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.

Heut hab ich Zeit
Gentleman Lyrics

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Heut hab ich Zeit
Keinen Grund sich zu beeilen
Ich hab Zeit
Heute fädel ich nichts ein
Heute igel ich mich ein
So, dass kein Schwein
Mich erreicht
Lass alles sein

Nun ich atme nur ein
Man könnte fast meinen
Das Leben wär leicht

Today I take it slow steppin' in this fast world
Don't want to argue bout who Should have the last word
I can see it clearer, livin' in a glass world
I know I should be sad but I'm happier I lost my pins and password
Found a piece of mind no puzzles and no password
I'm leavin' for a moment it nah gon' be my last verse
Just wait a minute, I lay down inna grass first
I'm goin' deeper, I'm not into the fast world

Take myself away from the noise
Now its time to wake any drugs
Need the sound of my inner voice
Woo!

Heut hab ich Zeit
Keinen Grund sich zu beeilen
Ich hab Zeit
Heute fädel ich nichts ein
Heute igel ich mich ein
So, dass kein Schwein
Mich erreicht
Lass alles sein
Und ich atme nur ein
Man könnte fast meinen
Das Leben wär leicht

Now I'm gonna take some time out
Away from the crowd
Offline and now we sign out
Reflection, time to find out what life is really about
Got to make a move it's too loud
So I press pause on the remote
No reason to revoke
Now I take a moment to reload
Before I go back on the road find a new episode
Silbermond! Woo

Take myself away from the noise
Now its time to wake any drugs
My inner voice

Heut hab ich Zeit
Keinen Grund sich zu beeilen
Ich hab Zeit
Heute fädel ich nichts ein
Heute igel ich mich ein
So, dass kein Schwein
Mich erreicht
Lass alles sein
Und ich atme nur ein

Man könnte fast meinen
Das Leben wär leicht

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gentleman’s song Heut hab ich Zeit are about taking a break from the fast-paced world and taking time for oneself. The singer expresses the need to slow down and disconnect from the noise and chaos around him. He is not in a rush to do anything and wants to shut everything out, so he can relax and just breathe. The lyrics convey the message that life can be simple and easy, and it's okay to take a step back to focus on oneself.

The song has a sound that is both mellow and uplifting, with its soft instrumental melodies, smooth vocals, and a catchy chorus. The use of German and English lyrics blends the two languages giving the song a more universal feel. The lyrics also hint at finding inner peace and happiness by disconnecting from everything around and listening to inner voice.

Line by Line Meaning

Heut hab ich Zeit
Today, I have time.

Keinen Grund sich zu beeilen
No reason to hurry.

Ich hab Zeit
I have time.

Heute fädel ich nichts ein
Today, I won't thread anything in.

Heute igel ich mich ein
Today, I'll curl up.

So, dass kein Schwein Mich erreicht
So that nobody can reach me.

Lass alles sein
Leave everything be.

Und ich atme nur ein
And I just breathe in.

Man könnte fast meinen Das Leben wär leicht
One could almost believe that life is easy.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREAS JAN NOWAK, JOHANNES STOLLE, STEFANIE KLOSS, THOMAS STOLLE

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