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.
Love Chant
Gentleman Lyrics
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Everything god a command
Yes we a go do it you nuh see life sweet
So we hafi love we hafi chant cleanheart a do it
Righteosness we a go seek (repeat)
Verse:
God a want peace and love and unity
I see dem a war but that ain’t nothing new to me
I have god jah and there is nothing they can do to me
I’ll be true to you and you’ll be true to me
I give love to you and here is what you can do for me
Love you neighbour too
As it is said in duteronemy
Love is what jah want and that’s the way it gonna be
Chorus (repeat):
Jah nuh want fi see none a him children a struggle
Jah nuh want fi se none a him children ina trouble
Do good now and I say do it on the double
Add a little senserity to the pot and make it bubble
Pack up wickedness and put it one side
The road of corruption nuff dem a ride
Me see she dem run but me know dem can’t hide
From the eternal father who is always our guide
Chorus (repeat)
The song Love Chant by Gentleman is devoted to spreading the message of peace, love and unity through the guidance of God. The chorus emphasizes the importance of following the commandments of God and using these values to spread positivity and love in the world. The repetition of "cleanheart a do it" signifies that these actions should come from a pure and genuine place within oneself.
In the first verse, Gentleman continues to stress the importance of following the principles of love and unity set forth by God. He sees the constant war and conflict in the world but chooses to stay true to his faith in God and remain positive. The lyric "I’ll be true to you and you’ll be true to me" emphasizes the importance of reciprocity in building these relationships. The reference to Deuteronomy highlights the importance of love in religion and the role it plays in spreading God's message of unity.
The second verse speaks to the desire for a better life for all of God's children. He urges everyone to do good deeds without delay, and to do so with sincerity to truly make a difference. The lyric "Pack up wickedness and put it one side" clearly states Gentleman's stance on negative actions that create chaos and division. The repetition of the chorus highlights once again the message of love and unity that he hopes to spread through the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything god a command
God has given us commandments for everything
Yes we a go do it you nuh see life sweet
We are going to follow those commandments because life is precious
So we hafi love we hafi chant cleanheart a do it
Therefore, we must love and worship God with a clean heart
Righteosness we a go seek
We will strive for righteousness
God a want peace and love and unity
God desires peace, love, and unity
Happiness is what jah jah want in the community
Jah wants happiness to be present in the community
I see dem a war but that ain’t nothing new to me
I am accustomed to seeing wars happening around me
I have god jah and there is nothing they can do to me
But I have God on my side, so I am not afraid
I’ll be true to you and you’ll be true to me
I will be loyal to God, and He will be loyal to me in return
I give love to you and here is what you can do for me
I give my love to God, and He asks that I love my neighbor as well
Love you neighbour too
So, I must show love to those around me
As it is said in duteronemy
This is what is written in Deuteronomy
Love is what jah want and that’s the way it gonna be
God desires love above all else, and that is what we must strive for
Jah nuh want fi see none a him children a struggle
God does not want to see His children in a state of struggle
Jah nuh want fi se none a him children ina trouble
God does not want to see His children in trouble
Do good now and I say do it on the double
We must do good deeds, and we should do them quickly
Add a little senserity to the pot and make it bubble
If we add some sincerity to our actions, they will be even more effective
Pack up wickedness and put it one side
We must leave our wickedness behind us
The road of corruption nuff dem a ride
Many people are following a path of corruption
Me see she dem run but me know dem can’t hide
I see them trying to run, but they cannot hide from God
From the eternal father who is always our guide
God, our eternal father, is always guiding us
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.