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.
It No Pretty
Gentleman Lyrics
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So many rise so many fall
So many standing in the middle of despair
Nobody care nobody see it clear
Dem blinded by society
And now dem can't see the quality
Me see dem limited capacity
And dem ignorant atrocity
Can't you see it's right there
So tell me what a cause so much damn poverty
Tell me why the people dem a lose gravity
It caused by a handful of minority
Who try to pull down the majority
Well this is up to you and me
Make we sit down and talk bout longevity
Sit down and reason conscious limiting
Our natural ability
Give thanks for diversity
Now it no pretty out there at all
So many rise so many fall
So many standing in the middle of despair
Nobody care nobody see it clear
It no pretty out there at all
So many rise so many fall
So many standing in the middle of despair
Nobody care nobody see it clear
Somebody tell me what is happening out there
Same old story even though it's a new year
People die every day see dem cry every day
What a burden to bear
Me see how you a trick we with your politics of fear
No matter what you do dem always try fi smear
And you dem want blame leave you standing in the rain
And I wonder if you hear
So tell me what a cause so much damn poverty
Tell me why the people dem a lose gravity
It caused by a handful of minority
Who a try to pull down the majority
No it no pretty out there at all
So many rise so many fall
So many standing in the middle of despair
Nobody care nobody see it clear
No way, yeah
It no pretty out there at all
So many rise so many fall
So many standing in the middle of despair
Nobody care nobody see it clear
No it no pretty out there at all
So many rise so many fall
So many standing in the middle of despair
Nobody care nobody see it clear
No way
It no pretty out there at all
So many rise so many fall
So many standing in the middle of despair
Nobody care nobody see it clear
So many rise so many fall
Nobody care nobody see it clear
"It No Pretty" by Gentleman is a song that highlights the issues we face in the world. The lyrics depict the harsh reality of the world today, with so many people facing poverty and despair while nobody seems to care or see it. The song is an eye-opener, urging listeners to be empathetic and recognize the issues around us instead of being blinded by society.
The line "Dem blinded by society" suggests that society has made us blind to the issues around us, and as a result, we are limited in our capacity to see and act upon the problems. The song also emphasizes that a handful of people are responsible for causing poverty and despair in society while trying to pull down the majority. Through the lyrics, the artist urges individuals to sit and talk about longevity, reason and appreciate our diverse abilities and give thanks for diversity.
The song is a call to action, urging individuals to recognize society's issues rather than being blinded by societal preconceptions. It is a plea to people to acknowledge that it's no pretty out there at all, with the number of people standing in the middle of despair rising.
Line by Line Meaning
Now it no pretty out there at all
The current situation is far from desirable
So many rise so many fall
People succeed or fail constantly
So many standing in the middle of despair
Numerous individuals are suffering emotionally
Nobody care nobody see it clear
No one seems to care about those who are struggling
Dem blinded by society
People are influenced by societal constraints
And now dem can't see the quality
Consequently, they are unable to recognize true value
Me see dem limited capacity
Their inability to understand limits their potential
Verbal verbosity
They speak without saying anything substantial
And dem ignorant atrocity
Unaware of the gravity of the situation
Can't you see it's right there
It's obvious
Tell me what a cause so much damn poverty
Explain what's causing widespread poverty
Tell me why the people dem a lose gravity
What's causing the people to lose their sense of direction?
It caused by a handful of minority
A small group of individuals is responsible
Who try to pull down the majority
They are attempting to bring everyone else down with them
Well this is up to you and me
We need to take responsibility for fixing the problem
Make we sit down and talk bout longevity
We should have a discussion on long-lasting solutions
Sit down and reason conscious limiting
Think critically about what is holding us back
Our natural ability
Our innate skills and talents
Give thanks for diversity
Appreciate and celebrate differences
Somebody tell me what is happening out there
Can someone explain the current events?
Same old story even though it's a new year
The problems persist despite the passage of time
People die every day see dem cry every day
People are suffering and dying daily
What a burden to bear
It's a heavy emotional burden to carry
Me see how you a trick we with your politics of fear
I see how you're manipulating us with fear tactics
No matter what you do dem always try fi smear
No matter your actions, they'll always attempt to defame you
And you dem want blame leave you standing in the rain
They'll leave you alone in the storm of negativity they created
And I wonder if you hear
I'm unsure if you're listening
No way, yeah
Definitely not
So many rise so many fall
People succeed or fail constantly
Nobody care nobody see it clear
No one seems to care about those who are struggling
No it no pretty out there at all
The situation is far from desirable
No way
Definitely not
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TILMANN OTTO, EVEROLD DWYER, BENJAMIN BAZZAZIAN
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