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.
Life Takes More Than That
Gentleman Lyrics
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Bun grudge and jealosy
Don't try fi rob me off my dignity
Won't let you destroy my definity
Shame and pride things of humanity
But the soul is infinity
In dis ya human experience
But a nuh so the journey is meant
Mankind that's an offense
Enlightened souls seeking a better way
We smokin' marihuana
We think of thoughts just like the buddha say
We head to nirvana
[Chorus]
Not wood not stone
Not flesh not bone
Not teeth noch tongue
Life takes more than that
All dem words it is just hypocrisy
Personality that is just psychology
Shame and pride things of humanity
But the soul is infinity
What is good for you is terrible for me
Don't want to live the mental slavery
I am a piece in reality
I come to liberate and set the captives free
[Chorus]
Trying to get a head at my expense
Hoping that I will get bitter
You keep on doing it with all your relent
I ask of you what is the matter
You throw the line and see every day, lord
Frying the snapper
You better hurry up get concsience today
Before your head get lick by the shotter
[Chorus]
The song "Life Takes More Than That" by Gentleman touches on themes of individuality, self-respect and spirituality. The opening lines "A who do yuh man, Bun grudge and jealosy, Don't try fi rob me off my dignity" sets the tone of the song, emphasizing the importance of self-respect and not allowing others to bring you down. Gentleman echoes this sentiment by saying "'Not wood not stone Not flesh not bone Not teeth noch tongue, Life takes more than that", meaning that there is more to life than just the physical things that we can see and touch.
The song touches on the idea that there is more to humanity than just shame and pride. Gentleman suggests that while shame and pride may be natural human emotions, they are not the defining features of what it means to be human. In the chorus, Gentleman emphasizes the point that life takes more than just physical things like wood, stone, flesh, and bone. This could be interpreted to mean that there is a spiritual aspect to life that goes beyond the physical.
The song ends with a warning to those who are selfish and are trying to bring others down. Gentleman suggests that if you continue on that path, you will eventually face the consequences. The line "Before your head get lick by the shotter" can be interpreted to mean before you face the consequences of your actions. Overall, "Life Takes More Than That" is an inspiring song that encourages listeners to value their individuality, to seek spiritual fulfillment, and to live life with respect for others.
Line by Line Meaning
A who do yuh man
Who do you think you are?
Bun grudge and jealosy
Let go of your grudges and jealousy
Don't try fi rob me off my dignity
Do not attempt to take away my honor
Won't let you destroy my definity
I will not allow you to ruin my sense of self
Shame and pride things of humanity
Feelings of disgrace and egotism are human traits
But the soul is infinity
However, the soul is infinite
In dis ya human experience
In this human existence
I see you putting up a fence
I see you building barriers
But a nuh so the journey is meant
But that is not how the journey should be
Mankind that's an offense
This goes against humanity
Enlightened souls seeking a better way
Enlightened individuals looking for a better path
We smokin' marihuana
We are consuming marijuana
We think of thoughts just like the buddha say
We contemplate ideas similar to those of Buddha
We head to nirvana
We are headed towards enlightenment
Not wood not stone
It's not about material objects
Not flesh not bone
It's not about the physical body
Not teeth noch tongue
It's not about what you say
Life takes more than that
Life requires more than just these things
All dem words it is just hypocrisy
All those words are just hypocritical
Personality that is just psychology
Personality is just psychology
What is good for you is terrible for me
What is beneficial to you may not be beneficial to me
Don't want to live the mental slavery
I don't want to live under mental oppression
I am a piece in reality
I am a part of reality
I come to liberate and set the captives free
I aim to free those who are captive
Trying to get a head at my expense
Trying to advance at my expense
Hoping that I will get bitter
Hoping that I will become resentful
You keep on doing it with all your relent
You keep doing it relentlessly
I ask of you what is the matter
I ask you, what's wrong?
You throw the line and see every day, lord
You keep casting a line and hoping for a catch
Frying the snapper
Cooking the fish
You better hurry up get concsience today
You better become aware today
Before your head get lick by the shotter
Before you are hurt by someone else
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TILMANN OTTO, MAURICE GEORGE JOHNSON, BALFOUR CONSTANTINE BAILEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tsungai Kadada
this is a tune!!!!!!big up Gentleman!!!
Lucas
The best reggae album ever
Margarita A.
words of wisdom. great.
Vince Kankhomba
A big tune gentleman.reggea is all about motivation.
thrilla187
i.m.o one of the greatest reggae artist of all time!
Pete Bush
Gentleman is the nuts
Larry Hart
Some Nice Reggae Music Bless Gentleman He Is Not The Best Though Vaughn Benjamin Midnite Is The Best Reggae Band In The World Akae Beka Rest Is Zion Vaughn.
Brian
0:35 lol