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.
Good Old Days
Gentleman Lyrics
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And then again the good old days
We talking bout the good old days
When the youths dem used to hold a vibe
I remember all the days we used to go up pon a corner
Side the youths and hold a meds and burn the marijuana
There wasn't no fuss there was no time fi drama
Nowadays a peer war and every youth a buss the lama
A cause peer tragedy and cause peer drama
Whole leap of backbiting and informer
Officer don't lock the sound cause it calm ya
We bringing back the good old days ...
Bang back the vibes cause a so it ti go
Bring back the love and let it echo
Do it already you can do it again
Call upon mi bredgen and mi sistren them
Hands get loose make we tie dem up again
We got this musical foundation to solve the problem
Hold the vibes together can't make the niceness end
I'm remembering those good old days
We bringing back the good old days ...
We can sit down and hold a reason
And we don't have to cuss
We don't have to war and we don't have to fuss
We have he over standing every youth want a bust
Take it easy nuh get caught in a the rush
Tired if see the wrong people in handcuff
Dem try to make a living while the system so rough
Youth nuh bother come here come bluff
Don't come around here come turn no cruff
In the Gentleman song "Good Old Days," he is expressing his nostalgic yearning for the past when the youth used to hold a vibe and move much calmer. The lyrics touch on the current state of society, where war, tragedy, drama, and backbiting are prevalent, and the law enforcement authorities are actively involved in combating crime. He contrasts this with the good old days when there was no fuss and no time for drama. Gentleman explains how he remembers the days of sitting with friends and smoking marijuana, and everyone was relaxed and peaceful.
Gentleman calls upon his listeners to bring back the good old days by rediscovering the love and, more importantly, the vibe that made those days so special. Society's problems can be resolved by coming together and holding a reason without cussing, fussing, or fighting. The song's message is clear; the youths need to take the lead in creating a better world for themselves by embracing the values of peace, love, and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
We bringing back the good old days
We aim to revive the glory and charm of the past
And then again the good old days
The days of yore were a great time and worth revisiting
We talking 'bout the good old days
Let's reminisce about the majestic bygone era
When the youths dem used to hold a vibe
The young people used to be peaceful and friendly
I remember all the days we used to go up pon a corner
I have a vivid memory of standing on a street corner
Side the youths and hold a meds and burn the marijuana
We used to hang out with friends, smoke weed, and have a good time
There wasn't no fuss there was no time fi drama
There was no conflict or chaos, it was a peaceful time
The youths dem used to move much calmer
Young people were usually very calm and composed
Nowadays a peer war and every youth a buss the lama
Today, there's constant conflict, and young people are often violent
A cause peer tragedy and cause peer drama
This causes a lot of unfortunate incidents and unnecessary issues
Whole leap of backbiting and informer
People constantly talk behind each other's backs and snitch
Officer don't lock the sound cause it calm ya
Police should not interfere with the music because it brings peace
Bang back the vibes cause a so it ti go
Let's bring back the vibes because that's how it used to be
Bring back the love and let it echo
Let's reignite the love and let it reverberate
Do it already you can do it again
We've done it before, there's no reason why we can't do it again
Call upon mi bredgen and mi sistren them
Let's come together, my brothers and sisters
Hands get loose make we tie dem up again
Let's join hands and be united again
We got this musical foundation to solve the problem
Music can help solve the issues we are facing
Hold the vibes together can't make the niceness end
Let's keep the positive vibes and the niceness going
I'm remembering those good old days
I am fondly remembering the wonderful past
We can sit down and hold a reason
We can peacefully discuss and come to a resolution
And we don't have to cuss
We don't have to use vulgar language or be disrespectful
We don't have to war and we don't have to fuss
We don't have to fight and create unnecessary conflict
We have he over standing every youth want a bust
We understand that young people have aspirations
Take it easy nuh get caught in a the rush
Don't rush and take it easy
Tired if see the wrong people in handcuff
It's disheartening to see good people get arrested
Dem try to make a living while the system so rough
People try to survive despite the challenges in the system
Youth nuh bother come here come bluff
Young people should not come here and act tough if they don't mean it
Don't come around here come turn no cruff
Don't come around here and cause trouble
Contributed by Kayla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Sanders
Good song, GREAT ARTIST! Always puts your mind in the right place. Much respect to Gentleman
Ariel Sanchez
I love the flow of this song<3
ali010west
The good old days without people on my planet.
I miss those gold old days.