Stephen McGregor has been rightfully defined in the media as a musical geni… Read Full Bio ↴Stephen McGregor has been rightfully defined in the media as a musical genius, and indeed those terms are no exaggeration. Stephen, at only 16 years old is one of Jamaicas best producers. A son of Freddie McGregor, Stephen was exposed to music since he was born and almost lives in the Big Ship studio, the McGregors home studio where he has built over 500 riddims over the years. Since his days at the Vaz Prep School, Stephen started writing his own material after school. He wrote his first song School Done Rule, a song about importance of staying in school, at the age of five and it enjoyed airplay, locally as well as abroad in 1995. Since Vaz prep write own material after school At the young age of ten, the talented Stephen played already five instruments, including the piano, violin, drums, bass, guitar, which provides him with the basis for much of his work. His in depth knowledge and deep understanding and feeling for music puts him way ahead of many others in the biz. In addition he also has the experience of travelling and performing all over the globe with his family. Stephen has performed in the USA, Canada, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean and knows the different tastes and preferences of music that people have in the world. Stephen is now a past student of the Ardenne High School, where he played in the school band, Stephen has moved behind the scenes, as a producer, leaving his brother Chino to be the performer. Stephen has the steering wheel of the Big Ship in his grip and he works hard alongside his brother Daniel aka Chino to manifest their visions and to ensure that the Ship is sailing with full blown sails into the future. Since taking over the rudder in 2005, when he produced the well known Cartoon Riddim-, Stephen is making more and more waves as a producer. His latest projects, which show Stephens versatility and talent, include the Redbull&Guiness, 12 Gauge Stick Up Breaking News Ghetto Whiskey among many others. Stephen McGregors enormous musical talent will indeed make him soar to higher heights and we will hear a lot of great music from him and the Big Ship Camp.

Pray
Di Genius Lyrics

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Heavenly father
Yow a him know everything
So him a guide mi
Bring mi to the words mi sing
Now a bag a people deh out deh
Wa a duel in a di evil deh out deh
Father god from steven deh out deh

Reason deh out deh

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That's why a pray me pray
Yow a pray me pray
Almighty guide a protect and bless me everyday

Yow a pray me pray
Big ship pray we pray

(2)
Fi di youth dem wa so caught an easily carry away
That's why this right road mi stay pon
An mi just pree revelation
So a Jah mi seh when some bwoy a call dem self demon an Satan
Long time mi a cut off evil people
So mi an dem no have no relation
Mi come fi warn every nation
Mi no waan see no famine or starvation

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(3)
Nuff a dem naw go like mi true dem seh devil an a jah mi say
People don't meck di devil dem trick unu
Tell yuh lies that dem with unu
Lickle from this judgment time
When jah jah rally back pon the earth an whip unu
This world should open their eyes
Ma people read between the lines
Dem thing yah naw go televise but the devil is working in descize

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Overall Meaning

The song "Pray" by Di Genius is a reggae song that highlights the power of prayer and the role of God in someone's life. The singer acknowledges that God knows everything and guides him through every step of his life. He prays for God's protection and blessings every day, confident that God will be his guide throughout his life.

The lyrics also talk about the challenges that people face every day. The singer observes that there are a lot of people engaging in evil activities out there, leading to violence and destruction. He mentions that he is on the right path and is only focused on receiving revelations from God. He also advises the youths not to be carried away by evil deeds but to focus on leading a righteous life.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the power of prayer, and the singer calls on everyone to pray as it is the only way to communicate with God. He believes that prayer has the power to change things and protect people from evil. The song ends by warning people about the tricks of the devil and urging them to be vigilant and read between the lines.

Line by Line Meaning

Heavenly father
Addressing God as his father in heaven.

Yow a him know everything
Acknowledging that God knows everything.

So him a guide mi
Seeking guidance from God.

Bring mi to the words mi sing
Asking God to help him with his music.

Now a bag a people deh out deh
Talking about the number of people out there.

Wa a duel in a di evil deh out deh
Acknowledging the existence of evil in the world.

Father god from steven deh out deh
Naming his location and asking God for protection.

Reason deh out deh
Talking about people who are thinking.

That's why a pray me pray
Explaining why he prays.

Yow a pray me pray
Repeating that he prays.

Almighty guide a protect and bless me everyday
Asking God to guide, protect, and bless him every day.

Big ship pray we pray
Asking people to pray along with him.

Fi di youth dem wa so caught an easily carry away
Talking about young people who are easily influenced.

That's why this right road mi stay pon
Explaining why he stays on the right path.

An mi just pree revelation
Meditating on the revelations he has received.

So a Jah mi seh when some bwoy a call dem self demon an Satan
Referencing people who associate with demons and Satan.

Long time mi a cut off evil people
Stating that he has been avoiding evil people for a long time.

So mi an dem no have no relation
Saying that he has nothing to do with evil people.

Mi come fi warn every nation
Declaring that he has come to warn every nation.

Mi no waan see no famine or starvation
Expressing his desire to see an end to famine and starvation.

Nuff a dem naw go like mi true dem seh devil an a jah mi say
Saying that some people will not like him because he associates with God and not the devil.

People don't meck di devil dem trick unu
Warning people not to be tricked by the devil.

Tell yuh lies that dem with unu
Saying that the devil will lie to people and claim to be on their side.

Lickle from this judgment time
Talking about the time of judgment.

When jah jah rally back pon the earth an whip unu
Talking about the second coming of Jesus to punish wrongdoers.

This world should open their eyes
Encouraging people to open their eyes to the truth.

Ma people read between the lines
Urging people to look beyond the surface.

Dem thing yah naw go televise but the devil is working in descize
Saying that the truth won't be shown on TV and that the devil is hiding in plain sight.

Writer(s): MCGREGOR STEPHEN DAVID

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