No No No
DAWN PENN KEN BOOTHE DENNIS BROWN & BOUNTY KILLER Lyrics
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25 to life, uh, pass the lighter rude boy
The music a hot like a million fire side
Come in!
[Chorus]
Don't have to be No Supastar (Supastar, Supastar)
In everyone there's a sense of purpose
That's right so Babylon don't you try to control us
Africans who we are, every nigga is a star
Well, the top is where I'm headin far
Pretty chicks and fancy cars, and a nigga into Mars
Drink champagne, dem yam too much caviar
True players in a bar, some of dem smoke a dem cigars
Drown them fools and now we make dem bizarres
Stole the cookie from the jar but you never took him far
Well, him and Killah Priest gon' never spar
[Chorus]
We live in poverty due to prophecy from our ancestors
We all transgressors, uh Moses let us
Now cops arrest us, until the jake, job bless us
Left false scriptures to protect us
Rightful ears, the Solomon's sceptors
True Isrealians, Rastafarians
We handle beef like vegetarians, we very sinned
My players sip Dacari's, we live the life of Judas Maccabee
Black fatigues with our hair raggety!
We all Supastars even without +CREAM+ and cars
[Chorus]
Know why? Street tycoon up before high noon
Followed by the spot, zoom lens, ghetto peepers singin my tune
They say I'ma die soon, livin without time, sketchin my outline
(It's a hitman!) Too late to make a speedy recovery
Lovely, with shots that done smmothered me and covered me
Choppers above of me, what a startling discovery
Our own brother be the one with the killer instinct
Just because I'm a so-called star
[Chorus]
Well, I just wanna be myself, I don't need nobody else
Working for long life, and good health
No what's about the wealth, see that's the way I felt
I'm okay, confide in God, will help
Tried to put me on the shelf 'cause I'm so excellent
Damn you nowhere with no persistence
You don't want no selfish thing, don't have no confidence
Well, you don't have to be a star to be yourself
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics of "No No No" by Dawn Penn, Ken Boothe, Dennis Brown, and Bounty Killer are about rejecting the idea of being a superstar and instead embracing one's true self. The chorus emphasizes that it's not necessary to be a superstar to have value and purpose. The verses touch on various themes such as materialism, police brutality, poverty, and the difficulty of being oneself in a world that tries to control us.
The first verse talks about the allure of fame and luxury but denies that these things make someone a superstar. The second verse mentions the oppression faced by Africans due to their history of slavery and how they still struggle with poverty. The third verse touches on the importance of being true to oneself, even if it means going against the norm. The last verse addresses the pressure to conform and encourages listeners to have confidence in themselves.
Overall, the song is a call to reject societal expectations and embrace one's authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
No Supastar, just gotta just who you are
You don't need to pretend to be a superstar, just be true to yourself
25 to life, uh, pass the lighter rude boy
Pass the lighter because the music is going to be fire for the rest of the night
The music a hot like a million fire side
The music is hot and will set the night on fire
Come in!
Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration
Don't have to be No Supastar (Supastar, Supastar)
You don't need to be a superstar to be accepted and loved
Just gotta be just who you are, oh-whoa
Just be true to yourself and embrace your identity
In everyone there's a sense of purpose
Each person has a unique purpose in life
That's right so Babylon don't you try to control us
Don't let anyone, including those in power, control and limit your potential
Africans who we are, every nigga is a star
Black people are valuable and hold intrinsic worth, regardless of social status
Well, the top is where I'm headin far
I'm striving for success and aiming high
Pretty chicks and fancy cars, and a nigga into Mars
I aspire to have luxury and freedom
Drink champagne, dem yam too much caviar
I indulge in luxury and excess, but it doesn't define me
True players in a bar, some of dem smoke a dem cigars
I'm surrounded by real people who enjoy the finer things in life
Drown them fools and now we make dem bizarres
I will not let anyone hold me back from success, even if it means leaving them behind
Stole the cookie from the jar but you never took him far
You may have taken something from me, but it won't keep me down for long
Well, him and Killah Priest gon' never spar
My enemies will never be a worthy opponent
We live in poverty due to prophecy from our ancestors
Our ancestral past has led us to a life of poverty
We all transgressors, uh Moses let us
We are all sinners, but Moses has forgiven us
Now cops arrest us, until the jake, job bless us
The police system targets us, but we still strive for God's blessing
Left false scriptures to protect us
Some religious texts may not be true, but they still provide comfort and protection
Rightful ears, the Solomon's sceptors
Those who understand the truth have the power, like Solomon did
True Isrealians, Rastafarians
As Rastafarians, we are true to our beliefs and heritage as Israelites
We handle beef like vegetarians, we very sinned
We don't resort to violence or aggression, but we still have our own sins
My players sip Dacari's, we live the life of Judas Maccabee
My friends and I enjoy luxury and live like Judas Maccabee
Black fatigues with our hair raggety!
We wear comfortable clothes and embrace our natural hair textures
We all Supastars even without +CREAM+ and cars
We all have worth and potential, regardless of material possessions
Know why? Street tycoon up before high noon
We work hard and hustle early in the day
Followed by the spot, zoom lens, ghetto peepers singin my tune
People enjoy and relate to my music in the ghetto
They say I'ma die soon, livin without time, sketchin my outline
People predict that I won't live long, but I still make the most of my time and leave a lasting legacy
(It's a hitman!) Too late to make a speedy recovery
It's too late to recover quickly from my success, I'm already making my mark
Lovely, with shots that done smmothered me and covered me
I've faced obstacles and hardships, but I've come out stronger
Choppers above of me, what a startling discovery
I'm facing some unexpected challenges and obstacles
Our own brother be the one with the killer instinct
Sometimes the people closest to us can be our greatest enemies
Just because I'm a so-called star
People may view me as a star, but that doesn't mean I'm invincible or immune to struggles
Well, I just wanna be myself, I don't need nobody else
I don't want to pretend or be someone else, I'm happy being myself
Working for long life, and good health
I'm focused on living a long and healthy life
No what's about the wealth, see that's the way I felt
Money doesn't define me or bring me happiness
I'm okay, confide in God, will help
I'm fine and know that turning to God will provide me with strength and guidance
Tried to put me on the shelf 'cause I'm so excellent
Some people have tried to hold me back because of my success
Damn you nowhere with no persistence
You won't go anywhere if you don't have determination and persistence
You don't want no selfish thing, don't have no confidence
If you don't want something for yourself, you won't have the confidence to pursue it
Well, you don't have to be a star to be yourself
You don't need to be famous to be true to yourself and embrace your identity
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RODNEY PRICE, J. WONDER, C. BREWER, W. CLARK, W. REED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@wajjadsiddique6547
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