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.
Ina Time Like Now
Gentleman Lyrics
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life is joy and its sorrow
and Mama's always feeling the pain
Daddy's always working for a brighter tomorrow
under agony and strain
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
the fittest of the fittest will survive
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
fittest of the fittest will survive
Root alone nuh bear the fruit on this ya tree of living
and for the loot some man a shoot
for this dem need forgiving
the bigger heads dem undercover
guns and drugs dem shipping
not even little mercy come dripping
It's so hard for us to find some things we can believe in
Everything around us so attractive yet deceiving
Peace within ourself is worth
the hardship of achieving
Hold on tight till we leave
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
Fittest of the fittest will survive
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
Fittest of the fittest will survive
Never be afraid that you might fail
cause sometimes our train will come out from the rail
shall not to put your soul or your body out for sale
you be like a prisoner charged without bail
If hope should disappear we ain't in a real of a trouble
you got to keep your head up for sure
And how we fit the pieces to the big jigsaw puzzle
destruction is knocking on your door
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
fittest of the fittest will survive
(Ina time like now)
Stand up to the face of the struggle
No more will you step aside
(Ina time like now)
When the whole wide world is in trouble
fittest of the fittest will survive
The lyrics of "Ina Time Like Now" by Gentleman talk about the struggles of life and how important it is to stand up for oneself and face the difficulties. The first verse highlights the ups and downs of life - joys and sorrows - and how parents work hard to provide a better future for their children despite difficulties. The chorus emphasizes the need to face struggles and not step aside, especially during difficult times when the world is in trouble. The second verse talks about how some people resort to violence and crime to make a living but it is important to hold on to hope and peace within oneself. The third verse urges listeners not to be afraid of failure and to stand up for oneself, even in the face of destruction.
Overall, "Ina Time Like Now" encourages listeners to stay hopeful and resilient in difficult times, to believe in oneself and stand up for what is right.
Line by Line Meaning
Certain things not change
There are some things in life that will always remain the same.
life is joy and its sorrow
Life is both full of happiness and sadness.
and Mama's always feeling the pain
Mothers often feel the burden of pain and suffering in their families.
Daddy's always working for a brighter tomorrow
Fathers are usually working hard to provide a better future for their families.
under agony and strain
Despite the difficulties they face, parents still work hard to provide for their families.
(Ina time like now)
During times like these
Stand up to the face of the struggle
We must confront our struggles head on.
No more will you step aside
We can no longer avoid our problems, we must take action.
When the whole wide world is in trouble
In times of global crisis
the fittest of the fittest will survive
Only the strongest and most adaptable will overcome the challenges.
Root alone nuh bear the fruit on this ya tree of living
We cannot succeed in life if we don't have a foundation to build upon.
and for the loot some man a shoot
People will resort to violence to gain financial success.
for this dem need forgiving
We must forgive those who resort to violence to survive.
the bigger heads dem undercover
Those in power often operate secretly or dishonestly.
guns and drugs dem shipping
Illegal weapons and drugs are being transported and distributed.
not even little mercy come dripping
There is a lack of compassion and understanding in our society.
It's so hard for us to find some things we can believe in
It can be difficult to have faith in anything in a world full of deception.
Everything around us so attractive yet deceiving
The things we desire can often lead to our downfall.
Peace within ourself is worth
Finding inner peace and contentment is more valuable than anything else.
the hardship of achieving
It may be a difficult journey to find inner peace but it's worth it.
Hold on tight till we leave
We must persevere until the end of our journey.
Never be afraid that you might fail
Don't let the fear of failure hold you back.
cause sometimes our train will come out from the rail
Unexpected things can happen in life that will derail our plans.
shall not to put your soul or your body out for sale
We should never compromise our values or morals for financial gain.
you be like a prisoner charged without bail
If we give up our principles, we will feel trapped and lost.
If hope should disappear we ain't in a real of a trouble
Without hope, we are in a dire situation.
you got to keep your head up for sure
We must remain optimistic in difficult times.
And how we fit the pieces to the big jigsaw puzzle
We must figure out how all the pieces of our lives fit together.
destruction is knocking on your door
We must be vigilant and prepared for potential destruction in our lives.
Contributed by Gavin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Carlos Silva
16 years... This concert is magic, is gold, like If You're listening on 2021 ❤
Fabio Lima
2022 still rocking! Bless up Rasta! 😉💯
Pete Fisher
That's me on the right on guitar - thank you Rockpalast for posting this! More Gentleman and The Far East Band live videos on my channel...
Michael Douglas
Gentleman you all always the best when it comes to performance you give 💯show. Jah bless pow pow pow 🔥🔥🔥
anthony sagot
one of the best live reggae music of all time !!!! thks gentleman
Randy1337
I haven`t seen a better live singer than Gentleman for the last 20 years I am visiting concerts. And I have plenty of big artists. He really became his music
Omar Gad
Higher ground that is where i am going. Too blessed to stress 🎶🎷 the intro and the whole of "can't hold us down" is what's (Gentleman, far east/evolution, Reggae) is all about. Much love 🤝🏼
Ossi Nyqvist
This is peak music, as good as it gets
Jose Moreno Porras
1 of the best reggae shows I ever saw was gentleman + far East Band in Valencia,Aldajah . That night the Fart east Band played all mixes very "metal",something no one expected but I loved!!! It was crazy,even Gentleman got some hits of my spliff hehehe,I was in first row.
DerFlo89
So zeitlos - so perfekt!!!! Das Live Album dazu läuft regelmäßig in meinem CD PLAYER 😅😉