Living It Up
Damian Marley Lyrics

But have you made it out
Have you been able to escape the hardship and poverty of the ghetto?

Out of the ghetto?
Have you left and found a better life outside of the ghetto?

Believe in your dreams
Have faith in your aspirations and goals.

Believe you and me, don't let go
Believe in yourself and in me, hold on to your dreams and don't give up.

We're living it up
We're enjoying life to the fullest.

We're having a good time baby
We're having fun and enjoying life.

I was born uptown of the ghetto dream
I grew up in a poor neighborhood but had a dream of a better life.

Now ain't life crazy?
Isn't it ironic how unpredictable life can be?

Daddy made it out
My father was able to leave the ghetto and find a better life for himself and his family.

Having a good time baby
We're having fun and enjoying the present moment.

Now don't be lazy
Don't be idle or unmotivated, work hard to achieve your goals.

Trenchtown have a grandson
I am the grandson of Trenchtown, a well-known ghetto in Jamaica.

Growin' up to be somebody
I am determined to succeed and become someone important.

Gong to the zilly
I have a unique style and flow that stands out.

Yo me flow phenomenally
My musical talent and ability is exceptional.

I am the kind of thing that doesn't happen normally
I am unique and extraordinary.

I'm a one in a zillion
I am one of a kind.

Yo dawg, if you want some
Hey friend, if you want to live a better life like me,

Good life finally
Achieve success and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Perhaps change your night time hobby
Consider changing your illegal or harmful activities and focus on positive pursuits.

Come out of the old crime lobby
Leave behind your criminal past and seek a better future.

And benefit from your wisdom
Use the lessons you have learned in life to improve yourself and succeed.

Me ah gwan livin' top life is better than great
I am living a great life and it's better than I could have imagined.

Every other day we buy a dozen dub plate
We buy lots of music tracks to listen and dance to.

Put in our hustle, we nuh sit down and wait
We work hard to achieve our goals, we don't wait for success to come to us.

Nuff ah pull no muscle, no it's never too late
Don't worry, you won't strain yourself, and it's never too late to achieve your dreams.

Dey gwan celebrate in a rich people place
They are partying and celebrating in an upscale location.

Ya likkle rastaman from Trenchtown find di gate
I, a small Rastafarian from Trenchtown, have succeeded and found the way to a better life.

With food in our bled and drinks in our crate
We have plenty to eat and drink.

We sing till da neighbour dem wake
We sing and party so loud that our neighbors can hear us.

Uptown Jamaica born an' raised
I was born and raised in Jamaica, but not in the ghetto - I come from an upscale neighborhood.

On the playground is where I spent most of my days
I spent a lot of time playing and having fun during my childhood.

Burning babilonio and dem dirty ways
I reject the corrupt and immoral ways of Babylon (i.e. the oppressive establishment).

While watchin' all the rich kids goin' astray
I observe how many wealthy people are lost and troubled despite their privilege.

Big city life Kingston, an Mo Bay
I am familiar with the busy city life in both Kingston and Montego Bay.

And if you think me sell out
If you accuse me of betraying my roots or my people by pursuing success,

Tell dem ain't no way
I assure you that's not the case, I am still loyal to my community and my culture.

Trenchtown to Rema
These are neighborhoods in Jamaica that are typically associated with poverty and hardship.

Riverton, South side to jungle
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Sherlock, Gyaden to Spanglas
These are areas in Jamaica with a reputation for violence and crime.

The inland, Three Mile to Bactu
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Portmore, sea view, Spanish Town
These are places in Jamaica with a more middle-class or affluent population.

Nine Mile, downstown to Flankers
These are more neighborhoods in Jamaica with different social and economic conditions.

Falmouth, Westside, Orange Hill
These are other areas in Jamaica with varying conditions of wealth and poverty.