Gentleman (⋆ as Tilmann Otto 1975 in Osnabrück, Germany) is a reggae musican.… 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.

Different Places
Gentleman Lyrics

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I was seeking now I find, yeah
Mankind!

It's not about class, colour or races
Let's get around and see different places yeah
Put a smile on those distant faces
Wipe away your sorrow with no traces

This is not about class, colour or races
Let's get around and see different places yeah
Put a smile on those distant faces
Wipe away your sorrow with no traces

Joy, boy, let your soul a vibes
Let your voices be heard and make a joyful noise
Joy, boy, full time nuh realize
The truth havi be told to recognize
You nuh see that we a step ina di footsteps of Jah Jah
Hear the "Eden" a talking but dem just can't bother
But step by step nuh so we climb up the ladder
We choose and rights we help another

It's not about class, colour or races
Let's get around and see different places yeah
Put a smile on those distant faces
Wipe away your sorrow with no traces

This is not about class, colour or races
Let's get around and see different places yeah
Put a smile on those desolate faces
Wipe away your sorrow with no traces

Obedience and courage to a higher purpose in life
Conscious of the knowledge
That exists in a the words of the wise
Silence and devotion must we learn
For the one missconnection that we earn
The players of the faithful concern
That the tide it might be turn

It's not about class, colour or races
Let's get around and see different places yeah
Put a smile on those distant faces
Wipe away your sorrow with no traces

This is not about class, colour or races
Let's get around and see different places yeah
Put a smile on those desolate faces
Wipe away your sorrow with no traces

I nuh really matter if your cons are pros
And I nuh really matter if your friends are foes
To be yourself in a "the ideal" so life goes
Righteousness man havi come first

It's not about class, colour or races
Let's get around and see different places yeah
Put a smile on those distant faces
Wipe away your sorrow with no traces

Joy, boy, let your soul a vibes
Let your voices be heard and make a joyful noise
Joy, boy, full time nuh realize
The truth havi be told to recognize
You nuh see that we a step ina di footsteps of Jah Jah
Hear the "Eden" a talking but dem just can't bother
But step by step nuh so we climb up the ladder
We choose and rights we help another

It's not about class, colour or races
Let's get around and see different places yeah
Put a smile on those distant faces
Wipe away your sorrow with no traces

This is not about class, colour or races
Let's get around and see different places yeah

Put a smile on those desolate faces
Wipe away your sorrow with no traces

Overall Meaning

The song "Different Places" by Gentleman is about breaking down barriers that divide people based on their race, class or colour by travelling to different places with an open mind and spreading happiness. The song encourages people to see beyond differences and connect with others who are different from themselves. The lyrics urge listeners to put aside their sorrows, wipe away the negative judgement and division and spread joy everywhere they go, regardless of the social status, race or ethnicity of the people around them.

Gentleman sings "Obedience and courage to a higher purpose in life, Conscious of the knowledge, That exists in a the words of the wise". This line suggests that knowledge can be gained through the wisdom of others and by recognizing the similarities between people. He also suggests that people should aspire to live a purposeful life and be obedient and courageous in the face of challenges. The song encourages people to recognize that they all share a common purpose in life, regardless of their backgrounds.

Overall, "Different Places" is a song that emphasizes the need for unity in a world that often divides people based on their race or social status. Gentleman encourages people to travel to different places and to connect with others they meet in a positive way, spreading joy and happiness wherever they go.

Line by Line Meaning

I was seeking now I find, yeah
I have found what I was looking for

Mankind!
Humanity is what matters

It's not about class, colour or races
The focus is not on social status, skin color or ethnicity

Let's get around and see different places yeah
Let's travel and experience diverse cultures

Put a smile on those distant faces
Bringing happiness to people far away

Wipe away your sorrow with no traces
Helping people forget their troubles

Joy, boy, let your soul a vibes
Feel and spread positive energy

Let your voices be heard and make a joyful noise
Express your beliefs and share your happiness

Full time nuh realize
We often fail to recognize

The truth havi be told to recognize
The importance of recognizing the truth

You nuh see that we a step ina di footsteps of Jah Jah
We are following a divine path

Hear the "Eden" a talking but dem just can't bother
Some people fail to listen to the message of peace

But step by step nuh so we climb up the ladder
Slowly but surely, we are progressing

We choose and rights we help another
By making good choices, we can help others

Obedience and courage to a higher purpose in life
We must be brave and follow our calling

Conscious of the knowledge
Being aware of the information available to us

That exists in a the words of the wise
The wisdom of others is invaluable

Silence and devotion must we learn
We must learn to be quiet and dedicated

For the one missconnection that we earn
To avoid misunderstandings that can arise

The players of the faithful concern
Those who are committed to their faith

That the tide it might be turn
Hope for a positive change

I nuh really matter if your cons are pros
It doesn't matter if you have flaws

And I nuh really matter if your friends are foes
Even if your friends turn against you

To be yourself in a "the ideal" so life goes
Being true to yourself is the best way to live

Righteousness man havi come first
Being morally right is the priority

Put a smile on those desolate faces
Bring happiness to people who are alone and isolated

Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TILMANN OTTO, EVEROLD DWYER, BALFOUR CONSTANTINE BAILEY, BORIS ANTHONY SILVERA, ANTHONY DONAVAN SENIOR, EVEROLD ANTHONY DWYER, ANTHONY SENIOR, BORIS SILVERA

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