HalfWay Tree
Damian Marley Lyrics

Okay, remember the brief
Let's get down to business and focus on the task at hand.

And one and two and bounce and bounce
Let's start moving to the beat of the music.

And bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
Keep bouncing and dancing to the rhythm of the song.

It's like keeping a stage show and want the place fi done
Hosting a stage show and aiming to have it be a great success.

Wha you do call my management that walk wid 50 gun, wha mi do
Contact my management team who are well-prepared with security to handle any issues.

Nah goin' go pon stage until me get me funds
I won't perform until I receive my payment in full.

Wha mi sing, one Jr.Gong what a hefty sum
My performance as Jr. Gong is worth a large amount of money.

Youngest veteran intercept di run
I am a young artist who has already achieved great success.

Artist a carry feelings and tears a run
Artists express deep emotions, often bringing tears to the audience.

Say you know, say a just true, him a Bob Marley son
People recognize me as Bob Marley's son, and this is indeed true.

How him get a Swizz Beats and you nuh get me none
Why was Swizz Beats able to work with me, but you weren't able to?

Wha mi sing strictly ex amount of high grade sess mi bun
I only sing about smoking a certain amount of high-quality marijuana.

Wha mi sing strictly only high grade princess mi bun
I only smoke high-quality marijuana that is fit for a royal princess.

Politician well love push up dem chest mi bun
I have a strong dislike for politicians who try to show off their power and influence.

Certain loud rowdy talking interest mi gun
I am not a fan of people who engage in aggressive and disruptive behavior.

Now mi come fi bun down all material object
I aim to reject materialism and focus on more meaningful things.

Wid a raas claat gold chain 'round me neck
Despite rejecting materialism, I still wear a gold chain around my neck.

Me bun a fire pon di man weh love bitch and fret
I criticize and reject people who complain excessively or engage in petty behavior.

And want every little detail intricate
I dislike people who obsess over small details and are overly nit-picky.

Well, dem just can't believe or dem won't accept
People either refuse to believe or are unable to accept the truth.

Jr.Gong and Swizz beat, fassy don't forget
Don't forget that Jr. Gong and Swizz Beats worked together.

Well, is it just me or is it hot to death
I'm not sure if it's just me, but it's scorching hot.

It's the Halfway Tree C.D. and cassette
The Halfway Tree album is available in both CD and cassette tape formats.

D.J. race a run on your mark, get set
DJs are competing with each other to play the newest tracks at the clubs.

And watch everybody run to the record outlet
Fans are eager to buy and listen to the newest music.

Tell me who C.D. do you think they get
Which album do you think people are most likely to buy?

The one closest to the Bob Marley box set
People are likely to buy the album that sounds most like Bob Marley's music.

And boom and anyhow you nuh feel me yet
Regardless, sooner or later, you will feel my impact and influence.

Well, chances are you might soon go def
If you're not already a fan, you might become one soon and never go back.

Me have a clip fully loaded and one select
I am fully equipped with songs that can entertain the audience.

Fi any bwoy weh nuh want show the Gong respect
I am ready to perform and deliver my music to anyone who respects me and my work.

All me shirt and shoes and pants me bet
I am confident that my clothing and style will impress the audience.

Say a nuff D.J. haffi go starve to death
Many DJs struggle to make a living and might not find much success.

While dem girl read about me on the Internet
Female fans can't get enough of reading about me online.

But it's not their fault, don't get upset
It's not the fault of the female fans who admire me, so don't get mad at them.

Because dem can't touch me intellect
No one can challenge my intelligence and success.

And boom dem can't even bounce a check
Even those who want to oppose me financially won't succeed because I'm successful.

Well, you better rest your drinks pon a serviette
Make sure to set your drink down on a napkin or coaster to avoid spills.

And gwon bounce around until you bust a sweat
Dance all night and party hard until you're exhausted.

Just bounce, bounce, bounce
Continue dancing and jumping to the music.

So return to di venues you used to fill
Go back to the places where you previously held successful events and concerts.

And return to the ends where you used to chill
Return to the neighborhoods where you used to hang out and relax.

I know them putting some punks on overkill
I am aware that some people are being promoted excessively despite their lack of talent.

Wid some everyday tune, I refuse to build
I reject the idea of making simple, everyday music and aim to create something unique and meaningful.

Now you've been waiting patiently until boom
You've waited for a long time, and now it's time for the show to start.

A me name Jr.Gong and still, boom
My name is Jr. Gong, and I'm ready to perform.

Ridin' a bounce and you can't stand still, boom
My music is so catchy that you can't help but dance and move to the beat.

See it deh now your drinks a spill
You're dancing so hard that your drinks are spilling and making a mess.

You have some D.J. think dem shoot to kill
Some DJs are overly competitive and act as if they're trying to kill their competition.

'Cause dem spar wid, a couple thug youths weh will
These DJs are competing with some tough and violent people.

Wait till dem lickle chumpas, dem have draw nil
These people who are competing with the DJs will soon realize that they have no chance of winning.

Ah di same thug, ah climb through dem windowsill
The same violent people will break into their opponents' homes to intimidate them.

And anyhow you no pay di bill
Don't forget to pay your bills, or else you'll face the consequences.

Well, dem could a find you a sligoville
If you don't pay your bills, your debt collectors might find you in a small town like Sligoville.

You better mind how you use your talent and skill
Make sure to use your talents and skills wisely and responsibly.

Till you hear man a bruk down your burglar grill
Keep using your talents and skills honestly, or else someone might break into your home to steal from you.

Well, it's from baby pram n to Stroller dem
My music is enjoyed by people of all ages, from babies to adults.

We rock mics anywhere, we get a hold a dem
We're confident enough in our skills to perform anywhere and entertain the crowd.

Wid di Muffin looking over, we shoulder dem
With the Muffin (a type of gun) in our presence, we're able to intimidate anyone who opposes us.

Better read out all mi portfolio dem
Take a look at my accomplishments and what I've achieved over the years.

Well, it's roots and branches, sticks and stems
My music is based on the roots and branches of reggae music, with elements of different styles and influences.

A di Halfway Tree and it a murder dem
We come from Halfway Tree, and our music is overpowering and dominating the scene.

Ghetto youths, one fam, you never heard a dem
The underprivileged youth from the ghetto are coming together like one family, and you've never heard anything like them before.

Dangerous nightlife observer dem
We are dangerous when it comes to the nightlife scene, and we demand attention and respect.

So just bounce, bounce, bounce wit' me
Continue to dance and enjoy the music with me.

Big man big woman and pickney
Everyone is welcome to dance and have a good time, regardless of age or size.

Feel no pain when di music hit me
The music brings joy and pleasure to the listeners.

Find all a gyal weh fit me
I'm trying to find a girl who is compatible with me and my lifestyle.

Keeping a stage show and want the place fi done
We are hosting a stage show and want it to be a great success.

Wha you do call my management that walk wid 50 gun
Contact my management team who are well-prepared with security to handle any issues.

Wha mi do, nah goin' go pon stage until me get me funds
I won't perform until I receive my payment in full.

Wha mi sing, one Jr.Gog what a hefty sum
My performance as Jr. Gong is worth a large amount of money.

So just bounce, bounce, bounce
Continue dancing and jumping to the rhythm of the song.