cry, go dung on di floor
Breaking down into tears on the floor
That's when she take the razor till her phone a ring
Contemplating self-harm as a way out, but being interrupted by a phone call
Somebody on the other line a tell har seh
Someone encourages her to persevere and keep going
Sing on, be strong, be strong, yeah, aigh
Stay resilient and remain strong in the face of adversity
Timothy in a hard line of work
A man named Timothy works in a challenging profession
I'm a drive ambulance she
He works as an ambulance driver
I'm want dweet since birth yo
He has aspired to do this work from a young age
I'm get a call pon I'm cell phone
He receives a call on his phone
Seh there's been a accident
There has been an accident he must attend to
When I'm get to the scene seh, it nuh look good
Arriving at the accident scene and realizing the situation is dire
I'm nuh stop think 'bout
Unable to stop thinking about
If I'm really done all that he could
Wondering if he did everything in his power to help
Now di family want know wha gwaan
The family of the victim wants to know what happened
And di doctor say, "I'm sorry
The doctor apologizes for not being able to save the victim
Haffi keep movin'
Must continue to move forward
Hold on, be strong, yeah, aigh
Remain patient and strong in the face of tragedy
Just another 'nother tune, fi tell you seh dat
Another song that speaks to the challenging experiences in life
Keep movin' on
Keep persevering and moving forward
Got to keep movin' on
It is necessary to continue moving forward
Haffi keep movin' on
Must continue to move forward
You haffi keep movin' on
You must continue moving forward
Movin' on, got to keep movin' on
Continuing to move forward is imperative
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Colin Harper, Teraike Crawford
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kevinmalunay6023
Yeah, you know seh, no matter wha gwaan
Yo, just hold firm you know
Keep movin’, hold your head up, you know, ay yo
Wake up in di morning, say a lickle thing to God
I'm bless me, there's food inna mi go bag
Remembering di days, when time went hard
Mi belly hungry and mi couldn't find no regular job
Feel like mi can't move, mi trap in a cage
Still searching for di words to put pon di page
Still dreaming 'bout di day, where mi step on di stage
But nutten nuh come, that's when mi bredda seh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, yeah, aigh
Nuh matter what's goin' on
You know seh, you haffi chant on, yeah, aigh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, sing on, yeah, aigh
It's just another broken hearted tune
Fi all di lonely world
When mi seh
Emily, she could a tell nuf sad story
Har man abuse har and go beat her up badly
Just a hold the rod, stick rudely
Har hope fadin' quick of startin' a family
One day she decide, she can't take it no more
She ball out, cry, go dung on di floor
That's when she take the razor till her phone a ring
Somebody on the other line a tell har seh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, be strong, be strong, yeah, aigh
So no matter what's goin' on
You know seh, you haffi chant on, yeah, aigh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, hold on, yeah, aigh
Just another broken hearted tune, fi all di lonely world
When mi seh
Timothy in a hard line of work
I'm a drive ambulance she
I'm want dweet since birth yo
I'm get a call pon I'm cell phone
Seh there's been a accident
A lickle youth drive off of di road
When I'm get to the scene seh, it nuh look good
I'm nuh stop think 'bout
If I'm really done all that he could
Now di family want know wha gwaan
And di doctor say, "I'm sorry
I'm nuh mek it, your son is gone"
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, hold on, sing on, sing on, yeah
No matter what's goin' on
You'd know seh, you haffi chant on, chant on, yeah
Haffi keep movin'
Sing on, hold on, be strong, yeah, aigh
Just another 'nother tune, fi tell you seh dat
You haffi keep movin' on
Keep movin' on, got to keep movin' on
You haffi keep movin' on,
Movin' on, got to keep movin' on
Haffi keep movin' on, you haffi keep movin' on
@lisbette1731
Last year, when I was feeling hopeless, and felt like nothing would change, I heard this song for the first time and for awhile it was the only song I listened to. It's a powerful song, with a powerful message and beautiful poetry.
@kingwish6789
yasss
@luisking3270
Lisbette Ein your not alone
@michaeldepalma8616
It's helping me now
@lisbette1731
glad im not the only one whos been helped by this beautiful work, hope you make it through man
@IronMike781
Still Movin' On 2k20 🙏🇯🇲🔥
@morningcloudcolormemellojo2735
I love this Tune its really hitting in 2020 especially since the Covid Pandemic. Fact the majority of humanity is suffering and the losses are monumentally overwhelming. Whenever I feel like pulling up my hands and quitting I hear you got to keep moving. Bless Up Collie Buddz 🙏❤
@kevinmalunay6023
Yeah, you know seh, no matter wha gwaan
Yo, just hold firm you know
Keep movin’, hold your head up, you know, ay yo
Wake up in di morning, say a lickle thing to God
I'm bless me, there's food inna mi go bag
Remembering di days, when time went hard
Mi belly hungry and mi couldn't find no regular job
Feel like mi can't move, mi trap in a cage
Still searching for di words to put pon di page
Still dreaming 'bout di day, where mi step on di stage
But nutten nuh come, that's when mi bredda seh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, yeah, aigh
Nuh matter what's goin' on
You know seh, you haffi chant on, yeah, aigh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, sing on, yeah, aigh
It's just another broken hearted tune
Fi all di lonely world
When mi seh
Emily, she could a tell nuf sad story
Har man abuse har and go beat her up badly
Just a hold the rod, stick rudely
Har hope fadin' quick of startin' a family
One day she decide, she can't take it no more
She ball out, cry, go dung on di floor
That's when she take the razor till her phone a ring
Somebody on the other line a tell har seh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, be strong, be strong, yeah, aigh
So no matter what's goin' on
You know seh, you haffi chant on, yeah, aigh
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, hold on, yeah, aigh
Just another broken hearted tune, fi all di lonely world
When mi seh
Timothy in a hard line of work
I'm a drive ambulance she
I'm want dweet since birth yo
I'm get a call pon I'm cell phone
Seh there's been a accident
A lickle youth drive off of di road
When I'm get to the scene seh, it nuh look good
I'm nuh stop think 'bout
If I'm really done all that he could
Now di family want know wha gwaan
And di doctor say, "I'm sorry
I'm nuh mek it, your son is gone"
You haffi keep movin'
Sing on, sing on, hold on, sing on, sing on, yeah
No matter what's goin' on
You'd know seh, you haffi chant on, chant on, yeah
Haffi keep movin'
Sing on, hold on, be strong, yeah, aigh
Just another 'nother tune, fi tell you seh dat
You haffi keep movin' on
Keep movin' on, got to keep movin' on
You haffi keep movin' on,
Movin' on, got to keep movin' on
Haffi keep movin' on, you haffi keep movin' on
@justissbolten6004
This song has the power to help me move on from whatever no longer serves me❤
@frederickwallace4738
One of the hardest songs ever!!