Wanted
Damian Marley Lyrics

Things just ain’t the same for gangstas
The situation has changed and become more difficult for people involved in criminal activities

Most of di don dem deh inna handcuffs
Many of the leaders of criminal organizations are currently in prison

And most of di youth dem a all turn dancers
Many young people have given up a life of crime and turned to dancing instead

Policeman weh shoot you, a leave you unconscious
If a policeman shoots you, they will leave you seriously injured or unconscious

Garrisons been losing sponsor
The government has stopped providing financial support to the underprivileged areas

Cah most politician flake out like dandruff
Because most politicians are unreliable and inconsistent

Now court indictment a spread like cancers
Now there are increasing numbers of criminal charges being brought to court

And even the baby a tun inna monster
Even young children are becoming monsters due to their surroundings

Road hot, Kingfish do want answers
The situation on the streets is dangerous, and law enforcement is demanding answers

Rollin up in unmarked kingfish and lancers
The police are patrolling in unmarked cars and armed vehicles

A patrol increase due to circumstances
There is an increased police presence due to the current circumstances

This year mi hear di man a not keep champions
This year, I hear that the man is unable to maintain his status as a champion

Don′t trust even your close companions
It is not safe to trust even those who are closest to you

Mi heard of armagideon deep like canyons
I have heard of the deep conflicts and struggles that are occurring

So all the criminals at large
Therefore, all the criminals who remain free

Or criminal weh large
Or the powerful criminal individuals

Ah rob di country blind and di corruption camouflage
They are stealing from the country and hiding their corrupt actions

And if the streets could eva talk
If the streets could speak

What's really going on
They would reveal the truth about what is happening

Whole heap a people would be wanted
Many people would be accused and pursued by authorities

Things just ain′t the same for hustlers
The situation has become more difficult for those trying to make a living through illegal means

Informers and busters living amongst us
There are informants and betrayers living within our community

Now every man face deh pon posters
Now, wanted posters with the faces of criminals are everywhere

Cyan trust people who are the closest
It is not safe to trust even those who are closest to you

Hey squaddy you′ve been losing focus
Hey police officer, you have been losing your sense of purpose

To protect and serve cah you more provoke us
You are supposed to protect and serve, but instead you are inciting us

You lock off the dance when you should support us
You shut down the parties when you should be supporting us

Reggae entrepreneur dancehall promoters
Entrepreneurs and promoters in the reggae and dancehall industry

Things happen for the strangest reasons
Strange and unexpected events are occurring

Most of the artist cyan get Visas
Most artists are unable to obtain visas to travel abroad

And now time tuffa dan Tamarind season
The current times are more challenging than ever before

Dem nah reap nuh corna and di fowl waan feeding
They are not benefiting and the common people are suffering

The whole country a strap you blame us
The entire country is experiencing violence, and they blame us

Now that the violence get outrageous
Now that the level of violence has become extreme

For minimum wages some young teenagers
Some young teenagers are resorting to violence due to their low wages

Cyar 12 gauges and waan be famous
They cannot afford firearms, but they want to become famous for their violent actions

Don't do a politician favours
Do not do any favors for politicians

They comin all size colour, shapes and flavours
Politicians come in different sizes, races, shapes, and styles

And dem introduce to violent behaviours
They introduce people to violent behaviors

And push come to shove not even dem can save us
When things get tough, even politicians cannot save us

Watch di outcome how all these capers
Watch and see the consequences of these criminal activities

Dem sell more pages in more newspapers
Newspapers sell more copies when they feature stories about crime

You read dem and burn dem dem turn to vipers
You read about these stories and become angry, causing them to become more dangerous

Meanwhile di youths dem locked in cages
Meanwhile, young people are being imprisoned