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.
- - - - - - - - - -
Gentleman is also an Indie(ish) band from Maryland. Members of The Summer We Went West, Dawn Treader, Monument, etc.
Lion's Den
Gentleman Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Yes me bredda
Badmind we pass
And the righteous ago last
And stick to your task
Nuh badda live too fast
The righteous Jah defend
Like how him rescue daniel from the lion's den
A lot of blessings he send
Enough for me my enemies and all my friends
Flesh is vanity and takes uh round the ben
But my soul can't be pulluted by the hands of men
And tha longer that we live her in this ya strange land?
Profets haffi speak and people overstand
Practice what you preach and keeper of my brother
Can't say one thing and then you do the other
Be beware of your speech one language or another
Genuine the love like a baby to a mother
Chorus
Zion train nuh wait so yuh betta be early
When you reach the gate majestic and pearly
All cleanhearted from round the worlly
Conscience is your ticket make sure seh yuh can earny
No shiny armour will never take yuh there
Your heart and your thoughts yuh must prepare
Of wolfs and leaopards we must be aware
But the trust ina the almighty god knows no fear
Chorus
Open your eyes and see
You got the will to be
Will yuh chose controversy
Or fulfill your destiny
Tell me humanity
What it is gonna be
Joy in the century
Or bones in the cemetery
Chorus
The song, Lion's Den by Gentleman or Tilmann Otto, is a powerful reggae composition that touches upon the themes of righteousness, justice, and faith. The song begins with the lyrics, "Badmind we pass, and the righteous ago last, and stick to your task, nuh badda live too fast." The artist is advising people to avoid being envious, jealous or harboring negative emotions towards each other. The righteous, he says, will always prevail.
The chorus of the song draws a parallel between Jah rescuing Daniel from the Lion's Den and the blessings that the almighty bestows upon humanity. The artist emphasizes the importance of practicing what we preach and keeping our words genuine, for they have the power to shape the lives of our brethren.
In the second verse, the artist reminds listeners that material possessions are fleeting and that our souls are priceless. As we traverse through life, we must remain conscious and true to our ethics, for it is our conscience that the almighty judges.
The song concludes with a message of hope and encouragement, calling on individuals to awaken their true potential and embrace their destinies with joy and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Badmind we pass
Let's leave behind jealousy and negativity
And the righteous ago last
Good people will succeed in the end
And stick to your task
Stay focused on your goals
Nuh badda live too fast
Don't rush through life
The righteous Jah defend
God protects good people
Like how him rescue daniel from the lion's den
Just like Daniel was saved from danger, God can save us too
A lot of blessings he send
God gives us many blessings
Enough for me my enemies and all my friends
God's blessings are enough for everyone
Flesh is vanity and takes uh round the ben
Physical desires can be distracting and lead us down a wrong path
But my soul can't be pulluted by the hands of men
No one can harm our true self
And tha longer that we live her in this ya strange land?
As we spend more time on Earth, we realize how unusual it can be
Profets haffi speak and people overstand
Prophets need to share their message and people should understand it
Practice what you preach and keeper of my brother
Lead by example and respect others
Can't say one thing and then you do the other
Don't be hypocritical
Be beware of your speech one language or another
Be mindful of what you say
Genuine the love like a baby to a mother
Love should be pure and unconditional
Zion train nuh wait so yuh betta be early
Don't wait to follow your destined path
When you reach the gate majestic and pearly
Afterlife is beautiful for those who live true to themselves
All cleanhearted from round the worlly
Good-hearted people come from all over the world
Conscience is your ticket make sure seh yuh can earny
Your conscience is your guide, so make sure you follow it
No shiny armour will never take yuh there
Material wealth won't help you reach your destination
Your heart and your thoughts yuh must prepare
Mentally prepare yourself for your journey
Of wolfs and leaopards we must be aware
Be cautious of those who might harm us
But the trust ina the almighty god knows no fear
Have faith in God, and you won't be afraid
Open your eyes and see
Be aware of what's happening around you
You got the will to be
You have the power to make choices
Will yuh chose controversy
Will you choose conflict?
Or fulfill your destiny
Or fulfill your true purpose?
Tell me humanity
Humanity, what will you decide?
What it is gonna be
What will happen next?
Joy in the century
Can we find happiness in this century?
Or bones in the cemetery
Or will we all end up in graves?
Contributed by Jason W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.