Kingston 12
Damian Marley Lyrics

And I just like to say
The singer is introducing the song and expressing his desire to address the youths.

Big up all the youths, yu know
The singer wishes to acknowledge and show respect to all the young people out there.

Youths like this and youths like that
The singer is emphasizing that he is recognizing all kinds of young people, regardless of their background or character.

One good thing about music
The artist believes that music has a beneficial factor.

When it hits you feel no pain
The artist thinks that music has a power to distract and relieve one's pain.

Well, hit me with music
The singer wants more music to make him feel better.

Hit me with music right now
The singer wants music immediately to distract him from pain.

Brutalize with music now
The artist uses hyperbole to express that he needs music to be intense and aggressive to provide relief.

It's Trench Town rock
The song is about the vibe of Trench Town, a neighborhood in Kingston known for its musical and cultural roots.

Grooving in Kingston 12
The artist is enjoying the music and atmosphere in the area of Kingston 12.

No want you fi ga lang so
The singer does not want anyone to act cold or pretentious towards him.

You want come cold I up
The artist does not want anyone to be unfriendly towards him.

But you can't come cold I up
The singer does not permit anyone attempting to be harsh or unfriendly with him.

There is a lot of goodie goodie down in a Kingston 12
There are many positive things and aspects to be found in Kingston 12.

Don't be no, don't be no little stock on the shelf
The singer advises to not be passive and unremarkable in life.

Do unto you breda like you do to yu self
Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself, it will come back to you.

Good healthy body value more than wealth
Having good health is more important than material wealth.

So big up all the massive in Kingston 12
The singer wants to recognize and acknowledge all the people and personalities who contribute to the good vibes of Kingston 12.

Dem nuh want no lickie lickie in Kingston 12
The people in Kingston 12 do not want fake and insincere behavior.

Dem nuh want no none progressive in Kingston 12
The people in Kingston 12 do not want anyone who is not willing to progress and grow.

Dem nuh want no lazy body in Kingston 12
The people in Kingston 12 do not want anyone who is lazy and unwilling to work.

A chapter a day keep the devil away
The artist believes that reading and reflecting on one chapter of the Bible per day will keep negativity and temptation at bay.

So read your Bible go down on your knees and pray
The singer encourages the listener to read the Bible and pray regularly as part of a healthy and wholesome life.

Ask GOD Almighty guide you day by day
The artist suggests to look up to God for guidance in life.

Go down in di ghetto and hear what the people a say
The singer advises to listen to what the people in the ghetto have to say as they often have important things to communicate.

We're grooving in Kingston 12
The singer and those around him are enjoying the music and vibe in Kingston 12, and wish to continue the good time.