Gentleman (⋆ as Tilmann Otto 1975 in Osnabrück, Germany) is a reggae musica… Read Full Bio ↴Gentleman (⋆ as Tilmann Otto 1975 in Osnabrück, Germany) is a reggae musican. Gentleman resides in Cologne, but sometimes names Jamaica as his home away from home. He became hooked on his brother’s reggae records and thus wanted to get to know Jamaica first-hand. He has been traveling to Jamaica regularly since he was 16, and the island has become a second home for him. Gentleman is also regarded as a popular reggae artist in Jamaica as well, which he regards as an honor, being a European.

In 1999, Gentleman released his first album Trodin on and in 2002, his 2nd longplayer Journey to Jah. His album Confidence climbed to number 1 on the German album charts in 2004.
2007: Another Intensity

His career began with the collaboration of the band Freundekreis which produced the song “Tabula Rasa.” After beginning his career as dancehall deejay , his music oriented to the classic form of the reggae, as it was between 1970 and 1985, with artists as Bob Marley, Max Romeo, Jacob Miller, Junior Murvin, Devon Irons, Burning Spear and Black Uhuru. He sings mainly in Jamaica Patois English. With songs like “Send A Prayer” Gentleman expresses his deep belief in God from an universal religious persepctive. His album Confidence climbed to number 1 on the German album charts in 2004.
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Gentleman is also an Indie(ish) band from Maryland. Members of The Summer We Went West, Dawn Treader, Monument, etc.

All That Yoy had
Gentleman Lyrics

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[Chorus]
If you did prepare fore those rainy days
You wouldn't be sweeped away by the storm
If you would listen what the wise man say
All that you had wouldn't be gone
If you would trust into the father
And find a few minutes to pray
Now life seems so much harder

I know jah would show you the way

Rise up and your heart it must be clean
But if you mingle ina corruption jah jah nuh let you in
I trust ina the highest supreme
Jah make i a pure as a stream
Never will i trade my love for vanity
Never will i be a victim of dem insanity
All i have is love for humanity
Come help me sing da song ya if you agree with mee

[Chorus]

Don't burn your bridges
Don't you ever turn back and close the door
Cause it just might be
That you want to use that same bridge once more
The sun sets in the west
Representing a new dawn
Continue do your best and life goes on and on

[Chorus]

Nuh go be no part of dem controversy
I know who i am and who i supposed to be
Moving on with jah jah and keep him close to me
Life over all means the mos to me
Together now-one ever now
We can make it through and any kind of weather
Forever now-life is the treasure now
So tell me what you prefer now

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "All That You Had" by Gentleman encourages listeners to prepare for difficult times in life by trusting in a higher power and being wise. The lyrics suggest that one can avoid being "swept away by the storm" if they listen to the advice of wise individuals and trust in a higher power. The song also emphasizes the importance of having a "clean" heart and avoiding "corruption" in order to gain access to the blessings of the higher power.

The chorus repeats the message that if one trusts in the father and prepares for difficult times, they will not lose everything they have. It suggests that taking the time to pray and seeking guidance from a higher power can make life easier. The verses emphasize the importance of maintaining love for humanity, avoiding controversy, and moving forward with a positive attitude.

The song's message of perseverance and trusting in a higher power in difficult times is a common theme in many reggae songs. It encourages listeners to trust in their faith and inner strength to overcome obstacles in life. The song's catchy chorus and upbeat rhythm make it a popular track for fans of reggae music.

Line by Line Meaning

If you did prepare fore those rainy days
If you had put aside resources for the inevitable difficult times

You wouldn't be swept away by the storm
You would not be overwhelmed by the challenges

If you would listen what the wise man say
If you would take heed of the advice from experienced individuals

All that you had wouldn't be gone
You would not have lost everything

If you would trust into the father
If you had faith in a higher being

And find a few minutes to pray
And set aside time for reflection and reverence

Now life seems so much harder
Currently, life is more challenging

I know jah would show you the way
I have faith that a higher power would guide you

Rise up and your heart it must be clean
Elevate yourself and ensure that you have a pure soul

But if you mingle ina corruption jah jah nuh let you in
However, if you engage in immoral practices, you will not be accepted by a higher power

I trust ina the highest supreme
I have faith in the ultimate divine authority

Jah make i a pure as a stream
A higher power purifies me as a clearwater stream

Never will i trade my love for vanity
I will never exchange my affection for material possessions

Never will i be a victim of dem insanity
I will never succumb to the illogical behavior of others

All i have is love for humanity
All that I possess is care for others

Come help me sing da song ya if you agree with mee
Join me in this hymn if you concur with my ideals

Don't burn your bridges
Do not permanently cut off ties

Don't you ever turn back and close the door
Never turn back and shut the entrance

Cause it just might be
Because it is possible

That you want to use that same bridge once more
That you may require the same connection again

The sun sets in the west
The sun descends in the western direction

Representing a new dawn
Symbolizing a fresh beginning

Continue do your best and life goes on and on
Persist in working diligently, and existence perseveres

Nuh go be no part of dem controversy
Do not entangle yourself in disputes

I know who i am and who i supposed to be
I have a strong sense of self-identity and purpose

Moving on with jah jah and keep him close to me
I am progressing ahead with guidance from a higher power

Life over all means the mos to me
Life above all has the most significance to me

Together now-one ever now
At present, unity is crucial

We can make it through and any kind of weather
We can endure any circumstance

Forever now-life is the treasure now
Life is the perpetual prize

So tell me what you prefer now
Therefore, what do you choose?

[Chorus]
Refrain identical to the earlier one

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DONALD DENNIS, BOBBY DIXON, PAUL CROSDALE, EVEROLD DWYER, DALTON BROWNE, TILMANN OTTO, WILBURN COLE

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