Wise Up
Copper Cat Lyrics

All youths listen
Attention everyone, regardless of age, please heed my words.

The teacher is here
I, Copper Cat, am here to provide knowledge and guidance.

Hear this
Listen carefully because what I have to say is important.

A mi name Copper Cat and mi tuff like a rock
My name is Copper Cat and I am strong-willed and unafraid.

Mi don't fraid fi talk mi nuh tek back nuh chat
I am not afraid to speak my mind and I do not retract my statements.

Mi tell all di youth fi stop bust all di shot
I advise all young people to stop using firearms.

Don't tek no coke and throw weh the crack
Do not use cocaine and dispose of any crack you may have.

Don't bleach yuh face if yuh proud to be black
Do not bleach your skin if you are proud of being black.

Don't mek dem tun yuh inna half idiot
Do not allow others to make you appear unintelligent.

Nuff youth mi know dem dirty an slack
I am aware of many young people who are unclean and lazy.

Unno know wha mi talk unno know wha mi a chat
You know exactly what I am saying.

Wise up wo-oh, Copper tell dem fi wise up yeah,
Imbibe wisdom and knowledge, Copper Cat advises young people.

Mi a the same little youth with the big bad song
I am still the same young man with a powerful message.

Wha tell all the youth fi get dem education,
I advise all young people to obtain an education.

Cause when yuh grow big an yuh tun inna man
This is because when you become an adult,

Knowledge a di strength an di foundation
Knowledge is the basis of strength and success.

Mi introduce the girl dem to family plan,
I encourage young women to think about family planning.

Try to be a woman before yuh be a mom,
I advise young women to be mature and responsible before becoming a mother.

Tell all the man dem use protection
I advise all men to use protection during sexual activity.

Cause AIDS is a thing wha nuh respect no one,
This is because AIDS can affect anyone and should not be underestimated.

Wave yuh hands in the air cause yuh know Copper Cat gone clear
Raise your hands if you agree that Copper Cat is successful.

Wave yuh hands in the air wave dem like yuh just don't care
Continue raising your hands as if you do not have any worries.

Mi know seh mi little, mi young an mi free
I understand that I am young and inexperienced but I am also independent.

Nuh true yuh see mi young mi have responsibility
Age does not define one's level of responsibility.

Mi live wid mi granny she is an old lady
I live with my grandmother who is elderly.

A nuff things mi granny used to teach me
My grandmother taught me many valuable lessons.

Like don't lickie lickie and beggie beggie
For example, not to be greedy and beg too much.

Don't go a road an nyamie nyamie
Another example is not to eat too much while outside.

Mi nah go mek nobody set no poison fi me
I will not allow anyone to harm me.

Dem thing deh mi learn from mi old time granny
These are just some of the things my elders have taught me.