He started out in the mid-1980s deejaying on various sound systems and even recording the occasional track under the moniker "Little Bimbo". By the first part of the 90s, his locks had grown out and he went from deejay to singer, changing his name to Garnett Silk.
Silk was born Garnett Daymon Smith (2 April, 1966) in the Brumalia district of Mandeville, Jamaica. He was taken under the wing of Rasta deejay Tony Rebel and introduced to Sugar Minott's Youthman Promotion sound system, which had a hand in recruiting many young acts who later became international stars.
Along with Rebel, Silk reintroduced Rastafarianism into a dancehall scene which by 1992 had become nearly overwrought with X-rated and violent lyrics. He burst on the scene recording many hit tunes and albums, including "Nothing Can Divide Us", "It's Growing" and "100% Silk".
Tragically a fire at his mother's house on 9 December 1994 killed both Garnett and his mother (with Garnett first escaping then giving up his own life trying to save his mother's). The Jamaican reggae scene was shocked by his death and it is a testament to his talent and his amazing voice that his music is still selling worldwide today, possibly stronger now than it did before his untimely demise.
With Your Mercy
Garnett Silk Lyrics
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While I pray for my blessings to rise (Woh-woh)
Listen
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Have a lot an still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Man shall not live
By bread alone (and I know)
But by the words
That proceeding from Jah, Jah
Man shall not live
By bread alone (and I know)
But by the words
That proceeding from Jah, Jah
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Never
Leave us
Alone
Cant you see the way is dark
And we cant make it on our own
I'm kind of happy but till morning
They're looking on but not seeing
They're born with sight and lacking vision
Oh Lord, how I pray for their salvation
Belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an still wanting
Jah without we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Cant you see
Its Jah we need
And without him
We can't succeed
He's my friend
In times of need
Thank you, Jah
'Cause you revealed
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Man shall not live
By bread alone (and I know)
But by the words
That proceeding from Jah, Jah
Man shall not live
By bread alone (I know)
But by the words
That proceeding from Jah, Jah
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
The song "With Your Mercy" by Garnett Silk is a heartfelt reggae tune about the emptiness that one can experience without the presence of God in their life. Through the repeated phrase "Dem belly full but they're starving, have a lot and still wanting", Silk conveys the idea that material wealth does not necessarily equate to true fulfillment. Instead, he seeks to fill the void in his life with Jah's mercy, invoking the biblical phrase "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by the words that proceeding from Jah". He asks for the Lord's guidance in times of darkness and expresses his gratitude for the revelation of Jah's presence in his life.
Additionally, Silk highlights the struggles of those around him who are also searching for meaning in their lives. He sees that despite having sight, they lack vision and he prays for their salvation. Through this song, Silk shows his belief that true satisfaction can only be achieved through a relationship with God, using his smooth voice and heartfelt lyrics to convey this message.
Line by Line Meaning
Dem belly full but they're starving
People have everything, yet they still feel empty
Have a lot an still wanting
People are always yearning for more, despite having plenty
Jah without you we're empty
Without God, people feel incomplete, with an unfillable void
Fill us up with your mercy
Prayer for God to fill people's souls with his mercy and grace
Man shall not live
Human beings cannot survive
By bread alone (and I know)
By merely eating and acquiring physical material possessions is not enough for survival, and the singer understands this truth
But by the words
Survival and true meaning in life comes from
That proceeding from Jah, Jah
The teachings and guidance from God
Never
Always
Leave us
Abandon or forsake us
Alone
Without God's presence or support
Cant you see the way is dark
The artist asks God to understand their suffering and struggles
And we cant make it on our own
Human beings cannot overcome difficulties without God's help and support
I'm kind of happy but till morning
The singer has fleeting happiness, but it will not last
They're looking on but not seeing
People are physically present, but emotionally and spiritually disconnected
They're born with sight and lacking vision
People have the physical ability to see but are blind to deeper truths and understanding
Oh Lord, how I pray for their salvation
The artist is beseeching God to help non-believers find salvation in their life
Cant you see
The singer implores God to understand their struggles
Its Jah we need
God's presence and guidance are what people need in life
And without him
Without God's support and guidance
We can't succeed
Success and fulfillment cannot be achieved without God
He's my friend
God is a close companion and confidant
In times of need
God is always present and supportive in times of trouble
Thank you, Jah
Gratitude to God
'Cause you revealed
God revealed truths and guidance to the singer
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ROCHESTER, SMITH
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Let Jah be Praised
While I pray for my blessings to rise (woh-woh)
Listen
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an' still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an' still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Man shall not live
By bread alone (and I know)
But by the words
That proceeding from Jah, Jah
Man shall not live
By bread alone (and I know)
But by the words
That proceeding from Jah, Jah
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an' still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Never, leave us, alone
Can't you see the way is dark
And we can't make it on our own
I'm kind of happy but till morning
They're looking on but not seeing
They're born with sight and lacking vision
Oh Lord, how I pray for their salvation
Belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an' still wanting
Jah without we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an' still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Can't you see
It's Jah we need
And without him
We can't succeed
He's my friend
In times of need
Thank you, Jah
'Cause you revealed
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an' still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an' still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Man shall not live
By bread alone (and I know)
But by the words
That proceeding from Jah, Jah
Man shall not live
By bread alone (I know)
But by the words
That proceeding from Jah, Jah
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an' still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
Dem belly full but they're starving
Have a lot an' still wanting
Jah without you we're empty
Fill us up with your mercy
April 2020 amidst all the chaos this is a powerful vibe!
@TheKmacback1
When I was young my uncle played all these songs for me. Now I'm older and I now understand how powerful these words are. Thank you. I'm going to give my life to jah
@daphamusjenkins1939
real thing
@majormediaproductions
kadeem marks
Yessir Jesus Christ King of Kings
👍👍😆
@boogiesmith8091
truth!!! mines too. Unfortunately he's gone now, but these positive lyrics was the best gifts he has ever given to me.
@kimkimmy5458
kadeem marks connect with what your saying mon true thing cause my uncle did the same
@kelvingillett5331
kadeem marks bless bless bless three means Trinity you are now anointed holy Immanuel I jah ras tafari
@terrellbrathwaite5689
This is not music....its Medicine ....AMPLIFY THIS TO THE WORLD
@asialakahar5920
Terrell Brathwaite
You've described this so beautifully and accurate!
#Medicine
@deetrill7418
Terrell Brathwaite that's true this song in great I'm 50% jamaican
@jerronalleyne8847
Terrell Brathwaite