Riot
Damian Marley & Sean Paul Lyrics

Well a we say "give me the light' and "buss a bottle of Mo"
We greet the crowd with our signature phrases and open a bottle of champagne

And a welcome people to Jamrock each and every stage show
We are inviting everyone to be a part of our music and culture at every performance in Jamaica

Try fi overlook we dem time deh, cant do it now
People used to ignore us, but that won't work anymore - we are too good to be overlooked

The only sound is crickets, critics cant speak now
The only noise is coming from nature; our critics don't have anything to say against us anymore

I man si di enemies a rise, ain't no surprise
I can see my enemies trying to attack me, but it's not surprising

Mi give bad man a blaze and a laugh
I am fearless and bold, challenging any bad person who tries to come at me

Dem a look fi my demise wid dem lies dem a work dem witchcraft
They are trying to plot against me with their lies and witchcraft, hoping for my downfall

Pon elected and protected by the chief of staff
They are being supported and protected by those in power

So make dem get feisty dem face will face my Clarks
If they want to try and take me down, they will have to go through my strength and confidence in myself

I see di enemies a rise and don't surprise If dem line out inna chalk
I am aware of my enemies growing in numbers and it's not a shock if they end up dead

If dem love dem life, dem watch how dem move, and mine how dem a talk
If they care about their own lives, they will be careful about their actions and words

When the lion dem wake and roar, that mean seh no dog no bark
When our power is demonstrated and we roar like lions, no one will dare to challenge us

If a supn dem a prove, then a supn dem a lose when man a get dark
If they want to prove something and take action against me, they will end up losing everything in the end

P p p plaque up inna mi head Ah ignite up inna mi thoughts
I have a lot on my mind and my thoughts are on fire

So don't be fooling yourself and think a yuh alone smart
Don't be arrogant and think that you are the only smart one around

Di profit tell you seh provoke the youths not to wrath
The prophet advises us to not anger the younger generation

Deal wid di youth dem right or else a Riot going start
If we don't treat the young people with respect and kindness, they will rebel and create chaos

When di lion dem a sleep, do no wake them up back
If we have power and control, don't try to disturb us and cause trouble

Mi sorry fi di sheep, leopard and di bullfrog
I feel sorry for the weak and powerless

When di peace it a keep, do no get wi head hot
When things are peaceful, don't get too excited and let your ego take over

A Riot going start, a Riot going start
There will be chaos and rebellion if we don't treat people right

Gong Zilla, Sean paul, colder than a cold sore
We are strong and tough, like cold sores that are hard to get rid of

No flaw, so sharp, wanted like a outlaw
We are perfect and sharp, and people desire us like they do outlaws

Dread Locks, Mohawk, gyal no meck di road block!
Our unique hair and style cannot be stopped by anyone, especially not women

Well a who dem Sean and which part dem come from a pose up like a wall?
Who are these people that Sean is with, acting tough and blocking our way?

Mi no kno you kno Gong, definite dem wrong, mi no trust dem none at all
I don't know them, and since they are with Gong, they are definitely bad news and I don't trust them

Obviously the only outcome is that them bout fi fall
The only thing that will happen is that they will fail and be defeated

If dem diss we, dem wake up and see, dem life done that is all
If they disrespect us, they will regret it and it will be the end of them

Because no bwoy, no guy no fi a have man name a call
No one should be calling anyone else a 'man', insinuating that they are weak and undesirable

No day, no time mi no accept no common assault
I won't tolerate any disrespect or aggression directed towards me

Naw watch no face man a living Juggernaut
I am a force to be reckoned with and won't back down in any situation

Man a no Bugs Bunny, Man a no Disney nor Walt
We are not childish or entertaining like cartoon characters created by Disney or Warner Bros