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.
Another Drama
Gentleman Lyrics
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Rifle in the street tear gas and marihuana
And now you want left the corner
And now me know how you a gwaan like you alone did born ya
Don't you think it's time the table turn around
A million voices echoing the same sound
Now we deh ya to tear this place down
What's lost surely can be found
Turn around
I hear the trouble from a distance
Louder than a thunder sound turn around
Turn around
You nuh see the people need assistance
Standing on a shaky ground
Who stop the guns from firing
Come over the madness and the sadness
Find something inspiring
Come let us reach out for the higher thing
With the hands and the hearts whole body perspiring
From your system we retiring
Because a weakness and confusion is what dem keep hiring
Now we fi jump through the fire ring
Then you will find everything that you have been desiring
So me a talk to the gathering
Now is the time fi go stop dem tongues from flattering
Dem keep talking and chattering
Like the rain 'pon the roof keep battering
Turn around
I hear the trouble from a distance
Louder than a thunder sound turn around
Turn around
You nuh see the people need assistance
Standing on a shaky ground
We live life of bittersweet and deep emotion
Caught up in virtual reality slow motion
What does it take for you to find a resolution
What does it take for you to see this illusion
The life we live you know require nuff devotion
Don't be foolish and throw water in the ocean
The mission broad and everyone must do him portion
'Cause when you do Jah work you get promotion
Turn around
I hear the trouble from a distance
Louder than a thunder sound turn around
Turn around
You nuh see the people need assistance
Standing on a shaky ground
The song "Another Drama" by Gentleman is a cry of frustration against the daily violence, chaos and confusion in the world, driven mostly by politics and personal egos. The opening verse, "Look how you cause another drama, rifle in the street tear gas and marihuana", is a clear indication of the violence that is so rampant in the world - the sound of gunshots and the tear gas. The plaintive cry, "Don't you think it's time the table turns around, a million voices echoing the same sound", suggests that it is imperative for all to come together in order for a change to happen.
Gentleman implores that it is time to step up and help those in need, "Who stop the guns from firing, come over the madness and the sadness, find something inspiring, come let us reach out for the higher thing". The lyrics are a call to action and an invitation for all to participate in making the world a better place. Gentleman makes it clear that everyone has a part to play in this by saying, "The mission broad and everyone must do him portion, 'cause when you do Jah work you get promotion.
Overall, the lyrics of "Another Drama" encourage people to step up, unite, and work jointly towards building a better world and finding solutions to challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Look how you cause another drama
Take a look at the chaos and unrest you have brought about
Rifle in the street tear gas and marihuana
There is violence and drug usage on the streets
And now you want left the corner
You want to leave the chaos you created behind
And now me know how you a gwaan like you alone did born ya
Your actions make it seem like you think you are the only one who matters
Don't you think it's time the table turn around
Isn't it time for a change in power dynamics
A million voices echoing the same sound
Many people are calling for change
Now we deh ya to tear this place down
We are here to bring about change and dismantle the current system
What's lost surely can be found
We can find what we have lost through change and rebuilding
Turn around
Pay attention to what is happening
I hear the trouble from a distance
I can sense the unrest from afar
Louder than a thunder sound turn around
The noise and chaos is impossible to ignore
You nuh see the people need assistance
Don't you see that people require help and support
Standing on a shaky ground
The situation is unstable and uncertain
Who stop the guns from firing
Who will put an end to the violence
Come over the madness and the sadness
Escape the chaos and depression
Find something inspiring
Look for something uplifting
Come let us reach out for the higher thing
We should strive for something better
With the hands and the hearts whole body perspiring
We must work hard and passionately for change
From your system we retiring
We are leaving the corrupt and oppressive system behind
Because a weakness and confusion is what dem keep hiring
The system is built on hiring people who are incompetent and confused
Now we fi jump through the fire ring
We must face challenges and obstacles to bring about change
Then you will find everything that you have been desiring
Once change is achieved, desires can be fulfilled
So me a talk to the gathering
I am speaking to those who have come together for change
Now is the time fi go stop dem tongues from flattering
We must put an end to those who speak falsely
Dem keep talking and chattering
They keep saying meaningless things
Like the rain 'pon the roof keep battering
Like rain hitting a roof, their words continue on endlessly
We live life of bittersweet and deep emotion
Life is a mix of happiness and sadness
Caught up in virtual reality slow motion
We are trapped in a slow-moving, fake world
What does it take for you to find a resolution
What is needed to find a solution
What does it take for you to see this illusion
What is needed for you to see through the deception
The life we live you know require nuff devotion
The life we live demands a lot of hard work and dedication
Don't be foolish and throw water in the ocean
Don't waste your efforts and resources on futile actions
The mission broad and everyone must do him portion
The goal is far-reaching and everyone must contribute
'Cause when you do Jah work you get promotion
When you do good work, you will be rewarded
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OTTO TILMANN, GIUSEPPE FLASH COPPOLA, BALFOUR BAILEY
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