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.
New Day Dawn
Gentleman Lyrics
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You coulda find a way to brighter days
It s not to late to start
Do it as a new day dawn a new day born
Be smart
No badda try to hate or complicate
You re tearing us apart
Can you see a new day dawn a new day born
Instead a help the people burden get lighter
You have dem a train and a turn dem ina sniper
Have dem a die fa the things wha you lie fa
Your poison is more potent than a viper
People don t make that destroy cypher
So we hafi big up all the freedom fighter
Who a move righter and a shine brighter
If unno agree me seh flash up unno lighter
So many bridges dem break down
So many monuments of inspiration dem take down
Look how far dem hate grown
Now dem wanna take it to mars a place of unknown
So me wonder what s the next round
After the people dem just done vote and put dem x down
From alaska to cape town
Babylon a get shake down
If love was in your heart
You coulda find a way to brighter days
It s not to late to start
Do it as a new day dawn a new day born
Be smart
No badda try to hate or complicate
You re tearing us apart
Can you see a new day dawn a new day born
Everybody coulda nice everywhere
And everybody shoulda nice everywhere
Asking me what s the matter
My replay is that everyone wants to live better
Everybody coulda nice everywhere
And everybody shoulda nice everywhere
Everyone wants to live proper
You got the choice tell me what do you prefer
Stop fighting each other
Member me seh brother you are brother me say from another mother
You shoulda love one another
Each one teach one help one climb up the ladder
The lyrics of Gentleman's song "New Day Dawn" contain a message of hope and unity that encourages the listener to let love into their heart and work towards brighter days. The song highlights the importance of treating others with kindness and respect and urges people to stop tearing each other apart through hate and conflict. Instead, the lyrics encourage the listener to be smart and start anew, allowing a new day to dawn and a new day to be born.
The song also touches on social and political issues, criticizing those who use their power and influence to harm others and cause division. Gentleman encourages listeners to stand up for what is right and to support those who are fighting for freedom and equality. The lyrics ultimately emphasize the power of love and unity in creating positive change in the world.
Overall, "New Day Dawn" is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages listeners to choose love over hate and to work towards a brighter future for all.
Line by Line Meaning
If love was in your heart
If you had love and compassion in your heart
You coulda find a way to brighter days
You would find a way to a happier future
It s not to late to start
You can still make positive changes
Do it as a new day dawn a new day born
Approach it as starting fresh with a new day
Be smart
Be wise and sensible
No badda try to hate or complicate
Don't try to create conflict or trouble
You re tearing us apart
You are causing division and discord
Can you see a new day dawn a new day born
Can you envision a new beginning?
Instead a help the people burden get lighter
Instead of helping to ease people's troubles
You have dem a train and a turn dem ina sniper
You are manipulating and exploiting them for violent purposes
Have dem a die fa the things wha you lie fa
You are causing them to die for things that you have lied about
Your poison is more potent than a viper
The harm you cause is more deadly than a snake's venom
People don t make that destroy cypher
People should not engage in destructive behavior
So we hafi big up all the freedom fighter
We applaud those fighting for freedom and justice
Who a move righter and a shine brighter
Who are striving to do what is right and make progress
If unno agree me seh flash up unno lighter
If you agree with me, show your support
So many bridges dem break down
So many connections and relationships have been destroyed
So many monuments of inspiration dem take down
So many symbols of hope and inspiration have been removed
Look how far dem hate grown
Look at how much hate has grown and spread
Now dem wanna take it to mars a place of unknown
Now they want to take it to an unexplored and uncertain place
So me wonder what s the next round
So I wonder what the next development will be
After the people dem just done vote and put dem x down
After people have just voted and expressed their choice
From alaska to cape town
From Alaska to Cape Town
Babylon a get shake down
Oppressive systems are being challenged and dismantled
Everybody coulda nice everywhere
Everyone could be kind everywhere
And everybody shoulda nice everywhere
And everyone should strive to be kind everywhere
Asking me what s the matter
Asking me what the issue is
My replay is that everyone wants to live better
My reply is that everyone wants to improve their lives
Everyone wants to live proper
Everyone wants to live well
You got the choice tell me what do you prefer
You have a choice - what do you want?
Stop fighting each other
Stop creating conflicts and divisions
Member me seh brother you are brother me say from another mother
Remember that we are brothers, even if not born to the same mother
You shoulda love one another
You should love one another
Each one teach one help one climb up the ladder
We should all strive to mentor and help each other progress
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OTTO TILMANN, BENJAMIN BAZZAZIAN, EVEROLD DWYER
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