Fire ago bun dem
Gentleman Lyrics


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a just the fire a go bun dem poop
a just the fire a go dun dem
a just the fire a go bun dem
blaze dem jah purge dem ya
a just the fire a go bun dem
a just the fire a go dun dem
a just the fire a go bun dem
blaze up the fire make it blaze

me bun the fire from a distance
bun out dem fourty-fives and all dem sixpants
you get caught in the flame but we nuh response
babylon a war but we puttin' up resistance
jah give we life
and still none a dem a give thanks
we show dem the light
and dem nuh see it, dem must a esblank
we see so many people dead so who's the next one
a just pollution we come ya so fi step pon

a just the fire a go bun dem
a just the fire a go dun dem
a just the fire a go bun dem
blaze dem jah purge dem ya
a just the fire a go bun dem
a just the fire a go dun dem




a just the fire a go bun dem
blaze up the fire make it blaze

Overall Meaning

The song "Fire Ago Bun Dem" by Gentleman expresses his dissatisfaction towards the Babylonian system (a term used to refer oppressors). The fire is a metaphor for resistance and uprising against the system. The repetition of the phrase "a just the fire a go bun dem" emphasizes the anger of the people towards the Babylonian system. The second verse highlights the struggles and the sacrifices made by the people to fight against the system. The line "we show dem the light and dem nuh see it" portrays the ignorance of the system towards the people's struggle. The song aims to encourage people to unite and fight against the system that continues to oppress them.


Overall, "Fire Ago Bun Dem" is a powerful message advocating for freedom and justice. It is a call for people to stand up and fight against oppression, with the fire symbolizing the passion and resistance necessary to bring about change.


Line by Line Meaning

a just the fire a go bun dem poop
The fire will consume them completely.


a just the fire a go dun dem
Their fate is sealed, as the fire will destroy them.


a just the fire a go bun dem
Their actions will lead to their own downfall, as the fire will burn them.


blaze dem jah purge dem ya
May Jah's fire destroy them completely.


a just the fire a go bun dem
Nothing can stop the fire from destroying them completely.


a just the fire a go dun dem
Their end is near, as the fire will finish them off.


a just the fire a go bun dem
Their own actions will lead to their destruction, as the fire will consume them.


blaze up the fire make it blaze
Let the fire rage on and consume everything in its path.


me bun the fire from a distance
I can control the fire from afar and direct it towards my enemies.


bun out dem fourty-fives and all dem sixpants
I will destroy all of their weapons and ammunition.


you get caught in the flame but we nuh response
If they get caught in the fire, we will not save them.


babylon a war but we puttin' up resistance
Even though we are at war with Babylon, we will fight back and resist their attempts to oppress us.


jah give we life
Jah has given us life and we are grateful for it.


and still none a dem a give thanks
Even though Jah has given them life, they do not show any gratitude or appreciation for it.


we show dem the light
We try to show them the right path and guide them towards a better way of life.


and dem nuh see it, dem must a esblank
Even though we try to guide them, they do not listen and are ignorant.


we see so many people dead so who's the next one
We have seen so many people die, and we fear that the next one could be us.


a just pollution we come ya so fi step pon
We have come to this polluted world to make a change and step up against oppression.




Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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